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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

Peanut Butter Weet-bix Slice – Keke Witipiki me te Pata Pīnati This Peanut Butter Weetbix Slice is my twist on an elevated weet-bix slice and it is so tasty. I created this tohutao (recipe) for Pic’s Peanut Butter for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), 2025. Pic’s have been sharing their Māori…

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Coconut Buns (Pani Popo)

Samoan Coconut Buns (Pani Popo) – Parāoa Kokonati Welcome to my Samoan Coconut Buns (Pani Popo) recipe, the most popular recipe on my website so far. My Samoan husband Paul introduced me to pani popo and I am so glad that he did! They are soft, sweet buns, cooked in a delicious, creamy coconut sauce….

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Cheese and Pesto Scrolls

These delicious Cheese and Pesto Scrolls are soft, fluffy scrolls made with a simple dough with a touch of yogurt for lightness. They are filled with punchy pesto, creamy cream cheese, cheese and spinach. Simple ingredients that pack a punch. These Cheese and Pesto Scrolls are the perfect afternoon tea, light lunch or side kick…

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Cheese and Tomato Scrolls

Cheese and Tomato Scrolls – Porotiti Tīhi me te Tōmato These Cheese and Tomato Scrolls are the perfect afternoon tea, light lunch or side kick to a hearty soup. Fill your kainga (home) with the most amazing aroma with these delicious body boys. Lightly season the pokenga (dough) with kūmene (cumin) and make it lighter…

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  • The Giving Series
  • The Giving Series — Thank you!
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  • Biscuits – Pihikete
  • Bread – Parāoa
  • Cakes – Keke
  • 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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How to make Italian Meringue

White Chocolate Yogurt Cream

Parmesan Wafers

Whipped Brown Butter

Easy Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows

Naomi Toilalo

Ko Naomi Toilalo ahau!
Welcome to my kāuta,
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kete of te reo Māori!

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