Country Cooking

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced 450g sausage, (beef or pork) sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 240ml cream 240ml chicken broth 100g shredded cheese Salt & pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish) METHOD: Preheat your oven to 180°C. Cook the sausage...

Ingredients: 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed 1 cup whipped cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for sprinkling) METHOD: Preheat your oven to 200°C. Unfold the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 1-inch-wide strips...

Ingredients: 2 slices of whole-grain bread 2 ripe avocados, but firm 1 lemon (juiced) Pinch of salt and pepper Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, chili flakes, fennel seeds or a poached egg. METHOD: Toast the bread slices until golden and crispy. Coat with butter or spread Slice the avocados and...

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces 1 cup fresh blueberries 3/4 cup half-and-half cream 1 large egg METHOD: Preheat your oven to 190°C. In a bowl, combine the flour, brown...

Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets 1/4 cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper to taste...

Ingredients: 400 grams beef, chuck steak, gravy beef or your choice of steak 200 grams lambs’ kidneys 2 Tablespoons pearl barley Water Salt & pepper to taste 2 carrots, slice into chunks 2 onions 1/4 cup chopped celery, optional 1 Tablespoon cornflour METHOD: Peel and chop vegetables and dice the...

Ingredients: 2 apples, peeled, cored and diced 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1 cup purple grapes, rinsed and halved 1/4 cup raisins (optional) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp plain yoghurt 3 cups green leaf lettuce METHOD: Mix mayonnaise and yoghurt together. If it is too thick add a...

INGREDIENTS: 150g streaky bacon, chopped 750g brussel sprouts 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 onion, finely chopped (Optional) 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup cream 1/2 cup parmesan , finely grated 1/2 cup grated mozzarella METHOD: Trim the woody end off...

INGREDIENTS: For the chili seasoned shrimp: 1kg raw shrimp, peeled & deveined, 1½ tsp chili powder, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper. For the salad: 2 mangos, cut into cubes, 2 large avocados, cut into cubes, ¼ of a red onion, chopped, 2 Tbsp coriander, chopped, 1 red capsicum...

Ingredients (You can make this platter as big or as small as you desire) 10-12 apricots Large bunch of red grapes Large bunch of green or black grapes Punnet of strawberries 2 medium mangos, peeled and sliced 1 pineapple, peeled and sliced 1 green melon, peeled and sliced Packet of whole walnuts...

Food from the sea, mussels, elegantly done in a lemon butter garlic sauce Ingredients: - 450g mussels in shells (Wash) 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 tsp fresh garlic, crushed, ½ tsp chili flakes, 1 cup fresh cream, whipping cream, Salt & black pepper, to taste 1 cup dry...

Made from delicious food from the sea. Enjoy whanau time with a favourite toastie. Ingredients: - 50g butter, allow extra for toast, 3 Tbsp flour, 2 cups milk, 1 cup of finely sliced parsley, Approx 500g of smoked fish of your choice, break into bite-size pieces, Rind & juice of 1- 2 lemons,...

Once again, the Kumara, a staple ingredient of Maori cuisine, is paired up with Zucchini and a tasty fritter is made, and complimented with a creamy yoghurt sauce with garlic herb. Ingredients: - Yoghurt Sauce: - ½ cup plain greek or regular yogurt, 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, 1 Tbsp fresh mint...

For many Kiwis, particularly Maori, Purini Mamaoa (Steamed Pudding), is the King of desserts, the main way of cooking the steamed pudding is putting it in the ground with the hangi meal. But there are many other ways this dessert can be cooked, in a steamer, a large pot of water or a Kai cooker...

The Kumara has a long history of cultivation in New Zealand. Brought here by the early Maori settlers over one thousand years ago from Pacific Islands. Ingredients: - 3 kumara’s, 2 Tbsp olive oil, Salt, to taste, Dipping sauce: - ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp chili sauce, ½ tsp smoked paprika, Add...

Matariki, an opportunity for our children to be creative and learn what Matariki is all about. Ingredients 150g butter, softened ½ cup icing sugar, ½ cup cornflour, ½ tsp cinnamon 1 cup plain flour, White chocolate, melted Sprinkles to decorate METHOD: - Preheat the oven to 160°C fan bake. Cut the...

Kamokamo, also known as Kumikumi, is commonly used in Maori cuisine. Maori have made pickle from the Kamokamo forever and it is a delicious condiment for their meats and breads. Ingredients: - 4 cups of chopped kamokamo, 4 cups of chopped cauliflower, 4 onions, diced, 3 cups of white vinegar, 4-5...

The Aporo is used along with many other fruits by Maori to create desserts and sauces. Ingredients: - 2 large apples, (peel, core & quarter), 1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, Pinch of salt, 55g butter, 1/3 cup milk, METHOD: - Sift dry ingredients, rub in butter, and add sufficient milk to make a...