BBQ Stonefruit with Vanilla Creme Fraiche

BBQ Stonefruit with Vanilla Creme Fraiche One of the delights of New Zealand is its bounty of stonefruit. Peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums are all in abundance, and while they are tasty just as they are, grilling them brings out a stunning depth and intensity of flavour that will surprise you. Any type of stonefruit…

Read More

Mussel Fritters

Stack of mussel fritters with a couple of lemon wedges, a fork and a small bowl of salad behind

Mmm, mussel fritters. A kiwi staple. A little bit like whitebait fritters but a whole lot gruntier. This NZ mussel fritter recipe is soooo easy (bonus), and with a great mix of protein, fats and complex carbohydrates, this dish is super healthy too!  

Read More

Cheesy spaghetti nests

Six hole muffin tin full of bread cups, green salad on red & white tablecloth with red glasses.

Too busy to shop today? As long as you’ve got bread, butter, cheese and a tin of spaghetti, you’ve got dinner! Try adding ham for a meatier option, or if you’d like one of the 5+ a day in here, hide a cherry tomato in the middle of the cheesy spaghetti. Yum!

Read More

The Weekender

The Weekender  Ahhh, weekend mornings. When you can indulge with friends and family, with nowhere to rush off to. This fabulous recipe is perfect for a weekend morning. Chorizo, Tomato and Paprika Free-range Egg Bake Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 80g chorizo, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 small onion, fine dice 250g cherry…

Read More

Almond milk pancakes

Four pancakes stack on pink plate, with scattered blueberries and syrup.

Almond milk is so versatile. I use it in my smoothies, baking (it’s just scrumptious in banana muffins). I even add it to the goo ol’ Macaroni Cheese! Almond milk also works beautifully in pancakes. So give these a whirl this weekend!

Read More

Immune Booster Smoothie

This smoothie is packed with Vitamin C and spices which will help stop any colds and silly season lurgies. Keep your immune system running at 100 percent with this sensational smoothie recipe.

Read More

Crepes with Nutella and Cherries

Crepes with Nutella and Cherries Celebrate all that is crepes & chocolate with this gorgeous recipe of crepes with Nutella, cherries and coconut. Makes: 8-10 crepes Ingredients 125g of flour 35g of sugar Dessert spoon of butter, melted 1 egg Pinch of salt 1/4 cup of milk Topping: Nutella Cherries (fresh or in juice if out…

Read More

Chickpea Crusted Spinach and Feta Tarts

chickpea pastry

This tart heroes a chickpea base instead of a standard pie crust or pastry. Whilst packing a protein punch, the chickpea base also provides a healthy option for both sweet and savoury dishes, including pies, quiches, tarts and slices. Options are endless with a chickpea pastry. Our favourite? A spinach and feta tart. Prep Time:…

Read More

Cream Cheese and Pepper Pinwheels

Fresh Ideas - Cream Cheese and Pepper Pinwheels

A yummy appetiser that is quick and easy to make ahead of time. Not only do these peppery pinwheels look pretty as part of a party platter, but they taste perfect too! Serves 8 – 10 You Will Need: 2 tubs cream cheese 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley 2 Tbsp Tabasco Green Jalapeño Pepper Sauce 2…

Read More