‘I FEEL LIKE SOMETHING ELSE’ TRIPLE CHOC BISCUITS
Recipe and images by Fiona Hugues We have a thing in my household at those pre at-home movie nights or post sports event times when ineveitably one of us will say in a slightly puzzled tone, “I feel like something else.” At that point it is an open floor to pipe up with sweet little […]
BUTTERCUP WITH ROSEMARY, ORANGE + CHILLI
Recipe and images by Amber Bremner A sizzling roasting dish of caramelised wedges of buttercup pumpkin, fragrant with rosemary, orange, and chilli is far more exciting than it has any right to be. The orange helps create sticky, crunchy edges and crispy skin, making for moreish bites that are delicious dipped into a creamy, tangy […]
Confit Garlic
Words by Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images by Ashlee DeCaires Confit Garlic Confit simply means cooking in oil. Slowly cooking garlic in olive oil gives you beautiful soft garlic with a more subtle flavour than raw to use in cooking, spread on sandwiches, add to aioli and dressings and more. With New Zealand garlic back in season, […]
Let’s Get It Macaron
Recipe by Adelle from But First Dessert Images by Brydie Thompson Not to be confused with the French president or the very simple to make coconut-based biscuit, the macaron epitomises French pâtisserie. These deceitfully simple cookies take precision and patience to master and then they require a creative palate to turn them into a taste […]
Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
Images and recipes by Fiona Hugues I made my usual vanilla Basque cheesecake a few years ago and it was photographed as part of a festive editorial for a national magazine. I won’t name the publication, as the readers, I imagine, are much akin to the legendary readers of UK Horse & Hound, opinionated, unbudgingly […]
A LOAFY CHOCOLATE SITUATION (AN ODE TO DKD)
Recipe and images by Fiona Hugues Any young at heart Auckland party goer or night owl student of the nineties will undoubtedly remember DKD café tucked at the back of the Civic Theatre. Named after the trio that started it, Darren, Karen and Derek, I always thought it stood for Decadence Kills Desire. Maybe it […]
Roasted Beetroot Salad with Mustard Caper Dressing
Recipe and images by Emma Galloway Fresh beetroot is an often overlooked vegetable which intimidates many, and while I love a slice of good ol’ tinned beetroot as much as the next person, there’s something truly magical about growing or buying whole beetroot and preparing them yourself. Whether that means grating and eating raw, […]
Oh Onions!
The sight of onions floating down the streets of Pukekohe last summer was enough to make you cry. The backbone of so many dishes, onions are loved the world over but seldom as the hero. Sure, the French have their soup, but I say the way for everyone to celebrate the lovely layers of an […]
Beetroot and Carrot Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
Recipes and Images by Emma Galloway My dad grows THE BEST beetroot. Every year without fail he produces huge, tender beetroot of different sizes and colours. I, on the other hand, can only seem to manage to get one specific variety to grow (golden beetroot for those wondering) and all others turn tough and woody, […]
Olive oil Lemon Cakes
You can’t get more Mediterranean than olive oil and lemons! Like the Olive Oil Cookies, the oil in these cakes make them simple to make and means they keep fresh for a few days. I love the addition of thyme to the lemon syrup as it complements the herbaceous notes of the extra virgin olive […]