In Season

Summer berry and yoghurt semifreddo

Summer berry and yoghurt semifreddo

A semifreddo is similar to icecream but a lot simpler to make. It is great to have in the freezer as a go-to dessert, especially over the summer.

Grilled Savoy cabbage with blue cheese dressing

Remember when blue cheese dressing was all the craze? This simple recipe using the often overlooked Savoy cabbage, dressed with creamy blue cheese dressing really does just work!

Bulgur wheat, pumpkin and cavolo risotto

Warming, comforting dishes are creeping into our meal times and risottos are a great go-to, as they are fast to make and only one pot is needed. For this recipe I have used bulgur wheat to lighten...

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.

In season: Leek and blue cheese pizza bread

Leek and blue cheese pizza. Photo by Peter McIntosh.

In season: Leek and blue cheese pizza bread

Leeks are so versatile; use them as you would onions. Try them melted together with a good blue cheese. It really is a combination made in heaven.

It seems we have abandoned this great dish in favour of its Italian counterpart the risotto. Unlike risotto you don't have to stir it continuously, which is a great time-saver, and it will absorb any flavours you throw at it. I say bring back the pilaff: it is a wonderful and versatile dish.

In season: Sweet corn soup

Alison Lambert, chef at the Otago Farmers Market, will be demonstrating this recipe at the...

In season: Sweet corn soup

This is a simple and fresh variation on the traditional chicken and corn soup. Using fresh, sweet and crunchy corn is a delightful addition.

Baked potatoes

Baked potatoes

My mum used to do stuffed baked potatoes and we loved them so now I do them for my children. The options are endless as you can add almost any combination that suits you.

Raspberry sponge

Raspberries are sun-sweet and juicy and they seem to float in this light and airy sponge cake.

Soft polenta with broccoli

I do realise I have gone on a marathon of broccoli lately but it is widely available at the moment and it is tasting good.

In Season: Red onion tarte tatin

This is a fantastic tart; the contrast between the sweet red onions caramelised with the balsamic vinegar and finished with flaky puff pastry is a wonderful example of perfect partnerships in food.

Walnut torte

This week, Alison Lambert shares a recipe for a torte that's easy and flavoursome.

Strawberry whoopie pies

These little cakes are very popular in the States. I added some fresh strawberries to liven them up a little and they made the perfect snack for the children in the holidays.

Roast cauliflower couscous

Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that easily gets overlooked, which is sad, as it is one of the most versatile vegetables out there.

Apricot slice

This slice is full of fresh tart apricot flavour with a buttery crust. You can swap the apricots for any summer fruit to keep this slice seasonal and fresh.