Pastry

This recipe has a combination of whole eggs, bacon, leeks and egg quiche filling and is popular for picnics, lunches and brunches. 
We have used an easy short savoury processor...

These pastries are very easy and delicious and you can whip them up in less than half an hour. Make use of pre rolled pastry sheets for a very quick snack. The cheeses can also be swapped...

This is a very easy quiche recipe, made even easier with the help of your steam oven.  If you arent lucky enough to have one then blanch the asparagus in boiling water for a couple...

These are a great little snack and a good way to make use of apples that might just be past their best.  The pastry recipe is an easy one but you could use prepurchased pastry...

These very simple and quick to cook snacks are perfect for pre dinner nibbles or afternoon drinks. The filling can be adapted to whatever you have in your fridge or pantry. Double or...

This elegant tart is very easy to assemble and quick to cook. Its a lovely combination of savoury with a touch of sweetness. It makes a great lunch accompanied with a side salad . We...

This is a very easy and quite delicious tart that is great for a summer lunch or picnic.  You could add other vegetables to the filling if you desired.
METHOD

1. Line...

With good quality butter puff pastry  currently a bit hard to get, by using the food processor attachment to your SMEG hand blender to simplify the process you will wonder why...

This simple and quick to make tart is very tasty and can be eaten warm or cold.  We have made it with filo pastry but you could use puff or short pastry but you will need to increase...

This is fairly easy recipe that can be adapted you whatever stone fruit you have on hand. Peaches, plums and apricots all equally well.
You can skip the pastry and use pre-made shortcrust...

This tart recipe is easier than you might think. It is even easier with the aid of the Smeg Hand Blender Food Processor attachment which did all the hard work for me.
You can adapt...

If you love a custard square you’ll relish the wonderful result when using a steam oven.
You can change the flavouring of the icing to whatever you wish, by replacing the lemon juice...

Coronation chicken is an old fashioned salad recipe, invented by Constance Spry, the founder of the Le Cordon Bleu cooking school. It was part of the banquet for the coronation of the...

These delightful and easy tarts really benefit from the addition of steam but can be cooked in a dry oven as well. Puff Pastry is one of the foods that people are most surprised to...

These mini tart tatin are made in muffin tins. You can use bought puff pastry if you dont want to make your own . 1 sheet should be enough for 6 tarts but you may find you need to double...

The words ‘sausage rolls’ are enough to activate the saliva glands of any one of us. The pastry-wrapped minced meat snack has a strong cult following in New Zealand, available everywhere...

When asparagus is in season, these make a super finger food or appetiser
The addition of steam when cooking Filo pastry means an extra crispy result while retaining the moisture...

This is a very easy and quite delicious dessert.  You can either make your own pastry as described in the recipe or purchase a shortcrust frozen pastry. Look for one made with...

This recipe is perfect for a quick dessert or afternoon tea when you have unexpectected guests. Just a few ingredients needed for this tasty treat

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It is surprising to many but filo pastry cooks to perfection when steam is added to the oven. The layers become lighter and the result crispier while the contents remain moist . These...

This Greek inspired Dish is easy to make and delicious on its own or with a salad for lunch or dinner. If you have a steam oven and can add steam to a bottom heat function then it will...