Crepes look difficult but don’t have to be – they’re a timeless recipe and can be used for both savoury and sweet fillings, for breakfast or for dessert.
You might find the first one doesn’t come out right – even the most experienced crepe chef experiences this all the time. Throw it away and pour the next one, which is bound to come out perfect.
We’ve seen a lot of bacon and egg pie recipes, but I’ve seen none better than my mother’s recipe (passed down from my grandmother of course!). Its really simple – you might see other recipes which add onions or vegetables, but this one is just pastry, eggs and bacon.
You can leave the eggs whole but we’ve always scrambled them to give a consistent filling.
If you like this but are looking for something without pastry, check out our popular Self Crusting Pie recipe.
Chicken is one of the most popular ingredients in the world, and Kiwi families love it!! Chicken recipes are a perfect go to when you need something cheap, quick and easy to cook for you and the family.
There are lots of different recipes and ways to cook chicken from all over the world – below are some of our favourites. We’ve chosen a variety of chicken recipes so if you’re stuck for ideas, something here is bound to please!!
If you’ve got a great chicken recipe, please let us know as we’d love to share it with the community!
This easy, tasty butter chicken recipe is one of our most popular recipes. While there are a lot of nice pre-bought sauces, this one tastes even better and gives you the satisfaction of creating a great dish from scratch.
Butter chicken is a kiwi favourite – great for adults and kids alike! – and this recipe will become a family favourite in no time.
This dish is inspired by classic Italian pastas – using fettuccine and pairing it with a creamy sauce to bring the best out of the chicken.
This dish isn’t spicy so its good for the whole family – if you’re feeling adventurous you can switch things up by adding extra ingredients as you see fit.
Chicken, Bacon and Mushroom Fettuccine Recipe
This one is a little different – instead of a main meal, this is more of a snack for parties or family get togethers. Chicken and asparagus go really well together, so these mini pies will be guaranteed to be a big hit.
If you’re feeling adventurous, you could try putting the mixture into a single pie to feed a whole family, but these work so well as little snack bites we daren’t mess with the recipe!
Chicken, Ham and Asparagus Pies Recipe
When I first saw this recipe I couldn’t wait to try it, and it was an instant hit! Its inspired by Asian flavours, but is really easy to make and accessible so everyone can enjoy it.
Be careful not to over-reduce the sauce so it gets too strong – if it does, just add water to the sauce to thin it back down again.
Asian Sticky Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Despite the name, this dish is as American as apple pie! A great, different way to use chicken, by turning it into schnitzel and smothering it with delicious tomato sauce.
This recipe is very versatile – make your own schnitzel if you’ve got time, or if you’re in a pinch you can use pre-made schnitzel for a quick family friendly meal.
Need more chicken recipes? Check out our Chicken recipes collection, or browse below!
Summertime brings a more relaxed routine and adventures for lots of people. Embrace the season’s fun without sacrificing your and your family’s diet. With a plethora of fairs, amusement parks and other places with tempting—but often unhealthy—treats, try these spins to keep meals and snacks balanced with a nod to summer fun, too.
Kids are never too young to spend time in the kitchen. They can practice their math and reading skills while making great memories.
When your kids get involved, you can teach them about the origins of different foods; what makes some foods more nutritious than others; show them different cooking techniques; introduce (or reinforce) fractions and allow them some ownership in what they’re eating.
Studies show that encouraging picky eaters to help prep meals also decreases their pickiness. Let your kids play with the food—really! If they’re using more senses to explore foods, they’re more likely to try different, unfamiliar flavors. Take them to the store to grab supplies and have them help make the meals. As a result, they will become personally invested in mealtimes.
Has a rainy day ruined your outside plans? Or, did you host a slumber party or play date with friends? Grab a bunch of ingredients and encourage your kids to create edible artwork. Check out Pinterest for design ideas for fruit bouquets and fruit kabob skewers. There’s plenty of tasty, finger-sized inspiration here.
Instead of pizza bagel bites, slice zucchini ½ inch thick, season and fry in hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes; top with pizza sauce and cheese and broil on high for a minute or until the cheese melts.
Take your pizza in a different direction: fruit pizza! Slice watermelon into pizza-shaped slices. Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt, and then add sliced strawberries, bananas and blueberries on top. Sprinkle sliced almonds or chopped walnuts to add more crunch.
Dip makes everything taste better—and most kids love dip. Pour a little ranch (or whatever type of dip your family likes) in the bottom of a plastic cup. Julienne sweet peppers and add sliced celery, carrots, string beans, cucumbers, or other veggies of your choice for an easy portable snack your kids can take wherever they go.
