Recipes

Make your own this Christmas… not only will they be far better than the store-bought ones, but they make excellent gifts. There are several shortcuts you can take ­– buy...

This is a lighter tiramisu than the traditional version, without custard or coffee, and it reminds me of those chocolate orange balls you get at Christmas-time that break into segments...

This classic baked tart is perfect for when you want to throw something together quickly, with minimal fuss. I found some pears at the market but you could use apples,...

A classic New York baked cheesecake is a dessert I find hard to pass by, especially when it’s smothered in salted caramel sauce (my other Achilles heel). People tend to...

It wouldn’t be a Jessipe without a touch of chilli! These date, orange and chocolate bliss balls are gluten-free, dairy-free and make for a healthy post-dinner treat.  We always have...

These filo cigars are so versatile, and the combination of goats’ cheese and honey is golden. Serve as a pre-dinner canapé or an impressive dessert that doubles as a cheese...

Fair to say we have a slight obsession with old-school Pineapple Lumps: we serve them with our hot chocolates and fluffies, and they steal the show in our yellow brick...

No time-consuming boiling of oranges or tedious candied peel here. This cake is moist, light, gluten-free and drenched with citrus flavour. Plus, it keeps really well, so it’s a good...

I’m a sucker for tamarillos, perhaps because of their relatively short season, and winter is when I most crave a hearty, warming pie like this one. I add apples for...

One Sunday afternoon, I wanted to try something different, and with a handful of hokey pokey, I tried to think of as many yellow things as I could to encase...

The best thing about this frozen dessert is that it’s easy. Use fresh berries if you have them on hand, or sub in a handful of snap-frozen berries from your...

I serve this pudding as a breakfast on the JUK menu. Chia seeds are full of nutrients and essential amino acids, plus they can absorb up to nine times their weight,...

Once a month (or so) a group of my friends and I get together for what we like to call recipe club. We’ll set a theme (Spanish tapas, Mexican, Thai,...

My partner, Jono, and I both celebrate our birthdays in January, two days apart. Jono is a sucker for brownie, and I love anything salted caramel-related, so
 this is a...

Add caramel to anything and, well, you’ve pretty much won me over. This pantry-staple pudding is one of my go-to winter desserts, and it’s delicious served warm and with vanilla...

With avocados in season, you can whip up this creamy, guilt-free dessert in no time to impress your loved one for Valentine’s Day. It’s light and smooth and perfect for...

On busy days at the deli, we can’t get these loaves out of the oven fast enough — the smell wafts down the street and draws people in. I’ve even...