Many people believe the only way to make Brussels sprouts palatable is to add bacon. I say cream and cheese can only help even more! 4 slices streaky bacon 25g butter 2 shallots, sliced (or a red onion) 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½kg small Brussels sprouts ½ tsp salt...
Julia Child once said, “It is hard to imagine a civilisation without onions.” As I write this, onions are sprawled over the streets of Pukekohe after approximately 10 tonnes were washed away in the Auckland Anniversary weekend storm. But while you stew in a panic of...
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Images: Brydie Thompson 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless 150g Meyer cheese, cut into strips (we used the herb and garlic gouda) 75g butter ½ onion, finely chopped 3–4 rashers streaky bacon, finely chopped 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs...
This hearty dish is a great alternative to your regular bacon and eggs. The chorizo can easily be swapped for bacon. Serve it with thick slices of toasted sourdough. 2 tbsp oil 1 large red onion, sliced 2 red capsicum, sliced 100g chorizo, diced 2 garlic cloves,...
Lamb Pita Burgers Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Photography: Brydie Thompson Either as burger patties or sausage-like koftas served between pita with a yoghurt dressing, these are great on the BBQ but just as delicious in the middle of winter cooked on a griddle pan....
Enjoy this delicious sweet, savoury treat as you soak up the winter sunshine under a nice warm blanket. Crust 2 cups wholemeal flour ½ tsp salt 220g cold butter, cut in cubes ¼ cup iced water cracked pepper ½ cup walnuts Pulse the flour and salt in a food processor...
Always a crowd pleaser this carrot cake recipe is straight from the pages of Nourish Magazine's new cookbook. Known and loved for creating tried and true recipes you will make their cookbook is a must have! Click here to buy your copy. 1½ cups plain flour 1 cup...
If you're still brassed off at Vincent for insulting all that is wholesome and good in the world, why not try Vicki's Afghan recipe and really show him what's what. This recipe hails from my London days. I worked nights so would often bake during the day and leave my...
This juicy salad will help you fall back in love with the beautiful Iceberg lettuce. A creamy blue cheese dressing (which also makes a delicious dip with crudité) is classically paired with bacon and a few croutons for crunch. Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing 200g blue...
Mid-autumn, mid-week and militantly mordant, could Anzac Day be more miserable? Yes it could, thanks to Anzacs and Afghans, both sad excuses for national biscuits that not even Griffins can bring itself to name. In 2020 the company declared the Afghan as racist and...
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Photography: Brydie Thompson This is a huge recipe, making about 40 meatballs, but believe me, it’s worth it! You can freeze half for that “thank goodness” moment when you want a great homemade meal but just can’t be bothered....
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Photography: Brydie Thompson Background shot on Carrera Marble laminate from www.laminexnewzealand.co.nz This is the perfect one pan dish you can whip up mid-week. I included fennel and potatoes and served it on fresh rocket to make it a...
This cake is not one you want to make too many times. I know that’s not perhaps the best introduction to any recipe but let’s look at the facts. It uses over 1/2 a kilo of chocolate and close to a litre of cream. If the ingredients don’t put you off the sink...
Love pizza? These flatbreads will win you over! Perfect for lunch or dinner the bread is easy to whip up and while it is proving you can bring the aromatic lamb topping together. 2 tsp yeast 1 cup warm water 4 cups flour 3 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp salt 1 tsp sugar ⅓ cup...
Easter and baking go hand in hand, but if dried fruit isn’t your thing or perhaps you’ve already had your fill of hot cross buns, I suggest giving babka a try. Babka is a cake made from sweet yeast dough in Eastern European countries, traditionally on Easter Sunday....
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Photography: Brydie Thompson My sister makes a great chocolate zucchini fudge cake, and when her zucchini’s get away from her and she has marrows, chocolate zucchini fudge cakes are made by the dozen and tucked in the freezer for those...
This super simple posh pies make the most of fresh tomatoes. So if you have a bumper crop or you spotted some gorgeous specimens at the market whip these up and enjoy them while you can - you know the price of tomatoes is only going to rise as we head into the...
Serves 4 | Vegan, Gluten Free 1 x 400g tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 medium beetroot, peeled and grated (approx 1 cup) 1 onion 1 garlic clove 1 tbsp chia seeds 4 tbsp water ½ tsp dry thyme ½ tsp salt ½ tsp white pepper 1 cup fresh basil ½ cup fresh oregano...
Passionfruit season is upon us. Make the most of the tiny delicious window with these passionfruit crepes. Serves: 2 Passionfruit Topping 4 passionfruit, halved 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup 200g Greek yoghurt ¼ cup walnuts or nuts of choice, roughly chopped...
Now that Autumn has arrived the summer weather has too! Make the most of it with this BBQ Chicken ideal with the last of the strawberries. Serves 4-5 500g chicken tenderloins 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salad leaves 1 bunch of asparagus or...
If you can’t be bothered standing by a fry pan flipping pancakes to feed the hordes, the Dutch version is for you. A cross between a Yorkshire pudding and a pancake, they are quite impressive to serve. Prepare the batter the night before for a fuss-free brunch the...