Recipes

These pink ribbons of awesomeness elevate even the simplest of Mexican meals, and they are so easy to make. I also love the tangy crunch they add to salmon and...

Despite its simple appearance, this salad is full of every imaginable flavour and texture. The roasted grapes add a lovely sweetness and plumpness that contrast wonderfully with the nuts, grains...

Baked beans for breakfast are nothing new, but these quick and easy homemade beans with roasted tomatoes are next-level delicious. Great as a hearty and nutritious midweek dinner option, too....

The best thing about this frozen dessert is that it’s easy. Use fresh berries if you have them on hand, or sub in a handful of snap-frozen berries from your...

This is a fantastic appetiser and so easy to make. It’s also a delicious spread in sandwiches, or as a base for my middle eastern ‘burrito’ bowl. Roasting the eggplant...

Preserved lemons add a wonderful
boost of flavour to all kinds of dishes, especially Moroccan and Middle Eastern- inspired meals. It’s very simple to preserve your own lemons, especially
if you have...

When I was little I used to hate broad beans with a passion. Maybe it was their texture and the whole popping-outta- the-case thing that goes on . . ....

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...

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...

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...

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...