Don’t judge gnocchi on those ready made versions you find in the supermarkets. Gnocchi should be soft like little pillows not like hard rubber. I love gnocchi as once you have made them a few times they are quick and easy to turn out, definitely faster and easier than fresh pasta! Plus the toppings you [...]
These are both vegan (without the dressing) and gluten free but packed full of goodness with the beans and quinoa. They are though quite delicate so be careful when cooking them and don’t make them too big. Falafel 1 tin chick peas ½ cup broadbeans (peeled) ½ cup cooked quinoa (approx ¼ cup dry quinoa) [...]
This great autumn recipe comes from Alana MacKay, Chef and owner of Rouge Cafe in Cambridge Makes one large or twelve small tarts 1 buttercup pumpkin, peeled and diced 3 large brown onions, peel and thinly chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp butter ¼ cup cream 1 egg ¼ tsp [...]
I hear the other day there was to be a 2nd Ripe cookbook. This is great news as their first was a real treasure. The following recipe is one have adapted from that book. For me the original was a little too spicy, I’m a wimp when it comes to chillies, so I have toned [...]
Gazpacho is a classic summer dish originating from Andalucía in Southern Spain. A peasant dish made with basic ingredients it is best made in the height of summer when the main ingredients are at their ripest and most flavoursome. Served chilled it is a refreshing dish on a hot summer evening. 100g slightly stale crusty [...]
This is a gorgeous dish perfect for this time of year with an abundance of eggplants, tomato and even basil. It may seem bizarre but although vegetarian this is a really meaty dish so perfect for people who still need convincing that a meal can be complete without meat. Serves 4 2 eggplants 2 Tblspns [...]
Zucchini flowers are a true delicacy of summer. Sadly in New Zealand it’s rare to find them for sale, mainly because freshness is key and they are best used the day they are picked. Some varieties are better than others in producing flowers that last. This year my yellow zucchini is just covered in large [...]