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Savoury – Kai Mōkarakara

As you will see, most of my food on this pae tukutuku (website) is of the sweet nature. I love to create sweet food because it represents joy, creativity and celebration. However, I am naturally a lover of kai mōkarakara (savoury food) and some would say (my husband), that I have an addiction to potato chips. All that being said, welcome to this savoury category where the flavours are punchy and vanilla has been replaced with cheese!

  • Cheese and Pesto Scrolls
  • Cheese and Tomato Scrolls
  • Roast Chicken Pie
  • Cheesy Bacon Savoury Muffins
  • Parmesan Wafer Crisps
  • Kneaded Seeded Oat Bread
  • No-knead Seeded Oat Bread
  • Cheese and Onion Pizza
  • Light and Fluffy Fry Bread
  • Maple Bacon Cheese Toastie
  • Cottage Cheese Cumin Loaf
  • Creamy Pumpkin Tart
  • Crunchy Yeasted Savoury Pastry
  • Garlic Butter Naan Bread
  • Bacon and Egg Buns
  • Cheesy No-knead Bread Buns
  • No-knead Bread Buns
  • Milk Bread Loaf
  • Avocado and Halloumi Sandwich
  • Savoury Braided Brioche Bread
  • Easy Tomato Chutney Recipe
  • Brie Stuffed Honey Mustard Scones
  • Creamy Salmon Focaccia Sandwich
  • No-knead Focaccia Bread
  • Brie Cheese Bread Wreath
  • Roasted Tomato and Courgette Galette
  • Herbed Shortcrust Savoury Pastry
  • Rustic No-knead Bread Loaf
  • No-knead White Bread Loaf
  • Homemade Puff Pastry Recipe

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Naomi Toilalo

Ko Naomi Toilalo ahau.
Welcome to my kāuta (kitchen), where together we will bake, create and learn te reo Māori (Māori language). With bi-lingual recipes and videos guiding you every step of the way, this is baking like you have never experienced before.
Nau mai, kuhu mai – come on in!

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FAVOURITE RECIPES

Peanut Butter Weetbix Slice

This slice is my play on the traditional Weet-bix slice that we know and love in Aotearoa (New Zealand). It has a light chocolate Weetbix Slice base, a creamy peanut butter filling and a chocolate topping with chopped nuts. It is the perfect combination of sweet and salty in one hit. Enjoy! I created this…

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Coconut Buns (Pani Popo)

Welcome to my Samoan Coconut Buns (Pani Popo) recipe, the most popular recipe on my website so far. These coconut scented fluffy buns are baked in a sweet coconut sauce and are just all sorts of dreamy. Check out all the wonderful reviews below and be inspired to make them too. My Samoan husband Paul…

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Cheese and Pesto Scrolls

These light and fluffy Cheese and Pesto Scrolls are made lighter with the addition of yogurt in the dough. They are filled with punchy pesto, creamy cream cheese, cheese and spinach. Simple ingredients that pack a punch and can be adapted to your liking. These Cheese and Pesto Scrolls are the perfect afternoon tea, light…

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Cheese and Tomato Scrolls

These light and fluffy Cheese and Tomato Scrolls are so moorish and I cannot wait for you to try them. They are rolled up and filled with chilli or tomato relish, bacon, herbs and cheese. A classic flavour combination that always hit the spot. Mix up the flavours to create what you love. These Cheese…

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  • Basics – Tohutao Waiwai
  • Biscuits – Pihikete
  • Bread – Parāoa
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  • Dessert – Purini
  • No Bake – Tunu kore
  • Pastry – Pōhā
  • Peanut Butter – Pata Pīnati
  • Savoury – Kai Mōkarakara
  • Slices – Keke Tapatahi
  • Techniques – Āhua ā-mahi

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Naomi Toilalo

Ko Naomi Toilalo ahau!
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kete of te reo Māori!

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