Grilled Prawns with Miso Butter Recipe: United Fisheries

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Serves 4   What you need: 500g Sea Cuisine Raw Prawn Cutlets (defrosted) 2 Tbs Butter (melted) 3 tsp Miso paste 1 Tbs Mirin 2 Tbs Japanese sake (optional) 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated) Garnish: toasted sesame seeds, spring onion, chilli flakes […]

Taking the cake

Traditional wedding cakes will always have their place, but if you’re looking for something which reflects the unique tastes and style of the newlyweds – why not forgo the fruitcake and white fondant for something a little different?   There are many ways to pay homage to the custom of a cake […]

Gut Feeling

Our tummies are at the top of mind when it comes to the top trends for the coming year, with digestive health dominating our culinary picks.   While we have long sought to get more fibre and probiotics into our days, as research continues to demonstrate strong links between gut health and […]

Roast bolar with homemade spice rub: Beef + Lamb NZ

We can’t think of a better family Sunday lunch or dinner than roast beef with all the trimmings – Yorkshire puddings, rich gravy and crispy roast potatoes.   RECIPE SUPPLIED BY BEEF + LAMB NEW ZEALAND   Serves 6  Ingredients: BEEF 1.2kg Quality Mark beef bolar SPICE MIX 1 teaspoon ground coriander […]

Tempting tempeh! – Indo Tempeh

Packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and prebiotics, tempeh is the superfood on everybody’s lips right now. Because, although food innovation has given us a variety of plant-based, vegan and vegetarian options, the original meat substitute has proven it’s not going anywhere.     Tempeh is now tempting locals who are […]

Apple, lemon + thyme crumble recipe

I feel like all too often we think of apples merely as the base of a dessert, to which we add berries or other more vibrant fruits. Here I wanted to celebrate the humble apple in all its glory, adding only a little lemon and thyme to accentuate, not cover-up, the beautiful […]

Heroes of hospitality: Universo

The word hospitality derives from the Latin hospes, which rather oddly means both host and guest. However, it all makes perfect sense on a visit to Christchurch’s established favourite, Universo, where the relationship of hosts Madlen and Wayne Shaw with their diverse range of guests hits the peak definition of hospitality, being […]

Let yourself be wowed: Fig Restaurant

From the luxurious décor and design, right through to the sumptuous menu, everything about Fig Restaurant at the Quality Hotel Elms, is focused on attention to detail and quality.     Centrally located at 456 Papanui Road, whether you’re staying on site at the hotel, or looking to enjoy a night out […]

Toast-ie of the town

Winter just got a whole lot tastier with the launch of the third annual Great NZ Toastie Takeover.     Celebrating the delicious Kiwi staple that is the not-so-humble toasted sandwich, eateries around the country are once again putting their unique spin on the iconic snack. The competition element of the Great […]

Super Citrus

The ‘spring clean’ may be something we associate exclusively with the homewares sphere, but the season of regeneration is also time to hit refresh on your meal mindset! With spring just around the corner, it’s time to pack all the veges and superfoods we can into our days; citrus may be just […]