Oh mates. Dave and I LOVE kitchen small appliances and we’ve tried many over the years, but there has not been one that we have adopted so quickly and used as frequently as our Instant Pot, which was kindly gifted for review. A new arrival in New Zealand in 2020, the Instant Pot proved instantly popular, selling out quickly and …
Cook, Eat – Vegetable Frittata Bake
Lockdown times are HEAVY am I right? I hate food waste on any normal day but, when it’s literally dangerous to go to the store and a massive time suck (hello queuing for the supermarket) my food-waste policy kicks into overdrive. We had a few courgettes (zucchini) that we needed to use asap and there was a Zucchini Slice recipe …
Cook, Eat – Beef Brisket Sliders Recipe
Let’s get feast-ive! Here’s an easy to prep recipe for Beef Brisket Sliders that can slow-cook while you’re at work and will wow even the most hard to please Ladies-a-Plate aficionados. Silver Fern Farms new cut, Beef Brisket is the star of these picture-perfect sliders, which can be assembled in 5 minutes and make a great family dinner as well …
Cook Eat – Sticky Chicken Bao Recipe
Trying something new with an old fave is an easy way to find some much-needed dinner inspo as we cruise into summer and the holiday season. Lee Kum Kee Soy Sauce and chicken are pretty easy to come across in kiwi kitchens, so Dave and I came up with this super quick and easy Sticky Chicken Bao recipe that we …
Cook, Eat: The BEST Country Chicken Pie Recipe – Ever!
The seasonal rain hasn’t yet arrived here in New Zealand but there’s no denying that Winter is here. We are currently enjoying bluebird days but the temps aren’t playing around – she’s cold mate! Along with buying too many jackets and woollen socks (my winter fashion weaknesses!), when the days get shorter I love, love spending time in the kitchen …
Say Goodbye to Dinner Dilemmas – HelloFresh 2 Month Review
I’m a firm believer that meal kits are one of the greatest, most convenient marvels of modern living – at least for parents lol – we are hooked! However, choosing between the various subscription box options we now have in New Zealand can be a bit daunting. Our family has tried 90% of them but after purchasing HelloFresh since September …
Food to Share: The BEST Prawn Taco Recipe
Prawns are an ingredient that I think we shy away from a lot here in New Zealand, in fact, I don’t think I’d ever actually eaten one until I was well ensconced in my 6 year ‘OE’ in the states. After living in both Florida and San Deigo where ‘shrimp’ are a dietary staple I’ve definitely come around to the fact …
Cook, Eat: Twice Baked Sweetcorn and Bacon Potatoes Recipe
Vegetable prices here in New Zealand are absolutely ridiculous this summer. If mortgaging your house to keep up a steady supply of the green gold aka, avocados is not your jam, then you’ll be looking to purchase in-season produce whose price point reflects the fact that it’s IN SEASON lol. And that brings us to corn. I can’t think of …
Cook, Eat – Homemade Burger Patty Recipe
Nothing beats homemade hamburgers and with BBQ season quickly approaching, getting a go-to burger patty recipe locked, loaded and ready to go is a kiwi summer essential. I tried this recipe last night for the first time and it’s a winner. These burgers made an easy, delicious Friday night dinner that ticked all the boxes for the whole family. Burger …
Five Cook Once, Eat twice Family Meal Ideas
No-one’s got time for endless hours of food prep – at least no one I know. Or maybe just me. Either way………saving time in the kitchen allows much more time for other enjoyable pursuits, such as leaving said kitchen and venturing out to eat food other, more talented artisans than yourself have prepared. The days are finally getting longer and …