Recipe – Christmas – Life With Janet

Delicious Fairy Bread Pavlova: A Kid-Friendly Christmas Treat

Image• Posted on December 27, 2025January 3, 2026 by Janet

Hazelnut and Ginger Biscotti with Dark Chocolate – A Great Christmas Gift (or Coffee Treat)

Image• Posted on December 22, 2025December 21, 2025 by Janet

A vibrant salad of charred sweetcorn, creamy avocado chunks, fresh herbs, and diced red onion, served in a bowl with a light citrus dressing.

Simple, Fresh, and Delicious: Charred Sweetcorn & Avocado Salad

Image• Posted on December 30, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

Caramel pavlova topped with cream, chocolates, strawberries, blueberries, passionfruit and homemade red macarons

Stress-Free Christmas Pavlova: A Festive Treat with No Drama!

Image• Posted on December 27, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

Festive White Chocolate Dipped Shortbread: Perfect for Christmas Goodies!

Image• Posted on December 22, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

A batch of homemade amaretti biscuits in lemon and espresso flavours, arranged on a baking tray with a light dusting of icing sugar.

Easy Amaretti Biscuits Recipe: Lemon & Espresso Flavours

Image• Posted on December 20, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

Simple and classic shortbread served on a red plate with a Christmas tablecloth.

Simple & Sweet Christmas Shortbread: Ideal for Gifting & Sharing

Image• Posted on December 1, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

Vibrant red macarons with a slight gold dusting and a green macha tea buttercream filling, still on the baking mat.

Christmas Macarons: Perfectly Red with a Vibrant Matcha Green Filling

Image• Posted on November 30, 2024June 6, 2025 by Janet

The cutest little plate of gingerbread men with green bow ties, red buttons, blue eyes and a big pink smile.

Warm & Spicy Gingerbread Cookies for the Season

Image• Posted on November 29, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream: The Perfect Christmas Gift or Holiday Treat

Image• Posted on November 28, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

New York-Style White Chocolate & Ginger Cookies for Christmas Treats

Image• Posted on November 27, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

A smoked salmon wreath arranged on a serving platter, with layers of smoked salmon, creamy dollops of cream cheese, sprigs of fresh dill, crisp cucumber slices, and bright pickled onions. A colourful, crowd-pleasing starter that’s always a hit at family gatherings, holidays, or any special occasion.

Smoked Salmon Wreath with Cream Cheese & Pickled Onions

Image• Posted on November 26, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

Festive Cured Salmon Gravlax

Image• Posted on November 25, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

White pavlova topped with whipped cream and raspberries, blueberries, passionfruit pulp and kiwi fruit

How to Make a Perfect Kiwi Pavlova for Christmas

Image• Posted on November 24, 2024December 29, 2025 by Janet

Delicious Spiced Espresso Amaretti Cookies

Image• Posted on November 20, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

About Janet

Welcome!

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I’m Janet, based in Auckland, New Zealand, where I live with hubby Basker and our daughter Nisha.

I love baking and sharing simple, tasty recipes. I also enjoy planning travel adventures, creating handy Google Sheets templates, and jotting down a few thoughts and quotes that make me pause and smile.

Thanks so much for stopping by! ♡ Janet

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