Kiwi Recipes

What is the difference between greenstone and jade?

June 30, 2025Lesley Armstrong

Asking what the difference is between greenstone and jade is a particularly important question here in New Zealand. Jade is actually an international term that encompasses two types of jade:...

Fix and Fogg Pumpkin Pie Tarts

December 09, 2022Lesley Armstrong

I've adapted the Fix and Fogg Pumpkin Pie Tarts recipe for those who want a simpler recipe using more readily available ingredients. Hope you like it! Crust3 cups flour1/2 cup...

Kiwi Bird Sugar Cookies

September 30, 2021Lesley Armstrong

With Kiwi Cookie Cutters in the shop, I just had to try making some cookies with them. The cookies would be perfect for serving up on Waitangi Day, or giving to...

Sophies Breadmaker Bagels

September 30, 2021Lesley Armstrong

Sophie's Breadmaker Bagels OK, Bagels are definitely not a Kiwi invention. I've added this one in for a certain doctor at Whangarei Hospital who was particularly helpful when Sophie needed...

Breadmaker Foccacia Bread Recipe

September 30, 2021Lesley Armstrong

Breadmaker Foccacia Bread Recipe This Focccacia Bread recipe never fails to delight. We eat it on its own or it can be sliced thru the middle and filled with meat...

Hokey Pokey Recipe

September 30, 2021Lesley Armstrong

Hokey Pokey This is a classic New Zealand recipe, for a crunchy, brittle, chewy toffee that we call Hokey Pokey. Hokey Pokey nuggets also go into our Hokey Pokey ice-cream,...

Lesleys Legendary Chocolate Cake Recipe

September 30, 2021Lesley Armstrong

Lesley's Legendary Chocolate Cake Recipe This recipe makes the moistest, scrummiest, easiest chocolate cake EVER. I've adapted it from a recipe given to me by a friend. Bring to the...

Our Best Bacon and Egg Pie Recipe

September 30, 2021Lesley Armstrong

Our Best Bacon and Egg Pie Recipe This is a jazzed up version of the classic New Zealand Bacon and Egg Pie. The pastry is well worth making yourself, but...

Anzac Biscuits Recipe

September 30, 2021Lesley Armstrong

ANZAC BISCUITS ANZAC biscuits ( cookies) were created sometime during the First World War. Mothers and wives at home in New Zealand and Australia wanted to send their sons and...

Kiwi Smoked Fish Pie

September 30, 2021Lesley Armstrong

Kiwi Smoked Fish Pie 1 lb can Sealord Smoked Fish Fillets 2 lb cooked mashed potatoes 2 oz butter 10 oz milk salt & pepper 1 Tbsp flour 2 tsp...

Lesley's Blueberry and Apple Turnovers

September 30, 2021Lesley Armstrong

Lesley's Blueberry Apple Turnovers This is my own recipe, dated September 10, 2005, brought about by the desire to have cafe food at home for breakfast. Instructions are a bit...

Lesley's New Zealand Steak n Cheese Meat Pie Recipe

January 18, 2021Lesley Armstrong

(makes 6-7 individual meat pies) 700g blade steak or gravy beef, cubed2 cloves garlic, crushed1 med onion, finely chopped1 pkt Maggi Cook in the Pot Beef Stroganoff or Beef Bourguinon1...