Slow cooked lamb shoulder is the juiciest, most incredible lamb and best of all it’s virtually foolproof with minimal effort. I’ve given it a lighter twist heading into the warmer weather with crunchy sugarsnap peas and gutsy oregano. Serve 6 hungry souls. 2.2kg whole shoulder of…
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.…
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…
I adore Italy and the simplicity of it’s food. I could eat pasta every night given half the chance (although I’m sure my waistline wouldn’t like it!). One of my favourite dishes is spaghetti and clams also known as spaghetti alle vongole. I made this…
If you’re thinking about making your own DIY wedding cake it’s best to keep it simple, beautiful and rustic. It needn’t send you into a cold sweat to create what will be your proudest baking memory! This classic butter cake recipe makes delicious tender…
With picnic weather almost here I’m dreaming of these lamb baguettes I made some time ago for Homestyle. Rosy slices of spring lamb, refreshing spring onion and mint pesto and a drizzle of mustard cream all encased in a crusty baguette makes for the…
With the ABs playing Georgia this weekend I thought I’d make something goulash-like as a nod to this small country heading to what we hope will be the lion’s den. We adore meatballs in our family for their simplicity, cost and the fact you…
We had a very lean Father’s Day this year following our trip to San Fran so my wee girl Gwynnie and I made this slice as her gift to Daddy. It’s largely based on the NZ Woman’s Weekly one but I’ve added raspberry jam…
Created for Father’s Day lunch today I’m sure you’ll agree, once you’ve tried this beef brisket burger, you’ll never go back to plain ground beef again. You’ll become a burger purist and nothing else will do thanks to the delicious marbling and incredible juiciness with…