Feijoa paste: The Villas recipe series
Feijoa season is here and if you know of a pair of healthy and productive feijoa trees, why not make the most of nature’s bounty? Delicious with cold meats and cheeses, it will keep for months once bottled. Makes 800g. Ingredients 10 ripe medium sized feijoas (about 1kg) 3 cooking apples 600mls water […]
Tea inspired truffles: this recipe for Dilmah earl grey tea truffles is divine
Tea is on the rise and not just to be consumed in the most traditional of ways, with tea ‘bars’ popping up globally, the increasing profile of tea cocktails and now it seems we have an increasing appetite for tea as an ingredient, adding a new dimension of taste, texture and flavour to […]
A feijoa fixation: nine ideas for what to do with all those feijoas
There’s great excitement in the autumnal air, with feijoa season upon us. Generally available from about mid-March until early June, the small, green, egg-shaped fruit is pretty unique to New Zealand – although not native. A distinctive flavour and culinary versatility sees feijoa making their mark on an exceptional range of cakes, salsas, […]
Braised beef cheeks in red wine: The Villas recipe series
When cooked slowly, beef cheeks are delicious paired with chunky, forked potato mash or with silky, smooth polenta. Look out for The Villas’ take on this delicious dish on its new dinner menu. Ingredients 4 beef cheeks 3 tbs seasoned flour 2 stalks celery, 1 carrot, 1 onion, all finely diced 3 cloves […]
Crispy roasted chickpeas: liven up your lunchbox with this easy tasty recipe
The humble chickpea is packed full of goodness and when roasted makes a tast snack to munch on while enjoying a beer, or as a healthy lunchbox treat. Ingredients • 2 cans chickpeas • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt • 2 to 4 teaspoons spices or finely chopped […]
A classic cookie comeback: An awesome ANZAC biscuit recipe you have to try
These clever little creations were made famous during World War I, when loving mothers and pining housewives sent care packages of these golden goodies to New Zealand and Australian soldiers. In time for ANZAC Day next month, we’ve given this classic little cookie a 2018 facelift. A chubby version of its predecessor, this […]
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