Browsing Category

Recipes

Mains

Blue Cod, Paua & Tarragon Croquettes w/ Hazelnut Romesco

These crispy morsels are full of buttery blue cod, glistening paua, licorice-like tarragon served with hazelnut romesco sauce. Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Serves: 4-6  Hazelnut Romesco 200g roasted red peppers from a jar, drained 100g hazelnuts, roasted and skins removed…

December 19, 2022
Mains

Crispy Blue Cod Finger Tacos w/ Lime Mayo and Mango Salsa

Here’s my fancy take on traditional fish fingers. I’ve used  succulent Blue Cod, crumbed it in delicious panko and paired it with a fruity mango salsa. Great for the whole family and the kids can help too! Serves: 4 Prep time: 20 minutes Cook…

December 19, 2022
Mains

IPA Battered Fish Burgers w/ Crunchy Pickle & Lemon Tartare

Burgers 500ml sunflower oil, for deep-frying 3-4 fish filets (e.g cod or snapper would work well) ½ cup rice flour 4 burger buns 8 crispy lettuce leaves (I used cos lettuce) Crispy IPA Batter ¾ cup plain flour ¼ cup rice flour 1 ¼…

December 19, 2022
Baking

CHOC OATY COCONUT COOKIES (GF)

Another day another cookie – I had hoped to photograph and stack of these chocolate beauties but there was only one left by the time I got there. Here’s my big girl cupping the last one which I swiftly ate. I can’t claim this recipe, it’s a…

September 11, 2021
Mains

SMOKY CHOWDER W/ BROWN BUTTER, BLUE COD, PAUA & SAGE

Here’s a really special dish perfect for Father’s Day. It’s chowder but not like you’ve ever tasted. Smoked paprika and sweet kumara pair perfectly with buttery blue cod and salty paua in this delicious interpretation of a classic Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time:…

September 11, 2021
Mains

ROAST KUMARA, COCONUT & LIME LAKSA W/ CRISPY CHILLI CHICKPEAS

Serves: 4 This is laksa but not as you know it! Loaded with sticky kumara, crunchy chickpeas and dollaps of silky coconut yoghurt, it goes perfectly with Zeffer 0% Crisp Apple Cider. We’ve made this medium in heat but feel free to adjust the…

September 11, 2021
Baking Breakfast

ORANGE & VANILLA BUCKWHEAT WAFFLES

We’re a wee bit late to the waffle party in our house. Until 2 months ago I’d never even made them. It’s been a bit of a revelation and we’ve been making all sorts over the last few weeks. I make a big batch…

September 11, 2021
Dessert

RETRO MOUSSE WITH THE MOST

I have to have a little chocolate every single day so consider myself and expert in this field. It’s my treat at the end of a hard day’s work. Because it was the weekend and we had our dear friends Lauren and Alex over…

August 20, 2020
Mains

LEEK, RICOTTA & FENNEL TART

1 tbsp olive oil 2 leeks, chopped (white parts only) 1/2 tsp chilli flakes 1 1/2 tsp each fennel seeds 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 cups mixed greens, roughly chopped (e.g. herbs, spinach) 1/2 cup ricotta Zest of a lemon 6 eggs, beaten 1/2…

May 23, 2020
Mains Recipes

PAPRIKA & PARMESAN MEATBALL BAKE W/ GREEK YOGHURT

We love meatballs in our house (Blair’s usually our resident meatball chef) and make them tender by soaking breadcrumbs in milk and finishing by baking them in the oven. Feel free to use any mince and leave out the paprika for fussy wee ones.…

May 19, 2020