Recipes

Vietnamese-Style Duck & Herb Salad

The richness of the duck is balanced by the crisp acidity of the Rosé, while the herbs and citrusy dressing highlight the wine’s freshness. This is the kind of dish...

Vietnamese-Style Duck & Herb Salad

The richness of the duck is balanced by the crisp acidity of the Rosé, while the herbs and citrusy dressing highlight the wine’s freshness. This is the kind of dish...

Cucumber Salad with Cheats Pickle Dressing.

Cucumber Salad with Cheats Pickle Dressing.

A 'cheats' stove-top pickle forms the dressing for this refreshing salad. Toss together and chill, then add fresh herbs before serving. 

Cucumber Salad with Cheats Pickle Dressing.

A 'cheats' stove-top pickle forms the dressing for this refreshing salad. Toss together and chill, then add fresh herbs before serving. 

Simple Salads:    Tomato, Mozzarella and Waiheke Herb Spread

Simple Salads: Tomato, Mozzarella and Waihek...

As the end of January nears tomatoes in NZ reach their zenith.  They also make the simplest crowd-pleaser salad. For details and links to ingredients see "Notes" at the end...

Simple Salads: Tomato, Mozzarella and Waihek...

As the end of January nears tomatoes in NZ reach their zenith.  They also make the simplest crowd-pleaser salad. For details and links to ingredients see "Notes" at the end...

Asparagus with Tarragon and White Pepper

Asparagus with Tarragon and White Pepper

A simple asparagus recipe with tips for cooking this Spring favourite. This recipe uses the herb Tarragon which is not that common in stores, look for it dried in the...

Asparagus with Tarragon and White Pepper

A simple asparagus recipe with tips for cooking this Spring favourite. This recipe uses the herb Tarragon which is not that common in stores, look for it dried in the...

Carrot and Beetroot Salad

Carrot and Beetroot Salad

Beetroot and carrot salad is a staple side dish, perfect when Spring has arrived but none of the Spring vegetables have turned up yet. 

Carrot and Beetroot Salad

Beetroot and carrot salad is a staple side dish, perfect when Spring has arrived but none of the Spring vegetables have turned up yet. 

Cosy Classic, Beef Short Rib Bourguignon

Cosy Classic, Beef Short Rib Bourguignon

The most complicated part of this recipe is having the right-sized casserole or stove-friendly roasting pan to fit the short rib.   Once your equipment is sorted this recipe is designed...

Cosy Classic, Beef Short Rib Bourguignon

The most complicated part of this recipe is having the right-sized casserole or stove-friendly roasting pan to fit the short rib.   Once your equipment is sorted this recipe is designed...