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Mains Recipe

THE BEST BBQ CORN WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA BUTTER

We are massive fans of smoked paprika in our household and add it to many sauces and meats. It gives a delicious colour and flavour to the butter and can be made up to a week ahead. It cuts through a sweetness of the…

February 14, 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 Personal Blog Recipe

HOW TO: 10 MINUTE PIZZA DOUGH WITH NO KNEADING!

This is hands down the best and might I say easiest  pizza dough I’ve ever encountered. I’ve been making it for years inspired by the recipe from my favourite Australian cookbook Bourke Street Bakery . What’s great about it is it you throw it all in…

February 2, 2016
Baking Dessert

EASY YET IMPRESSIVE OATY PLUM & GINGER SLAB

This is the easiest slice to make and it is even better if you have homemade plum jam. It can also be made in a tart tin and sliced into wedges served with yoghurt. Guests will think you’ve gone to a huge effort when all…

February 2, 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
Recipe Starters

SMOKED PAPRIKA & ROSEMARY ROASTED NUTS

Here’s a speedy recipe I created for my dear friend Amber’s style workshops. Spiced nuts are perfect for the holidays to whip out when guests pop in for a drink. They’ll last at least a week in an airtight container. Enjoy x   Vegetable…

December 27, 2015
Baking Dessert

EARL GREY & LAVENDER DARKEST TRUFFLES

As well as tucking into fresh summer produce, holidays are all about sharing delicious treats! I’m hitting the beach with my family in my hometown Opotiki. Just one (or two!) of these beautiful fragrant truffles will round out any BBQ with a hot cuppa. Enjoy…

December 27, 2015
Mains

KINGFISH CHILLI & LIME CEVICHE WITH KUMARA CHIPS

A beauty I did for Homestyle, this Kingfish ceviche is on the menu tonight. It’s crunchy and fresh (and doesn’t need a kitchen!) and takes us back to our time living in the Caribbean. It’s a lovely light dish which makes a great appetiser for…

November 15, 2015