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...

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...

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...