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Beef•Cheese•Dinner ideas•Family•Family meals•For the kids•Kids•Pasta

Quick Kids’ Kransky Pasta Bake

October 18, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Last week I was sent a new sausage to try out from First Light, a company created by a group of New Zealand farmers determined to provide only the best meat. All their beef is 100% grass-fed wagyu, their steak...

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Cheese•Cookbooks•Gluten Free•Healthy recipes•Main Courses•Vegetarian

Green Tapenade & Vegetable Melt

October 13, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

A really good sandwich is a beautiful thing, and I’m particularly partial to one that sports a cheesy melt on top! Like many people though, my body doesn’t react well to preservative-filled breads and over-processed ingredients, so I’m always looking...

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Blog•Cheese•Eats•Food thoughts•International•Restaurants•Restaurants and Cafes

A walk on the East side: exploring Auckland’s Korean food scene

October 7, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

When I lived in London, it wasn’t until my sister demanded ‘a proper London tour’ – several years after I’d moved there to go to college – that I got around to finding some of the really cool spots in...

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Autumn•Books•Cheese•Cookbooks•Dinner ideas•Main Courses•Reads•Seasonal•Vegetarian

Cheesy Cauliflower & Leek Bread Pudding

September 25, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

This is one of Lauraine Jacobs’ favourite recipes from her book, Always Delicious. Pop it in the oven, set up your favourite movie and enjoy a family night in. Perfect. “Everybody loves the sort of food that is a one-pot...

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Cheese•Cooks•Healthy•Salads•Vegetable sides•Winter

Carrot, Daikon & Buffalo Cheese Salad with Kaffir Lime & Dill Dressing

July 2, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I’m very much a ‘hot’ person, especially in winter. Soups and teas usually win out against cold drinks and salads; however the other night I needed something really light and fresh to go with dinner. I came up with this...

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Cheese•Cooks•For the kids•Healthy•Snacks•Vegetarian

Cheesy Broccoli Dip

June 7, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Can’t get the kids to eat their greens? Try serving broccoli disguised in this yummy, and super-cheap dip, Load up a cracker or two and the kids will get one of their daily veg servings without even knowing it! ...

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Baking•Cheese•Cooks•Dinner ideas

Gouda Cheese Tarts

May 25, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I love these cute little tarts! Perfect as a mid-morning snack, or with a green salad for lunch or dinner, these tasty bites are easy to whip up quickly – and they’ll be gone just as fast! For a vegetarian...

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Beef & Pastrami Cheese Melt comes out on top

May 21, 2018 by Catherine Milford 1 Comment

As you may have seen if you follow me on social media, a Smoked Beef & Pastrami Melt I created last week has emerged victorious in New Zealand’s first Ultimate Sandwich Competition, organised by Farmland Foods and judged by one...

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Cheese•Chicken•Cooks•Family meals

Apple & Gouda Stuffed Chicken Breasts

April 25, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Bored of boring chicken? This recipe mixes things up a bit with the addition of delicious Cumin Gouda cheese: what’s not to love? Cumin Gouda & Apple Stuffed Chicken Breasts Ready in 35 minutes. Serves 4. Ingredients 4 skinless chicken...

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Baking•Budget Busters•Cheese•Cooks•For the kids•Snacks•Vegetarian

Spinach and Three Cheese Scoffins

March 14, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

This recipe came about when I discovered I didn’t have all the ingredients needed to make the original muffin recipe I was originally going for. Time to get creative! I’ve called these ‘scoffins’ as they are a bit of a...

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Beef•Cheese•Cooks•Family meals•For the kids

Classic Beef & Cheese Burger

February 1, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

It doesn’t really matter what the weather’s doing – there’s no such thing as the wrong time for a burger! This recipe for a classic cheeseburger comes from the team who make Best Foods Mayonnaise – easily the only mayo to...

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Baking•Cheese•Cooks•Snacks

Garlic & Herb Baked Camembert

January 11, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

If you’re a cheese lover, there’s little more delicious than getting stuck into the oozy deliciousness of a beautiful baked Camembert. The whole process takes no more than 20 minutes from picking the thyme to dunking the crispy bread in...

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Breakfasts and brunches•Budget Busters•Cheese•Cooks•Family meals•For the kids•Healthy•Love your leftovers•Potatoes

Frittata Feast

January 3, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Have you noticed that some leftovers get devoured straightaway, while others seem to get overlooked until they end up in the bin? Me too – which is how this frittata came about. This one uses up a motley collection of...

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Budget Busters•Cheese•Chicken•Cooks•Family meals•For the kids•International•Snacks

Chicken Nachos

December 10, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I reckon a good Mexican dish is the happiest party food on the planet. This recipe from the team at Tio Pablo for Chicken Nachos is tasty, easy and tastes truly authentic. YUM! Chicken Nachos Ready in 30 mins. Serves...

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12 Days of Foodie Feasts•Cheese•Christmas•Competitions•Cooks•Snacks•Special Occasion•Summer•Uncategorised•Vegetable sides•Vegetarian

WIN! DAY 9: Clevedon Valley Marinated Buffalo Cheeses

December 9, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

A huge part of my job is checking out new products as they hit the shelves so I can write about them. Yep, sounds brilliant – and a lot of the time it is. Some of the time it isn’t. And...

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Cheese•Cooks•Snacks•Vegetable sides•Vegetarian

Spicy Marinated Buffalo Cheese Dip

by Catherine Milford No Comments

I came up with this dip when friends came round unexpectedly, and I had to use what was available! Unless you’re a spice addict, taste a small piece of your chilli before adding it; they can be quite spicy! Photo...

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12 Days of Foodie Feasts•Cheese•Competitions•Cooks•Family meals•Snacks

CLOSED: WIN! Day 3: New Hutchinsons Cheese flavours for the perfect Christmas fare

December 2, 2017 by Catherine Milford 4 Comments

It’s no secret that I believe Kiwi-made produce is among the best in the world, and Hutchinsons cheese is no exception. Hutchinsons has been discovering the world of cheese since its humble beginnings in 1914, sourcing and supplying the best cheese varieties from around the...

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12 Days of Foodie Feasts•Breakfasts and brunches•Cheese•Competitions•Cooks•Dinner ideas•Family meals

Tasty Toasted Ham & Maasdam Pan Sandwich

by Catherine Milford No Comments

This tasty cheese really adds a new dimension to a basic cheese toastie! Serve en masse to feed a crowd (or tuck into one after a bit of a big night – it can be a lifesaver!) Tasty Toasted Ham...

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Cheese•Christmas•Cooks•Salads•Special Occasion•Summer•Vegetable sides•Vegetarian•Writes

Zucchini, asparagus and Baby Spinach Buffalo Cheese Salad with Citrus Dill

November 26, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I came up with this recipe, in today′s issue of Bite magazine, after I was sent a jar of this fantastic Marinated Buffalo Cheese from Clevedon Valley Buffalo Co to try. See what you think! Thanks to the fantastic Sol...

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