GNOCCHI WITH SAGE BUTTER
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES A classic way to enjoy beautiful sage is with a beurre noisette or burnt butter sauce. Served here with store bought gnocchi, you can of course make yours from scratch, but I am a fan of the Granoro Gnocchi (available from Vetro and La Cave). It’s shelf stable […]
WATERMELON POKE BOWLS
Recipe & Images AMBER BREMNER Poke (pronounced poh-kay) is a Hawaiian diced raw fish dish, typically marinated in a tangy Japanese influenced dressing. This twist on the classic transforms diced watermelon into a flavoursome substitute for raw tuna, with a surprisingly ‘meaty’ texture. Serve with brown rice, fried tofu and vegetables for a fun and […]
NOURISHING COCONUT CHICKPEA CURRY
Recipe: SARAH GANDY, Broadcaster | Images: SHAUN CATO-SYMONDS Recipe excerpt from The Sweet Louise Cookbook 2020 – sweet and savoury favourites raise funds for women with incurable breast cancer. The new 2020 edition of The Sweet Louise Cookbook can be downloaded for $40 from 1 October from sweetlouise.co.nz “This super easy, comforting curry was a […]
CORN & VEGETABLE FRITTERS
Recipe: ANGELA BERRILL, Dietician & Nutritionist | Images: SHAUN CATO-SYMONDS Recipe excerpt from The Sweet Louise Cookbook 2020 – sweet and savoury favourites raise funds for women with incurable breast cancer. The new 2020 edition of The Sweet Louise Cookbook can be downloaded for $40 from 1 October from sweetlouise.co.nz “Do any of you have […]
SPRING VEGETABLE SALAD WITH GOLDEN TURMERIC DRESSING
Recipe & images: AMBER BREMNER We are fortunate to have a number of asparagus growers in the Waikato, making it easy to find locally grown, perfectly fresh asparagus at an affordable price. Choose asparagus with firm stems and tight tips. Store it in the fridge with the cut ends wrapped in a wet tea towel […]
ASPARAGUS FARINATA
Recipe & Images: AMBER BREMNER Farinata (also known as socca in France) is made with chickpea flour and water. These simple ingredients can be enhanced with herbs, spices or vegetables, then cooked in a very hot oven to create a deeply golden quiche-like pancake with lacy edges. Use any fresh soft green herbs you like […]
ROASTED CARROT, CAULIFLOWER & BLACK LENTIL SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING
Recipe & Images: EMMA GALLOWAY Honey rounds out this mustard-forward dressing to coat tender roasted vegetables and protein-rich lentils. This can be served as a side or a meal in its own right. Serves 4–6 4 large carrots (approx. 500g), ends trimmed and sliced into bite-sized chunks ½ large cauliflower, cut into florets (cut stem […]
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 […]
BLACK PEPPER GOUDA SPAGHETTI
Recipe: VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images: ASHLEE DECAIRES A cross between cacio e pepe and carbonara, this is a super satisfying pasta that you can whip up at a moment’s notice. 500g spaghetti 5 large egg yolks 1 large egg 300g grated Meyer Black Pepper Gouda salt and extra cracked pepper In a large pot of […]
RISOTTO FUNGI PORCINI
Recipe: MEGAN PRISCOTT | Images: ASHLEE DECAIRES Risotto is a real go-to meal for us. I am a huge fan of Ferron rice. It is grown using ancient and traditional methods and milled using the original stone wheel near Verona, Italy, resulting in a less polished grain with the ability to absorb more flavour and […]