This curry is like a tummy hug. The perfect balance of heat and spice to match the seafood.
Eggs Shakshuka
We first discovered this dish when we stayed with some friends in Tutukaka, he was the chef, but she cooked this incredible breakfast for us! Wow I was hooked! We went on to do many renditions of Eggs Shakshuka at the restaurant we used to own. It is so versatile, packed full of flavour and…
Baked Chicken with Balsamic Glaze
It’s still Winter here, everyone is tired and a little scratchy, yearning for the warmth of Spring to pop up. So I love dishes like this where they warm bellies, but aren’t fussy. There isn’t bucket loads of prep, or dishes afterwards for that matter! I have used Countdowns Odd Bunch range of zucchini and…
Sticky Chicken & Pineapple Kebabs with Rice and Fried Green Beans
I try my best to cook dishes that will please all 4 members of our family. Who knew it would be so difficult feeding toddlers and flexible adults! But I have a winner here team! The playful nature of skewers is often a success with children, must be something to do with getting their hands…
Cedar Wrapped Ling with Parsnip Chips
It’s easy to get in a rut when cooking isn’t it? That’s why I love trying new ideas & tools. These Cedar Wraps made by Mt Cook Alpine Salmon are pieces of thin Cedar that you soak and wrap around your fish to give a smokey flavour to your seafood. Perfect with Salmon but also…
Winter Warmer Lunchbox Ideas – 4 Pasta Recipes
Whilst my children aren’t at school yet, we are already well into lunchbox packing! If you’re anything like me it can be easy to get stuck in a rut, especially in winter! So I have 4 Winter Lunchbox Ideas featuring Pasta on the blog today. Because my kids LOVE pasta in its many shapes and…
Tamarillo Breakfast Crumble
Banana Bread 2 Ways
Let’s be honest, at most social gatherings these days you will need to cater for different food intolerances. This week is Coeliac Awareness Week and raise awareness about coeliac/gluten intolerances, I’m sharing a GF food hack that saves you time. I’ve teamed up with Countdown and used their ‘Free from Gluten’ Banana Bread Mix. I…
Roasted Winter Vegetable Salad with Honey Mustard dressing and Haloumi
One of the much-loved parts about living here in Arrowtown is the contrast between the seasons. Summer brings bright blue skies and my children playing in the river. The temperature drops a little and the yellowing of the leaves show us in dramatic fashion autumn has arrived. Shortly after this, snow appears on the mountains…
Hoisin Pork with Spring Onion Pancakes
We took a little hiatus from having friends over in the evening but since the kids have started sleeping better WE ARE BACK! And this recipe for Hoisin Pork with Spring Onion Pancakes has entertaining written all over it. I got the inspiration from the traditional Chinese Duck pancake dish and gave it a few…