Break….
We have been on a bit of a break. Having just returned from a month in London and France we are full of good food and wine, perhaps a few extra kilos, loads of pics and best of all – some amazing memories. Over the …
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Vietnamese Beef Salad
I love Vietnamese food, my wife and I have travelled to Vietnam often and every time we go, we discover something new and delicious. This is my take on a simple yet delectable dish. Beef is very expensive in Vietnam so a similar cut of …
Greek Leg of Lamb
Continuing with greek theme of my recent posts. This is one of my favourite greek recipes for entertaining up to 6 people. I serve it with a greek salad, pita breads and tzatziki ( a cucumber, mint and garlic dip). Greek Marinade For Lamb 4 …
Spanakopita
I recently taught this at my Greek class. We made small pies as they don’t take as long to make. This recipe works just as well for one big pie – layer your dish with filo, fill it and then cover with several more layers …
Raspberries
Our raspberries fruit twice a season. This time of year we often get a handful of fresh sun ripened raspberries from our vines every afternoon. Perfect just as they are. Or if you are being decadent have them with a splash of cream.
Courgette Relish
Our courgette and tomato plants are producing an abundance of produce this summer. This is a photo of courgette and tomato relish. Recipe: 8 courgette, grated 10 tomatoes, chopped 2 onions, diced 1 1/2 cups white wine vinegar OR cider vinegar 3/4 cup sugar 1 …
Roasted Pumpkin, Pomegranate and Watercress Salad
Serves 6 Ingredients: ½ Pumpkin, deseeded peeled and diced into 2.5cm² pieces (about 1kg) 1 pomegranate, halved and deseeded 1 bunch or bag of fresh watercress, about 150g. Use only fresh tender shoots; if picking yourself, ensure you wash it thoroughly. 1/4 of an iceberg …
Broad bean, Asparagus and Cacciatore Salad
Recipe: 1 kg new season broad beans in pods 1 bunch new season asparagus 1 lemon 1 Tblspn extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp flakey sea salt 1/2 a nice cacciatore (I tend towards the spicier styles) Shell the beans from the pod and set …
When you get given lemons…make lemonade or?
It is that time of the year in New Zealand, when those of us who are lucky enough to have citrus trees are facing an abundance of wholesome, delicious fruit. And let’s be honest – sometimes it is a struggle to find ways to use …