Christmas Day Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing
Recipe By Kelly Gibney @kellygibney_wholehearted Serves: 6-8 as a side Salad 1 large beetroot ½ teaspoon ground cumin 2-3 thick pieces sourdough – torn into bite sized pieces 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 punnet cherry tomatoes 4 Otaika Valley Free Range Eggs 120g salad greens (we love one that includes some herbs and […]
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. […]
Quinoa Carrot Bowls with Lemon Sesame Dressing
Words and images by Emma Galloway It is at this time of year when we all start to crave something fresh, but the weather might not be quite warm enough to warrant fully raw salads just yet. That’s when lightly cooked salad bowls come into their own. Just enough freshness but still nourishing and warming […]
Carrot, Tofu + Shiitake Stir-Fry
Recipes and images by Emma Galloway Carrots bulk out this super quick midweek meal. I used fresh shiitake here, found at most supermarkets; however, you can also use dried shiitake. Just rehydrate them in warm water for 10 minutes before slicing. Serves 2 generous portions refined (odourless) coconut oil 300g packet firm tofu, sliced […]
Getting Dippy
Recipes and images by Amber Bremner Warmer days, relaxed evenings, casual meals. What’s not to love? Grazing platters are our friend when celebrating or entertaining, but they’re also a great way to put together a bit of this and that to make a nutritious meal with something for everyone. Here are two delicious plant-based dips […]
Garden greens and ricotta gnudi with sage butter sauce
We make this often, as our garden gifts us with an abundance of leafy greens all year round. Any greens will do, but make sure you have the equivalent of about 2 bunches of silverbeet, as they will shrink down once cooked. Serves 4-6 Leafy greens, thicker stems removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 […]
Spring at the Market
After a long cold winter, spring is always eagerly anticipated. And this is just as true for our growers and producers. As the days get longer and warmer, some seasonal favourites, like asparagus and strawberries, will start to pop up at the market. Irene Cummings from Greenfern Asparagus says, “Being a seasonal stall holder, I […]
Best Dressed Salads – Back to Basics with Brad
Words Brad King, Images Brydie Thompson The onset of spring means that the ground is starting to warm, and here at The Falls Retreat, we get a tad excited knowing that our kitchen gardens will start to become more plentiful. We love to showcase our homegrown organic garden produce throughout our menus, and we […]
SPICED KŪMARA & RED LENTIL SOUP
Recipe & Images EMMA GALLOWAY This flavoursome soup uses pantry staples and is super easy to pull together, making it perfect for mid-week meals or leisurely weekend fare. If you’d like, a handful of roughly chopped greens, such as spinach, silverbeet or kale, can be added in the final 5 minutes of cooking. Serves 4–6 […]
KŪMARA TEMPEH BURGERS
Recipe & Images EMMA GALLOWAY I use the standard red (Owairaka) kūmara in these patties as orange (Beauregard) kūmara contain too much moisture. These can be prepared up to three days in advance and make use of leftover cooked brown rice. If you’re using ground cumin, add to the onions along with the turmeric instead […]