PERFECTED ‘ALMOST RAW’ KALE CHIPS
She loves making a big batch of kale chips to munch on for afternoon snacks. All I need to do is make sure we have kale leaves harvested (or a big bunch from the market) and turn on the oven. And it...
View ArticleCRAFT / How-to: Hot Water Bottle Cover
For my second installment of seasonal contributors on Homegrown Kitchen, I have the wonderfully talented Melissa Wastney from tiny happy along to share her tutorial for a Hot Water Bottle Cover – we...
View ArticleSUPER-BOOST WINTER SLAW
It all begins with the humble cabbage. We love all things cruciferous around here – kale (here, here and here), Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower, but really, the humble cabbage is probably...
View ArticleCAULIFLOWER & THYME CRUMBLE
It was a typical Saturday morning. After a slow start we meander down to the market to top-up on produce and eat lunch in the sun. My first stop is Brent & Kevin’s stall – Grown in Hope – and I am...
View ArticleWINTER CAESAR SALAD with Kale & Brussels Sprouts
Firstly, Thank-you… for all the support and encouragement for my new cookbook. I truly can’t wait to share it with you early next year. I have read through every single survey response – over 400 of...
View ArticleThe Rusty Skillet: FERMENTED MASALA DOSA With Smashed Potato Curry
While I finish writing my new cookbook (out Autumn 2017!) I have asked several NZ foodies to share their goodness on Homegrown Kitchen. I feel very lucky to have met some passionate real food lovers...
View ArticleDELICATE ORANGE & LAVENDER COOKIES
Wow, winter has truly arrived! For a while there I thought we would get off lightly this year with a mild winter, however, these last few days have been some of the coldest I remember while living in...
View ArticleSPICED TO PERFECTION GINGERBREAD with Roasted Squash
This week I turned 38. I don’t know about you, but I often find myself reflecting on life during my birthday month – although this also could be influenced by winter hibernation mode. For whatever...
View ArticleAPPLE DUMPLINGS with Coconut Caramel + Term 3 Cooking Workshops
PrintAPPLE DUMPLINGS with Coconut Caramel & Walnuts Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 45 minutes Serves: 4-6 I have a real appreciation for heritage apples. The post APPLE DUMPLINGS with Coconut...
View ArticleROASTED CAULIFLOWER WEDGES + June/July Garden Update
PrintROASTED CAULIFLOWER WEDGES with Saffron Yoghurt + Hazelnut Dressing Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 as a side The inspiration for this recipe came from a memorable meal at...
View ArticleROASTED PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIE
PrintRoasted Pumpkin Chocolate Fudge Brownie Prep Time: 40 minutesCook Time: 30 minutes Serves: Makes 16 Brownies The beauty of using roasted pumpkin in these brownies is that they provide sweetness...
View ArticleBALINESE CHICKEN CURRY with Homegrown Kaffir Lime, Lemongrass & Galangal
PrintBALINESE CHICKEN YELLOW CURRY with Homegrown Kaffir Lime Leaf, Lemongrass & Galangal Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 The ingredient list is long when making a curry paste...
View ArticleBLACK FOREST PLUM CAKE (x 2) + Homegrown Kitchen Wins Best Food Website!
5th September 2019 ~~~~ I woke up to some exciting news while on holiday in Italy last week. My Homegrown Kitchen website won Best NZ Food Website in the Foodies NZ Food Media Awards, plus my Homegrown...
View ArticleCHOCOLATE, PRUNE & BEETROOT BROWNIE with Olive Oil for #DairyFree
June 22, 2020 ~~~~ With the cooler days knocking, I feel the need for something decadent and rich to accompany my afternoon tea. This not-too-sweet brownie is complemented with earthy beetroot and pops...
View ArticleWINTER BEEF & ALE STEW with Parsley Dumplings + A Punchy Green Sauce
8th July, 2020 ~~~~ One of my garden beds is currently a sea of self-seeded parsley. I purposely leave a few parsley plants to go to seed each summer and then sprinkle the seeds around the garden. I do...
View ArticleCAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI CRUMBLE BAKE + Spiced Cauliflower Nuggets
August 4, 2020 ~~~~ Cauliflower, although available year-round, really comes into its own in winter. The cooler temperatures slow growth, resulting in concentrated sugars and overall flavour in the...
View ArticleLEMON DELICIOUS with a Twist
18 August, 2020 ~~~~ In this classic lemon delicious dessert, I have added an extra hint of flavour by infusing the milk with lemon verbena leaves. This is optional but makes a nice addition if you...
View ArticleComfort Dessert: CREAMY RICE PUDDING with Vanilla Poached Pear (or Quince)
May 24th, 2021 ~~~~ This is the kind of comforting dessert I love to make on these cold dark evenings – when snuggling by the fire with a good book in hand is prioritised. I am not really a pudding...
View ArticleGARLIC MUSHROOM & BARLEY ORZOTTO
June 9th, 2021 ~~~~ I was reminded of this recipe twice this week. First, when a lovely reader requested some recipes using barley – this hearty grain can be grown in New Zealand, unlike rice that is...
View ArticleBUTTERSCOTCH & APPLE SELF-SAUCING PUDDING
June 23, 2021 ~~~~ And just like that the winter solstice has come and gone and we start heading towards the light again. Winter has well and truly arrived at the Top of the South this week, which...
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