Tūhura Tohutao

Banana Bread

The classic quick loaf, perfected over three bakes. Simple enough for a weekday morning, good enough to share. See how a few small changes made it dramatically better.

Classic Tomato Sauce

Classic Tomato Sauce for pasta and other tomato based dishes.

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels

Soft pretzels tossed in cinnamon sugar instead of salt. Fun to make and great as a snack or dessert.

Pizza Base - Bread Maker

Pizza base dough for a bread maker.

Gochujang Glazed Chicken Meatballs with Sesame Cucumber Salad

Baked meatballs get coated in a sticky Korean sauce. The cool cucumber cuts through the heat.

Tahini Swirl Brownies with Halvah Crumble

Fudgy chocolate brownies marbled with sesame tahini and topped with crushed halvah.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Balsamic Reduction

Asparagus spears wrapped in salty prosciutto and roasted until crisp, finished with thick balsamic.

Seeded Multigrain Sourdough

Crusty sourdough packed with seeds and whole grains. Requires an active starter and a bit of planning.

Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Yogurt and Crispy Chickpeas

Cauliflower gets caramelized edges while chickpeas turn crunchy. Good warm or at room temperature.

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Creamy cheesecake with a dark, caramelized top and barely-set center.

Lemon Blueberry Scones with Vanilla Glaze

Tender scones studded with fresh blueberries and lemon zest. Best eaten warm from the oven.

Spicy Sausage Rigatoni with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Tomatoes blister and release their juice to coat the pasta. Quick and works with whatever sausage you have.

Whipped Feta Dip with Chilli Oil and Pistachios

Creamy feta blended with yoghurt until fluffy, topped with crispy chilli oil.

Coconut Lime Bars with Macadamia Shortbread

Tangy lime custard on buttery macadamia crust, topped with toasted coconut.

Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple Cider Reduction

Thick chops get a sweet-sharp sauce made right in the same pan. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Rye and Honey Oat Bread

Dense, slightly sweet loaf with rye flour and rolled oats. Slices well for sandwiches or toast.

Miso Caramel Chocolate Tart

Dark chocolate ganache sits on top of salty-sweet miso caramel in a crisp shell.

Vietnamese Prawn Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Rice paper rolls filled with prawns, herbs and vermicelli noodles. Fiddly but worth it.

Cardamom Maple Pecan Sticky Buns

Soft yeasted buns swirled with cardamom sugar and topped with a maple pecan caramel. Worth the effort for a special breakfast.

Coconut Curry Noodles with Crispy Tofu

Fried tofu gets tossed with rice noodles in a quick coconut broth. Customize the heat to your liking.