Little lemon and poppy seed biscuits
By simply grating a little fresh lemon zest into a biscuit batter you will be impressed how it lifts even the plainest mix into such a delightful treat.
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Braised savoy cabbage with nduja
Braised savoy cabbage with nduja
I can hear you asking what the heck is ‘‘nduja’’?
Potato and leek pie
Potato and leek pie
Vegetables are so good in winter. They add so much flavour, texture and nutrients to every meal.
Carrot and kimchi fritters
Carrot and kimchi fritters
I had a few carrots that needed using up.
Lemon freeze
Lemon freeze
Lemons are falling off the tree and are perfect for this recipe.
Pasta with cauliflower, leek and a hint of anchovy
Pasta with cauliflower, leek and a hint of anchovy
Before you anchovy haters turn away, you need to give this pasta a try.
Sweet and sour beetroot
Sweet and sour beetroot
Beetroot can be eaten in so many ways. One of our Kiwi favourites is to bottle it for our summer barbecues.
Cheesy leeks
Cheesy leeks
Leeks are in season and they are sweet, versatile and perfect for soups, stews and adding a boost to your winter menus.
Fondant potatoes
Fondant potatoes
These potatoes are the ultimate luxurious accompaniment to any meal.
Little cheesy broccoli beignets
Little cheesy broccoli beignets
Beignets are little fritters with a choux pastry base. These delicious little morsels are more of a party nibble.
Raw salad with punchy dressing
Raw salad with punchy dressing
I really enjoy salads with crunchy interesting textures, which this time of the year brings with the robust, deeply flavoured ingredients.
Old-fashioned apple sago
Old-fashioned apple sago
I have been making pots of sago for the children.
Quick leek and Brussels sprout tart
Quick leek and Brussels sprout tart
I love to create dishes out of what I have on hand.
Pear and banana loaf
Pear and banana loaf
I thought combining these two ingredients for a loaf was a great idea as I seem to have both ripening up in my fruit bowl frequently at present.
Pear, feijoa and oat muffins
Pear, feijoa and oat muffins
Both pears and feijoas are in season and I like to combine them as I find the flavour profile of both works together nicely.
Apple and blackberry pie
Apple and blackberry pie
Alison Lambert's apple and blackberry pie evokes fond memories.
Pear slice
Pear slice
I like slices like this as the base also doubles for the topping.
Eggplant kasundi
Eggplant kasundi
Once I start eating eggplant kasundi I find it very hard to stop.
Stuffed silver beet with green rice
Stuffed silver beet with green rice
I always feel very satisfied when using silver beet in a recipe.
Sticky fig, onion and halloumi salad
Sticky fig, onion and halloumi salad
Finally after many years of nurturing, our fig tree finally produced a crop we could celebrate and enjoy.