Zucchini and Their Flowers with Fresh Cheese
Words and images Kathy Paterson Zucchini – Courgette “One in the same” The late Antonio Carluccio was Britain’s leading exponent of Italian cooking, and to quote him, “This vegetable may come last in alphabetical order, but for Italians it is the first and most widely used, along with the tomato. Zucchini [courgettes], are grown and […]
Spaghetti with Zucchini and Their Flowers
Recipe and image by Kathy Paterson An excellent bowl of spaghetti requires few additions, just like topping on a pizza – less is more. Serves 2 200g dried spaghetti good splash of extra virgin olive oil 4 baby zucchini (from the flowers), sliced 1½ tsp harissa (I used the milder green harissa) 4 flowers, stamens […]
Fatima’s
Over the past 30 years, Fatima’s has served more than a million customers from its bustling kitchens in Auckland. They’ve always been cooks first – passionate about feeding people, sharing flavour and making food that feels good to eat. Now you can bring a little of that magic into your own kitchen. Whether you’ve stood […]
Clever Capers
WORDS, RECIPES & IMAGES JULIE LE CLERC Capers may be tiny, but they sure punch well above their weight. These zesty little flavour bombs are actually the unopened flower buds of the caper bush, also known as Flinders Rose (Capparis spinosa), a hardy shrub that grows across the Mediterranean. You’ll often see them clinging to […]
Take a Stab
Recipes and images by Fiona Hugues In 1946 Rita Hayworth starred in a film portraying a character named Gilda who was beautiful, spicy and a little bit wild. Shortly after the release of the film, a bar in San Sebastian served a tapa that was salty, spicy and sharp, much like Rita’s part, and in […]
Crunchy Brown Rice Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Crispy Halloumi
Recipe & images by Emma Galloway Sprouted legumes and toasted seeds bring all the crunch to this substantial brown rice salad, while tomatoes and herbs add freshness and fried halloumi a lovely salty kick. Some finely sliced red onion is also a great addition to this salad, if you like salad with a bit more […]
Chook Chook Noodle Salad with Soy Eggs
Recipe and image by Fiona Hugues This salad has elements that take a little time to prepare but those bits keep in the fridge for longer so you can easily get organised a day or two before. The feature ingredient here behind the chook and eggs is cooling cucumber, as this dish packs some heat. […]
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 […]
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 […]
SPRING VEGETABLE SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE
Recipes and images by Amber Bremner This spring salad is a delight, crisp and refreshing with the sweet and peppery flavours of fennel, snow peas, radish and rocket, dressed with a lip-smacking sherry vinaigrette. Mild cannellini beans add a bit of protein and make the salad more substantial. I love radish microgreens, which are easy […]