BBQ PORK RIBS WITH CHARGRILLED CORN AND ZUCCHINI SALAD

Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images BRYDIE THOMPSON Back in my university days, I worked in a Tex Mex restaurant that served the best pork ribs. From then on, every rib experience is measured against these and sadly most don’t live up to expectations. There are a number of reasons for this, namely the poor-quality ribs […]

SPRING VEGETABLE SALAD WITH GOLDEN TURMERIC DRESSING

Recipe & images: AMBER BREMNER We are fortunate to have a number of asparagus growers in the Waikato, making it easy to find locally grown, perfectly fresh asparagus at an affordable price. Choose asparagus with firm stems and tight tips. Store it in the fridge with the cut ends wrapped in a wet tea towel […]

ROASTED CARROT, CAULIFLOWER & BLACK LENTIL SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

Recipe & Images: EMMA GALLOWAY Honey rounds out this mustard-forward dressing to coat tender roasted vegetables and protein-rich lentils. This can be served as a side or a meal in its own right. Serves 4–6 4 large carrots (approx. 500g), ends trimmed and sliced into bite-sized chunks ½ large cauliflower, cut into florets (cut stem […]

BROCCOLI AND BACON SALAD

Recipe: MEGAN PRISCOTT | Images: ASHLEE DECAIRES I discovered this salad while working on the boat in Bermuda. This is my version and it has become a firm favourite and on our menu since opening. 2 heads of broccoli ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup currants (look for good quality juicy ones) 8 strips streaky […]

Thai Beef Salad with Coconut Green Nam Jim

Recipe: Andrew Clarke | Images: Jeremy Ward 2 x large Greenlea sirloin steaks Nam Jim 150ml lime juice 3 cloves garlic 2 bunches whole coriander 1½ green chillies 200g palm sugar 2cm galangal 2 tbsp fish sauce water from 1 coconut Marinade 3 cloves garlic 2cm ginger 4 tbsp soy sauce 2cm lemongrass 2 tbsp […]

Cabbage and Pancetta Salad

Recipe: Noel Cimadon | Images: Ashlee DeCaires I could eat this any day. It’s delicious eaten straight away or after a couple of hours in the fridge. Full of vitamin C, cheap as chips and available all year round. 4 tbsp olive oil 50g diced pancetta (alternatively bacon diced in 5mm cubes) 2 tbsp cumin […]

Herby Slaw with Falafel and Beetroot Tzatziki

Recipe: Mila Arena – V on Wheels | Images: Alex Spodyneiko Rainbow-food lovers: If you think a salad is just a leafy introduction to your main meal, check out this gourmet salad recipe! Definitely a main to WOW your guests. Try a healthier twist on the typical deep-fried falafel with an oil-free baked version. (Oil-free/Gluten-free/Vegan) […]

Gabriella

Recipe: Megan Priscott | Images: Brydie Thompson I don’t really know what to name this salad; garden salad is too broad and boring, it’s not Greek or Mexican, so let’s go with Gabriella. You really can go with what is seasonal and available, think Mediterranean when you substitute any ingredients so it stays balanced and […]

Middle Eastern Freekeh Salad

Recipe: Megan Priscott | Images: Brydie Thompson You can really adapt this salad to use what’s available in the garden. I chose the ingredients below as they are usually all abundant in my garden at the same time. With this in mind, courgettes are a great addition or substitute. You can also swap the freekeh […]

Austrian Cucumber Salad

Recipe: Megan Priscott | Images: Brydie Thompson At this time of year our vegetable garden is overflowing with beautiful homegrown produce. I love that I can go out and pick a bunch of fresh ingredients and throw together a meal. If your fingers are not that green or your plot too small for a veggie […]