Now that we’ve got our very own house-made burger patties, you can elevate your burger game with our easy recipe for making your own soft, fluffy, and flavourful burger buns at home. Perfect for those special burgers crafted with premium Meat Direct patties and toppings! Ingredients: 500g bread flour 7g (1 sachet) instant yeast 50g … Read more
Discover how to cook cross cut blade beef to perfection with our simple tips and NZ ingredients. Looking for the ultimate way to cook NZ cross cut blade beef? This versatile cut is known for its rich marbling and tenderness when cooked slowly. Whether you’re making a hearty roast or a slow-cooked stew, we’ve got … Read more
Discover how to create a mouth-watering roast chicken thigh dish using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Perfect for a cosy NZ dinner, this recipe highlights fresh, seasonal vegetables and simple herbs to bring out the best in your ingredients. Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lemon, sliced 4 cloves garlic, crushed … Read more
Looking for a simple, delicious way to cook pork ribeye steaks that captures their natural juiciness and flavour? Follow our easy guide to cook your NZ Pork Ribeye Steaks to perfection — ideal for weeknight dinners, weekend barbecues, or special occasions. Ingredients: 2 NZ Pork Ribeye Steaks Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp … Read more
Discover the perfect flavour combination with our succulent skin-on free-range chicken breasts, sourced locally in New Zealand. This easy-to-make recipe is packed with fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables, making it a healthy and delicious meal for any day of the week. Ingredients: 2 skin-on free-range chicken breasts (New Zealand sourced) 2 tbsp olive oil (preferably … Read more
Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Diced Blade Steak Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 6-8 hours Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 kg diced blade steak (beef) 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, sliced 2 parsnips, sliced 2 medium potatoes, diced 1 cup beef stock 1 cup red wine … Read more
Warm up this winter with this hearty and flavourful Lamb Rumps recipe, perfect for cosy family dinners or special occasions. Using tender Lamb Rumps, seasonal NZ vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this dish celebrates New Zealand’s winter bounty. Ingredients: 2 Lamb Rumps, boneless or bone-in 2 carrots, sliced 2 parsnips, sliced 1 leek, sliced 3 garlic … Read more
Understanding Marbling in Meat and the Superb Quality of Wagyu Beef If you’re a meat lover, you’ve probably heard the term marbling thrown around when discussing different cuts of beef. But what exactly is marbling, and why is it so highly prized, especially in Wagyu beef? What is Marbling? Marbling refers to the intramuscular fat … Read more
Serves: 4 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1.2 kg NZ pork fillet 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 large kumara, peeled and chopped 2 carrots, sliced 1 red … Read more
