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Spanish potato salad

Potato salads come in many varieties and they seldom disappoint. This one is inspired by the summer flavours of Spain.

Zucchini spirals with tomato and pesto

Eating zucchini this way adds a bit of fun to the dish. I simply dress it with pesto and guess what? You don’t even need to cook it!

Fried zucchini with lemon and mint

If you are like me, you will often have a surplus supply of zucchini. The great thing about this versatile vegetable is that it can be cooked in many ways. This simple dish is found ...

Apricot and almond torte

This cake is simple to prepare and absolutely delicious to eat.

Strawberry ice cream

For me, strawberries are a sign that summer is here and Christmas is on the way. You can make this without an ice cream machine and adding crunchy meringues gives it a lovely surprise!

Favourite rhubarb cake ever

I have made so many cakes and this cake is a winner. It could easily be used as a dessert and in summer you could easily swap out the rhubarb for the stone fruits and berries.

Quick asparagus with miso butter

I just can’t get enough of asparagus at the moment. One of the great things about this vegetable is that it takes minutes to prepare and minutes to cook. Asparagus loves a little butter...

Carrot and coconut cake

This cake is absolutely delicious. The simple combination of carrot and coconut works a treat. You should keep this recipe as it makes a wonderful cake for any occasion!

Gnudi with asparagus

Gnudi is a form of dumpling, similar to gnocchi. The main difference is that gnudi uses ricotta instead of potatoes.

Bits and bobs salad

This salad comes from looking in the cupboards and fridge and rummaging in the garden.

Russian apple cake

I love simple recipes like this. They are not only quick to prepare but also very adaptable.

Okonomiyaki pancake

These Japanese pancakes are popping up everywhere at the moment.

Russian apple cake

I love simple recipes like this. They are not only quick to prepare but also very adaptable.

Lime pie

Alison Lambert shares the recipe for a delicious pie.

Cabbage crisps

I don’t know why I haven’t done this before! These cabbage crisps have a slight nutty flavour and will take on a dusting of seasoning to lift them to another level.

Cabbage crisps

I don’t know why I haven’t done this before! These cabbage crisps have a slight nutty flavour and will take on a dusting of seasoning to lift them to another level.

Fresh truffle butter

Talk about being super excited and forever grateful on getting my hands on a fresh local perigord black truffle from Bannockburn, Central Otago.

Kale bread

This recipe from Alison Lambert ticks many boxes, as it’s great if you are gluten or dairy intolerant.

Roast pumpkin, leek and lentil salad

Salads like this are fabulous as you bring together flavours, textures and combinations that surprise.

Vegan broccoli, black bean fritters

Recipes that only use the florets of broccoli are great as you can get two dishes from the one vegetable.

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