PINEAPPLE AND VIETNAMESE MINT SALAD
Pineapple pairs beautifully with Vietnamese mint in this fresh salad by Amber Bremner. Recipe and image by Amber Bremner Give me a hot day and a pineapple and I’m happy. I have a deep love for tropical fruits and herbs (and chilli of course), so this salad ticks all the boxes. Chilled pineapple and cucumber […]
Roast Tomato Sauce
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Ashlee DeCaires Every spring I plant way too many tomato plants, especially considering I’m the only person in the family that eats tomatoes. The family do love pizza night every Saturday and pasta though, so a few years back I started roasting up my tomato crop and turning it into this […]
Seedy Choc-top Slice
Recipe and Images by Emma Galloway I grew up eating all kinds of seeds by the handful, thanks to my hippy parents! These nutrient powerhouses are super versatile and make a lovey addition to salads, smoothies, slices, stir-fries and more. Seedy Choc-top Slice This slice is chock-a-block with seeds of every kind, mildly sweet and […]
My Croatian Kitchen
Both sets of Helena Nuic’s grandparents came to New Zealand from Croatia. While West Auckland was home, Helena says she grew up with strong ties to Croatia, via the language, music, stories and, of course, food. She explains, “My Croatian Kitchen began as a way to preserve the memories and traditions passed on to me […]
Burcher Muesli
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires I love this recipe. I often double or triple it, making a week of easy, nutritious breakfasts. Made with Raglan Food Co Coconut Yoghurt means it is Vegan, Serves 2–3 1 cup rolled oats 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp sunflower seeds 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp sliced […]
Last-Minute Fruitcake
Recipe and image by Julie Le Clerc This dairy-free fruitcake has wonderful flavour and is extra moist due to the use of oil instead of butter. The oil also gives the cake good texture which means, unlike classic fruitcakes, it cuts well, even when freshly made, making this a good last-minute option if you didn’t […]
Cauliflower Pakora
Recipe by Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires These wonderful fritters are a perfect snack with a beer. Gluten free, vegan and delicious, they will satisfy everyone! Add some fresh curry leaves to the deep frying oil for added flavour and a crispy delicious garnish. I served them with Jenny’s Kitchen tamarind sauce mixed with a […]
Polenta Porridge with Roasted Strawberry + Rhubarb Compote
Recipe and images by Emma Galloway A lovely gluten-free porridge for when you’re craving something bright and fresh, but also warm and comforting. To make this dairy-free, use a plant-based milk and coconut yoghurt in place of the crème fraîche. Use maple syrup and it’s also vegan. Serves 2 125g trimmed rhubarb, cut into 2cm […]
Roast Vegetable Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Herbed Yoghurt Dressing
Recipes by Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images by Ashlee DeCaires A roast vegetable salad is the perfect solution in spring when you are hankering for a salad but the price of cucumber and tomatoes can still be up there. Below are the veg I love to use, but tweak it to what you have, like or what’s […]
My Weekend Table
Life moves fast, and too often cooking feels like just another task on a never-ending to-do list. Gretchen Lowe wants to help busy people rediscover the pleasure of creating delicious food, without the stress. My Weekend Table is all about bringing back the joy of cooking – offering a collection of beautiful, comforting recipes that […]