Slow Cooked Vegetable Soup

That time of year. Dust off the crockpot or slow-cooker and embrace all things warm with this easy and delightfully delicious vegetable soup recipe. Slow cooked lentils and veges. Mmmm, bring on winter food!

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Winter kiwifruit salsa

Kiwifruit Salsa Fresh Food Ideas

Even though it’s cooler, you can still enjoy a bit of a summery taste sensation. I love a good, tangy kiwifruit salsa served atop some healthy salmon, creamy mash and winter greens this time of year. Kiwifruit are 25c each at the moment and they’re a natural Vitamin C boost, raising iron levels and lowering…

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Braised Lamb Shanks

Braised Lamb Shanks - Fresh Ideas

Mmmmm, braised New Zealand Lamb Shanks. You’re going to adore this Lamb Shanks recipe and your family will love you more each time you cook this amazing lamb dish. Can you guess the secret ingredient for shanks success?

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Parsnip and Carrot Soup

Parsnip and Carrot Soup - Fresh Ideas

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 soup recipe.

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Hearty chicken curry with potatoes

Hearty chicken potato curry

This inspiring curry is easy, not too hot and the perfect winter weeknight wonder ready in under half an hour. If you prefer, you can swap out the chicken for 600g NZ lamb pieces. For a South Indian taste, try this coconut chicken curry.

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Spanish peasant soup

A square bowl of red soup with lots of ingredients and a spoon.

This is a sure-to-impress soup recipe using a pork hock rather than a bacon hock as it gives more of a sweet, smoky flavour to the soup. Bacon hocks are easier to find and they work perfectly fine too (just gives more of a saltier smoke taste). Make sure you make plenty of this grunty…

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Kumara and salmon hash cakes

Hash Cakes healthy food ideas

These salmon kumara hash cakes are easy on the BBQ or fast as in a pan whilst camping. Also perfect for a Sunday brunch. Serve with a poached egg for brunch or with a salad or pasta for lunch or a light meal.

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Tomato Bruschetta

Eight pieces of bread topped with tomatoes and herb on wooden board.

This Tomato Bruschetta recipe makes for a tasty appetiser, just perfect for when you’re entertaining. It’s easy to prepare and is filled with delicious flavours.

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Pork and Apple Cider Sausage Bake

Pork and Apple Cider Sausage Bake The Pork and Apple Cider Sausage Bake is one of my favourite fast recipes. It is easy to make and if you had sausages the night before, you can use the leftovers for this recipe. Serves 5-6 The Pork and Apple Cider Sausage Bake ingredients: * 8 thick pork…

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A festive summer punch

This is a refreshing summer punch recipe which all the family will love. A traditional punch very kindly handed down to us from the amazing New Zealand fruit family Barkers. Serves 10 A refreshing summer punch for all the family. Makes 10 large glasses   You Will Need: 2 tbsp black leaf tea 2 each…

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