Raspberry Frangipane Tart

Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson Raspberry Frangipane Tart I’m a sucker for frangipane! Wave an almond croissant in my direction and I will crumble. While frangipane goes beautifully with a buttery croissant, the addition of tart raspberries is a perfect complement. Other fruit like plums, apricots and blackberries will also work. You will have […]
Vicki’s Nutty Dukkuh

Making dukkuh from scratch is the best way to enjoy it as the store bought stuff just isn’t as fresh. Don’t skimp on the salt, it’s there for a reason! Use dukkuh on top of roasted veggies, salads, or hummus, or simply dip fresh torn bread into avocado oil, then into dukkuh as a nutty […]
Swede-as Christmas Ham

If you’re stuck on what to feed your vegan guests this Christmas, or are opting for a meatless celebration, this is the hero dish for you. This glazed swede has the sweet scent of bay leaf, cloves and sticky muscovado sugar. It will leave everyone curious and wanting more, even those Christmas ham worshippers. […]
Slow Roasted Lamb with Salsa Verde

I love slow roasted lamb, and my preference is always the shoulder because of it’s marbling throughout which gives you a beautiful tender result. A leg of lamb, on the other hand, has a layer of fat on the outside so can dry out if you are not careful. But a leg of lamb looks […]
Say Hi to our Local FOH Heroes

Words David Wrigley A great restaurant isn’t just about the food. Back when New Zealand was just coming out of lockdown and we were able to order takeaway food from all our favourite restaurants, as exciting as that was, there was still something missing, a personal touch, a sense of being looked after and cared […]
MINI BLACK FOREST CAKE

Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Photography: Brydie Thompson a double shot of espresso or ⅓ cup strong coffee 250g dark chocolate 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs 1 cup sugar ½ cup flavourless oil (I use sunflower) 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ cup cocoa ⅓ cup milk 500g fresh cherries, pitted ¼ cup […]
Nourish Vietnam for Foodies

Join Nourish Editor Vicki Ravlich-Horan for this exclusive small group experience travelling from the North to South of Vietnam. We’ll take in the sights and soak up the culture and history while also getting our hands dirty with cooking classes, market tours and more. Staying in beautiful boutique hotels there will be time to relax […]