Country Cooking

Ingredients Cooked Pulled Pork 6-8 burger buns Extra BBQ sauce Sliced pickles (optional) Coleslaw 3 cups shredded cabbage 1 grated carrot ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp lemon juice Salt & pepper, to taste METHOD Make Coleslaw Combine cabbage and carrot. Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss...

Ingredients 1.5 to 2 kg pork shoulder roast 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 cup barbecue sauce ½ cup water or chicken stock METHOD Preheat oven to 150°C. Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub all over the pork roast...

Ingredients 1 kg potatoes, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 cup cream 1 cup milk 1½ cups grated cheese 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper METHOD Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a baking dish. Layer the potatoes and onion in the dish. Mix cream, milk, salt, and pepper together and pour over top of the...

Ingredients 500g beef mince 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 x 390g jar of Old El Paso Nachos Salsa Topping 1 large bag corn chips 2 cups grated cheese (more if desired) Toppings Sour cream Sliced spring onions (optional) Diced tomato METHOD Cook onion in a large frying pan until softened...

Ingredients 1 kg chicken nibbles 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp black pepper METHOD Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Pat the chicken nibbles dry with paper towels. Toss the nibbles with olive oil, salt, paprika...

Ingredients 1.5 to 2 kg corned beef/silverside 1 onion, quartered 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp vinegar Water, to cover METHOD Place the corned beef / silverside in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, celery, bay leaves, brown sugar, and vinegar...

Ingredients 1 cup short-grain rice 4 cups milk ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence Nutmeg for sprinkling METHOD Combine rice, milk, sugar and vanilla in an ovenproof dish. Stir well and sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake at 160°C for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally. Serve warm with ice cream or cream.

Ingredients: 5–6 cups bread (stale, cubed) 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced 1 stick celery, peeled and finely diced 1 medium kumara, peeled and finely diced 2–3 tbsp butter 1–1½ cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped...

Ingredients: 3 eggs ½ cup self-raising flour ½ teaspoon salt A sprinkle of black pepper, freshly ground ½ cup milk 2 ½ dozen fresh mussels 1 medium kumara 1 onion, finely diced ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 small capsicum, finely chopped (optional) Zest and juice of 1 small lemon (optional) Olive...

'Bring the flavours of a traditional hangi to your table with this easy oven-cooked version. Slow-cooked meat and vegetables steam together to create a hearty meal that is perfect for sharing with whānau during Matariki.' Ingredients (Serves 4) You can use meat & vegetables of your choice 4 chicken...

Reflections of gathering Kaimoana from the ocean. Ingredients 200g mixed seafood, mussels, fish, prawns etc 2 potatoes, diced 1 onion 2 cups milk 1 cup cream 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons flour Add juice from the mussels or fish stock (to taste) METHOD Sauté the onion in butter until soft. Stir...

Represents comfort and celebration during winter. Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 egg 2 Tablespoons butter, melted ½ cup sugar ½ cup milk 2 Tablespoons golden syrup (for the batter) Golden Syrup Topping - ½ cup golden syrup METHOD: Lightly grease a pudding bowl and pour the ½...

A lighter, seasonal dish reflecting growth and renewal. Ingredients 2 cups fresh watercress 2 cups pumpkin, cubed 2 Tablespoons of olive oil 1 Tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice Salt & pepper Sliced avocado (optional) METHOD Roast pumpkin at 200°C for 25 mins. Toss with watercress and dressing...

A popular side dish or treat, perfect for sharing. Ingredients Oil for frying 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon of salt 1 Tablespoon of baking powder Water, to mix METHOD In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add water, mixing until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into...

A classic hearty dish representing nourishment and community. Ingredients 500g pork bones, can use bacon bones 6 potatoes, peeled & chopped 1 kumara, peeled & chopped 1 onion 2 bunches of watercress, or puha (rinse in cold water) Water, to cook Salt to taste Method Place the pork or bacon bones and...

Ingredients: 1 packet trifle sponge, ½-1 cup sherry, orange juice, or juice from tinned fruit Jelly: 1 packet raspberry or strawberry jelly crystals 2 cups boiling water 2 cups cold water (or as instruction on packet) Fruir: 1–2 cans fruit salad or peaches or pineapple (drained, reserve juice)...

Ingredients: Ham: 1 whole or half cooked ham (bone-in preferred), 3–5 kg Whole cloves For the Glaze: 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapple) ¼ cup honey or maple syrup 2 Tbsp Dijon or wholegrain mustard 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or orange juice 1 tsp ground ginger...

Ingredients: 4 large egg whites (room temp) 2 tsp cornflour 1 cup caster sugar 1 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp vanilla essence Topping: 300ml cream (whipped) 1–2 cups mixed berries of your choice - (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries) METHOD: Preheat the oven to 110°C (100°C fan bake)...