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Cucumber sushi with white bean ‘tuna’ by Jennifer Leckey + Judy Moosmueller
Healthy cucumber sushi party snacks topped with a tasty cannellini bean dip, from There’s a carrot in my piñata, by Jennifer Leckey and Judy Moosmueller. There’s a carrot in my piñata is a follow up to...
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Barbecue grilled curry vegetables with coconut raita
Tikka masala spiced vegetables grilled on the barbecue and served with cooling cucumber and coconut yoghurt raita. New Zealand summer school holidays are over. Reality and routine are on their way back...
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Cauliflower tacos with smoky almond chipotle salsa
These vegan cauliflower tacos are oh-so-satisfying with oven baked cauliflower, smooth ‘n smoky almond chipotle salsa, and a lime-zingy sweetcorn salad. This time last year I was in Malaysia,...
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Mushroom and lentil vegan spaghetti bolognese
Loaded with vegetables, this mushroom and lentil vegan spaghetti bolognese sauce is a delicious and familiar go-to family meal that will be enjoyed by everyone. A friend’s nine year old daughter has...
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Cannellini bean and cherry tomato bruschetta
An uncomplicated but delicious bruschetta topping made with cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, basil and capers. I’ve got a bit of a habit of over-thinking things. Everything, in fact. I’m planning...
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Thai mango sticky rice summer rolls
Thai coconut sticky rice with juicy fresh mango and mint leaves, served spring roll style as a light and refreshing dessert or sweet snack. Lately I’ve been reminiscing about the amazing meals I’ve...
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Hot cross bun bliss balls
Easter is nearly here, the perfect opportunity to enjoy these healthy hot cross bun bliss balls that have all the same cozy flavours you’re used to in a traditional bun. I’m wary of falling into the...
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Sweet potato soup with tamari pumpkin seeds
A nourishing and comforting sweet potato soup, mildly spiced with cumin and cayenne, and topped with salty, savoury tamari roasted pumpkin seeds. And just like that summer is over. Daylight savings...
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Thai curry noodle soup with chilli and lime cakes
A quick and easy weeknight dinner, this flavour packed Thai curry noodle soup can be pulled together with pantry and freezer ingredients and a few fresh greens. Disclosure: This recipe has been...
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Feijoa and mint vegan cheesecake
A decadent cashew-based feijoa cheesecake made with whole foods and the unique tang of feijoa, New Zealand’s favourite fruit. When the leaves start falling in autumn, the feijoas start appearing....
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Mushroom and hazelnut vegan pâté
An earthy and nutty smooth vegan pâté made with mushrooms, hazelnuts and lots of fresh sage. Do you ever feel like you’re sliding out of one week and into the next like a baseball player sliding into...
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Urab sayur: Balinese coconut and vegetable salad
Urab sayur is a traditional Balinese salad made with blanched vegetables, grated coconut and a chilli-spiked dressing. I’m back from a blissful solo escape to Bali, where I spent most of my time in...
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Balinese tempeh and potato curry
A fragrantly spicy Balinese tempeh and potato curry, with a made from scratch curry paste (or traditional base gede). Those of you who have been following along know I’ve just had a blissful break in...
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Gado gado rolls with peanut sauce
Balinese style gado gado rolls with sweet and spicy home made peanut sauce are a great vegan side dish or delicious snack. My hint of a tan has gone, the warmth of the sun has left my bones and...
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Black bean and corn nacho soup
This Mexican-inspired black bean and corn nacho soup is a crowd pleasing family meal with all the familiar flavours of a plate of nachos, but in soup form. It’s mid-winter here in New Zealand, we’ve...
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Saffron-infused cauliflower soup with sumac oil by Vicky Cohen & Ruth Fox
Creamy saffron-infused cauliflower soup topped with a drizzle of sumac oil, from Tahini & Turmeric, by Vicky Cohen and Ruth Fox. Tahini & Turmeric: 101 Middle Eastern Classics – Made...
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Potato foccacia with olives and rosemary
Pillowy soft home-made Italian style potato foccacia bread topped with potato, olives and rosemary. Home made bread is one of life’s great pleasures. The simple yet magical kitchen alchemy that turns...
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Coffee granola slice
A caffeine-laced gluten free granola slice made with puffed amaranth, oats, almonds and buckwheat, and flavoured with tahini, coffee, maple and cinnamon. Dear Winter, I’m tired of you. In the midst of...
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Baked sweet potato with crunchy chickpeas & parsley pesto
Tender baked sweet potato with crunchy paprika chickpeas and dollops of lemony parsley and walnut pesto make a delicious one bowl meal. Apologies for last week’s doom and gloom. In a beautiful twist,...
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Chai spiced grapefruit marmalade
Sweet and sharp homemade grapefruit marmalade, with a hum of Indian chai spices running through it. When we moved into our current home about five years ago, I was so happy to discover the backyard had...
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