Chicken Liver Pâté
Recipe and Images by Kathy Paterson I’m stoked to see a resurgence of this classic French dish with its silky smooth texture in cafes and restaurants. Pâté is simple to make at home, it’s full of flavour and best of all, the chicken livers are nutrient dense. If you can’t buy fresh then buy […]
LENTIL AND CHIA SEED WRAPS
Recipe and images by Amber Bremner I hesitate to use the word ‘wrap’ to describe these, because they’re not as strong as a gluten flour wrap, but nor are they pancakes, dosa or flatbreads. So we’ll go with wrap. Soaked lentils and chia seeds, spinach and a few flavourings are blended together to make a […]
APPLE OF MY EYE PIE
Recipe and Images by Fiona Hugues There’s something nurturing and comforting about a decadent, sweet and fragrant warm apple pie that makes it the delight of one’s life. She’s the welcome home dish one loves best in all the world. Some love it more than others – no one can easily forget that hilarious scene […]
Herb and Ricotta Chicken
Recipes by Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images by Ashlee DeCaires The game changer with this roast chook is that the ‘stuffing’ is not in its cavity but under the skin, creating a beautifully moist and flavourful bird. 1.5kg free-range chicken 250g ricotta (I love the Zany Zeus one available from Vetro) 1 garlic clove, crushed handful of […]
Mushroom Stroganoff w/ Buttered Rice
Recipe and images by Emma Galloway There’s something super comforting about creamy mushrooms but add buttered rice and you have yourself one seriously cozy dish. I used button mushrooms simply for the convenience, but feel free to mix things up and use a variety if you like! You’ll notice I don’t rinse the rice, with […]
Sushi with Me
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires There is something about sushi that pleases even the fussiest eater. Make your own and you can both tailor it to individual tastes as well as save a lot of money. The only fancy equipment you will need is a bamboo mat to help you roll the sushi tightly, […]
POTATO BOLOGNAISE (NOT COTTAGE) PIE
Recipe and images by Fiona Hugues I’m not going to string you some bucolic line here, so here it is, my name is Fiona and I detest cottage pie. “Whatever,” I can hear you tutt-tutting. Call me a snob, but my aversion is with valid reason. It’s stemmed from this – I’m a mother of […]
Fennel & Orange Roast Chicken
Recipe by Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images by Ashlee DeCaires Orange and fennel is one of my all-time favourite flavour combinations. For this recipe the citrus of the orange is perfect with chicken, while the fennel mellows out and becomes a wonderful accompaniment with the chicken. 1 large free-range chicken 2 tbsp fennel seeds 1 tsp salt […]
Oak’s Garlic & Parmesan Gnocchi
served with Roasted Butternut and a Burnt Butter and Sage Cream Sauce Recipe Shane Lowe, Images Ashlee DeCaires Shane Lowe, head chef and co-owner of Oak in Morrinsville, says this is “my go to recipe for making gnocchi”. When Shane sent us this recipe in late autumn he said, “We currently have it on the […]
Harriet’s How To: Doughnuts
Words Harriet Boucher, Images Ashlee DeCaires Doughnuts are a weak point in my diet. I just can’t resist a fresh cinnamon sugar or jam and cream doughnut if I see one at a reputable establishment. That being said, you won’t catch me eating doughnuts that look like a unicorn has barfed all over them or […]