Autumnal Pork Loin Salad with Blackberry Chutney

Recipe Vicki ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson By the time autumn rolls around most of us are a little over salads. This one might just help you fall back in love with them as it combines some of the best autumnal flavours. Opt for a mesclun mix of salad leaves or bitter peppery leaves like rocket. […]
Blackberry & Apple Crumble Cake

Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson Blackberries and new season apples are a wonderful combination. If you can’t find Granny Smith apples, opt for a tarter variety than the modern sweet apples. This cake is a delicious afternoon treat served with a dollop of cream but equally delicious for dessert with a scoop of vanilla […]
Blackened Berry Chicken

Recipes Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson 500g blackberries ¼ cup water 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 6 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on Combine blackberries, water, vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Simmer, mashing occasionally, until liquid is reduced (approx. 20 minutes). Stir in the wholegrain […]
Smoked Lamb Loin with Eggplant Schnitzel, Celeriac Puree, Mushroom and Blackberry Jus

Recipe Andre Da Silveria from Elizabeth Cafe, Images Brydie Thompson For Smoked Lamb 600g lamb loin 1 cup grapeseed oil 5 cloves garlic, chopped 4–5 drops liquid smoke (available from Vetro)s small handful thyme 500–600g portobello mushrooms For Eggplant Schnitzel 3 eggplants 2–3 cups Panko breadcrumbs ½–1 cup flour 3–5 eggs, whisked salt & pepper […]
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 […]