Feijoa and almond shortcake recipe
The Kiwi fixation for feijoas shows no signs of abating. Can you hear that sound? It’s the sound of feijoa trees up and down the country groaning under the weight of their generous and ripening bounty. That’s right, it’s feijoa season. Suddenly, the small, green rugby-shaped fruit are everywhere. People leave boxes of feijoas outside […]
Herb-crusted Roast Lamb with seasonal vegetables
Warming with a kick, this deliciously herby recipe puts a tasty twist on a typical roast meal. Ingredients • Lamb rack 1 lamb rack 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 2 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Vegetables […]
Panna Cotta with Arpeggio Ganache
Makes 6 portions Prep time: 90 minutes Chill Overnight Courtesy of Nespresso & Ben Bayly. Arpeggio ganache 200ml cream 160ml milk 2 x 40ml Espresso extractions Arpeggio 80ml egg yolk (room temp) 40g sugar 290g dark chocolate 5g leaves gelatine (bloomed in cold water) Place cream, milk and Arpeggio into a pan and warm to […]
Peanut Chocolate Avocado Bars: Two Raw Sisters
Ingredients 1/4 cup cacao powder 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/2 avocado 1 tbsp maple syrup Pinch of sea salt Method Add everything to the blender and blend until smooth. Line a loaf tin with baking paper and pour the chocolate into the lined tin. Place in the freezer to set […]
Super soups
Warming, refreshing, delicious and simple to make, soups are a true one-pot wonder, and just as we embrace the cooler weatherof winter, it’s time to embrace creativitywith your winter soup repertoire. Here is Metropol’s round up for some easy soup-spiration for the cooler months ahead. GREEN GOODNESS Eating your greens is an […]
Favourite foodie ‘grams
When it comes to meal inspiration, one place you can always count on finding something new is the internet. And in particular, Instagram is establishing itself as a hub not only for recipe sharing, but for bringing food lovers together to indulge in all things edible. ALEX’S KITCHEN STORY @Alexskitchenstory Kiwi-in-London Alex Haslop has built […]