Kitchen tea

This fluffy teacake is beautifully moist from the homemade passionfruit curd swirled through. Enjoy a big slice with a cuppa for morning or afternoon tea.

This classic butter cake, smothered in butter cream icing, will satisfy your sweet tooth. Best served with a cup of tea or coffee for a simple afternoon treat.

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We have created a lemon twist on a classic favourite - the Lamington. We've even made this recipe gluten-free, and nut-free, so everyone can enjoy!

Kiwi chef Laurent Loudeac, who won top prize in a global high tea competition, shares his Hélène recipe.

These cute little cakes are stuffed with tender vanilla poached pears to create a dainty treat, perfect enjoyed with a cup of tea.

Flavoured with peppermint and marbled with a little red food colouring, these cushiony clouds of sweet delight make great edible gifts.

These divine mini brown sugar and hazelnut whoopie pies are wonderfully sweet, nutty and creamy. Enjoy one with a pot of tea for an indulgent morning of afternoon snack with loved ones.

These gorgeous mini lemon almond fingers are a zesty take on the classic Australian lamington. The combination of soft sponge rolled in coconut and drizzled with a sweet lemon syrup will leave you reaching for more.

These divine lime and yoghurt mini bundt cakes are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Drizzled with a sticky elderflower syrup, they make the ultimate dessert for entertaining guests at a high tea.

Feather sponge filled with clouds of whipped cream and topped with passionfruit icing.

A biscotti where the fruit inside is all the sweetness you need for your sweet treat

Light and flavoursome passionfruit kisses that don't leave you feeling heavy with guilt after the first bite

Panna cotta one of Italy's classics, layered with summer fruits to add to the summery season

A citrus flavoured cake. This orange buttermilk syrup cake goes well fresh out of the oven with yoghurt or even ice cream

An old favourite recipe with chewy, flavoursome dates and ginger, and crunchy cornflakes.

This light and fluffy pikelet recipe makes a delicious family treat served with jam and cream.

These light, crumbly vanilla biscuits with a lemony, nutty butter cream are perfect for a picnic

This lamb and rice dish is a meal in itself, or it can be served as a side dish as part of a celebration feast!

This moist and buttery tea cake, adorned with raspberries and almond flakes is a wonderful afternoon or after-dinner treat - especially with thickened cream.

Give your shortbread biscuits a twist by adding orange zest and dipping in dark chocolate. A sweet treat for afternoon tea that family and friends will love.

Create these divine creamy chocolate pana cotta desserts for your family in no time at all. Beautiful served with fresh strawberries and cream, they are the perfect sweet treat to end a beautiful meal.

This classic English lemony sponge cake gets a fruity twist by adding sultanas. Freeze in slices to put in lunchboxes and take to picnics.

These decadent pikelets are perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast. Stacked with sliced banana, crunchy toasted walnuts, and an indulgent chocolate sauce, this dish will delight the whole family.

Get out the teaset for tea and grapefruit with this delightful teacake with ruby grapefruit.

Use any type of jam you like to make these yummy morsels with muesli. A snack everybody will love.

These tasty morsels are perfect party food, or serve as an appetiser at your next dinner party.

Deliciously moorish, these sweet biscuits are packed full of chewy dried fruit and crunchy walnuts. Perfect served fresh out of the oven and shared with loved ones.

Fluffy, moist and packed full of flavour - this is the perfect cake recipe to keep the loved ones happy.

Bursting with coconut and topped with fluffy icing, this is a scrumptious teatime treat.

Known for being a good source of starch, chestnuts are used in sweetened puree form for these gorgeous baked tarts. Once you top them with softy and chewy meringue, you'll have everyone coming back for seconds.

This is a hearty salad ... and a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.

We've added a delightful twist to the much loved Australian dessert, sandwiching light and fluffy lamingtons around a layer of fresh whipped cream.

It's no mystery why this luscious dish is such a classic - just take one bite of the crispy base, soft fruity centre and fluffy meringue top to experience pure dessert joy.

Fluffy marshmallow rolled in coconut makes a delightful and fun addition to any party or high tea.

