Recipes

Is there really any better way to put sunshine in your morning than with
 a tall glass of coconutty pineapple deliciousness? When I visited the idyllic islands of Samoa I slept...

You can buy harissa paste in a jar, but it’s even better when you make it yourself, plus you can then adjust the chilli content depending on how spicy you...

This salad is the perfect balance of salty and sweet, with fresh mint and coriander to cut through the rich salmon. I also adore the juxtaposition of hot and cold....

I love this Indonesian salad. Gado gado literally means ‘mix mix’, and everything tastes better with a good dollop of satay sauce, right? It’s great as a vegetarian dish (omit...

One of my Instagram followers shared this delicious chutney recipe to help me use up a glut of feijoas that were blown off my tree prematurely in a summer cyclone....

I serve this pudding as a breakfast on the JUK menu. Chia seeds are full of nutrients and essential amino acids, plus they can absorb up to nine times their weight,...

I’m a little bit in love with all things avocado and for me summer means bottomless bowls of homemade guacamole, whether it’s consumed with tortilla chips, on toast with a...

The first time I ever tried miso and eggplant together I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. At Nishiki, a little Japanese restaurant in Auckland,
 they serve it with...

This recipe is such a great base — for a Mexican-inspired dressing I add a handful of jalapeños, for a Mediterranean touch I throw in a few anchovies and some...

There are many different versions of
 raw fish salad — ceviche from South America, oka i‘a from Samoa, or even poke from Hawaii — where the fish cooks in its...

Cauliflower is a severely underrated vegetable. I serve it up often in my underground kitchen because it’s one of the most versatile ingredients I know. Roasting adds a lovely nuttiness,...

Pineapple is not just for fruit salads — use it in your next savory summer dish. Fresh pineapple adds colour and flavour to barbecued meats and I love it with...

When I travelled through Israel I was amazed to discover whole restaurants dedicated to serving hummus and only hummus — some of the best I’ve ever tasted. Once you’ve made...

Is there anything more satisfying than biting into a sticky, glazed chicken wing? These make great party nibbles, or use the marinade on larger pieces of chicken, like drumsticks or...

A perfect mid-week dinner option, this Thai-inspired dish is fresh, healthy
 and fast. I particularly love how all the flavours come together — spicy, salty, sour and sweet — and the...

A thick and creamy soup, without any cream. Cauliflower makes a great hearty base for soups and you can get as imaginative as you like when it comes to adding...

With avocados in season, you can whip up this creamy, guilt-free dessert in no time to impress your loved one for Valentine’s Day. It’s light and smooth and perfect for...

A soup that highlights the wonderful flavours of summer is just as enjoyable on a fresh February evening as it is in the heart of winter. There is a cheat’s...