Lightly spiced carrot soup

Lightly spiced carrot soup

Ingredients Method About this recipe We are at the time of the year known fondy in Wellington as ‘Sh*tsville,’ subject of much discussion and inquiry. Otherwise known as Spring, it is the time of year when although you might expect calm, brightening days and a …

Roast chicken salad (or, just a good way to use up leftovers) and some more weekly eats

Roast chicken salad (or, just a good way to use up leftovers) and some more weekly eats

The last time I wrote, I happened to mention a roast chicken was potentially in my future. That came true, which makes me happy because there are few things less satisfying than putting a nice roast in the oven and pottering about your Sunday while …

Tomatoes, currywurst and my weekly eats

Tomatoes, currywurst and my weekly eats

WOAH! Well I have not written for quite some time….the rest of last year and the start of this one have been dominated by work-related matters, namely, restructuring and a new job.  This sucked out a lot of my brain energy for some time – …

Tomato chutney

Tomato chutney

It’s the time of year where you may well find yourself in possession of the last, sad dregs of the tomato season. And I say ‘sad’ because in my experience, the crop that lingers on into Autumn is usually past its best. It is of …

Spicy chickpeas with tahini and spinach

Spicy chickpeas with tahini and spinach

Ingredients Method About this recipe You know those grey rainy Sunday days in winter that feel a bit blah and uninspiring? Yes, me too. Perhaps today is even one of them. This chickpea concoction can help somewhat with zippy lemon and warm spices. It fits …

Roast parsnip, leek and carrot soup

Roast parsnip, leek and carrot soup

Ingredients Method: About this recipe Oh the lovely leek! Truly one of my favourite vegetables this time of year, when the shadows are a little longer and there’s a bite in the air. Leeks are allium family members, related to onions and garlic, but a …

Home made crackers

Home made crackers

Ingredients Method Heat oven to 180 degrees celsius and line two 20 x 30cm baking trays with baking paper In a medium bowl, mix together masa flour, seeds and the teaspoon of sea salt. Add the olive oil and boiling water. Mix together until all …

Pretty red pears

Pretty red pears

Oh my, when I spotted this beautiful red fruit at the shops I simply could not leave it there – such a gorgeous colour, and somehow I have never sampled one before. This little beauty is a Piqa Boo pear – yes, I agree, what …

Roasted Andiamo tomatoes

Roasted Andiamo tomatoes

Ingredients: Method: Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees celsius. Cut the tomatoes, eggplants and garlic in half lengthways. Spray a large roasting tin with olive oil spray, or drizzle with olive oil. Place the tomatoes and eggplants in a single layer in the tin. Place the …

Warming red lentil and carrot soup

Warming red lentil and carrot soup

Ingredients: Method: In a large pot, heat the oil. Add the ginger, garlic and all the spices. Keep stirring to prevent anything burning. Once the coriander and mustard seeds start to pop (2-3 minutes), add the lentils, rice and carrots. Stir to coat in the …