Turn your day around with this sublime vanilla butter cake, topped with juicy plums and flaky almonds.

Sweet, juicy baked apples are stuffed with sweet sultanas and crunchy walnuts, this delicious dessert is wonderful served with a rich vanilla creme anglaise sauce.

Cut yourself a slice of this divine slice for morning tea. Oozing raspberry jam is wonderfully sandwiched between crumbly, golden pastry and a sweet, coconut crust.

Topped with almonds and packed with dried and glace fruit, this moist fruitcake not only looks good but tastes amazing. It serves 16, so is perfect to feed a crowd if you're hosting Christmas lunch or Christmas in July.

The classic sweet treat that pleases adults and children alike - deliciously chewy almond nougat.

Raspberry jam and fresh fruit baked into a perfect little bakewell tart!

These fun cakes can be made and eaten as part of the Easter celebration ... or whipped up as a chocolate treat after the event with any leftover small eggs.

Add some sweet and sour bliss to an Austrian favourite. Layered with nutritious morello cherries, cinnamon, coconut and delicate filo pastry, this is sure to please your tastebuds.

Please the whole family and yourself with these easy and tasty tarts, filled with sweet custard.

These gorgeous creamy chocolate rum truffles are perfect enjoyed as a decadent small treat. Wrap them in cellophane and a ribbon and give them as homemade gifts for Christmas and birthdays.

Afternoon tea isn't an occasion unless traditional scones (and perhaps crustless finger sandwiches) are on the table. This recipe shows how easy it is to make them yourself at home.

Recreate your favourite bakery sweets in no time at all with this glorious apricot and apple strudel recipe.

There's no need to slave over a hot stove with this delectable starter. Smoked ocean trout melts in your mouth with zesty avocado, a treat no one will believe was so easy to make.

Classic scones are easy to make and a delicious addition to any afternoon tea.

The golden crumbly crust on this beautiful savoury tart is absolutely divine with caramelised onions, fresh artichoke and crumbled feta.

An easy coffee cake to make for afternoon tea. Spread with butter and serve warm.

These tartlets are the perfect little high tea treat. Was there ever a pair better than rich dark chocolate and tangy orange rind? We don't think so.

These delightful mini cakes are wonderfully light, moist and are topped with beautiful juicy fresh apricot.

Using good quality dark chocolate is what makes these truffles special. Making them as a gift? You can buy small paper or foil truffle cases from the cake-making section of the supermarket or homeware stores.

Bringing together the flavours of coconut, coffee and chocolate, these mocha slices make a great snack, and perfect gift.

This gorgeous French dessert marries golden, buttery pastry and sweet, juicy apricots in a delicious family tart.

Packed full of white chocolate chunks and chewy cranberry pieces, these delicious fluffy puddings are divine drizzled with a sweet creme anglaise sauce.

This recipe is made with frozen shortcrust pastry, making it a fast and family-friendly budget meal.

Give the good, old Aussie lamington a chocolate twist with a decadent ganache-filled centre.

This heavenly slice combines the flavours and textures of two of your favourite desserts, revealing a creamy, crumbly, buttery dessert with soft stewed apples to delight your friends and family.

This decadent chocolate and raspberry slice is devilishly good - try and resist a piece!

Whip up these flavour packed vegetarian frittata for your family as a delicious lunch, dinner or weekend breakfast. Packed with creamy ricotta, green asparagus and fresh basil, this dish is great served on it's own or with a fresh side salad.

Bringing together the flavours of coconut, coffee and chocolate, these mocha slices make a great snack, and perfect gift.

These bite-sized sweet loaves are perfect with a pot of freshly brewed coffee for morning tea. Chewy apricots and juicy blueberries are swirled through a delicious golden slice with coconut and crunchy macadamias.

Buttery and crumbly and oh-so sweet, traditional shortbread wheels are a Christmas staple. Why not wrap some in cellophane for a simply tasty gift?

Ready to eat in less than an hour, this moist apple cake will tantalise your tastebuds. It's delicious served with dollop of thick cream.

