Morning tea

Cut yourself a piece of this gorgeous blueberry and almond cake for morning tea or dessert. It's beautifully moist and ideal for dairy-free cake lovers!

Treat yourself to a homemade weekend brunch with these divine blueberry danish pastries. They're simple to make but will add a taste of luxury to your morning.

These plum and walnut bars are such a wonderful tin-filler. Try for a moreish morning or afternoon tea snack - the combination of jammy plum filling and crispy topping is to die for!

Perfect for your next picnic

Not too sweet but super fudgy, this slice is like a flour-free brownie except that it’s packed with nut protein for goodness! All the berries and bits of chocolate make this an irresistible treat.

Filled with silverbeet and cheese, and served with a tasty chutney or relish, these little pies are a family favourite. Have fun whipping up a batch for a picnic or a hunger-busting afternoon tea.

Create this melt-in-your-mouth vanilla pecan butter fudge this festive season and your friends and family will love you! Package pieces in cute jars or cellophane bags for a thoughtful gift.

Get your bake on this Christmas with this cranberry orange mini loaves recipe, which makes four delicious mini loaves. Perfect for gifting or to keep for your own feast!

Bring the beautiful smell of gingerbread to your kitchen this festive season with this gingerbread cookies recipe. These delicious little biscuits are perfect for gifting to friends and family!

These fruit and spice friands are a delightful treat for a Christmas Day brunch or breakfast. Topped with juicy fresh cherries and sweet spiced syrup, it's the perfect way to start a festive day.

This cake looks far more intricate to make than it really is. It’s all about clever layering and cutting. And once it's finished, you have a delicious creation to enjoy.

There's only one thing better than a warm scone, and that's a warm scone slathered in homemade jam! Try these tasty chocolate chip buttermilk scones with our exquisite cherry jam.

The secret to the deliciousness of these banana chocolate cupcakes is in the icing. Peanut butter frosting is so magical, it will be hard to only have one of these sweet treats!

This tart recipe is the perfect way to enjoy lush custard and fresh seasonal fruit this summer. Dainty and delightful, these tarts will be right at home at your next afternoon tea or dinner party

For a morning tea worth celebrating, try whipping up this tasty chicken sausage roll recipe. Packed with herbs and spices, wrapped in flaky pastry then cooked 'til golden, these rolls are irresistible

This mini date and pistachio loaf cake recipe creates the perfect bake for sharing! Small yet satisfying, these little loaves will be delicious served at your next morning tea drizzled with espresso syrup

Nici Wickes shares her best finger sandwich recipes for the ultimate afternoon tea. Choose from chicken with sage stuffing or salmon, dill and lime crème fraîche for a deliciously dainty bite

Hot and hand-warming, this pork pie recipe creates a savoury snack similar to tuck shop sausage rolls but without the grease and horrid herbs (and with a few little tweaks to smarten them up). Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

It doesn't get much simpler than these mini coffee and rum syrup cakes. This recipe is perfect for whipping up for guests at a moment's notice - no fancy ingredients or techniques required

Morning tea has never tasted so good! This scrumptious cake recipe comes alive with the zesty lime and passionfruit syrup that's spooned over the top as a sweet finishing touch

Freshly baked sticky buns are a magnificent addition to any brunch menu. Nici Wickes' recipe can be prepped the evening before, then baked in the morning to serve still warm

Eleanor Ozich's banana and feijoa bread recipe sparkles with warm flavours including cinnamon, vanilla and almond. Slice thickly and slather in butter for an indulgent breakfast or mid-morning treat

This gorgeous galette recipe combines sweet apples and crunchy pears on a frangipane puff pastry base that's baked to perfection and topped with almonds and berries

Create the perfect savoury bite for your next swish occasion with these delicious finger sandwich recipes including curried egg, creamy chicken and ham, cheese and pineapple

These mandarin milk chocolate cookies are ideal with a glass of milk or a mug of tea, or as an after-dinner indulgence, try warming slightly in the microwave and sandwiching them with some ice cream

These cinnamon and raisin sweet rolls will be irresistible on Christmas Day served with vanilla cream. This recipe is perfect for enjoying as part of your Champagne breakfast with friends and family

Melted dark chocolate and sticky, gooey caramel sauce come together in this delicious pinwheel recipe. Serve to your guests warm for ultimate enjoyment

This fluffy, soft pear and almond twist recipe is a must for any weekend baking session. Serve this rustic bread for your next morning tea and treat your guests to something truly special

Sweet persimmon and warming spices come together beautifully to create this loaf recipe. Serve sliced thickly and slathered with plenty of butter

Starring herby eggs, watercress, mustard and mayo, these finger sandwiches will look right at home at your next swish occasion, without requiring any special effort

Make your next morning tea one to remember with this passionfruit and pineapple bread recipe. Topped with ricotta, maple syrup and cinnamon, this bread is to be enjoyed in thick slices

These little lemon and poppyseed cakes, with centres of cream cheese and lemon curd, are delightfully decadent and they stay fresh for days

If you're looking for the perfect partner for your next cup of tea, look no further than this spiced apple honey teacake. It even freezes well - making it a must for unexpected guests

This delicious recipe uses yoghurt and almond meal to create moist, fluffy cakes that are perfected with the orange, honey and cardamom syrup that's spooned over the top

Chopped pecans add a delicious nutty flavour to these traditional chocolate chip cookies

To vary these fudgy cookies, try mixing and matching white and dark chocolates with different berries or dried cherries or apricots.

A thick wedge of this zesty cake goes perfectly with a hot cup of tea.

An afternoon delight!

