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Hokey pokey ice cream

"is one of the most popular treats in New Zealand, evoking memories of childhood trips to the beach."

Ingredients

5 Tbs. sugar

1 tsp. baking soda

2 Tbs. golden syrup

Method

1) Bring sugar and golden syrup to a boil slowly, stirring constantly. Simmer over very low heat for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until a deep golden-brown color. Be careful not to allow it to burn.

2) Remove from heat, add baking soda. Stir quickly until mixture froths - pour at once into a well greased shallow tin.

3) Allow to cool, break up (for ease in breaking, place in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin). Store in air-tight jars.

4) When ready to serve, mix into softened vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

Sticky date and ginger pudding

1 cup chopped dates

1 ¼ cups water

1 tsp. baking soda

½ cup sugar

1 cup butter

2 tsp. ginger

2 eggs

1 ¼ cups flour

1 ¼ cup brown sugar

1 cup cream

Combine dates and water in saucepan. Simmer 10 minutes over low heat, add baking soda and dissolve. Remove from heat.

In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Fold in flour and ginger. Add to date mixture, spoon into casserole dish. Cook uncovered for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

While baking, combine cream and brown sugar. Simmer until melted and well combined. Spoon over pudding, serve.

Once you’ve tried these, how about a taste of hokey pokey ice cream? It’s one of the most popular treats in the country, and you can even make it at home.

If you are unable to locate golden syrup, here are a few options for substitutions: combine two parts light corn syrup with one part molasses OR equal parts honey and corn syrup. It is possible to use corn syrup, dark or light, but it will be thinner and not as sweet. If you use this option, you may want to reduce it in a saucepan to thicken.

New Zealand Squares

1 ¼ cup flaked coconut, divided

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup dates, chopped

1 cup sugar

1 tsp. baking powder

¼ cup butter

1 Tbs. golden syrup

1 tsp. vanilla

Grease and flour a square baking pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

In large bowl, combine one cup of coconut, flour, dates, sugar and baking powder.

In heavy saucepan, melt together butter and golden syrup. Add vanilla. Pour over dry mixture, mixing until crumbly. Press into prepared pan.

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, sprinkle with remaining coconut

Anzac Biscuits can be found with a web search.

Think most other recipes originate elsewhere.

You could always try a web search for

Moari / hungi desserts and puddings - here's one

http://www.google.com/search?q=Moari+/+hungi+desse...

Ask your parents to buy a recipe book!