On a cold winter’s evening, a bowl of warm chili with a dollop of light sour cream or yogurt cheese really hits the spot. This recipe is also great to take to work in the winter, as it reheats well in the microwave.

This little salad is fresh and light and can be served with just about anything—even as a side dish to a Thai chicken curry to add a bit of crunch.

Creamy mayo type dressings can pack a calorie punch. So if you are after a healthier alternative, try this dressing made with low-fat yogurt for a delicious fresh taste without the fat. Tastes great with all salads, but we love it with our Roast Vegetable  and salad greens combo.

This salad is one of the dishes I make the most at home and you can serve it hot or cold. It is great just on its own for lunch or served hot with roast meat,

A baked potato on a cold winters evening is one of the best easy meals around. Potatoes with the skin on are full of fibre, vitamins, and minerals, as well as being readily available and inexpensive.

Cheese rolls are a favourite of our household and many other Kiwi households as well. In fact in the South Island, where legend says they originate from, competitions for cheese rolls abound, with the winning recipes printed in the local media. Strange but true. 

I love this recipe. It is so quick and easy to make. The added advantage is salmon is packed full of beneficial omega 3 fatty acids, so instead of taking fish oil, which can have an aftertaste, try our salmon recipe instead.

Sweet corn fritters have been a staple lunch in our families for many years – in fact they were one of the first things we learned to make when we were children.

This is a slice I make for two of my favorite girls, Laura and Rach. Having a small piece of this slice will indulge that sweet tooth when you “just have to have something else”.

This is an old family recipe provided by Steve and his family. Since he has let us in on the art of muesli making, we are all into it. I find myself making it to give away more than keeping it for ourselves, so it makes a great gift idea.

Beetroot, or beets as they are called in many parts of the world, are a wonderful winter and summer vegetable. Full of all things good with a great colour and flavor, beets are the best.

I found this recipe in our local newspaper and wanted to add it to my blog so my friend Anna could make it for a dinner party. She plans to serve it with baked chicken and I think it will go really well.

Pikelets are a small thick pancake like treat and are a staple of many Kiwi households. There are many pikelet recipes in handwritten recipe books around the country but this one has always been my favourite.

In New Zealand, Australia and the UK scones are a part of our food culture. I think the common word for them in America is biscuits. We call cookies biscuits so it all takes a bit of getting use to. The good thing about them is they don’t have lots of butter or sugar however […]

I got the sauce recipe for this meatloaf recipe from a friend as my husband likes her sauce better than my recipe. But hey, that is OK – everyone is entitled to their preferences. Make sure you use homemade breadcrumbs not the ones from a packet.

These meatballs are fresh tasting and light. It is important to use very lean minced/ground beef, however you can used any type of mince including pork, venison, turkey or chicken. Always serve with a green salad which adds to the freshness of the dish.

Firstly follow the directions on the package. Usually this involves soaking the chickpeas for at least twelve hours in a bowl of cold water. Then rinse under running water, discarding any discolored peas.

Hummus is a wonderful spread for sandwiches, crackers, wraps, and dips. We use it as a healthy alternative to butter. Made from chickpeas, or garbanzo beans as they are often called, it is easy to make and keeps for several days in the refrigerator.

Cook your Corned Beef in the slow cooker, this way you can put it in and forget about it for several hours. I prefer to cook it for 4–5 hours on high rather than having it stewing away all day but the choice is yours.

This simple way of cooking fish is just fabulous. It is a real family favourite. Select very fresh, firm, white fish fillets —we love to use blue cod. This is also a good recipe for those of you who are gluten free as it uses potato flour for the dredge.