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 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 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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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
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) […]