KALE AND SWEETCORN SALAD
Words and Images Amber Bremner As a kid, sweetcorn was a permanent summer staple. Almost always served outside, as part of a barbecue meal, and leaving chins and fingers dripping with salty butter. You just can’t beat the simple joy of sweetcorn. There are, of course, ways to enjoy it and keep your hands clean. […]
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 […]
Raspberry and Rosewater Panna Cotta
Words by Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Brydie Thompson Raspberries and Rosewater Panna Cotta This delicate, just set panna cotta is the perfect dessert on a hot summer’s evening. Make them the day before and set them in some fancy glasses for a fuss free but impressive dessert. The rosewater adds an exotic touch, but be […]
Pull Apart Garlic Loaf
Recipe Harriet and Vicki, Images Ashlee Decaires This garlic bread is swimming in delicious buttery goodness. It won’t last long, lucky it makes two loaves! Ingredients Dough: 5 cups high grade flour (plus extra for dusting) 3 tsp surebake yeast 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cups lukewarm water […]
Christmas French Toast with a Fresh Strawberry Compote and Maple Syrup
By Unna Burch The Forest Cantina Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes For the compote 450g strawberries 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cornflour For the French toast 6 Otaika Valley Free-Range Eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cream 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 […]
Talking Turkey
Safety First Turkey is part of the poultry family so all the safe food handling practices you employ with chicken apply. Here are some points to remember: Chances are you will buy a frozen turkey so allow plenty of time for this to thaw slowly in the fridge, around 3 days. Don’t be tempted to […]
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 […]
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. […]
