Country Cooking

‘Matariki is a time of Transition and Remembrance’ Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets (about 180–200g each) 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon, zest & juice Salt and pepper to taste Fresh dill, parsley, or thyme for garnish Bowl of Rice (Optional) METHOD...

‘Matariki Fact – Matariki is one of the closest star clusters to Earth’ Ingredients: 1.5 to 2 kgs eye of round roast beef (or top sirloin, bottom round) 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried rosemary Chives...

‘Side Dish to go with any Matariki Feast’ Ingredients: 4 cups frozen sweet corn, don’t need to thaw 2 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp sugar or honey ½ cup cream cheese, cubed Salt and black pepper to taste 2 Tbsp cream METHOD: Preheat your pan over medium heat. This helps sauté the corn instead of steaming it...

‘Sweet Matariki Moments with Cinnamon Rolls’ Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3 Tbsp butter, melted 3/4 cup milk Filling: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon 2 Tbsp butter, melted Icing: 1/2 cup icing sugar 1–2 Tbsp milk 1/2 tsp vanilla...

‘Celebrate Matariki Whanau with Hot Kumara Soup’ Ingredients: 1 large kumara, peeled, diced 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 tsp minced garlic ½ tsp chilli powder (optional) 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp turmeric 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock ¾ cup red lentils 2...

‘Delicious Maori Fried Bread a Treat During Matariki Ingredients: ½ cup milk 1 cup hot water 2 Tbsp sugar or honey/maple syrup 2 tsp instant yeast 3⅓ cups high-grade flour 30g melted butter 1½ tsp salt 750ml oil for frying (rice bran or similar) METHOD: In a large bowl, mix the milk, hot water, and...

‘ Sharing a pot of Boil Up with the Whanau during Matariki’ Ingredients: 1.5–2 kgs pork chops or pork bones 1 large bunch of puha or watercress, use more if desired 2 kumara, peeled, chopped 4 potatoes, peeled, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1/4 pumpkin, chopped 1 onion, sliced 2–3 bay leaves Salt to...

Ingredients: For the Biscuits: 1½ cups plain flour ⅓ cup caster sugar ½ tsp vanilla essence 150g butter (room temp) Decorate: Icing, made from icing sugar, a few drops of water, and choice of food colouring Edible glitter or sprinkles Icing sugar for dusting METHOD: Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a...

‘Sharing a Cup of Tea & Cake with Whanau during Matariki’ Ingredients: 450g sultanas 250g butter 284g sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 3 eggs 1 tsp baking powder METHOD: Cover sultanas with water in a small pot and boil for 5 mins. Strain off water, add hot sultanas to the butter and mix well. Add sugar...

‘Celebrate Matariki with an Oven Hangi’ Ingredients: 4 chicken pieces (or lamb/pork pieces) 2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced 2 large kumaras, peeled and sliced 2 large pieces of pumpkin peeled and sliced 1/2 cabbage, chopped 2 onions, sliced 1 tsp smoked paprika in each foil container (for a...

‘Add this Bread to your Matariki Feast’ Ingredients: 3 cups plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 cup, cooked, mashed potato 1 Tbsp sugar 1 cup warm water, more or less METHOD: Preheat oven to 180°C Grease a round loaf tin or baking tray. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt...

‘A Delicious Addition to any Matariki Feast’ Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 medium kumaras, peeled and cubed 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary (optional) METHOD: Preheat oven to 200°C. In a...

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups plain flour 2 tsps baking powder 225g butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 4 eggs - room temperature, beaten 1 tsp vanilla essence To Serve: 200 ml cream, whipped Icing sugar - for dusting ⅓ cup strawberry jam METHOD: Preheat the oven to 160°C fan bake. Grease and line two 18cm...

'Celebrating Matariki with a Favourite Pudding’ Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ cup sugar 1 Tbsp golden syrup 1 Tbsp butter, melted ½ cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup dried fruit (optional) Extra golden syrup to drizzle over top of pudding Cream, for serving Fruit, for serving...

Ingredients: 2 cups (250g) flour 225g (8oz) butter, softened 3/4 cup icing sugar METHOD: Preheat the oven to 160°C. Beat butter until smooth. Add icing sugar and beat until combined. Add flour gradually, beat until combined. Use your hands to form a smooth ball with the dough. Roll out dough to 1/2...

'Matariki is all about Whanau, let us enjoy Kai Together' Ingredients: 4 lamb shanks Salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, chopped small 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 cup beef stock 2 cups beef or chicken...

'Matariki is the maori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades' Ingredients: 1 dozen mussels 1 egg 1 Tbsp flour 1/4 tsp baking soda Salt and pepper, to taste 2 Tbsp parsley or coriander, chopped Olive oil for shallow frying Parsley for garnish Lemon wedges, to serve METHOD: In an...

“A Favourite Food Over Matariki – On its Own or with Any Matariki Dish’ Ingredients: 6 cobs of corn, remove the husks and rinse in water Salt and pepper to taste Butter for serving METHOD: Remove the husks and silk from the corn before cooking. If your pot is not big enough break the cobs in half...