SAVOURY CORN PANCAKES
Loosely inspired by Indian dosa, these gluten free savoury pancakes filled with chaat masala potatoes and a quick, fresh chutney work for brunch, lunch or a light dinner. Chaat masala is a mild Indian spice mix that includes dried mango powder (amchoor), which adds a refreshing sourness. It can be found pre-packaged at Indian grocers. […]
KALE AND SWEETCORN SALAD
Words and Images Amber Bremner As a kid, sweetcorn was a permanent summer staple. Almost always served outside, as part of a barbecue meal, and leaving chins and fingers dripping with salty butter. You just can’t beat the simple joy of sweetcorn. There are, of course, ways to enjoy it and keep your hands clean. […]
Swede-as Christmas Ham
If you’re stuck on what to feed your vegan guests this Christmas, or are opting for a meatless celebration, this is the hero dish for you. This glazed swede has the sweet scent of bay leaf, cloves and sticky muscovado sugar. It will leave everyone curious and wanting more, even those Christmas ham worshippers. […]
Quinoa Carrot Bowls with Lemon Sesame Dressing
Words and images by Emma Galloway It is at this time of year when we all start to crave something fresh, but the weather might not be quite warm enough to warrant fully raw salads just yet. That’s when lightly cooked salad bowls come into their own. Just enough freshness but still nourishing and warming […]
Carrot, Tofu + Shiitake Stir-Fry
Recipes and images by Emma Galloway Carrots bulk out this super quick midweek meal. I used fresh shiitake here, found at most supermarkets; however, you can also use dried shiitake. Just rehydrate them in warm water for 10 minutes before slicing. Serves 2 generous portions refined (odourless) coconut oil 300g packet firm tofu, sliced […]
Gnocchi with Capsicum Ragu
The perfect meat-free meal the whole family will love. This dish uses ready-made gnocchi, something I always have on hand ever since discovering the shelf-stable Granoro brand available from Vetro and La Cave. Trust me, I was sceptical at first too, as store bought gnocchi is usually just hard little bullets, but the Granoro variety […]
AUTUMNAL FIG AND FETA TRAYBAKE
Recipe BELINDA McDONALD Everything is better with feta, right? Try this one-pan wander of tangy baked feta cheese that bounces beautifully between aromatic sweet figs, popping hot olives, crunchy hazelnuts, lemon & chili! TO FREEKEN DIE FOR!!! Serve alongside a big garden salad, so sexy and SO satisfying!! Serves 4 400g (2 blocks of feta […]
PEA AND HALOUMI FRITTERS
Recipe FARM STREET LARDER | Images BRYDIE THOMPSON 5 cups of frozen peas 1 red onion, medium 2 cups self-raising flour 4 eggs 400g haloumi, 0.5–1cm diced salt & pepper 1 cup cream cheese ¼ cup mixed fresh herbs (parsley, chives etc) Cook peas in boiling water until soft, approx. 2 minutes. Place red onion […]
ROAST PUMPKIN PASTA
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Image BRYDIE THOMPSON Autumn is a season of abundance and this is no more evident than at the Tauranga Farmers Market. Market manager Trixie Allen says, “Finally all those loaded trees we see during summer can be picked. Paddocks can be harvested. Best of all, some summer crops extend into the […]
BUTTERNUT & CHÈVRE TART OF ROSES
Recipe & Images FIONA HUGUES Japanese scholar Okakura Kakuzo said, “In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.” With this in mind, what better way to share flowers with loved ones than those that nourish too? After the publication of my Peach & Burnt Buttercream Cake from the spring issue some asked for step-by-step […]