Marinated Chicken

Marinated Chicken with coconut lime dressing

 Ingredients  Serves  4-6 1.5 kg chicken drumsticks scored 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cup (125 g) coconut yoghurt 1 teaspoon each of ground coriander, ground cumin, sweet paprika and garam masala 1 small red onion, grated 1 tablespoon lime juice Coconut lime dressing 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut Zest and juice of […]

The Italian Job

The Italian Job

The herbs, veges and flavours of Italy are having a big impact on our culinary cravings this year, but we’re not complaining! In fact, buon appetito! Italian food marries Mediterranean cuisine, creating traditional combinations of quintessential flavour.     Sun-ripened Roma tomatoes lie naked with torn basil leaves or oregano and a generous drizzle of […]

The Coffee Fans

The Place for Coffee Fans: The Coffee Fans

The Coffee Fans is a bright, relaxing café in the heart of St Albans. Open 7 ‘til 4 weekdays, and 8 ‘til 4 on weekends, it’s a great place to grab a coffee and enjoy the busy surrounds.     Breakfast and lunch is served until 1:30 each day, with specialties such as traditional Eggs […]

Mrs Dentons

Delicious & Delectable: Mrs Dentons

Mrs Dentons, situated at 168a Kendal Avenue Burnside, provides some of the tastiest tummy-tempting food in town.     From mouth-watering pies, which are conceived from original recipes from the creative imagination of owner operator, Delwyn Lanauze, through to baked goodies, nourishing soups, fresh salads, scrumptious chutneys and relishes, take-home meals and gourmet coffee – […]

Lushingtons Garden Gifts & Café

An oasis of treats: Lushingtons Garden Gifts & Café

Lushingtons Garden Gifts & Café is an oasis of treats for the tummy, home and garden. Providing the perfect stop for lunch and a stretch of the legs en route to and from Christchurch, it’s even better for a day out.     One of Ashburton’s ‘in the know’ pleasures, Lushingtons is the ideal spot […]

Lu Lu’s Bar and Eatery

Maori fusion hits Christchurch: Lu Lu’s Bar and Eatery

The popular food movement that combines delicious Māori kai with modern ingredients and cooking techniques has found a home in Christchurch with the opening of Lu Lu’s Bar and Eatery.     Celebrating the best New Zealand has to offer, the philosophy of the restaurant encourages people to come together and connect over good, hearty, […]

Banana Bread

Banana Bread Recipe

Who doesn’t love banana bread? Not only is this recipe super-easy, but it also always impresses and is a great way to use up any bananas that might have passed their best.   INGREDIENTS For the banana bread: 1½ cups almond meal 1/3 cup ground psyllium husk 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 3 […]

frozen rosé

The Coolest new craze: frozen rosé recipe

The global frosé craze has hit the city and we think this is the coolest news we’ve heard all year. A match made in heaven, frozen rosé is a grown-up, alcoholic slushie.   Ingredients 1 bottle of rosé wine Juice of 2 lemons 2 teaspoons of sugar Mint to garnish   Method   Add wine, […]

Easy cauliflower pizzas

Easy cauliflower pizzas three ways: Metropol Recipe

Luke Hines is Australia’s clean-living expert and he grounds much of his food philosophy in the clean living, paleo, keto realm. He loves making fresh healthy food accessible to everyday eating and teaching people that eating well can be really simple, and really delicious!     Luke made his debut on the Food Show stages […]

Strawberry Lime Popsicles

Strawberry Lime Popsicles

Zingy, refreshing, vibrant, healthy, easy to make and oh so delicious! Need we say more? With just three ingredients and very little added sugar, these Strawberry Lime Popsicles are the coolest little treats for a hot day.     INGREDIENTS 2 punnets strawberries, hulled and quartered (about 1 and a half cups when cut up) […]