Favourite foodie ‘grams
When it comes to meal inspiration, one place you can always count on finding something new is the internet. And in particular, Instagram is establishing itself as a hub not only for recipe sharing, but for bringing food lovers together to indulge in all things edible. ALEX’S KITCHEN STORY @Alexskitchenstory Kiwi-in-London Alex Haslop has built […]
BBQ Beauties – Asian recipes
With entertaining season just around the corner, it’s time to get your BBQ game on! Give these two simple Asian-style pork recipes a whirl – you won’t be disappointed. THAI STYLE NZ PORK PATTIES Recipes and photos supplied by NZ Pork Ingredients 400g NZ pork mince ½ tsp salt ½ tsp fish sauce […]
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) […]
Frozen Berry Ice Cream Cake: Recipe with Metropol
Have your cake and eat it too, with this berrylicious beauty. Refined sugar-free, gluten-free and nut-free, it is extraordinarily easy to make and doesn’t include any guilt! It’s the perfect option for entertaining this summer and you can work in whatever fruits – fresh, frozen or even canned – you choose. INGREDIENTS Base […]
Blueberry Cheesecake Bars: Recipe
Creamy lemon cheesecake bars swirled with blueberries on a simple biscuit base. Careful, this may become a new favourite! Ingredients Crust 1.5 cups basic biscuits 6 Tablespoons or 90g melted butter 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar Filling 450g cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1 large egg 1/3 cup caster sugar Zest of 2 […]
Peanut butter & white choc squares: Recipes
The easiest and yummiest no-bake peanut butter slices with white chocolate Ingredients 2 cups (approx 170g) crushed Super Wine biscuits or similar 220g butter melted 1 cup peanut butter melted 2 cups icing sugar 1 1/2 cups white chocolate melts 4 tbs peanut butter extra Method Grease and line a rectangular (32X20cm) […]
Finding Spring Fare: All-new ‘market to table’ cooking demonstrations
At the beginning of this month, the Farmers Market Spring Festival launched all-new ‘market to table’ cooking demonstrations. Jax Hamilton introduced the first of these with her usual enthusiasm and flair from the kitchen verandah at Riccarton House. The demonstrations will continue from 10-10:30am every Saturday during the warmer months, with chefs sharing […]
Star of the Show: Recipes
Star anise is the star of the culinary show with these chocolate fondant cakes with orange ice cream, adding spice to what is a fairly traditional cake. Ingredients For the orange ice cream 300ml double cream 300ml full fat milk 1 orange, zest and 2 tbsp juice 6 egg yolks 1/2 cup caster sugar For […]
Raspberry choc cheesecake brownie: Recipe
Raspberries, chocolate, cheesecake and brownie are some of the best things in life, so why not put them all together for a decadent winter treat? Makes about 24 brownies ingredients: CHOCOLATE BATTER 1 cup unsalted butter 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups baking cocoa 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon powdered […]
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with blue cheese & thyme: Recipe
Nothing soothes the soul and fills the tummy quite like a soup in winter. Here’s one of our favourites. Ingredients: 6 cups peeled, seeded and diced butternut squash 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbs salt 1 tsp freshly ground pepper 3 tbs butter 3 cups chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1 clove […]