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Basics – Tohutao Waiwai

Welcome to the page that is filled with the simple, basic recipes that every baker and cook needs in their life. From puff pastry to lemon custard, this page has a sprinkling of everything. So go on, have a little look and see where your taste buds take you!

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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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    • Techniques – Āhua ā-mahi

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