Buckwheat Blini with Quick Pickled Beetroot
Recipe and image by Kathy Paterson It’s best not to skimp on the sour cream – it adds great mouthfeel. You could also pop pieces of sliced smoked salmon under the pickle to make it more substantial. When I’m working with active dried yeast, I heat the milk until very warm, but not too hot, […]
Downey Designer Homes
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Ashlee DeCaires Over the last few years, Kirsty Johnson from Downey Designer Homes has shown me around a few of their fabulous builds. After each tour, I leave with my head spinning with so many beautiful details and fabulous ideas. It’s these designer differences the Downey team help their clients with […]
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 […]
Succulent Prawns Doused in Lemon Herb Butter
recipes & images by Kathy Paterson If you have a jar of preserved lemons in your fridge, add a teaspoon of finely chopped preserved lemon into the butter mixture to up the flavour stakes. Serves 6–8 75g butter, softened 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley 1 tbsp chopped dill ½ tsp […]
Tatua – truly local
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee De Caires Ask Julie Langley to name her favourite Tatua product and she replies in an instant: “Cooking cream. It is great for butter chicken, and last night I made a chicken and broccoli bake with it. It’s richer than regular cream and it doesn’t split. It has a […]
Filo Wrapped Fresh Asparagus with Herb Mayo
Recipe and image by Kathy Paterson Asparagus and butter go hand in hand when it comes to flavour and the wrapping in filo pastry gives excellent texture. For asparagus with a softer bite, cook on the hot plate or grill until just bite-tender (they will keep on cooking when wrapped) and put in the oven. […]
My Weekend Table
Life moves fast, and too often cooking feels like just another task on a never-ending to-do list. Gretchen Lowe wants to help busy people rediscover the pleasure of creating delicious food, without the stress. My Weekend Table is all about bringing back the joy of cooking – offering a collection of beautiful, comforting recipes that […]
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 […]
Strawberry, Lemon + Poppy Seed Crumble
Recipe and images by I’ve used my go-to base gluten-free crumble recipe to create a spring version, studded with poppy seeds and perfumed with lemon and of course all those lovely berries! I’ve added a few raspberries alongside the strawberries, to add a little tang and extra flavour. You can just use all strawberries, but […]
New in the City
There has been a flurry of new eateries open in Hamilton Central over the last six months. Here are a few for you to go and check out. Recently opened Indian Chimney – 4 Alexandra Street Bringing the rich flavours, spices, and soul of India to the heart of the city. Expect authentic Indian cuisine […]