Boysenberry, Apple and Vanilla Jam

Words and images by Emma Galloway (My Darling Lemon Thyme) If you have access to fresh boysenberries, make use of them in this delicious jam recipe, but if you don’t, New Zealand-grown frozen berries (find them at Vetro) work just as well too. Boysenberry, Apple + Vanilla Jam Bulking this jam out with apples not […]
Eggplant Schnitzel

Many Kiwis, unless of Asian or Mediterranean descent, have yet to learn to appreciate eggplants. I know I was in the camp for many years. But when you taste an eggplant dish that understands what eggplant brings to the table, you too will be a convert. In Sicily it is hard to go a day […]
Roast Tomato Sauce

Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Ashlee DeCaires Every spring I plant way too many tomato plants, especially considering I’m the only person in the family that eats tomatoes. The family do love pizza night every Saturday and pasta though, so a few years back I started roasting up my tomato crop and turning it into this […]
Seedy Choc-top Slice

Recipe and Images by Emma Galloway I grew up eating all kinds of seeds by the handful, thanks to my hippy parents! These nutrient powerhouses are super versatile and make a lovey addition to salads, smoothies, slices, stir-fries and more. Seedy Choc-top Slice This slice is chock-a-block with seeds of every kind, mildly sweet and […]
Raspberry Mille-feuille

Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires These fancy custard squares look impressive, and I agree they have a few steps and can be a little fiddly, but don’t put them in the too-hard basket! I made mine round for a dainty high tea or dessert option, but you could keep things simple and cut the […]
Zucchini and Their Flowers with Fresh Cheese

Words and images Kathy Paterson Zucchini – Courgette “One in the same” The late Antonio Carluccio was Britain’s leading exponent of Italian cooking, and to quote him, “This vegetable may come last in alphabetical order, but for Italians it is the first and most widely used, along with the tomato. Zucchini [courgettes], are grown and […]
Chicken, Zucchini and Mascarpone Lasagne

Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Ashlee DeCaires This lighter lasagne is just the ticket for the summer months, especially if you planted zucchini in your garden and are wondering how to eat them faster than they grow. The joy of using mascarpone in this recipe is you eliminate the need for making a white sauce. 2 […]
Spaghetti with Zucchini and Their Flowers

Recipe and image by Kathy Paterson An excellent bowl of spaghetti requires few additions, just like topping on a pizza – less is more. Serves 2 200g dried spaghetti good splash of extra virgin olive oil 4 baby zucchini (from the flowers), sliced 1½ tsp harissa (I used the milder green harissa) 4 flowers, stamens […]
Butterflied Roast Chicken Piccata

Recipe & Image by Julie Le Clerc Chicken piccata is a wildly popular Italian-American dish usually made with chicken breasts, but I like to change things up and use a whole butterflied bird. The combination of tender roast chicken and buttery, zesty sauce has everyone reaching for seconds. Serves 6–8 ROAST CHICKEN 1.5kg free-range chicken […]
Fatima’s

Over the past 30 years, Fatima’s has served more than a million customers from its bustling kitchens in Auckland. They’ve always been cooks first – passionate about feeding people, sharing flavour and making food that feels good to eat. Now you can bring a little of that magic into your own kitchen. Whether you’ve stood […]