This birthday cake is perfect for the little girl who dreams of having her very own pony

These delicate little French almond cakes are irresistible, plus they're also gluten-free

Growing up, we called them “tree tomatoes”, a reference to their colour and shape. A name change to tamarillo and this tart, fleshy autumn fruit remains one of my favourites to eat and cook with

Megan May gives the classic sugary Shrewsbury biscuit a healthy makeover

Easter's very own egg baskets just got creative! Why not add an edible twist to your next Easter egg baskets making the Easter thrill even more magical.

This cake almost disguises the taste of the fruit, but feijoa lovers will still delight in the delicate flavour. Recipe by Jane Rangiwahia.

These sweet and fruity gluten-free cakes from Anneka Manning's cookbook 'Bake Class' combine tart raspberries and aromatic passionfruit – it’s where summer meets autumn.

You don't need to miss out on these gorgeous, fluffy sweet Easter treats just because of allergies or intolerances. These gluten free hot cross buns taste just as good as the original recipe (especially with butter)!

Known as sago gula melaka, these are popular in Malaysia and Indonesia, where they are served cool. I adore them! Even if you’re not a big fan of sago, I urge you to try them.

This old-fashioned crème is magical – and delicious paired with roasted nectarines!

This orange and almond cake is perfect for afternoon tea.

A classic biscuit that is loved by all, the humble chocolate chip cookie is beautiful enjoyed with a glass of milk or coffee. They're great to bake with little ones, too.

Celebrate summer berries with these little and lovely gluten-free friands

We love the honeycomb butter in this dish!

Just like the name suggests, these drop cookies are flavoured with peanut butter and have a sweet jammy centre

I make all sorts of banana loaves and cakes but this one is especially terrific. Somehow it is both robust and super-soft and fluffy. It also slices easily and stays fresh for days – not that it’ll last that long!

Good picnic food must not only taste great but also travel well. This sausage pie wins on both counts

Punnets of deep red strawberries stacked high and deep outside fruit shops and dairies epitomise the Kiwi summer. But by the tail end of the strawberry season, as the fruit quality wanes, I’m left looking for ways to keep this less flavoursome berry exciting. Here’s my new trick: a short session in a hot oven and strawberries morph into fragrant domes bursting with flavour. These roasted berries are sublime over ice cream but even better topping a flaky pastry base smeared with zesty cannoli cream. End-of-berry-season blues sorted. Photographs by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues; Gatherum Collectif.

This spectacular dessert makes an enchanting addition to the Christmas table. Make a day in advance for a stress free Christmas.

Lemon curd & coconut log brought to you by New Zealand Woman's Weekly.

This slice is wickedly moreish, so don’t blame me if you can’t stop at one piece! The creaminess of the mascarpone studded with tart fresh raspberries makes this a truly decadent treat.

White chocolate fans rejoice! This delicious White Christmas slice is filled with chewy cherries, apricots and coconut. Quick and easy just refrigerate till firm, then serve.

Heavenly High Tea - Who said indulgent socials can't be healthy? These raw, vegan, gluten-free recipes from Maz Valcorza's whole food cafe Sadhana Kitchen are as nutritious as they are moreish - Fig and date scones with blueberry chia jam and coconut cream. Photography by Rodney Macuja/bauersyndication.com.au

Mum’s made this cake for many years since her dear Aussie friend Lynne shared it with her. It is always a success, thus their friendship remains intact! Photography by Todd Eyre

Similar to an old-fashioned gingerbread, this cake improves with age so it makes a lovely gift for friends to take to the bach or to simply enjoy at home all summer long. Photography by Todd Eyre

Macerating the strawberries enhances their flavour, so this is a handy recipe for when the fruit looks better than it tastes. The filling is light and creamy with a hum of ginger, and the tart is easy to make ahead.

This easy rocky road is a gorgeous edible gift idea for Christmas. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

A rich chocolatey slice great for a gift or as a lunch-box filler. Photography by Jani Shepherd.

Containing only four ingredients, this cake is light but decadent, perfect for summertime. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

There’s a hidden layer of thick vanilla custard in the centre of this cake that takes it from good to great. Serve it warm, but not too hot. Photography and recipe by Gourmet Traveller.

Use your favourite sweet pastry recipe to make a delectable tart. Recipe and photography by Bauer Syndication.

A little bit scary and a whole lot of fun.

A classic treat made from layers of flaky, buttery pastry with vanilla-flecked custard filling. Photography and recipe by Gourmet Traveller.

Try this economical fruit loaf recipe that was given to Mum by her good friend Janet years ago. It is always a firm family favourite – on its own or slathered in butter.

This true orange-flavoured treat is easy to make. Cranberry and orange is a flavour match made in heaven.Photography by Todd Eyre.

I really love this basic vanilla cake recipe. If it is made in a square tin, it can be cut into quarters and dressed up any way you please. Photography by: Todd Eyre.

Enjoy the flavoursome combination of hearty chorizo, fennel and caraway seeds in this delicious gluten-free ring. Perfect for a light lunch, or morning or afternoon tea.

An old-school Boston bun has a certain retro charm – layer the frosting on as thick as you like and serve it with butter for spreading. Photography and recipe by Gourmet Traveller.

Sablés are a French classic that kids adore. Make them a little more magical with crystallised pansy faces on top.

These iced lemon-scented biscuits are a great pantry standby and make the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. Photography and recipe by Gourmet Traveller.

These easy-to-make bars are great for a quick snack. They're made with quinoa flour and quinoa flakes, so they're nutritious and gluten-free, too.

This sweet and sticky recipe is a little tart with home-grown Granny Smith apples. Photography by Jani Shepherd.

This is a gorgeous, gluten-free snack to have any time of the day. I love the way shortbread just melts in the mouth!

These biscuits are ‘the best ever’ for a good reason. Photography by Jani Shepherd.

This old-fashioned moreish cake from Nantucket Island in the US can be served at breakfast time. Photography by Jani Shepherd.