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Christmas Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites
My kids love energy bites, so this week we played around with one of their favourite recipes to add a Christmas twist, and this is what we ended up with Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites. Making Christmas Energy Bites To make these energy bites have a festive flavour the kids and I essentially just popped on…
Ginger Pear Parfait
This ginger pear parfait recipe is actually a throwback to my boarding school days and a dessert I remember being served. It was always so popular, and so easy to make. So I thought I would recreate it (a little flashier) as at boarding school it was served in plastic cups. But it remains delicious…
Gingerbread Christmas Nice Cream
Have you tried banana nice cream? By nice cream I mean a vegan/dairy-free ice cream alternative made by literally blending frozen banana slices until it turns into a creamy soft-serve style ice cream alternative. It really is a delicious summer snack or dessert, easy to make (although you do need a grunty food processor) and…
Christmas Cupcakes – Easy Chocolate Reindeer
Do you have memories of Christmas baking with perhaps your mum or grandma? I certainly do, we made ALL the traditional things, Christmas Mince Pies, Steamed Christmas Pud.. but here in New Zealand sometimes the weather just doesn’t seem right for these heavier things, and let’s be honest some of these Christmas goodies are an acquired…
Christmas Cake Decorating Ideas – No Traditional Icing!
I love Christmas, I love Christmas Cake, well I love Christmas Cake right up until the point that it gets covered with marzipan and white icing. Countdown Supermarket came to me and asked me to come up with a Christmas Hack to share with people and 2 things sprung to mind. One was how to…
Rainbow Water Challenge – Sugar Water Density Experiment
Rainbows are awesome, in this sugar water density experiment your kids can create a rainbow in a glass and learn a little about the science water density as they go along. I am so lucky to have the fabulous Jessica Wilson of Playful Learners blog writing guests posts for me. A Science teacher by trade…
Healthy Banana Zucchini Wholemeal Muffins
These healthy banana zucchini wholemeal muffins with chocolate chips have been an absolute hit in my house. My kids have not at all been disappointed recipe testing these zucchini muffins, each batch I have made have been gobbled up. Healthy Zucchini Muffins For Picky Eaters These zucchini muffins have been made with the picky eater in…
Honey Soy Mustard Chicken Tray Bake
I love easy one-pan dinners and this honey soy mustard chicken tray bake is just that! The potatoes and chicken cook together in one tray, add a salad or some green veggies and your dinner is ready. How to make a honey soy mustard chicken tray bake You only need 5 ingredients to create this…
Easy Pea Pesto – 3 Ways – Pasta, Dip, Spread
Peas, more specifically Pea Pesto! It’s super easy, super versatile and economical too! Oh and did I mention healthy, it’s also healthy. Peas are high in fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals, and so are the frozen versions, such a win! So much nutrition for such a good price! To say I was delighted when Countdown…
Savoury Muffins – Wholemeal Pea & Ham
More Peas Please!! These Savoury Muffins with Pea and Ham are packed with Peas. There are times when I’m approached by a company to create a recipe for them featuring a product and I think ugh, I’ve got no ideas, or eeep that’s an ingredient I’ve never cooked with, and then there are the times…
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