Recipes

Turning Up the Heat with Picnicka
The food at Picnicka, in Downtown Tauranga’s Thirty Eight Elizabeth, is simple, nourishing, and meant...
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Fizzing for Kimchi
As we bid farewell to the final shreds of summer, the veggie garden rewards us with its autumn harvest....
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Pork And Fennel Meatballs
These tasty little meatballs are perfect served with a tomato pasta sauce and spaghetti or as a standalone...
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Date and Orange Pinwheels
Makes 36
A cross between a pastry and cookie, these date and orange pinwheels will be a hit with anyone...
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Teriyaki Salmon
I’m a sucker for teriyaki, and this recipe is based on a family favourite, chicken teriyaki (which you’ll...
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Chocolate Spheres
Some chocolate, a pastry brush and a silicon mould are all you need for some hands-on fun in the school...
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Harriet’s How To – Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse holds a very special place in my heart, or should I say, stomach. I have fond memories...
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Za’atar-Roasted Eggplant Salad with Lentils, Halloumi + Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
You can find za’atar (a fragrant Middle Eastern spice mix) at Vetro, or for a simple version combine equal...
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Hot Cross Buns
I have to confess hot cross buns are my weakness. I can’t wait each year for the Christmas decorations...
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Kūmara, Cauliflower and Fennel Citrus Salad with Seasoned Fish
The juicy flesh of fish works so well here with the zingy, citrus flavoured kūmara and cauliflower salad....
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Chilli + Soy Eggplant with Tofu
This is one of those easy chop and roast dinners that’s basically ready in the time it takes to cook some...
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