These gorgeous orange and poppyseed cupcakes are wonderfully sweet and moist. Serve them fresh out of the oven, drizzled with a divine orange syrup, and enjoy with friends.

Bake these cheesecakes as individual or a large tart. Nothing goes better with lemon than raspberries!

Shower your loved ones with kisses – jam kisses that is! These sweet, iced biscuit treats are sure to impress

Deliciously nutty and chocolatey, surprise your girlfriends with these glorious Afghan biscuits - it'll be hard to stop at one!

Deliciously sweet and juicy cinnamon apples and currants are brilliant swirled through this beautiful sugar dusted pastry.

This decadent slice showcases all the the wonderful features of a delicious classic cheesecake, plus a beautiful apricot swirl throughout the creamy centre.

This dessert treat featuring strawberries in a brandy sauce with smooth white chocolate cheese allows you to put in a minimal effort for maximum results!

Enjoy a wonderfully light almond cake, complemented by delicious mulled berries and fresh cream.

Serve this tangy lime pie with whipped cream for a delicious dessert or afternoon tea.

A classic Italian treat that is often enjoyed after dinner with a cup of coffee, this soft biscotti recipe is absolutely divine. Swirled with dried fruit and dusted with icing sugar, the crumbly golden sweet dessert will delight friends and family.

Creamy and zesty, this divine cheese cake slice made with a decadent citrus curd is the perfect dessert to serve any time of the day. The best part is, this sweet treat requires no cooking and very little preparation time.

Topped with generous slices of fresh summer stone fruit, this apricot and plum coconut slice is absolutely delicious.

Jam-packed full of sweet chewy cherries, crunchy nuts and cornflakes and decadent dark chocolate - the classic Florentine slice makes the ultimate accompaniment to a cup of hot coffee.

Sweet, fluffy and zesty, these iced lemon cupcakes are wonderful made for the family for birthday celebrations. They are also wonderful enjoyed as a treat for morning tea with a mug of coffee.

Packed full of nuts and fruit, these delicious freshly baked scones are wonderful served warm with fresh cream.

Show off your baking skills by serving up this fudgy chocolate cake. Everyone will want the recipe!

Made with golden, crumbly pastry, these delicious flaked salmon and brie quiches are wonderfully light and tasty. Packed full of nutrients and wonderful flavours, this savoury dish can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Wonderfully fluffy and moist, this glorious citrus cake is beautiful served with a cup of hot tea. Drizzled with a sweet passionfruit and lime syrup, it makes the ultimate fruity dessert for any occasion.

Just like grandma used to make it, delicious coconut ice for a pretty tea party. Coconut ice is traditionally made with copha, but this version uses condensed milk, which is lower in fat and produces just-as-tasty results.

The whole family will love these cranberry and oat cookies, fresh from the oven.

This gorgeous buttery tart with sweet, juicy apricots and sugary jam can be on the table with little effort but maximum results!

This spectacular cake tastes as good as it looks. Literally dripping with flavour, it's perfect to serve for a special occasion, such as a birthday or dinner party.

These cute, bite-sized mini apple pies are perfect for parties, coffee time or dessert. Sprinkle with cinnamon for extra taste.

Homemade mayonnaise lifts this little tuna and rocket sandwich triangle into something else!

For a different spin on a favourite morning or afternoon snack, try these gratifying cheese, corn and bacon muffins either warm or cool.

Recreate a childhood favourite with this divine chocolate and peppermint slice recipe that is wonderful sliced and shared with loved ones over a pot of tea.

While the kids are baking, whip up these savoury delights to round off a splendid afternoon tea.

Mix up the classic lemon meringue pie by creating cute cupcakes that are perfect as party food or a gift.

These decadent cookies and cream brownies are absolutely divine. Packed full of dense chocolate, crunchy macadamias and delicious biscuit pieces, don't expect them to stay around long!

A family favourite, serve yourself up a big slice of the classic cheesecake recipe. This irresistible dessert has a beautiful buttery, crumbly crust, with a rich yet light, cream cheese filling.