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Brunch Mains

LEMONY, WILD ROCKET, SPINACH & HERB FILO PIE

This delicious big pan of goodness is based on a classic Greek spanakopita. I’ve freshened it up with zesty lemons, pungent herbs and plenty of black pepper. Last night we had a hankering for comfort food but with weeks of ills and chills we…

September 16, 2018
Baking Brunch

AMARANTH PORRIDGE W/ COCONUT, GINGER & TUMERIC

This is the most delicious porridge and tastes like a golden turmeric latte with warming ginger, coconut milk and yoghurt topped with almond butter. I often make a double batch which lasts a couple of mornings and occasionally even lunch. We’re a dairy loving…

June 19, 2018
Brunch

BLACK FOREST BANANA PEEL SMOOTHIE

There aren’t many better ways to start the day than with a Black Forest Smoothie. Chocolate, berries and banana (skin and all) are combined to make one deliciously thick,  creamy and healthy smoothie. I’ve partnered with Dole New Zealand  and snuck in banana peel…

August 26, 2017
Brunch Mains

CAULIFLOWER & CUMIN FRITTERS WITH A POACHED EGG

My husband Blair is the best fritter maker in our little household (at least that what I tell him to keep ’em coming). We devoured these Saturday morning to soak up a birthday evening of overindulgence. We’ve been making them for years and adapted them…

May 29, 2017
Baking Brunch Mains

BLUE CHEESE, ROCKET & CHUTNEY TART WITH WALNUT PASTRY

I concocted this wee number while staying at mum and dad’s in the country. They had just-picked fresh walnuts in their shells and mum had just whipped up a batch of her delish tamarillo chutney. Paired with blue cheese and rocket the combo was divine.…

September 10, 2016