

Leek and Potato Soup with Spicy Beef and Chorizo Meatballs
The soup request isn't a regular one. So, when it comes time to make it, garnish it with delightful variations in taste that make soup a


Lamb and Squash Saagwala with a Persimmon and Tamarillo Chutney
My Lamb Saagwala adds a new dimension with the sweetness of Butternut Squash. Paired with a Persimmon and Tamarillo chutney, this is a sure


Chorizo Stuffed Squid Tubes
A rejuvenation of the humble squid tube, stuffed with a spicy breadcrumb mixture, fried and roasted and served on a creamy parsnip puree.


Sage, Walnut and Pork Meatballs and Pasta
Homemade ribbons of pasta and crunchy slivers of purple carrot weave their way around sage, walnut and pork meatballs to make this dish. It&


Cacao Infused Rendang
I was fully expecting to cop a bit of flak for mucking around with rendang. But after cooking a traditional rendang time after time, I...


Tender Corned Beef Burger
This one is a slow-cooked spicy pastramified corn-beef a tangy golden beetroot relish, crunchy little cornichons tucked away amongst peppery


Country Lamb Roast
There's not much more kiwi than a roast leg of lamb for a farmer's lunch. My Nana used to put one on before going out to milk the co


Pulled Pork and Fennel Pie
Pork Pie. Partial title of a famous New Zealand Film and a delicious meal in itself. This one is quietly sweet pulled pork and fennel. I did


Ridiculous Venison Lasagne
It's not very traditional. Occasionally, however, I deviate wildly from trying to perfect classics, in search of oh-no-you-didn't co


Pork Scotch with Fennel and Orange Butter
Grilled Pork Scotch with Fennel and Orange Zest Butter, Carrot and Orange Juice Puree, Roasted Fennel, Chia Seed Encrusted Smoked Garlic and











































