Poaching an Egg – Harriet’s How To
Words Harriet Boucher, Images Brydie Thompson As a chef, people are always asking me for cooking tips. One of the most common queries is how to poach eggs. So, to start off the ‘Harriet’s How To’ segment, I am going to dive right into world renowned chefs’ take on perfect poachies. I was taught by […]
Rårakor Akvavit Gravlax with Crème Fraîche
Recipe SCOTT’S EPICUREAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES One of our more popular dishes, Rårakor are Swedish potato pancakes, similar to rösti. Akvavit (also known as aquavit) is a Scandinavian spirit flavoured with a distinctive hint of caraway and dill among the herbs and spices. You’ll need to allow at least two days to cure […]
GRILLED CHEESE, ONION AND FRESH PEAR TOASTIES
Recipe & Image: KATHY PATERSON In need of a little love? Make a glorious grilled cheese sandwich. Makes 2 15g butter, plus extra for buttering bread slices a dash of olive oil 1 medium onion, finely sliced 1 ripe but firm pear, quartered, cored and sliced sea salt and pepper ¾–1 cup coarsely grated cheese, […]
MUSHROOM & CHEESE BUCKWHEAT CREPES WITH APPLE & ROCKET SALAD
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Image BRYDIE THOMPSON The buckwheat in these traditional style crepes from France give a nuttier flavour, and I have paired this with a fresh autumnal salad of rocket, fennel and apple. Trust me, together they are sensational. CREPES 1 cup buckwheat flour ¼ cup flour ½ tsp salt 2 eggs 2 […]
BANOFFEE CREPES
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images BRYDIE THOMPSON While I love the fluffy American style pancakes for breakfast, I find the European style crepes more versatile. They are just as delicious for breakfast but can also be turned into a savoury lunch (just omit the sugar). Fill with creamy mushrooms, chicken and tarragon, ham and cheese […]
APPLE DUTCH PANCAKE
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images BRYDIE THOMPSON If you can’t be bothered standing by a fry pan flipping pancakes to feed the hordes, the Dutch version is for you. A cross between a Yorkshire pudding and a pancake, they are quite impressive to serve. Prepare the batter the night before for a fuss-free brunch the […]
HONEY SOY TOFU
Recipe & Images: EMMA GALLOWAY We all know honey is great used in sweet dishes, but it’s also delicious used in savoury dishes where its sweetness can help balance strong flavours. Serve with cooked greens for a more substantial meal. Serves 4 600g packet firm tofu, cubed olive or coconut oil for shallow frying 4 […]
BRING HOME BRUNCH
Words and Recipes: VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images: ASHLEE DECAIRES One of the joys of visiting the Tauranga Farmers Market on a Saturday morning is to take your time, perhaps enjoy a leisurely breakfast with coffee in hand and a crepe from Petite Crepes or maybe one of Tucker’s Cornish Pasties washed down with a healthy […]
Cabbage and Pancetta Salad
Recipe: Noel Cimadon | Images: Ashlee DeCaires I could eat this any day. It’s delicious eaten straight away or after a couple of hours in the fridge. Full of vitamin C, cheap as chips and available all year round. 4 tbsp olive oil 50g diced pancetta (alternatively bacon diced in 5mm cubes) 2 tbsp cumin […]
Beans on Toast
Recipe & Images: Emma Galloway If you don’t have cannellini beans, try butter beans, pinto or borlotti. If you don’t have passata, you can blend a third of a 400g can of tinned tomatoes until smooth and use this instead. Raw or brown sugar can be used in place of maple syrup. Don’t have tomato […]