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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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GARDEN GREEN, LEEK & RICOTTA TART W/ HAZELNUT CRUST

This would have to be one of my favourite recipes. I make for new baby gifts, new home gifts, picnics, make ahead meals – you name it. The pastry is rich and buttery so slightly difficult to work with but I have a way…

February 24, 2020
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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
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ROAST VEGE W/ SMOKED PAPRIKA CHICKPEAS & WHIPPED FETA

Eaten as the main event or as a side to a rotisserie meat these colourful sticky vege on creamy whipped feta and roast chickpeas which act like smoked croutons are the ultimate comfort food. Feel free to peel the carrots and beetroot first, but…

June 5, 2019