From MasterChef New Zealand star Alice Taylor comes a delectable baking book with over 60 recipes for every occasion. The recipes are surprisingly easy and affordable, but the results are deliciously decadent, and the photography is mouth-wateringly good. Fancy a Raspberry Sour Cream Cake, Salted Caramel Brownies, or an Apricot and Cardamom Crumble? Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too?
Other stand-out recipes for our family include:
Savoury Muffins - the author made this recipe, with the help of her dad, when she was only 11 years old. It has stood the test of time well!
Blueberry and Brown Butter Muffins - so easy to use frozen blueberries for this recipe!
Chocolate Crepes with Burnt Orange Caramel and Fennel Cream - oh la la!
No Pressure Bread - just as the name suggests.
Garden Cake - it relies on any of the fruits and vegetables that are in season.
Baked Vanilla Cheesecake - it is not surprising to hear that fights in the family have broken out when someone (usually her older brother) has finished off the last slice.
Sticky Toffee Pudding - so delicious and easy to make.
Biscuit Fudge - reminds me of my own childhood and a similar recipe, so a lovely touch of nostalgia.
This is an excellent baking book - in summary - go buy a copy to make these fabulous recipes yourself!
Reviewer: Karen McMillan
Allen & Unwin