Old-fashioned gingerbread

Make these cute and colourful gingerbread cookies for the family, a children’s party or to give as gifts. They can be made up to 4 days ahead.

Makes 20 Make ahead: Cook up to a week ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Tint the icing mixture with your favourite food colouring. Note

When time is limited, make your baking work for you. These recipes will take you from afternoon tea to dessert!

Crush lollies for windows in a food processor, separating into different colours, if desired. To warm syrup, remove lid and heat in the microwave on high for 20 seconds. For gingerbread trees, cut tress shaped cookies from dough. Bake and decorate. Secure in an upright position with icing. We used mini wheats to make roof […]

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No lid for your pudding basin? Cover basin tightly with baking paper, then a doubled piece of foil. Secure in place with kitchen string. Grease lightly: To prevent puddings sticking when turning out, grease dishes lightly with cooking oil spray, melted butter or vegetable oil. Serve quickly: These puddings will absorb the syrups and the […]

Sweet, meltingly soft, buttery and light as air… Only the French could dream up such decadence. Surprise and delight your guests with this special occasion dessert from Julie Biuso

There’s nothing greater than a slice of good gingery cake, cool vanilla ice cream and creamy caramel sauce. This sticky loaf style cake is perfect for taking on trips and it freezes well. Just warm each slice for a few seconds in the microwave before adding the ice cream and warm sauce.

Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Note

MAKES 12 PREP AND COOK TIME 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION, COOLING AND STANDING TIME)

Yes, we admit there is some time investment involved here and you’ll need to start this recipe the day before, but trust us; creating a festive-feeling gingerbread house doesn’t have to feel like a renovation from hell.

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Full of delicious wholesome ingredients, these sweet and tasty maple gingerbread muffins are free of dairy and refined sugar. Served with a divine kumara butter, they make a healthy alternative for your morning or afternoon tea!

This is one of those OMG cakes (the type that make you suck in your breath and say, “Oh my god”). When still warm, the edges are gorgeously crunchy and the crumb is moist. A day after baking the edges have softened but the crumb is even more moist! I used small Honey Belle pears, which were on the point of ripening – just perfect.