Recipes

Easy Mezze:Baked Brie with Onion Jam & Walnuts

A retro classic reimagined - this Baked Brie with sticky onion jam and walnuts is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Gooey, golden, and served with crisp baguette slices, it's your go-to appetiser...

Easy Mezze:Baked Brie with Onion Jam & Walnuts

A retro classic reimagined - this Baked Brie with sticky onion jam and walnuts is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Gooey, golden, and served with crisp baguette slices, it's your go-to appetiser...

Leek and Lemon Risotto with Mushrooms

Creamy Leek & Mushroom Risotto with Lemon & ThymeSilky, savoury and full of seasonal flavour — this comforting risotto folds buttery mushrooms through a lemon and leek base for a...

Leek and Lemon Risotto with Mushrooms

Creamy Leek & Mushroom Risotto with Lemon & ThymeSilky, savoury and full of seasonal flavour — this comforting risotto folds buttery mushrooms through a lemon and leek base for a...

Simple Roast Chicken

Simple, flavourful, and made to match a balanced Chardonnay. You’ll need: 1 whole chicken 2 lemons, quartered 6 cloves of garlic A few sprigs of thyme or any herb you...

Simple Roast Chicken

Simple, flavourful, and made to match a balanced Chardonnay. You’ll need: 1 whole chicken 2 lemons, quartered 6 cloves of garlic A few sprigs of thyme or any herb you...

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...