Cinnamon Bun Knots
Words Harriet Boucher, images Ashlee DeCaires Perfected my Cinnamon Roll recipe? Now it’s time to get a bit fancy. Shaping the bun into a knot rather than a roll gives an intricate look, and there’s no need for icing as you don’t want to cover over the detail. This twist uses the same dough and […]
Ultimate Cinnamon Buns
Words Harriet Boucher, Images Ashlee DeCaires Mum’s cinnamon buns are iconic in our family. They have been used as bribery, to say thanks, for birthdays, and just for a decadent weekend treat. It was a no-brainer to do this season’s ‘how to’ on the trendy sweet bread. What is a cinnamon roll (or bun, or […]
Lemon Posset with Roasted Summer Fruit
Recipes by Wayne Good, Images by Ashlee Decaires Lemon Posset with Roasted Summer Fruit This is the easiest dessert in the world! It is very rich, so a small portion will suffice. With the roasted fruit, I usually do a panful, as I love them with my muesli and yoghurt for breakfast. Use beautiful berries […]
Fish and Chip Burger
Fish and Chip Burger with Fresh Fennel Slaw and Tartare Fish and chips are a kiwi classic, so why not put the two in a burger? This burger is fresh, crunchy and zingy, perfect for a weeknight meal or make it into sliders for entertaining a crowd. Using a hotdog bun or baguette fits the […]
Chicken and Mushroom Burger
Words Harriet Boucher Images Brydie Thompson Chicken, Mushroom, Bacon and Brie Burger The addition of blitzed mushrooms in this patty is a great way to sneak in some veggies or as a gateway to becoming a mushroom lover. If chicken mince is hard to find, dice chicken thigh and pulse in a food processor. […]
Onion Bhaji Burger
Recipe Harriet Boucher, Images Brydie Thompson Onion Bhaji and Smashed Avo Burger with Tamarind Chutney This is my take on a vegan burger. Jenny’s Tamarind Chutney has been a family favourite in my house for as long as I can remember, so it was a must in this recipe! If you’re craving a bit of […]
Chilled Soba with Pickled Cucumber, Sesame and Soy
Words and images by Emma Galloway Chilled Soba with Pickled Cucumber, Sesame and Soy Soba noodles are made with buckwheat flour, but most brands also contain a little wheat flour. If you are gluten free, try searching for gluten-free soba at selected health food stores, or use rice noodles instead. You’ll find black vinegar […]
Cucumber Mint and Lime Ice Blocks
Cucumber, Mint + Lime Ice Blocks With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can make these flavour-packed ice blocks that scream of sunshine and good times. Makes 10–12 Zest of 4–5 limes, plus juice (1/2 cup) 2 cups water ½ cup raw caster sugar handful mint leaves 1 medium telegraph cucumber, roughly chopped […]
Salat Bangkea Kampouchea – Cambodian Prawn Salad
Recipe Wayne Good, Images Ashlee Decaires I’ve had many wonderful culinary experiences in Asia, some of the best being in Cambodia. Their cuisine, to me, takes the best of Vietnamese, with a bit of Chinese thrown in for good measure. This salad was a salad I have particularly enjoyed making many times, as it is […]
Courgette and Fish Curry
Both lemon and salt add a depth of favour to this very simple recipe. You can omit the fish and serve the courgette curry alongside a stir- fried chicken dish and rice. SERVES 4 2 tbsp butter 400g firm white fish fillets, boneless 1 tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, finely sliced 1⁄2 tsp ground turmeric […]