Charred Broccolini Noodle Bowl with Black Pepper Dressing
Recipe and Photography: Emma Galloway Long before chillies were introduced into Asia, pepper was used to add heat to dishes. Here in New Zealand we tend to use black pepper mostly as a seasoning in small amounts, but it’s really nice to sometimes add it in amounts where not only is its taste more pronounced, […]
Rhubarb, Lemon & Pink Peppercorn Cakes
Recipe & Photography: Emma Galloway Although not a true peppercorn from the pepper vine, pink peppercorns have a similar peppery flavour, albeit a slightly fresher almost sweet and citrusy version. While great used in savoury dishes, it also lends itself to sweet applications too! I love pairing it with strawberries in the summertime, and its […]
Salt Crust Baked Chicken
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Photography: Ashlee deCaires You can bake all manner of things in a salt crust, which results in a beautifully tender and well-seasoned dish. Whole fish is a popular option, but I love how it transforms an ordinary roast chook into something special. Bring the oven tray to the table and smash […]
Salmon Gravlax and Baked Baby Potatoes
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Photography: Ashlee deCaires Luxurious yet simple to make, gravlax takes uncomplicated ingredients, like salt and sugar, and time to create a lavish dish which, thinly sliced, can be served as a canape on blinis, on your eggs bene for a real treat or as part of a sumptuous buffet. The secret […]
Risotto with Garden Peas and Mint
Recipe: Mr Pickles, Hamilton | Photography: Ashlee de Caires For the risotto: 100g Arborio rice (use top quality like Carnroli or Nano) ¼ cup white onion, finely diced 4 tsp olive oil ⅓ cup white wine 1 cup blanched fresh garden peas or frozen ¼ cup blanched fresh garden peas, pureed or frozen 1½ cups […]
Smoked Tuna Arancini
Recipe and Image: Leith Davidson – Executive Chef at Red Barn (Tuna is the Māori name for eel) Makes about 25 x 60g balls Eel Stock 2 carrots 2 celery stalks 2 cloves of garlic 1 onion 1 bay leaf 3 small stems of thyme 1.5 litre of water 1 eel frame Risotto Rice 1 […]
Kelly’s Herby Barley Salad
Recipe & Images: Alison’s Pantry Serves 4 as a main and 6 as a side dish Everyone needs a salad like this in their repertoire. This hardworking dish is great for dinner, lovely as a packed lunch and if stored properly in the fridge, will last a couple of days. The dish is vegan as […]
Sesame-coated Tofu & Green Bean Stir Fry
Recipe & Images: Alison’s Pantry Serves 4 I love Japanese flavours, especially pickled ginger, which is a fabulous way of lifting a dish and keeping it lovely and fresh. Tofu is so often ignored or overlooked – but I see it as the perfect vehicle for other flavours. I’m fond of using the rice and […]
Creamy Thai Green Curry
Recipe & photography: Tatua Dairy Co. 1 tbsp coconut oil or sesame oil 1 onion, halved and sliced 1 clove garlic, sliced 1 tbsp finely sliced fresh ginger 2-3 tbsp Thai green curry paste or to taste 500mls Tatua Cooking Cream 2 kaffir lime leaves 300mls vegetable stock or water 4 baby bok choy, washed, […]
Health Quarters Café – transforming your caffeine fix
Could this be the answer I’ve been looking for? It’s called the Maca Mocha and they’re flying out the door (or should I say window) at Health Quarters Cafe on Willow Street. A shot of organic Excelso coffee is mixed with organic raw cacao—coffee and chocolate, a classic combo! Add to these maca powder. Maca […]