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Sesame Kingfish Tataki
Recently, we ordered a box from the wonderful Sanford and Sons and Kingfish Tataki was first on the list! Kingfish are an absolutely delicious fish.
Serves 2
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Crumbed Mozzarella Balls
These crumbed mozzarella balls are the perfect appetiser or game day snack. These are a crowd pleaser every time, so feel free to double or triple the recipe. I like to use Massimo's Cherry Bocconcini mozzarella balls.
Serves 4
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Baked Caprese Stacks
One of my favourite salads is the classic Caprese salad and these baked Caprese stacks are the hot autumn equivalent. Gently roasted eggplants topped with melty mozzarella makes for a delightful vegetarian dinner.
Serves 4
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Summer Peach Salsa for Tacos
Inspired by the beautiful Emma Galloway's rhubarb salsa , this summer peach salsa pulls out all the stops. Making the best of the summer fruit, the peaches are sweet and balanced against the sour lime.
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Brussel Sprouts for Roasts
There are few vegetables that are as misunderstood as brussel sprouts. Overcooked renders the buds grey, soft and then they develop a strong flavour.
Serves 4
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Hot Buttered Radishes
These hot buttered radishes are the ultimate autumn side dish. They have everything that I crave when the cooler weather hits. Butter, garlic and that sassy radish crunch.
Serves 4
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Philly Cheesesteak Pies
These Philly Cheesesteak pies were dreamed up while on the bus to work and I have finally created them! Oozy melty cheese wrapped in flaky pastry, these pies sound similar to a steak and cheese pie but are very different.
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Jalapeno Queso Fundido
I love Mexican food for its complex flavours and this jalapeno queso fundido dip is no exception. Spicy, earthy and creamy, this dip is the best way to kick off a Mexican feast. The jalapenos in this recipe are from our garden.
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Spicy Carrot Fritters
Let me introduce you to the wonders of these spicy carrot fritters; full of flavour without being heavy, they make a beautiful, affordable midweek dinner.
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Beef and Guinness Pies
Beef and Guinness Pie. Few products are as closely associated with St Patricks Day than a drop of the black velvet, Guinness. Here I combine both my New Zealand upbringing and my Irish heritage in one delicious dish.
Serves 8
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New Year Dumplings
I am not an expert in the traditions of Chinese New Year but these New Year dumplings are totally delicious. From all of my reading and understanding, consuming fish, dumplings and other delicious foods at Chinese New Year are thought to bring good l…
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Punchy Salsa Verde and White Bean Crostini
These white bean crostini are great on their own but it's the punchy salsa verde that truly makes these appetisers delicious. This time of year I always have a can or two of cannellini beans in the cupboard.
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Lamb Meatballs with Romesco Sauce
These lamb meatballs remind me of tapas in Spain; simple, flavourful and delicious when paired with a beautiful sauce. Meatballs are a firm favourite in our house, and these are a great way to get kids involved with food.
Serves 25
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Smoked Salmon Cakes with Dill Yoghurt
A glass of bubbles in one hand, a smoked salmon cakes in the other. That sounds like a beautiful way to kick off the New Years Eve celebrations. The key to these little starters is to keep them bite sized.
Serves 30
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Brie Prosciutto Rolls
The silly season is nearly upon us and we need a few beautiful recipes to help get us through; these brie prosciutto rolls are just the ticket.
Serves 12
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Thai Pork Meatballs
These Thai Pork Meatballs are a gorgeous alternative to their Italian cousins, heady with mint and coriander. The aromas that fill the house when these are cooking is simply heavenly.
Serves 20
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Miso Sesame Prawn Toasts
Prawn toasts have a poor reputation thanks to the flavourless cardboard that is so often served at restaurants and with takeaways.
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Havarti & Sundried Tomato Quiches
Kicking into spring, these havarti and sundried tomato quiches are gorgeous for an office lunch or a light dinner. I like the creaminess of the havarti next to the sweet and strong tomato flavour.
Serves 4
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Jalapeno Popper Dumplings
My Canadian has a deep love for spicy food so I knew these jalapeno popper dumplings will become a firm favourite of his. They are 100% inspired by Lady and Pups, a blogger based in Hong Kong with a completely fearless approach to cuisines, flavo…
Serves 60
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Fix & Fogg Spicy Chicken Satay Skewers
Fix & Fogg are a beautiful Wellington company that make the most divine natural peanut butters and spreads. They have some interesting blended peanut butters, as well as the standard smooth and crunchy for purists.
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Fish Bites with Chipotle Mayo
My Canadian and I have been painting and sanding all weekend, so these Mexican Fish Bites are perfect for an afternoon snack. I love combining the smokey Mexican flavours of paprika and chipotle with the fresh flaky fish; I used tarakihi, but any fre…
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Negroni Cured Salmon
This cocktail cured salmon was inspired by Negroni Week. I have made my own gravalax previously and thought about adding gin to the cure. Then it occurred to me that the flavours of a Negroni would be divine with cured salmon.
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Cauliflower Cheese Handheld Pies
For the lovely Kellie, here is the recipe for the lovely, soul warming cauliflower cheese pies. These little bundles are perfect on a rainy miserable afternoon. Cauliflower cheese from the 1980's has probably scarred many people.
Serves 12
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Mushroom Red Wine Arancini Balls
There's a party happening and these mushroom red wine arancini balls will be present. My Canadian turned another year older and celebrations were in full swing on the weekend.
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Chilli Fried Potatoes
These chilli fried potatoes are HOT! My Canadian adores his spicy food and has been growing chillies in our garden over the summer. I've used a jalapeño from the garden for this recipe, but the tiny Thai chillies are also divine.
Serves 2