TARTIFLETTE
Words and Images by Fiona Hugues (pron /tart-ee–flett]/ – a French melty cheese, onion, spud & bacon situation) This is a bistro classic from the French Alps that my consort grew up with, eaten particularly around spring ski season when the days are sunny but you need something filling to banish the chilly nip. Insanely […]
Carrot Salad
A good carrot salad is a cheap and easy dish to make any time of year. This one goes beautifully with lamb koftas or barbequed meat or halloumi. Make it ahead of time, as this salad is great once it has had time for the flavours to soak in. ½ cup raisins ½ cup orange […]
Pickled Carrots
These quick and easy pickled carrots are great. We have served it here on a bao bun with a slice of pork belly. It is also nice on traditional roast meat sammies or on a platter with cheese and cured meats, adding both a pop of colour and texture. 1–2 large carrots ½ cup rice […]
Waste Not
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson New figures recently released indicate New Zealander’s throw out more than $3 billion worth of food each year – more than $1,500 per household per year. While many of us compost or have worm farms and some regions have food waste collections which all reduce the impact of […]
Za’atar Roasted Carrots
Roasted baby carrots, which you can pick up at the farmers market, are a favourite dish of mine. My go to is tossing them in a little olive oil and then serving with dukkha on a bed of labneh. This recipe is a twist on this but taking more Middle Eastern flavours with the za’atar […]
Winter Parsnip Cake with Maple Toasted Almonds
Two decades of being a mother and I am very well experienced in hiding vegetables in all manner of disguises. Even with a house full of teenage kids these days, I’m still fairly apt at getting them all to unwittingly eat their veggies. This cake is no exception and successfully brings me the win I […]
Cauliflower Nuggets
If you’ve been looking for a way to get the kids to eat cauliflower, this is it. These cauliflower nuggets are easy to whip up and go with almost any dipping sauce you can imagine. If serving as a canapé for adults, try a blue cheese sauce or a herby mayo. 450–500g of cauliflower vegetable […]
Curry Cauliflower Soup
I love making a big batch of soup every weekend and either freezing it in portions or having it for week-day lunches. This curry cauliflower soup will be on repeat this winter in my household! 1 large onion, sliced 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped 3cm thumb of ginger, finely grated (about 2 tbsp) […]
Pork And Furikake Wonton Soup
Serves 3–4 This punchy winter broth is both quick and easy to make. The use of Opito Bay Salt Co’s furikake rounds out the Japanese inspired soup and you’ll finish the bowl feeling nourished and warm. For the broth 2 litres of good quality chicken stock/broth ¼ cup miso 5cm thumb ginger, sliced 1 tbsp […]
Opito Bay Sazón Wedges
Optio Bay Salt Co’s sazón is a taste of Mexico and Central America. We love using it on wedges, so the flavour shines through. Serve with a dollop of sour cream. ⅓ cup plain flour 3 tbsp Opito Bay sazón 2 tsp Opito Bay Sea Salt 1kg of scrubbed Agria potatoes, cut into wedges. neutral […]