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Baking

Helen Goh’s almond shortbread with Stephanie’s mother’s cumquat marmalade.

Five old-fashioned biscuit recipes to bake this weekend

Take a (melting) moment for yourself this weekend with a freshly baked bikkie and a cup of tea.

You can use any kind of jam here, but Stephanie Alexander’s mum’s kumquat marmalade is a must try.
EASY

Almond shortbread jam (or marmalade) drops

You can use any kind of jam, but I recommend a particular kumquat marmalade for these thumbprint biscuits.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Helen Goh
Yuzu and lemon self-saucing pudding.

Helen Goh’s lemon self-saucing pudding with extra zing

This pudding works equally well as a soothing, warm dessert on a cold night or as a satisfying end to a Sunday-lunch roast.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Helen Goh
Helen Goh’s banana, rye and cocoa tart with miso caramel.

20 sweet and squishy dishes to go bananas over

Whether you pair the fruit with caramel, chocolate or keep it simple, you’re sure to find an agreeable recipe among this bunch.

Helen Goh’s banana, rye and cocoa tart with miso caramel.

Helen Goh’s next-level banoffee pie with miso caramel, double banana and rye-cocoa crust

The only downside to this banana and caramel tart is you’ll end up eating more of it than you’d planned.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
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Helen Goh’s Morning glory loaf cake.

Eat cake for breakfast: Five healthy-ish bakes to wake up to this weekend

A healthy breakfast masquerading as cake? That’s certainly the case of Helen Goh’s revamped Morning Glory recipe.

Helen Goh’s Morning glory loaf cake.
EASY

Morning Glory breakfast loaf

The hefty, healthy apple, pecan, carrot and raisin muffins never go out of style, says Helen Goh. Here she adapts her recipe into a loaf cake.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
Golden syrup dumplings.

30+ retro desserts to revisit (starring this enduring budget-friendly family favourite)

Steamy puddings, cinnamon-spiced fruit, set custards, choccy mousse … these sweets are golden(syrup) oldies for a reason.

Helen Goh’s pear and cinnamon tea cake.
EASY

Helen Goh’s melt and mix cinnamon tea cake topped with pears (or plums)

This quick and easy cake batter only requires a mixing bowl and a whisk (OK, and a small saucepan).

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
Salmon and egg roll.

From brunch to bakes: 10 brand new recipes your mum will love

Show your mum, or someone else close to you, that you care with these recipes guaranteed to make them smile.