Easy Oven Hangi
'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...
My Favourite Seafood Chowder
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...
Delicious Golden Syrup Steamed Pudding with Custard
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...
Crispy Roasted Pumpkin & Watercress Salad
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...
Shared Fried Bread (Paraoa Parai)
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...
Winter Boil-Up - Pork & Watercress
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...
Christmas Trifle
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)...
Glazed Christmas Ham with Roast Potatoes
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...
Xmas Berry Pavlova
Ingredients: 4 large egg whites (room temp) 2 tsp cornflour 1 cup castor sugar 1 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp vanilla essence METHOD: For the Top of the Pavlova 300ml cream (whipped) 1–2 cups mixed berries of your choice Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries etc Heat oven to 110°C (fan 100°C). Line a...
Christmas Turkey with Stuffing
Ingredients: 1 whole turkey (Usually 4–5 kg) 2 onions, quartered 2 carrots, chopped 1 lemon, halved 3–4 garlic cloves, crushed Small handful of fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage) 100g butter, softened Salt & pepper, to taste To Serve: Baked Vegetables Stuffing Ingredients: 4 cups fresh breadcrumbs...
Old Fashioned Christmas Steamed Pudding
Ingredients 100g butter (softened) ½ cup sugar 1 egg 1 cup flour (plain) 1 tsp baking powder ½ cup milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 2–3 Tbsp golden syrup for the base To Serve - cream & custard Xmas decorations to decorate pudding METHOD: Prepare the bowl: Grease a 1-1/2 litre pudding bowl/basin. Pour the...
Stuffed Pork Chops
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops (thick cut) Salt and pepper, to taste 1 Tbsp olive oil Stuffing: 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated cheese, mozzarella 1/4 cup chopped spinach or parsley 1/2 cup mixed red & green capsicum, sliced 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup...
Savoury Muffins
Ingredients: (Makes 12 Muffins): 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup grated cheese 1 cup milk 1 egg 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon or ham 1/2 cup capsicum, diced 1/4 cup chopped spring onions or chives Salt and pepper to taste Optional Ingredients: ½ cup corn kernels...
Raspberry Jam Preserve
Ingredients: 500g fresh or frozen raspberries 400g granulated sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice (to set the flavour) METHOD: If using fresh raspberries, rinse and drain them. If frozen, thaw them first. In a large saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves...
Lamb Burgers
Ingredients: 500g ground lamb 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika Salt and pepper, to taste 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint or parsley (optional) 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 burger buns Lettuce leaves 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 tomato, sliced Slices of Cheese Mayonnaise, optional METHOD: In a...
Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan Bread
Ingredients: Butter Chicken - 700g chicken breast, cubed 1 Tbsp oil 1 Tbsp butter 1 medium onion, diced 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced 2–3 garlic cloves, minced 4 Tbsp tomato paste or a 227g (8 oz) tin of tomato sauce 1 Tbsp garam masala 1 tsp chili powder or paprika 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp black...
Chocolate Fudge Cake with Walnuts (No Baking)
Ingredients 20 Ritz crackers (crushed) 2¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 cups walnuts (broken into small pieces by hand) 150g butter 3 Tbsp raisins (optional) Baking tin lined with baking paper METHOD: Crush the Ritz crackers using a rolling pin. Break walnuts into smaller pieces, by hand Mix...
Farmhouse Corn Chowder & Bacon
Ingredients: 4 slices of thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup whole milk or cream 1 Tbsp butter Salt and pepper to taste Fresh thyme or parsley for...