ANZAC Biscuits
WORDS AND IMAGES JULIE LE CLERC For the Love of ANZACs For any Kiwi, ANZAC biscuits are more than just a recipe; they’re a valued piece of our heritage. As we know, they got their name when they were originally created to send to soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), who […]
Bunny Buns
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson These are super cute! I made the bunny tales from white chocolate ganache but you could use a marshmallow or a small Easter egg. The dough makes about 24 bunnies. You might not want that many, and if that’s the case the unused dough can be frozen or you […]
A Twist on Easter Buns
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson While I am a believer that hot cross buns should hit the supermarket shelves from New Years Day, I do understand that spice-ladened fruit buns are not everyone’s cup of tea. These Easter twists could be the answer. Instead of fruit and spice, they are filled with chocolate. 3½ […]
Make the Dish- Dumpling House Special Sweet and Sour Eggplant
Words and images Vicki Ravlich-Horan A few years ago I was introduced to Dumpling House CBD Express on Bryce Street, or perhaps more specifically to a couple of their dishes I would never have ordered had I not got the inside word. Known, as their name would suggest, for their homemade dumplings, I would argue […]
Easter Cupcakes
These cute cupcakes are Easter Bunny approved. They’re chocolate. They’re bright and fun. And they have a carrot piped on top! 200g butter, softened ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup brown sugar 3 eggs ¾ cups cocoa 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup hot water Cream the butter and sugars until light […]
Hazelnut + Dark Chocolate Slice
Recipe and image by Emma Galloway I’ve been making versions of this slice for years, an adaptation from a recipe in my latest cook book, Every Day. Essentially it’s made up of a bliss ball mixture, which gets pressed into a tin and topped with a lush dairy-free chocolate ganache and chopped nuts. This hazelnut […]
APPLE CIDER BRAISED PORK SHOULDER with WHOLE ROASTED APPLES
Recipe and images by Fiona Hugues According to American folklore, Johnny Appleseed was a likeable chap who swanned about the Wild West planting trees and giving away apple seeds so gullible recipients could plant them and create orchards not full of sweet apples perfect for pies or eating fresh from the tree, but instead the […]
TWO CHEESE, APPLE, HONEY & WALNUT GALETTE
Recipe and images by Fiona Hugues This tart is for those miffed times when you don’t really want a full meal and are kind of OK with wine and cheese but don’t want to be dissatisfied with a grazing platter and have the urge to make it swanky. Perfect with a bottle of your favourite […]
Clarence Banana Bread
Start the Day the Clarence Way Clarence in Tauranga is not just the perfect spot for an evening aperitivo or delightful meal, they now also serve breakfast Monday through to Friday from 7am until 11.30am. The menu includes Mediterranean morning essentials like freshly baked pastries and great coffee as well as the Kiwi must-haves of […]
Mushroom & Walnut Quinoa Bowls with Baja Sauce
Recipe and images by Emma Galloway Growing up vegetarian, I’ve never been one for ‘fake meats’, which are usually full of hydrolysed soy protein and about a million other ingredients I wouldn’t usually eat. But I have to say, there’s something quite special about this homemade vegetarian ‘mince’ alternative, made with mushrooms and walnuts. Super […]