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Mains

FENNEL, CHILLI & LIME PULLED PORK TACOS

This delicious rotisserie pork roast recipe you’ll want to make again and again. I created them for Fisher & Paykel using the rotisserie function on their Freestanding Dual Fuel Cooker but feel free to slow roast at 170C for 5-6 hours or until deliciously…

November 11, 2019
Mains

CRISPY SKINNED SNAPPER W/ YELLOW TOMATO & GREEN CHILLI SAUCE

I have bookshelves of cookbooks I only-ever browse through in the evenings and although gain inspiration, never really cook from (I have issues sticking to a recipe). This year I’ve decided to at least try a few from each with my variations. This is…

February 5, 2018
Mains

TOMATO COCONUT PEARL BARLEY WITH HALLOUMI & AVOCADO

After a month of eating rich, winter meat-heavy food, we’re feeling slightly (OK very!) weighed down and craving more veg based meals. Although our holiday was so special catching up with friends and family, boy is it tops to be home and back into a…

January 17, 2017
Mains

BLACKENED CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEAS, BROADBEANS & SMOKED YOGHURT

I love a beautiful easy salad and this can be whipped together in less that 30 minutes and looks like you’ve gone to great effort. My friend Emma recently delivered some pre-made smoked yogurt (by Zany Zeus) which was dolloped throughout and delectable. In case…

October 31, 2016
Starters

FLORAL SALAD WITH PICKLED AVOCADO

I make no secret of the fact I’m just a wee bit obsessed with avocados. This vibrant salad sounds fancy but it’s actually quite simple and can be whipped together in no time. I bought my edible flowers but most gardens are rich with other…

September 7, 2016
Mains Recipe

SWEET & SPICY FLANK STEAK WITH GRILLED CORN SALSA

We’re holding on to Summer like theres’s no tomorrow, soaking up the last of the late afternoon rays. I’m convinced, there’s still plenty of time left for BBQs, so with corn and tomatoes still in season, I’ve whipped them into a salsa (which can…

March 13, 2016
Mains Recipe

BLAIR’S LIGHTEST COURGETTE, FETA & LEMON FRITTERS

  Although I rarely admit it, my husband Blair is often a better cook than me! He’s patient and methodical with a great palette so hardly puts a foot wrong in the kitchen (other than not cooking enough!). I’ve made numerous versions of courgette…

February 3, 2016
Mains Recipe

BBQ JERK PORK CUTLETS WITH BLACKENED CORN & HONEY LIME SALAD

This recipe takes me back to my time living in the Cayman Islands, just north of Jamaica where Jerk originates. We’d marinate, just-caught red snapper with mango and avocado salad. Here I’ve used it with pork cutlets but it’s equally delicious with chicken. It all…

January 16, 2016