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 […]
Snickers Bites
Perfect for the mid-afternoon slump, these bite-sized treats are reminiscent of the classic Snickers bar. 15x Medjool dates ¼ cup peanut butter ½ cup dark chocolate, chopped 1 tsp coconut oil flaky sea salt – optional (I used Opito Bay Sea Salt) Cut a slit in each date and remove the pit. Fill each date […]
Za’atar-Roasted Eggplant Salad with Lentils, Halloumi + Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
You can find za’atar (a fragrant Middle Eastern spice mix) at Vetro, or for a simple version combine equal amounts of dried thyme, sumac and lightly toasted sesame seeds. It’s lovely over any roasted vegetable or sprinkled over salads or eggs. Serves 4 2 medium eggplants 4 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp za’atar 250g cherry […]
Black Pepper-Roasted Strawberry Sundaes with Maple Cacao Nibs
Recipe and Images Emma Galloway This is a lovely one to prepare in advance as both the roasted strawberries and caramelised cacao nibs store well. I’ve used vanilla ice cream but, of course, chocolate would be another great alternative! Serves 4 1 litre of your favourite vanilla ice cream (I use Little Island dairy-free) 500g […]
Black Bean Burger Patties
Recipe and Images Amber Bremner Home made veggie burger patties can be a challenge to get right, without them falling apart during cooking. These patties are tried and true, and just as happy cooked on the barbecue as a in a frying pan. Chia seeds help bind the mixture, which is full of flavour and […]
Christmas Plum Chutney
Words Harriet Boucher, Images Ashlee Decaires Use up those early season plums with this Chinese five spice chutney. Serve this chutney alongside your Christmas ham, turkey or roast chicken, then use it with leftovers toasted sandwiches for days to come. You can also blitz it up for a smooth plum sauce. 1 small onion, diced […]
Chargrilled Purple Asparagus with Pine Nut Dressing
Recipes and Images Emma Galloway Purple asparagus is one of those spring treats which comes and goes in the blink of an eye, so make the most of it while you can! During the season you can find it at selected supermarkets or order online from Naked Harvest. Purple asparagus has a slightly higher sugar […]
Herbed Asparagus and Brown Rice Salad
Recipe and Images by Emma Galloway This herb-forward brown rice salad is just as nice eaten fresh as it is eaten as leftovers the next day. If you eat feta, a little crumbling of that would also be a great addition. Serve 6–8 3 cups cooked, cooled medium-grain brown rice 500g asparagus 3–4 radishes, finely […]
Baked Kumara with Crunchy Chickpeas and Parsley Pesto
Recipes and Images Amber Bremner Baked low and slow, crunchy chickpeas are one of my go-to components for fast one-bowl meals, salad toppers, snacks or packed lunches. It’s a great idea to double the batch to use across a few meals – once cool they store well in a jar for a week or so […]
Honey gochujang rib-eye of beef
Words and Image by Kathy Paterson Honey is one of the most diverse foods we have and honeys boundlessness of flavours, colours and textures really fascinates me. Flavour characteristics are formed by rainfall, wind, soils and flora and the simpliest way to get to know which honey you will enjoy is to taste at farmers’ […]