About eCook
Allyson Gofton has been cooking for New Zealanders for over 15 years. She was the popular face of television's 'Food in a Minute', has written several cookbooks and regularly travels the country hosting charity demonstrations and public speaking engagements.
Allyson's favourite recipes
Irish Stew
As a kid, this was a favourite in our home. It came served with well-buttered toasted crusty bread slices, plenty of chopped parsley and seasoned with good splashes of piquant Worcestershire sauce. My Mum never browned her Irish stew, but feel free to.
Buttery Marzipan Cake
A layer of marzipan through this moist almond cake makes it particularly special. Serve warm with a light dusting of icing sugar
Bread And Butter Pudding With Whisky Sauce
Absolute decadence ! This is a great family favourite but with the Whisky Sauce , it will become something special. The best bread to use is a white cob loaf with hard crust from the bread shop as the bread will give the pudding better texture. If not use thick slice bread.
Fresh Date Tart Tartin
Fresh dates are so sticky (yum) that they are great to have on their own, but when cooked with cardamom in an upside down tart they are particularly morish.
Basil Spiked Pickled Red Peppers
Juicy summer red peppers preserved in a sweet brine with fresh basil
Orange And Almond Cake
A sensational Orange and Almond Cake that makes a very modern Christmas Cake. Perfect for those who do not like the heavy fruit cakes. Allow it to stand (well wrapped) for 2-3 days to allow the flavours to develop.
6 Egg White Pavlova
This pavlova contains less sugar than is usual. The sugar is folded in, not beaten, which gives the pavlova a rather dense marshmallowy centre and chewy crust.
Marmalade ( Basic)
A wonderful basic recipe for all types of Marmalade.
Lebanese Flatbreads With Za’atar
Called 'mankoushi' in the Lebanese markets where they are served for breakfast
Orange And Almond Cake
This is a really moist cake; the flavour improves with keeping
Buttery Marzipan Cake
A layer of marzipan through this moist almond cake makes it particularly special. Serve warm with a light dusting of icing sugar, or if wished, accompany it with softly whipped cream flavoured with icing sugar and a little grated lemon rind.
The Perfect Steak w/ Tarragon Butter
Now that summer has arrived, here is a step by step guide on how to prepare and grill the perfect steak. This is delicious served with a Tarragon Butter.
Mum's Tomato Sauce
This is my mother’s tried and true recipe; the only change by me has been to add anonion for flavour, which can be left out. You need the ripest juiciest tomatoes for best
flavour.