Make chicken or tuna salad with low-fat mayonnaise, add crunch with diced celery and onion, sprinkle with your favorite seasonings, and serve it in an avocado bowl instead of on bread. The avocado adds fiber and potassium and a festive flare.
Create kid-kabobs by threading halved baby tomatoes, butter lettuce, crunchy quartered cucumbers and blueberries onto bamboo skewers. Drizzle a little dressing over everything and you’ve got a perfect salad on a stick.
Keep kitchens cooler by putting the grill to work—another flavorful Hawaiian shish kabob recipe blends chicken, pineapple, red onions and yellow peppers. Serve with cilantro coconut rice and your taste buds will think you’ve taken a tropical vacation to Hawaii!
Try Mexican pinwheels with chopped rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, salsa, cheddar cheese, green onion, garlic and taco seasoning. Mix everything together in a bowl and spread onto whole wheat tortillas. Roll the tortillas tightly, wrap in plastic and pop in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or more. Then cut the chilled rolls into 1-inch sections—a perfect veggie and protein-packed snack perfect for summer lunches or the park.
By using food as a way to connect with those we love, we’re helping maintain our mental mojo. The way we eat, drink, love our friends and families and cope with stress and sadness all play a big role in the state our mental health. Breaking bread together gives us time to relax, share stories, friendship and fellowship.
Plus, studies show that families who eat together at least five times a week tend to have lower risk for weight problems, poor eating habits and substance abuse—and kids perform better academically.
When faced with summer snackaholics, try these kid-friendly, healthy options that appeal to even the most discerning appetites. Aim for a rainbow of colour on plates for meals and snacks that includes locally grown fresh produce; it’s the perfect trick for eating more healthfully.
These delectable potato fritters are just perfect for cooking on the BBQ. Their crunchy texture and the edam cheese really make these stand out, and when well browned on a BBQ hotplate they are often the star attraction, regardless of what meat you have on there!
Tender, succulent slow cooked pork belly topped with a spicy chilli peanut relish. Now I know pork belly isn’t a) particularly healthy or b) particularly cheap – but for a special meal it’s an absolute treat.
Meltingly tender pork retains its flavour and succulence when slow cooked for 7-8 hours at a low temperature and then is quickly roasted at a high temperature to get all that delicious crackling crisp.
The relish is fresh, light and spicy and proves to be the perfect contrast to the rich pork. Recipe only slightly modified from the talented chef Valli Little who never ceases to provide imaginative interesting recipes.
The richness of salmon offset by the sour tang of the kimchi in this super- fast dinner recipe for Salmon with Kimchi Noodles. Ten minutes and it’s on the table – served alongside some steamed greens if you want it a little more substantial.
I love this flavour combination and I especially love just how quickly it all comes together in a delightfully flavoursome way. Make this your go-to recipe for a busy night when you really need a meal on the table pronto.
Recipe by Maree
Garlic, olive oil, crisp chorizo and succulent prawns combine in this simple recipe of pasta with chorizo and prawn. Taking only 15 minutes to prepare it’s a delightfully rustic, tasty and simple recipe to have on hand. Serve with a fresh green salad for contrast and swap fettuccine for spaghetti or linguine.
Recipe submitted and photo provided by Maree
Pork belly is quickly becoming one of the most popular cuts of meat in kiwi households, and its easy to see why – its cheaper than some other cuts of pork and its packed full of flavour! Its not as easy to cook as some other kinds of meat you might be used to – its fattier (which benefits from slower cooking methods) as well as having a nice skin which produces crackling (which needs high heat).
Below are some of our favourite pork belly recipes.
Our first pork belly recipe is really simple – its designed to help you cook the perfect pork belly the classic way – soft and succulent meat and a really crispy crackling.
This recipe has no sauces or accompaniments, so you can customise and add to it with whatever flavours and side dishes you like.
The secret to good pork belly is often high heat and a dry environment – which makes it a perfect dish for a charcoal BBQ.
We’ve tried a few different recipes but we keep coming back to our favourite, which is nice and simply and not to fiddly, which is perfect for keeping the heat in the charcoal BBQ!
This recipe also uses a spice rub, which is a great way to add flavour – we’d love to hear your favourite spice rub recipes.
This recipe takes a different approach, slowly poaching the pork belly, and then crisping it up later with other sauce ingredients.
So how do you like your pork belly? Got a great recipe you don’t see here, or seen or heard about something and you want us to investigate and create a recipe for you? Get in touch with us today – we’d love to hear from you!
