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Food Revolution Day
Jamie Oliver – bless his British cotton socks – has decided that Friday May 17th 2013, the globe over, is to be celebrated as Food Revolution Day or FRD2013. A day to think about what goes in that tummy of …
Stuffed Mushrooms
This dish is a little bit different and it always looks impressive. The cabbage leaves add great colour. Makes 8 Ingredients 8 large flat mushrooms 1 small onion, finely chopped 1–2 cloves garlic,
Hannah’s Pumpkin Kumara Peanut Butter Soup
You know when you taste something for the first time and you realise you're onto something big? The cooler months have arrived and I say thank goodness for
Awesome avocado
Avocadoes are a superfood chockful of creamy goodness. The name avocado comes from the Aztec word Auacati which means... wait for it... green testicles. But they are far
Spinach and Feta Scones
These sensational Spinach and Feta Scones are a must-bake. Playgroup friend and all round fab cook Jo Sargent made these for us mums for morning tea and we
White Bean Chorizo Soup
As Autumn kicks in, we think about changing our main meal menus at home. Eating well can be a real pleasure and also great for the budget. Everyone
Parsnip and Carrot Soup
The subtle sweetness of carrot and parsnip gives this soup fab flavour! The thick, creamy texture makes the soup hearty and filling for cooler months. An oh-so-healthy vege
Autumn produce ripe for the picking
Fruit and vegetable growers up and down the country are now busy harvesting a variety of autumn crops, says 5+ A Day. Leeks, pears, feijoas, brussels sprouts and
Crunchy Beetroot Salad with Pear and Feta
Hello New Zealand Autumn and news this week that beetroot will make you live longer! This is an amazingly crunchy, raw beetroot salad with feta and pear. Simple
Pumpkin Soup
Weather getting you down? Want the easiest, tastiest Pumpkin Soup recipe ever? You've found it. This soup recipe is so simple, it's delicious and has just 5 ingredients.
Teenage Vegetarian
Certain groups of kids are more likely to exclude meat than others - and teens top the list. In a recent US poll by the Vegetarian Resource Group, an
Potato Potraits
The whole family will enjoy making these potato self-portraits. It’s also a great idea for a birthday party. Provide a platter of prepared vegetable sticks and slices for
Potato Chow-Mein
An easy, tasty stir fry dish. This Potato Chow-mein with black bean sauce provides a unique oriental flavour twist. Serves 4 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 clove garlic,
Okra with tomatoes
Okra must be picked young, no longer than 10 cm, and prepared as soon as possible after picking. Old okra cannot be used. Fresh pods should be tender
Fennel and radish salad
A fresh taste and new look salad using fennel and radish. Serves 4-6 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and thinly sliced 6 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 cup mint leaves ¼ cup olive
Crunchy munchy turnips
Baby turnips look great and are delicious to eat. This is an easy way to prepare them. Serves 4 8-12 baby turnips, washed and trimmed 1 cup water ½ cup finely diced
Char roasted mix
The intense flavour of char roasted vegetables is really enhanced by the wonderful garlic and lemon tastes in this recipe. Serves 4 2 medium kumara, sliced lengthwise 2 onions, cut into
Carrot Salad
Carrots are a jewel of a vegetable! This Carrot salad is yummy and adds colour to the barbeque or buffet table. Serves 4 4 carrots, grated ¼ cup sultanas ¼ cup peanuts,


























