Leek and Fennel Soup with Frizzled Lentils
Words and Images by Emma Galloway Fennel really mellows when cooked, so I amp up the flavour again with toasted fennel seed flavoured lentils to top the soup with. If you can’t be bothered with the lentils (in their defence they add a nice boost of protein to the soup!), make a flavoured oil with […]
Chocolate Celebration Cake
Recipe by Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images by Brydie Thompson This is the cake I pull out for most birthday celebrations, so why not for Nourishes 14th birthday edition. One, it’s very easy to make, and two, it stays beautifully moist for several days, so you can easily make it a day or two ahead of time. […]
More From a Quiet Kitchen
Words Vicki Ravlich Nici Wickes is one of my favourite New Zealand food personalities. I like her realness, and this is never more evident than when she beams into my feed from her kitchen, cooking up something yummy, sharing a tip or just having a chat. During the 2020/21 lockdowns Nici’s resilience and down to […]
Orange Posset with Aperol Jelly
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires A posset is a very simple old-fashioned dessert, so I have tarted it up with the addition of an Aperol jelly and crisp tuile. With that said you can enjoy a simple unadorned posset without the jelly. Try setting it in hollowed out orange halves for a little fun […]
Orange and Rosemary Drumsticks with Yams
Recipe by Vicki Ravlich-Horan, images by Ashlee DeCaires This one-dish dinner ticks all the boxes. In season colourful yams are delicious roasted with an orange glaze and with the addition of cheap and cheerful chicken drumsticks you have a meal full of winter nutrition, colour and flavour. zest of ½ an orange ¾ cup orange […]
WOODLAND SPINACH & MUSHROOM PIE
Recipe and Images by Fiona Hugues There was a French bakery in the big city a couple of decades ago that made great take home pies before imperious Francophiles appeared everywhere and ruined many of our gluttonous French gourmet secrets. Prior to being discovered by the masses, we’d whip into the tiny bakery and buy […]
Lamb Shoulder Chops with Warming Spices
Recipe and Images by Kathy Paterson A popular one-pot dish – add a dish of steamed broccoli and to extend serve with grilled roti. It’s now a good time to clean out that spice drawer! Fresh spices add so much flavour to the dish. Serves 4 1 tsp black or brown mustard seeds 1 […]
Black Rice Pudding w/ Hibiscus-poached Pears + Salted Coconut Cream
Recipe and Images by Emma Galloway Black rice pudding has long been a favourite of mine, and while it’s usually served with mango or other tropical fruit as it’s eaten throughout South East Asia, it also pairs beautifully with rosy hibiscus-poached pears. The salted coconut cream brings it all together. You can find black rice […]
Curry Pot Roast Chicken
Recipes by Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images by Ashlee DeCaires This recipe uses a store-bought curry paste. I’m not sure about you, but I don’t have time on a Tuesday night to make a curry paste from scratch! I’ve used a red curry paste for this, but it works just as well with green or yellow curry […]
FRIED LENTILS WITH HARISSA CAULIFLOWER
Recipe and images by Amber Bremner Crispy chickpeas have made many an appearance in my kitchen, but I’d never thought to try the idea with lentils. I was in for a treat and enjoyed these very much with a few meals while experimenting with the idea. I use dry lentils, as they’re the cheapest option […]