Everyday Delicious.
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Tender, succulent, perfect roast chicken Not all roasted chickens are created equal. Surely you just pop the chook in a roasting dish and cook according to packet directions? Actually, I reckon that dries the chicken out, and this method gives far juicier results. No, the skin doesn’t end up crispy […]
Slow-cooked lamb shanks This lamb shanks recipe is from my first cookbook, At My Table – I chose to share with everyone, because so many people say it’s the best lamb shanks recipe they have tried! Tender lamb lying provocatively on a bed of creamy luxurious mash and slathered in […]
Easy Thai chicken curry This Thai Green Chicken Curry recipe is from my bestselling cookbook, Everyday Delicious. You’ll impress the pants off yourself (and your diners) with this knockout – and I’ve created the recipe using ingredients that are easy to find. The main thing with Thai food is getting […]
Spiced pumpkin pie Pumpkin pie isn’t a common sight in New Zealand, but it should be! I’m chuffed with this recipe – I created it for an impromptu dinner with friends and it went down a treat. Just the right amount of creamy pumpkin, crumbly pastry, buttery coconut crumb and […]
Rhubarb, raspberry & vanilla mascarpone sponge cake When my cookbook was launched I was lucky enough to go on a NZ book tour, and I shared the trip with a clever cake baker, Jordan Rondel, who had just released her own cookbook ‘The Caker’. I like her style of […]
Vanilla cupcakes with white chocolate icing They may look pretty and delicate – but I can tell you, grown men have been known to moan with delight tasting these cupcakes. They’re a winner. I’ve taken ‘icing’ to a whole new level and put nearly a whole block of white chocolate […]
Panko-crumbed chicken drumsticks This could possibly be the most delicious chicken I’ve tasted, and it’s such a simple recipe. Not only are drumsticks affordable, they have loads of flavour and cooked like this, the meat is juicy and tender. No need for a deep fryer here, or loads of oil. […]
If you’re sick or just in need of something very nutritious, this soup is for you. Slowly simmering the beef bones at the beginning leaves you with a broth incredibly rich in nutrients and minerals – it helps rejuvenate our bodies and is very beneficial for our blood, bones and […]
I love beetroot. I love that on the shelf it’s an ugly brown looking thing that came out of the dirt. But under that skin is a beautiful vegetable that boasts not only a stunning vivid colour, but also a sweet, delicate flavour that warms the soul. And it’s very […]
The only saucy chicken breast recipe you’ll ever need… This is definitely one of my all time favourite go-to chicken recipes when I want a pretty flash meal, but don’t have much time to fluff around! The chicken is beautifully tender and juicy, the sauce rich and mouthwatering. I’d go […]
For my lockdown loaf beer bread, click here! Marmite & cheese beer bread bites The original plain recipe for this bread was handwritten in our tattered Great Barrier family recipe book. Mum had written above it, underlined twice: ‘Easy one bowl no mess operation!’. If that’s not enough to convince […]
Pork belly This is a blimmin’ fantastic slow-cooked pork belly recipe. With very little effort, you end up with that wondrous contrast of meltingly delicious meat and salty crunchy crackling. I’ve tried loads of pork belly recipes using all manner of spices, brines, sauces and seasonings, but we’re going back […]