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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
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, Continue Reading
Category : Beans, Dinners, Lunches, Vegetables
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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
Category : Dinners, Fish and Seafood, Lunches
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. Continue Reading
Category : Breakfasts, Lunches, Vegetables
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. Continue Reading
Category : Dinners, Fish and Seafood, Lunches
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. Continue Reading
From time to time we invite (or rather, badger) our friends for their favorite recipes. This one comes from my young friend Abby-Lee Moana. She received it from her friends mum, Mrs Kerr and we want to thank Mrs Kerr, and Abby-Lee for the recipe. Continue Reading