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Who Doesn’t Love Pies?

pies

It’s a Kiwi thing, right? I have New Zealand friends living in the US who can never find a decent pie. One of the first things they when they arrive back in NZ (when they can get here of course) is to find a tasty Kiwi pie. Pies are a great meal in winter; in … Read more

Freezer Friendly Meals for Crazy Nights!

freezer friendly meals

How many times do we say to ourselves, “wouldn’t it be great to pull a nutritious meal out of the freezer to heat and eat in half an hour?” It’s easier than you think! The best meals for freezing are stews, mince recipes, soups, casseroles, slow cooked and pies. It involves a little more planning … Read more

Defrosting, Stuffing and Cooking a Turkey

cooking a turkey nz

Defrosting a turkey Make sure you get your turkey early enough so you have enough time to defrost it. Defrost your turkey in the fridge as this allows even, safe defrosting in summer temperatures. Allow it to defrost for 2-3 days before you want to cook it. Place in a dish with sides to catch … Read more

Roast Turkey with Apricot and Orange Stuffing and Cranberry Port Sauce

roast turkey nz

Ingredients 1 whole frozen turkey Stuffing: 200g pack dried apricots (chopped) 1 cup orange juice 2 Tbsp grated orange rind 2 onions (finely chopped) 2 Tbsp oil 2 tsp dried thyme 3 cups soft breadcrumbs 1 egg, beaten Sauce: 375g jar whole cranberry sauce 2 spring onions, finely sliced 1/2 cup orange juice 1 Tbsp … Read more

Fish of New Zealand

tarakihi

We are so fortunate here in New Zealand to have such a large variety of fish available from the cool, clear waters off our shores. The New Zealand fishing industry is closely monitored and according to Seafood New Zealand, 97% of our fish catch is from sustainable stocks. The sustainability of New Zealand fish stocks … Read more

Tunisian Tarakihi on a Summer Vegetable Salad

tarakihi recipe

Serves 4 | Cooking time: 40 minutes | Method: pan fry Ingredients 4 x 180g tarakihi fillets 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges ¼ telegraph cucumber, deseeded and diced ½ yellow capsicum, sliced ½ red onion, sliced 2 tbspn fresh mint leaves, chopped 1 lemon, zest and juice 2 tbspn Italian parsley, chopped freshly ground salt … Read more

Vic’s Whitebait Fritters

vic's whitebait recipe

Method Beat 1 egg in a bowl, add 250g whitebait and season. Mix together gently with a fork. Heat a non-stick pan and add a little butter. Place dessertspoonfuls of the whitebait mixture into the pan and cook for a couple of minutes each side. Drain the fritters on paper towels. Serve with a squeeze … Read more

Herb Crusted Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

herb crusted salmon recipe

Serves 4. Ingredients 600g fresh salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces 2 red capsicum 1 shallot, finely diced 1 clove garlic, chopped olive oil 2/3 cup water 2 tomatoes, diced salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 slices bread, crusts removed 1 teaspoon picked fresh thyme 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 teaspoons snipped chives 1 … Read more

How To Marinate Meat

marinate meat

Seems simple enough – mix the marinade and add the meat. Make the most of your summer marinades with these suggestions. The secret to tasty marinated meat is time. For optimum results, you need to allow enough time for the meat to soak up the flavours of the marinade. Marinades that are herb and spice … Read more

How Long Will My Meat Last in the Fridge?

how long will my meat last in the fridge

People are often unsure how long you can keep meat in the fridge. We often get asked about this, so here is some basic guidance. Providing the products are retained in their vacpack unopened and kept at low temperatures (below 4C), the following can apply: Chicken and sausages – may be kept for up to … Read more