Everyday Delicious.
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These croquettes are simple to make and utterly delicious – golden and crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. It’s also a nice way to make a little bit of salmon and a few prawns go a long way. For the breadcrumbs, I use a food processor […]
Sometimes the madness of getting everything organised for the Christmas meal is so all-consuming, it’s nice to have a dessert you can literally just pull out of the freezer and serve – then sit back with a bubbly and enjoy it. This wonderful festive looking arrangement can be prepared a […]
Orange, almond & feta salad recipe Salad Washed salad leaves ½ red onion, very finely sliced 2 oranges, peeled, pith cut off, sliced into small pieces ¾ cup feta, crumbled roughly 1 avocado, sliced ¾ cup chopped almonds Salt and pepper Dressing 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 clove […]
Last year for Christmas Day, I did um and ahhh over which meat I’d choose. In the end, lamb won. Not only is it quintessentially New Zealand (and probably my favourite meat); turkey and ham just seemed a little American to me this year. So I created this recipe just […]
Crispy roast potatoes Golden and crunchy on the outside, and light and fluffy on the inside. It’s not difficult to achieve, but there are a few little tricks to get it right. I created this recipe using healthy oil so people could serve them all the time without feeling guilty. […]
Chelsea’s white chocolate & berry cheesecake This is still one of my most popular recipes ever – especially around Christmas time! People make it year after year, and can you blame them? It looks a million bucks and isn’t the slightest bit difficult to make. It can be made in […]
Sometimes when I eat a crappy boring salad, I realise why there’s a saying ‘You don’t win friends with salad’. Salads need to be bursting with loads of different flavours and textures, and it needs to fill you up if you want to make a meal out of it (so […]
Chocolate tart with berries & lavender cream There’s no denying it – this tart is a real looker. If it were a human, it would be a very tall, dark and attractive specimen gazing at you seductively across a crowded room, and you would be powerless to resist it’s charm. […]
These tasty homemade lamb burgers wipe the proverbial floor with anything a fast food joint can flop out. They’re quick, easy and just delectable. Pretty healthy too, if that’s your vibe. You really should make these, because a) if you do, everyone will love you for it and b) I […]
Roasted chicken drumsticks This recipe is from Homemade Happiness. Chicken drumsticks are underrated. They’re good value and packed with lots of chicken flavour; they also stay tender and moist while cooking. This is a quick drumstick recipe to prepare – just cram everything on to an oven tray and let […]
Chicken, pumpkin & chorizo bake I created this delicious baked chicken recipe on a wet, rainy Sunday when I had some chicken thighs and chorizo in the fridge. It’s based on Spanish flavours; the sweet butternut balances the little kick of pepper, and the lemon and spices add a nice […]
Creamy chicken fettuccine Heaven in a bowl – and one of the most popular recipes from Homemade Happiness. The perennial favourite at every Italian-style restaurant, I’ve certainly ordered my fair share of this dish over the years! But really, who needs to go out when you can make a cracking […]