Erin Simpson’s Fried Flounder

Cooked whole flounder fish broken into by a fork on potatoes in a tray.

It’s part of a kiwi upbringing – eating fresh fish you’ve caught yourself. Here is the lovely Erin Simpson’s recipe for Fried Flounder from her book Cooking For Change. Scrumptious!

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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!  

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Beer BBQ Mussels

How perfect is this recipe for a Summer BBQ? The ideal ingredients: beer, mussels and a barbie. Go forth and enjoy this delish Kiwiana seafood creation – oh and wow everybody at the same time.

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Grilled Mussels with Red Capsicum

I had this fantastic mussel antipasto when I visited an Italian friend years ago in Venice, while I was in Europe. Since we came to Auckland, this dish has become one of my signature dishes at dinner parties. Thanks to the fat, juicy and tasty New Zealand green-lipped mussels always being available! This is so…

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