semlastudio
I'm a Wellington-based food photographer, stylist & recipe developer. My background over decades as a baker, cafe owner & kitchen manager shine through in my modern, easy-to-follow, seasonal recipes.
Easy Christmas Fruit Mince
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This easy homemade Christmas fruit mince recipe is the ultimate way to bring warmth & tradition to your holiday baking - packed full of rich dried fruits & mixed spices, perfect for using in baking
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Try These Delicious Fennel & Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells
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The pork and fennel sausage in the sauce adds SO much flavour, and tastes appropriately Italian - but if you're not so keen on that idea, or on meat in general, leaving the sausage out is totally fine
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Decadent Dark Chocolate & Orange Cookies
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Treat yourself to these dark chocolate & orange cookies, made super-soft and fudgy with the addition of cream cheese in the place of butter.
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Lemon, Blueberry and Coconut Loaf
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This light and summery lemon, blueberry and coconut loaf is a real crowd pleaser and it's so easy to make too. Whip it up for a morning tea treat, or a weekend picnic and be the envy of everyone!
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No-bake Coffee Walnut Slice
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This easy no-bake slice is loaded with rich coffee flavour and plenty of walnuts , paired with a soft, buttery biscuit base. So delicious!
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Delicious Easy Banoffee Blondie
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My easy banoffee blondie is so soft and gooey, and is packed full of banana chips, chewy caramels, peanuts, pretzels and dark chocolate chunks - YUM!
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Delicious Green Shakshuka with Avocado
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A healthy and delicious 'green' twist on the classic one-pan poached egg brunch recipe
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Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Pate
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This smoked salmon and horseradish pate however is wonderfully quick and easy, with no cooking involved at all. It comes together in 10 minutes at the most, then you're ready to serve
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Indulgent Mini Sticky Date Puddings
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These mini sticky date puddings are ridiculously sticky and dark, sweetened with brown sugar, molasses and dates, and served with a silky salted caramel sauce, and ice cream too, if you really want to
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Creamy Cauliflower Coconut Dahl: Easy One-pot Meal
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Enjoy this easy one-pot dahl, packed full of seasonal winter vegetables, with a side of bread for dipping, or keep it gluten-free with rice or cauliflower rice
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Berry and Banana Chia Seed Puddings
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This Berry and Banana Chia Pudding recipe also offers an extra nutritious twist to your usual chia pudding breakfast routine, because it's infused with goji, acai and blueberry powders too!
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Roast Tomato, Chorizo & Chickpea Soup
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This quick and easy soup is packed full of bright tomato flavour, with a side of smoky chorizo. Make a big pot of it, and revel in the knowledge you won't have to make dinner for the next few nights!
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Buttery Egg Sandwich Filling
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Egg sandwich filling simply MUST contain as much butter as it's possible to get in there, and wholegrain mustard is not optional either. Try this easy and delicious filling and you'll agree!
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Caramelised Onion Vegan Sausage Rolls
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These are loaded with caramelised onions and herbs, and flavoured with plenty of fruit chutney, wholegrain mustard and horseradish for a bit of a spicy kick.
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Speedy Eggplant Parmigiana
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This version has four layers of eggplant, sauce, mozzarella and basil - so basically PACKED full of summer flavour! It's a great dish to make ahead (it actually IMPROVES) and feed a crowd with.
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Tomato, Peach and Burrata Salad with Thyme Croutons
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This tomato, peach & burrata salad makes the most of the beautiful summer fruit and pairs it with soft burrata cheese, and crisp salty thyme-flavoured sourdough croutons.
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Espresso Chocolate Mousse
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Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this French-style espresso chocolate mousse will melt hearts this Valentine's Day.
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