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Techniques – Āhua ā-mahi

This section is dedicated to those who are new to some of the techniques introduced in my website. Here you will find little tips and tricks in your baking journey. Kia maumahara – remember, if there is anything that you need help with, let me know and I will try my best to help you along the way!

  • How to make Italian Meringue
  • White Chocolate Yogurt Cream
  • Parmesan Wafer Crisps
  • Whipped Brown Butter
  • Easy Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows
  • Homemade Brandy Snaps
  • White Chocolate Decorations
  • How to Brown Butter
  • Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce
  • Stable Whipped Cream
  • Simple Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Easy Caramel Sauce
  • Easy Tomato Chutney Recipe
  • Egg-free Raspberry Marshmallow
  • Dark Chocolate Buttercream
  • White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Crispy Meringue Shards
  • French Meringue Recipe
  • Peanut Butter Buttercream
  • Whipped Vanilla Butter Recipe
  • Vegan Chocolate Buttercream
  • Dark Chocolate Petal Decorations
  • Easy Spiced Pear Compote
  • Spiced Pear Choux Buns
  • Chocolate Almond Butter
  • Chia Raspberry and Lemon Jam
  • How to make Swiss Meringue
  • Herbed Shortcrust Savoury Pastry
  • Simple Lemon Custard Recipe
  • Homemade Puff Pastry Recipe
  • How to knead dough
  • Simple Cinnamon Buttercream

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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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  • The Giving Series
  • The Giving Series — Thank you!
  • Basics – Tohutao Waiwai
  • 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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techniques

How to make Italian Meringue

White Chocolate Yogurt Cream

Parmesan Wafer Crisps

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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