Quick, delicious and very simple to make this hearty chowder is perfect for a winters evening. Not adding all the corn until after it has ben blended means you get a sweet pop every now and again and as it’s thickened by the potoatoe it’s gluten free. Extra virgin olive oil 1 onion diced 1 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Here is a great solution to using up that left over ham or turkey for a great meal on Boxing day. You can even throw in some of the left over roast spuds! I made a wholemeal short pastry but if you wanted to be super quick simply use store bought ready rolled flakey pastry, you [...]
Gluten free, vegetarian and mainly raw, this salad ticks a lot of the boxes! 1-2 beetroot 1-2 carrots 3 cups baby spinach (or rocket) 1 cup of Broad beans (blanched and peeled) or Edamame (soy beans)* 1/2 red onion 1 cup sprouts or micro greens 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds or walnuts toasted Fetta Peel the [...]