Oh Onions!
The sight of onions floating down the streets of Pukekohe last summer was enough to make you cry. The backbone of so many dishes, onions are loved the world over but seldom as the hero. Sure, the French have their soup, but I say the way for everyone to celebrate the lovely layers of an […]
Ceviche
Recipe Harriet Boucher, Images Ashlee DeCaires Serve this ceviche as a starter for your alfresco summer dinner after a day’s fishing. Adjust the lime juice to your preference – don’t let it overpower the sweetness of the melon. 2 cups watermelon, cubed (about a 600–700g wedge) 400–500g white fish, cubed 1 small shallot, finely diced […]
Panelle
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee Decaires I recently returned from our Taste of Sicily tour (2023) where we enjoyed such amazing food. Many of the dishes that stood out were ridiculously simple, and panelle was a great example of this. We enjoyed it freshly fried standing in the bustling market of Palermo as well as […]
Cheers to Champagne
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Ashlee DeCaires If you are looking for authentic French fare, La Cave on Riverlea Road in Hamilton is the place to go. From foie gras to escargot, pastries to cheese and chocolates, plus wine, of course. And you can’t get any more French than Champagne! We popped in to check out […]
BOUGIE BBQ BRIE
Words and Images by Fiona Hugues This, my friends, is the perfect dish for sitting out under the stars, rugged up around a fire or BBQ, welcoming in the new season. Easily made in a cast iron pan on the BBQ or in the oven, it transforms even the waxiest, most unripe Brie into unadulterated […]
Cauliflower Nuggets
If you’ve been looking for a way to get the kids to eat cauliflower, this is it. These cauliflower nuggets are easy to whip up and go with almost any dipping sauce you can imagine. If serving as a canapé for adults, try a blue cheese sauce or a herby mayo. 450–500g of cauliflower vegetable […]
Pumpkin Fritters with Cheese Barn Halloumi and Uncle Dunkle’s Honey BBQ Drizzle
4 cups grated pumpkin (about an 800g wedge) 2 spring onions, finely sliced 2 tbsp rosemary, finely chopped 2 eggs, whisked ½ cup milk 1 cup flour 1 tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp Cathedral Cove Macadamias Orchard Honey, melted slightly ¼ cup Uncle Dunkle’s Woodfired Chilli BBQ Sauce, chipotle style 200g […]
Blackbeards Mussel Bites with Cathedral Cove Macadamia Nut Cheese
2 cups Cathedral Cove Natural Macadamia Nuts (approx. 250g) 1 tsp salt 4 tsp nutritional yeast 4 tsp apple cider vinegar boiling water 210g packet of Blackbeards Smoked Mussels 10cm chunk of cucumber Cover the macadamia nuts in boiling water and allow to soak for 3+ hours. The longer they soak for, the smoother your […]
Salt District Beer Battered Oysters with Omahu Valley Citrus Lime Marmalade Dipping Sauce
1 cup self-raising flour (ideally cold) ½ tsp Opito Bay Sea Salt 1 cup Salt District Party Wave Pale Ale ¼ cup plain flour 24 oysters canola oil (for frying) Opito Bay Sea Salt 3 tbsp Omahu Valley Lime Marmalade 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp fish sauce Heat a deep […]
My French Cocktail Eggs
MY FRENCH COCKTAIL EGGS I love a jammy, fudgy egg yolk but happy to admit there’s a few that don’t. Never mind. This recipe is a ripper whichever way you like them and perfect on a warm spring afternoon with a chilled glass of something lovely. To soft boil eggs my way bring a large […]
