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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 …

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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