Tropical Fruit with Avocado Ice Cream

This is a wonderful take-you-on-holiday recipe of tropical fruit with manuka honey and avocado ice cream. So kiwiana, so yummy and so good for you as avocadoes are a true superfood. You do need an ice cream maker to create this recipe.  Serves: 8 To make Avocado Coconut Ice Cream, you will need: 500ml coconut…

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Traditional Icing

I have been using this icing recipe since I was 9 years old. 30 years later, it’s still the perfect icing. Add colour, sparkles, hundreds and thousands or whatever takes your fancy. This icing is also ideal for cute cupcakes and the filling for yoyo biscuits. For Traditional Icing, you will need: 3/4 cup icing…

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Chocolate Nut Clusters

Chocolate Nut Clusters Fresh Ideas

This a very simple but very tasty recipe that kids will adore. No-baking is needed for these delicious chocolate clusters filled with sweet fruit and nuts. Serves 25 What You Need: 1 C of dried fruit 1 C of slightly salted nuts 1 C of chocolate buttons Method: Melt the chocolate buttons in the microwave.…

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Smore Brownies

Smore Brownies Fresh Ideas

Yum! Chocolate, marshmallow and cookies all in one. What could be better? This recipe is amazing. A must try right now, especially if you want to celebrate all things America and their new president – who loves his junk food. Smore’s Crust 6 Tbsp butter, melted 1 1/2 C crushed wine biscuits 2 Tbps sugar Pinch…

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Chocolate peanut butter cups

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Fresh Ideas

A simple but delicious mini treat recipe. These peanut buttercups are popular at kids’ parties. You can use alternative nut butter for people with dietary requirements.  

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Classic Chocolate Milkshake

Nothing beats an ice cold chocolate milkshake as a hot afternoon dessert. So refreshing and oh so delicious, this is one chocolate indulgence that we all know and love too well. So don’t feel guilty, treat yourself.

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Pomegranate Topping

Pomegranate Topping - Fresh Ideas

Delicious AND anti-aging! We love pomegranates. Try this topping over ice cream, on pancakes or over our Pomegranate Cake – see recipe. Serves 6-8 Delicious, try over ice cream, on pancakes or over Pomegranate Cake. You will Need: 2 c. pomegranate pulp/seeds 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 c. sugar 1 tbsp. corn flour 1/4 c.…

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Allergy Free Chocolate Cake

Allergy Free Chocolate Cake - Fresh Ideas

A show-stopper dairy free and egg free chocolate cake that’s delicious and moist and enjoyed by all. The lovely Shelley Bradley sent it to us. You can find other allergy information on the Allergy New Zealand website. Serves 10 -12 A show-stopper dairy free and egg free chocolate cake that’s delicious and moist and enjoyed…

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Perfect Citrus and Poppy Seed Puddings

Perfect Citrus and Poppy Seed Puddings - Fresh Ideas

Ricotta, lemon, orange, icing sugar and the goodness of healthy poppy seeds… what more could you ask for in a dessert? This beats sticky date pudding any day of the week! Serves 8 You will need: 2 small oranges 1 lemon 2 eggs 2 cups self raising flour ½ cup caster sugar 125g Perfect Italiano…

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