When meat isn’t a requirement but “WOW!” is – this summer salad brings personality and texture. If you’re a meat eater add some cooked shredded chicken or a vegan can skip the feta and sprinkle over chickpeas (roasted chickpeas are divine) instead.
Feta -or Chicken, Avocado & Cucumber Noodle Salad
When meat isn’t a requirement but “WOW!” is – this summer salad brings personality and texture. If you’re a meat eater add some cooked shredded chicken or a vegan can skip the feta and sprinkle over chickpeas (roasted chickpeas are divine) instead. |
Banging BrusselsGone are the days when these little green gems were boiled to death before the chicken even hit the oven. This recipe takes Brussel sprouts to a brand new level of delicious. Great during the cold winter months when they’re in season, as this recipe punches sunshine, personality and flavour into every mouthful. |
Smoked Walnut DukkahEvery Autumn I have an abundance of walnuts & there’s nothing like a jar of freshly blended dukkah. I sprinkle this mix over soft cheese for platters, salads or hot pasta for flavour & texture. As a marinade with oil over grilled fish or chicken. When roasting potatoes or veggies a spoonful over 5 minutes before I remove them from the oven. Otherwise, lovely with fresh bread and warm olive oil. |
Orange Zest Infused CustardThis is a simple and wonderful way to make a quick, light full of flavour custard for puddings and desserts or to eat puddled over a pile of sliced bananas – OH! OH! OH! |
3 Cheese & Herb Cheesecake w Caramelised ShallotsMates coming over and they eat ‘nothing with a face’ not a PROBLEM (?!) Whip this number up and impress their faces off. |
25th
February 2021 |
Is too much gin a sin?GinGin : 4 New Regent Street Christchurch Luke Dawkins is a man who sucks the juice out of life and lives every inch of his aesthetic, quirky personality and infectious nature. We met about 2 years ago when I walked into GinGin Victoria Street; him on one side of the bar and me the other;… |
23rd
October 2019 |
Good in the ‘Hood : The Permit RoomThe Permit Room 779 Colombo Street Lunch Menu : $5 – 20 Dinner Menu : $10 – $36 “Welcome to the days of East – Indian prohibition. As a visitor, inside these four walls, the laws against extravagance don’t apply. The Permit Room has attained a license from the authorities in your name. Tonight you… |