Recent Recipes
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This is the classic Edmonds pavlova recipe. For decades the Edmonds Cookbook was the biggest selling book in New Zealand. Every household had at least one copy. You knew you were really leaving home when mum gave you your own…
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The Edmonds’ Pikelet
Pikelets are delicious with butter and jam or jam and whipped cream – or with sour cream, smoked salmon and dill. To make American-style hotcakes, also known as pancakes, double this recipe and make them larger. Serve in a stack…
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The Edmonds’ Scone
This is the base scone mix I’ve used since I first learned to cook. It’s from Edmonds and rightly acknowledged as a Kiwi staple.
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A meaty pie for vegetarians
The savoury pies I most enjoy making are essentially stews encased in pastry. The challenge is making a thick tasty “meaty” gravy and filling that I can serve to vegetarians.
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Cheese scones to die for
New Zealand is big on cheese scones. Floriditas is a top Wellington restaurant. Cheesey and delicious these scones can be made with other strong cheese and whatever herbs you like. The trick is to be gentle and have the mix…