Chicken and Mushroom Burger
Words Harriet Boucher Images Brydie Thompson Chicken, Mushroom, Bacon and Brie Burger The addition of blitzed mushrooms in this patty is a great way to sneak in some veggies or as a gateway to becoming a mushroom lover. If chicken mince is hard to find, dice chicken thigh and pulse in a food processor. […]
Onion Bhaji Burger
Recipe Harriet Boucher, Images Brydie Thompson Onion Bhaji and Smashed Avo Burger with Tamarind Chutney This is my take on a vegan burger. Jenny’s Tamarind Chutney has been a family favourite in my house for as long as I can remember, so it was a must in this recipe! If you’re craving a bit of […]
Chilled Soba with Pickled Cucumber, Sesame and Soy
Words and images by Emma Galloway Chilled Soba with Pickled Cucumber, Sesame and Soy Soba noodles are made with buckwheat flour, but most brands also contain a little wheat flour. If you are gluten free, try searching for gluten-free soba at selected health food stores, or use rice noodles instead. You’ll find black vinegar […]
Waikato Farmers Market
Words Denise Irvine, Images, Images Alex Spodyneiko On Sunday mornings, I throw my sturdy jute shopping bag into the car and join the crowds at Hamilton Farmers Market. My bag is close to seven or eight years old, printed with a Waikato Food Inc logo and the message, Buy Local Eat Local. Which makes it […]
Cucumber Mint and Lime Ice Blocks
Cucumber, Mint + Lime Ice Blocks With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can make these flavour-packed ice blocks that scream of sunshine and good times. Makes 10–12 Zest of 4–5 limes, plus juice (1/2 cup) 2 cups water ½ cup raw caster sugar handful mint leaves 1 medium telegraph cucumber, roughly chopped […]
Salat Bangkea Kampouchea – Cambodian Prawn Salad
Recipe Wayne Good, Images Ashlee Decaires I’ve had many wonderful culinary experiences in Asia, some of the best being in Cambodia. Their cuisine, to me, takes the best of Vietnamese, with a bit of Chinese thrown in for good measure. This salad was a salad I have particularly enjoyed making many times, as it is […]
Courgette and Fish Curry
Both lemon and salt add a depth of favour to this very simple recipe. You can omit the fish and serve the courgette curry alongside a stir- fried chicken dish and rice. SERVES 4 2 tbsp butter 400g firm white fish fillets, boneless 1 tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, finely sliced 1⁄2 tsp ground turmeric […]
Courgette Tart
Simplicity is the key to this striking tart where courgette is the hero. Make it as one large tart or four individual ones. ½ cup Parmesan, finely grated 1½ cups plain flour pinch salt 150g butter, chilled 2–2½ tbsp water 200g mascarpone 2–3 medium sized courgettes 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt & pepper […]
Growing for Good
Words Angela Rogers Local charity Good Neighbour Trust’s community gardens at Bethlehem are the result of awesome foresight and a lot of planning by some incredibly insightful individuals. In partnership with Bethlehem Community Church, who are the generous landowners, the gardens were built with the aim of transforming communities, one garden at a time. In […]
Courgette and Noodle Salad
Words and Images by Kathy Patterson The incredibly versatile courgette often gets a bad rap as being a bit tasteless, but if you take a closer look, they are pretty wonderful. Eaten raw (my personal favourite), cooked until just bite-tender or slow-cooked in olive oil and finished with a few good squeezes of lemon juice […]