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Hummingbird cake with lemon cream cheese icing

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A deliciously moist cake with banana, carrot and pineapple topped with sweet lemon cream cheese icing. The perfect cake for a special occasion.  I heard something horrifying on the news last night in a report about the cost of living crisis. The reporter interviewed a lady on the street.  She said something like this: ‘yes […]

Best easy carrot cake cupcakes + cream cheese frosting

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If you like carrot cake then you'll love this carrot cake cupcake recipe. They give you a much better ratio of cake to fluffy cream cheese frosting. I know, I know, calling a post ‘the best ever carrot cupcakes’ is a big call.  I said it for The Best Ever Chocolate Mud Cake and so far everyone […]

Roast pumpkin & feta quiche with easy homemade crust

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Pumpkin and feta quiche is a delicious dinner that’s easy to make and perfect for meatless Monday. I was too lazy to cook for mother’s group one week so grabbed a ridiculously overpriced but delicious pumpkin and feta quiche from my local green grocer and ever since then all I could think about was recreating […]

Roasted cheesy cauliflower popcorn (simple vegan recipe)

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A simple and delicious recipe for cauliflower popcorn topped with nutritional yeast making it a healthy alternative to regular popcorn.  These vegan cheesy cauliflower popcorn is sure to turn any veggie-hater into a lover - perfect for picky eaters.  The secret – nutritional yeast aka nutritional deliciousness.  It might just be your new best friend when it […]

How to make sourdough breadcrumbs

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Learn how to make sourdough breadcrumbs at home quickly and easily without the nasties or spending money on literal crumbs. It's also a great way to save on food waste.  Want to know how to make sourdough bread first? Here are some of our favourite recipes: Sourdough Multigrain Bread, Easy Sourdough English Muffins and Sourdough […]

Raspberry and lemon buttermilk tart

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Raspberry and lemon buttermilk tart is the perfect summer dessert. Use store-bought pastry if you're feeling lazy and whip it up in no time. Passionfruit Tart (No Bake Recipe) is another citrussy dessert winning recipe. I love getting invitations to people’s houses for two reasons.  The chance to spend time with friends is always welcome […]

Triple chocolate fudge brownies with pecans

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These triple chocolate fudge brownies (with pecans) are about to become one of your favorite brownie recipes.  An intense chocolate flavour with crunchy pecans, they're sure to be a winner for family gatherings or just a delicious sweet snack.  The first time I made these insanely delicious triple chocolate brownies, I used leftover Easter eggs.  […]

Edmonds Afghan biscuits (classic New Zealand recipe)

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The original Edmond's cookbook classic New Zealand Afghan cookie recipe. A simple biscuit made with chocolate & cornflakes. My Kiwi friend once sent me a recipe that she said I had to try – Afghans, a biscuit that the Kiwis (New Zealanders) claim as one of their national foods, or so I’ve heard. What are […]

Healthy banana blueberry oat muffins (easy recipe)

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These healthy muffins are a great breakfast alternative to cereal or toast.  Packed full of goodness, they are quick to make and also freeze well, so definitely worth trying. A couple of years ago, I went through a big learning phase when it came to food. I’m learned things that I didn’t even know I […]

Easy homemade muesli bars (using packet muesli)

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These wholesome easy homemade muesli bars (granola bars for USA readers) are the perfect grab-and-go snack for busy families. Packed with goodness and just the right amount of sweetness, it’s a lunchbox hero and a make-ahead favourite. Whether you're looking for a healthy (& super simple) alternative to store-bought bars or a simple slice the […]

Brown Sugar Walnut Biscuits

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Brown sugar walnut biscuits are a delicious, simple cookie perfect with a cup of tea. If you're a love of walnuts you might also enjoy our Maple Glazed Walnuts, Soda Bread With Walnuts, Chocolate Walnut Cookies or our Best Ever Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes. Hi Claire, I used your recipe and made delicious cookies (biscuits). […]

Slow cooker Mexican leg of lamb (perfect for tacos) 

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Slow cooker Mexican leg of lamb is a delicious, simple dish that makes feeding a crowd (or just for the family) simple. Perfect for tacos. We used to go to a local Mexican with a group of friends specifically for one meal - slow cooked Mexican leg of lamb.  It was the most delicious, melt-in-your […]

Easy Madeira loaf cakes with lemon icing

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A simple and delicious lemon madeira cake recipe made in mini form.  These make the perfect treat with a cup of tea.  I think we must have had madeira cake at parties or afternoon teas when I was younger because just hearing the name 'lemon madeira loaf cake' I am instantly little again.  I can […]

5 minute microwave potato chips

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A simple recipe (really just instructions) for how to make homemade potato chips in the microwave in just a few minutes. No deep fryer needed!  When I read this recipe the first time I thought it sounded too good to be true but admittedly I still ran to grab a potato and try it out. […]

Coconut panna cotta lamingtons recipe

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Aussie lamingtons meet Italian panna cotta in this deliciously decadent take on Flour & Stone panna cotta lamingtons. Big fan of chocolate and coconut? Be sure to check out our Classic Thermomix Lamington Recipe, Women's Weekly Chocolate Coconut Slice and Dairy Free Chocolate Coconut Slice. Coconut panna cotta lamingtons You may remember reading about my […]

Homemade chicken feta sausage rolls (with spinach)

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A deliciously simple recipe for chicken and feta sausage rolls. They make the perfect party food and are great for lunchboxes (they freeze well too). ** Don't judge this recipe by the terrible 10 year-old photos I have. They taste seriously delicious. I will redo the photos ASAP!  When I was in primary school my […]

