Hi there,
Brrr the winter chill is really and truly here and while I would like to be escaping to warmer climates, unfortunately it is not to be and instead I need to think creatively on keeping us warm at home!
Winter of course is a perfect time to indulge in some hearty dishes and this beef and ale pie recipe is one of my favourites. We have a selection of new pie recipes ready to share over the next week or so along with some fabulous pie related giveaways!
Sandwiches in winter are always cosier when toasted, here is a list of your favourite toasted sandwich fillings which of course you are welcome to elaborate on.
Puddings are also a winter favourite and this family style chocolate self saucing pudding recipe is sure to please everyone.
Author Archives: Helen Jackson
Beef and Ale Pie

Stuffed Roti

Braised Puy Lentils
Rhubarb, Banana and Strawberry Crumble

Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich

Chicken with Cannelini Beans

Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2-3 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced lengthways
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 x 400g can cannellini beans (sometimes called white beans), drained
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary
- 2 sprigs thyme
Te Horo Jam

To enter into the draw to win 2 pots of Te Horo jam enter you details below. Continue reading
Bake Me A Pie!
New Zealanders are big on pies, whether it is a late night visit to a service station, a ready to eat lunch while on the move or a luscious homemade creation, there is nothing quite so satisfying as a hot pie.
Winter and pies go together, they are essentially hot and of course hearty, just the sort of thing to ward off the winter chills. Continue reading
Wellington Fisher & Paykel MasterClass to Serve Delicious Line-up

Award-winning talent revealed for Visa Wellington On a Plate’s premier event. Continue reading
Winter Chocolate Recipes

There are those of us in this world who like a little daily dose of chocolate just to maintain a level of equilibrium.
If, like me, you are one of those then there are probably very few days in your life when a chocolate something or other hasn’t passed your lips.
Therefore it is important that we not only have chocolate but a good stash of chocolate recipes for when the need arises. Continue reading
Beef Stew with Crunchy Topping

Saucy Chocolate Bread Pudding

1 loaf Golden Classic Buttermilk Scone Toast
1 1/2 cups milk
300ml cream
1/2 cup sugar
200g dark chocolate, chopped
4 egg yolks
How To Butterfly A Leg Of Lamb
Lance the Butcher brings two legs of lamb with him today…. weighing 20kg! He shows us how to bone and butterfly a leg of lamb.
