1. Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

Perfect for sharing and full of flavour!

Ingredients:

• 1 large sourdough loaf
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Slice the loaf diagonally, creating a crisscross pattern, but don’t cut all the way through.
3. Mix butter, garlic, and parsley in a bowl.
4. Gently open the loaf and pour the mixture between the cuts.
5. Stuff with mozzarella and wrap the loaf in foil.
6. Bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese bubbles.

2. Classic Pavlova with Summer Fruits

A quintessential Aussie dessert that never fails to impress!

Ingredients:

• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup caster sugar
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• Whipped cream and fresh fruits (e.g., mango, strawberries, kiwi)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 120°C and line a tray with baking paper.
2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff and glossy.
3. Gently fold in vinegar, vanilla, and cornflour.
4. Spoon the mixture onto the tray in a circular shape, creating a slight dip in the middle.
5. Bake for 90 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool inside.
6. Top with whipped cream and fresh fruits before serving.

3. Glazed Honey Soy Salmon

A light yet flavourful main course that’s ready in minutes.

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp grated ginger

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
3. Place salmon fillets on a lined baking tray and brush generously with the glaze.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily.
5. Serve with steamed greens or a fresh salad.

4. Gingerbread Cupcakes

A twist on the classic gingerbread for an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups plain flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup golden syrup
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a muffin tray with cases.
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
3. Spoon into cases and bake for 15–20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
4. Frost with cream cheese icing or a dusting of icing sugar.