Barbecued skirt steak with jalapeño salsa verde
A great summer barbecue dish, skirt steak is quick, easy to cook, and relatively cheap. It’s particularly tasty topped with this spicy, tangy green sauce. This recipe, from The Hungry Cook by Olivia Galletly, suggests serving the steak with roast baby potatoes, but it works well with a range of sides and salads. […]
Festive feast: Crowne Plaza
Take the stress out of the festive season with an all-the-trimmings, indulgent buffet experience on Christmas Day. If you want all the joy of Christmas without the pressure, cooking, and mountains of dishes, mix things up this year and celebrate your Christmas Day with a decadent buffet experience at Market Place Restaurant in […]
Asian fusion reaches for the stars: The Dish
Asian fusion dining is booming in Christchurch, and it’s easy to see why. By blending bold flavours and culinary techniques from across Asia, chefs are creating vibrant, flavoursome dishes that cater to a wide range of tastes and dietary needs. Whether you’re after a quick lunch, a pre-show dinner near the Town Hall, […]
Asparagus with poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
Packed with health benefits, asparagus is rich in fibre, vitamin K, and folate, and supports healthy digestion and detoxification. Paired with a silky poached egg and classic hollandaise sauce, this elegant dish is perfect for a leisurely brunch or a light dinner. INGREDIENTS 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed Salt, for blanching Olive oil […]
6-ingredient sugar cookies
Some might say sugar and butter is sure to sweeten up a sour child. If so, then keep this easy sugar cookie recipe in your arsenal for a rainy day during the school holidays. Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar + 1/2 cup for rolling 2 cups flour 1 tsp vanilla […]
Icing sugar cookies
Have you and the kids made a pile of the sugar cookies from page 51? The next step is to turn them into edible works of art. Decorating sugar cookies is great for developing young imaginations, sparking creativity and keeping little hands busy. Make your sugar cookie icing A simple sugar icing really […]
Your plate date: Fiddlesticks Restaurant
Looking for a dining destination that elevates the everyday? You’ll find it in the city’s vibrant arts precinct. Step inside Fiddlesticks Restaurant and discover a venue where beautifully curated plates meet a sophisticated, welcoming atmosphere. The menu celebrates fresh local ingredients, delivering mouth-watering dishes for every palate. Devour a flavour-packed brunch, slowly sip […]
Fries fever: Makikihi Fries
There’s nothing better than gathering with friends and family when the social season rolls around – whether a backyard barbecue, a beach picnic, or an end-of-year celebration. No spread is complete without the unbeatable taste of Makikihi Fries, grown from the South Canterbury spud and enjoyed nationwide. “Made from premium Agria potatoes and […]
Function ready, guest friendly: The Redwood Hotel
Your destination for a complete celebration. Planning your dream wedding? The Redwood Hotel in Christchurch offers a warm, welcoming setting that makes celebrating your big day easy, elegant, and stress-free, all in one convenient location. From intimate gatherings to large-scale receptions, The Redwood has four versatile function rooms catering for six to 300 […]
5 foolproof cake favourites: Halswell Bakery
Serve your wedding guests a cake they’re sure to love, thanks to one popular local bakery. The beloved family-owned Halswell Bakery knows how important your wedding cake is, and comes with a team of skill and expertise to create the one of your dreams – from simple, elegant styles to beautifully rustic options. […]
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