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, Banana & Coconut Crepes

Chocolate Banana & Coconut Crepes Fresh Ideas

This chocolate, banana and coconut crepe recipe makes for an absolutley delicious and light dessert that no one can say no to! What You Need: Batter 2 1/2 c Milk 4 Eggs 2 Tbsp Butter (melted) 2 c Flour Pinch of Salt 1 ½ Tsp Vanilla Essence Vegetable Oil (for pan) Chocolate, Banana and Coconut…

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Caramel Crunch Ice-Cream

Caramel Crunch Ice - Cream Fresh Ideas

This ice-cream recipe is absolutely delicious! The best part is that it is so easy to make and only requires three different ingredients. No one in the family will be able to resist! What You Need: 500ml whipped cream 1 can of caramalised condensed milk 3 Crunchie bars Method: Fold the caramalised condensed milk into…

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Apple Puff Squares

Apple Puff Squares - Fresh Ideas

These apple puff squares make for a delicious dessert. Add a bit of ice cream to it and volia! You Will Need: 1 sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry cut into 4 squares 60g melted butter 2 tbsp soft brown sugar ½ teaspoon ground mixed spice 2 thinly sliced granny smith apples Method: Pre-heat oven 210?C.…

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Gingenut Log

Three slices of biscuit cake covered with cream in a bowl with a fork

This is a tasty dessert using the good old kiwi biscuit the Gingernut. People will be pleasantly surprised by this sweet treat and will almost always ask “May I please have the recipe?”

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Chocolate Brownie Sundae

Chocolate Brownie Sundae Fresh Ideas

For all you chocolate lovers out there, here is a recipe that will have you drooling at the mouth. This chocolate brownie sundae is absolutely delicious and so easy to make that there is no excuse not to try it! Serves 6 What You Need: Fresh brownies (see brownie recipe) Vanilla or Chocolate ice cream…

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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Brownies

Fresh Ideas Peanut Butter & Chocolate Brownies

Yum Yum Yum! These peanut butter and chocolate brownies are absolutely delicious! The best way to eat them is warm with ice cream and chocolate suace. One taste and you will never look back. What You Need: 2/3 c sugar 1/2 c packed brown sugar 1/2 c softened butter 2 Tbsp milk 2 eggs 3/4…

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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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