Appetisers & Starters

Pork buns

Pork buns (Nikuman in Japanese) are one of the most widely available favourite winter snack foods in Japan. Most food stores have steaming cases by the checkout selling them steaming hot. They are quite easy to make at home too.

Ashia’s Mango Chutney

Ashia’s Mango Chutney ?? Homemade mango chutney takes your Indian curry meal to the next level. Golden fresh mango flavours shine through amongst the complexity of spices. It’s easier than you think to make once you have all the ingredients. Food writer Ashia Ismail-Singer dropped in the Fresh Factory and shared this recipe with us.…

Lime Coconut Shrimp Cocktail

Lime Coconut Shrimp Cocktail ?? Shrimp Cocktail – a quick and easy, crowd-pleasing, rugby-loving, dinner-party starter. The coconut yoghurt with lime makes the perfect dressing to juicy shrimps. Retro! Serves: 10-12 Ingredients 500g cooked peeled shrimps (thawed if frozen) 1 can sliced mango in syrup, drained and roughly chopped 1 large avocado, peeled, de-stoned and diced…

Fish Sliders

It’s all just so kiwi. Fish, chips and fresh bread. And this takes “fush and chups” to the next level with a sassy lemon dill and caper mayo and slider bun. Serves:12 Ingredients 3-4 medium fresh fish fillets – snapper, terakihi, gurnard etc 1 cup self-raising flour ½ teaspoon lemon & pepper or sumac seasoning…

Salmon and avocado carpaccio

salmon slices and avocado slices toppd with sprouts and a lemon wedge on a plate.

This non-cook starter is easy but impressive. It’s a deliciously fresh way to start a dinner party.

Savoury oat biscuits

Oat biscuits and cheese on a wooden board, and text across the image.

Serve these beautiful savoury oat biscuits as part of a grunty cheese platter, with your favourite cheese, honey and fruits alongside a delicious dessert wine.

Chicken Bites

Mid week madness? Try these irresistible crispy chicken bites coated in Harraways oats. An easy family dinner.

Party Hotdogs

Party Hotdogs ?? Perfect party food for the school holidays. These easy mini American hotdogs are fast and easy. Ingredients 6 par-baked dinner bread rolls 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons Maison Therese tomato relish 3 frankfurters 2 tablespoons Olivado Avocado Oil with garlic Method Cut the shape of a halved frankfurter into each…

Antipasto Platter

Entertaining and want wow-factor? Grab a big wooden board and add your favourite ingredients. Adding a selection of Maison Therese relishes keeps everyone happy.

Tomato Onion Relish Bread

A simple artisan homely bread. You will love this tomato and caramelised onion relish focaccia recipe. The addition of the avocado rosemary oil gives this bread a beautiful boost.

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