BBQ ginger honey tofu skewers

These veggie skewers are the perfect summer BBQ alternative to any fish or meat dish. The aroma from the rosemary permeates the tofu and veggies to give them a fragrant, depth of flavour. What’s even better about them is that they are pre-marinated and self saucing!

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Megan May’s Raw Fig Ginger Tart

Here’s Megan May’s recipe for Fresh Fig & Sticky Ginger Cashew Cream Tart. World famous at Little Bird and The Unbakery. This is a classic cashew cream-based raw dessert, topped with fresh figs and a sticky ginger syrup, serve it as a plated dessert or slice them smaller for an elegant dessert canapé. Feel free…

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Haloumi Beetroot Salad

Haloumi Beetroot Salad on a blue plate

Barbecued Haloumi & Beetroot Salad ? Barbecued haloumi and beetroot combine to make this gorgeous summer salad with a floral twist. Guaranteed to brighten up any summer party! Ingredients 2 tablespoons Olivado avocado oil with lemon zest 1 block haloumi cheese 1 bag beetroot 150g Heirloom tomatoes, halved (this is about 4 medium sized) 1/4…

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Sticky Asian Chicken Nibbles

Sticky nibbles! Nothing says perfect snack like a big plate of hot, sticky, crispy chicken nibbles. Add a little extra chilli for that fired up effect. An ideal party snack.

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Tropical Pineapple Ginger Smoothie

Tropical Pineapple Ginger Smoothie Healthy Food Writer Niki Bezzant’s smoothie recipe. This is naturally sweet with calcium and fibre and perfect for an afternoon snack or breakfast on the run. You will need: 1 cup Dole pineapple pieces 2 Dole bobby bananas 2cm piece of ginger, chopped (or use 2/4 tsp minced ginger) 1/3 cup…

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Pear, Rhubarb and Ginger Pie

This deliciously easy pear, rhubarb and ginger pie is a great way of using up those pears in the fruit bowl that may be past their best. Ginger is a perfect tonic to beat the winter ills and chills too. Serves: 8 Ingredients 250g fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1cm pieces 4 pears, peeled, quartered and chopped into 1cm pieces Knob of ginger,…

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Spicy Ginger Lamb Kebabs

This kebab recipe uses your own little homemade patties rather than cheating with chunks of chewy meat! These kebabs are just delicious. The beauty of this kebab recipe is you can add whatever colour/flavour you feel to the kebab stick (capiscum, mushroom, red onion, cherry tomatoes, small new potatoes etc).

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Japanese style fried chicken

Japanese style fried chicken This fried chicken is perfect for a weekend rugby game! Chicken Karaage is great with beer, even when cold. Kids love these chicken pieces too. Ingredients 2-3 chicken thighs –boneless skinless cut into bite size pieces Marinade: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sake ( or dry white wine ) 1 teaspoon…

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Sauté Salmon with fragrant sauce

Sauté Salmon with fragrant sauce Salmon is a very popular fish with beautiful orange-pink flesh and versatile, oil-rich flavours. It is a sea-going fish, but starts its life in fresh water.  Salmon is now mostly farmed, but you can still get wild Pacific salmon which are more abundant and sustainable in the wild than their…

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Glazed Orange and Ginger Venison Meatballs

This venison dish is easy and popular as a family dinner or elegant enough for entertaining. Serve with rice or salad or mixed steam greens and a pumpkin mash. Definitely try Maria Middlestead’s Glazed orange and ginger venison meatballs recipe. It’s delicious!

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