Low calorie pad Thai chicken (healthy recipe)

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A delicious low-calorie take on the traditional Pad Thai. A simple quick recipe and a great alternative to Thai food take-away. If you're looking for healthy dinner recipes, this healthy chicken Pad Thai is a regular stir-fry in our house.  It's one of those really easy dinners that doubles as a great way to use […]

Apple blueberry almond frangipane tart

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A simply delicious apple blueberry almond frangipane tart recipe. Use store-bought or homemade pastry & seasonal fruit. The perfect dessert. Another dessert favourite is our Bake-Free Passion Fruit Tart. The buttery pastry crumbles like a sandcastle falling and begins to melt as soon as it hits your tongue.  The light fluffy sweet almond filling makes […]

Belgium biscuits recipe (jam filled iced cookies)

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A delicious spiced cookie filled with jam and topped with sweet icing. The perfect sweet treat with a cup of tea.  I’m quite a visual person.  With my sewing,  I’ve never followed a pattern, I prefer to eye it out or ‘copy’ an item that I already have.  I like IKEA’s assembly instructions that are […]

Healthy banana chocolate chip cookies

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Crunchy outside, soft & fluffy inside middle, banana chocolate chip cookies are just like banana bread in cookie form (with less wait time). The perfect way to use up that lonely banana in the fruit bowl. Here in Queensland in summer, bananas ripen so quickly they almost liquify if you don’t eat them within 5 […]

Best Cinnamon Tea Cake (easy recipe)

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This is one of the simplest and most delicious easy Cinnamon Tea Cake recipes you’ll ever make. It is the perfect cake for afternoon tea & making with kids.  More cinnamon recipes: Cinnamon Pound Cake With Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting, Honey Cinnamon Frosted Banana Cupcakes, Gluten-Free Macadamia and Cinnamon Cookies. WowHave to say one of the […]

Best soft fluffy hot cross buns recipe (with sourdough)

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THE BEST soft fluffy hot cross buns recipe (with sourdough) with make ahead option for baked-fresh buns on Good Friday (without a 4am start). It has been my mission for years to make classic hot cross buns at home that rival the ones from the bakery and this year I did it.  These really are […]

How to make Japanese restaurant edamame (easy recipe)

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Your favourite Japanese sushi restaurant starter - edamame - but made at home. All you need is a bag of frozen edamame & just 15 minutes. There are lot of flavour options (shared below) but the classic Japanese way is simply with salt. Why you'll love this Edamame recipe Recipe Ingredients You will need:  Instructions […]

Best ever white chocolate raspberry blondies

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White chocolate and raspberry blondies really are a bit of a match made in heaven. If you’re looking for an indulgence, this is the recipe for you. Another white chocolate raspberry combo favourite is our healthy muffins with raspberry and white chocolate. White chocolate and raspberry blondies are heavenly delicious sweet that are simple & quick […]

Easy crustless zucchini and bacon quiche recipe

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Zucchini and bacon crustless quiche makes a delicious, nutritious and quick meal. The simple recipe is easy to make and can be gluten free if needed. Sometimes, dinner just needs to be easy. School, kindy, work, groceries, washing, cleaning… all the things. Sometimes they can just get all too much but one thing that is […]

Best Irish potato candy recipe (St Patrick's Day)

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Irish potato candy (or candy spuds) are the perfect way to end a St Patrick's Day celebration with a little something different. Best Irish potato candy recipe Top of the mornin’ to you.  With a love of all thing green and the maiden name Kelly, it wouldn’t seem right if I didn’t pay a little […]

Tomato chicken risotto with basil (simple midweek dinner)

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This simple mid-week dinner recipe - tomato chicken risotto is a weekly staple in our house. It's quick & easy to make and at hit with the whole family. Let’s be honest, when I started Claire K Creations way back in 2010 I really didn’t know what I was doing (my first post was about macaroons – […]

Easy Passionfruit Yoghurt Cake (moist & delicious)

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A simple and deliciously moist passionfruit yoghurt cake recipe perfect for morning tea or freezing for snacks and lunchboxes.  I have an admission.  I am a little embarrassed to say that I watched Desperate Housewives all the way to the end of the series and I loved it.  I can’t be the only one or […]

Beef and Guinness pies (simple, pub-style recipe)

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Simple & delicious recipe for beef and Guinness pies with flakey pie crust/pastry on top. Pie recipe as seen on Masterchef. Come on Aussie come on come on, come on Aussie come on. As the opening ceremony of The Games is lest than 24 hours away a tribute to an Aussie favourite is in order […]

Easy Passionfruit Melting Moments

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A delicious citrus twist on the classic melting moment these simple passionfruit melting moments are soft buttery shortbread sandwiched together with passionfruit icing. There are no truffles in truffle oil.  Did you know that?  I didn’t. On Monday I had the pleasure of meeting Fast Ed from Better Homes & Gardens and he filled me […]

Best homemade sourdough English muffins (easy recipe)

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These simple homemade sourdough English muffins are so much tastier than store bought. They freeze well so make a great recipe to bake in bulk & stock the freezer for quick breakfasts.  I am lucky to have travelled as much as I have.  I’ve covered quite a few continents in my years but one place […]

Le Creuset bread recipe (easy no knead artisan loaf)

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Simple no knead artisan style bread recipe made in Le Creuset (or other dutch oven). When I was younger I was a champion sleeper.  So much so that Mum had to wake me up to take me to kindy (I’m pretty sure it started about 9.30am!).  I was even such a sleeper that on holidays […]