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Crispy Chicken in Lemongrass Broth

February 12, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I really don’t like the word ‘diet’. It’s got loads of negative connotations, the main one for me being that the word basically means we have to constrict what we eat. I don’t believe there is any one ‘diet’ that...

Reading time: 4 min

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Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

November 27, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I’m currently hoooked on The Final Table, the latest food programme to take over Netflix. Starring several of my food heroes, including Kiwi Monique Fiso from Hiakai in Wellington, one of the episodes asks some of the world’s top chefs to...

Reading time: 2 min

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Christmas in a Kiwi cookbook: gift ideas for everyone

November 10, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

The leadup to Christmas is one of my favourite times of year, in no small part because it’s usually when the best cookbooks come out! This year is no exception, and I’ve been awed and inspired in equal measure by...

Reading time: 4 min

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Baked Masala Fish

November 6, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

One of my favourite summer moments is when you walk past a beach or house, and inhale the wonderful aroma of barbecue. This dish is delicious oven baked, but having given it a go on the barbecue, I can seriously...

Reading time: 1 min

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Ceviche De Pescado

October 31, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I’m a sucker for great Mexican food. The flavours are so simple, but so sharp and fresh, they make every day feel like summer – even when the great Kiwi weather doesn’t come to the party! This recipe for marinated...

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Spicy Lamb Kebabs in Pita Pockets

October 27, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I’m a sucker for a great kebab. While in my 20s, a kebab was often the go-to after a big night out, now I make them as an easy go-to for when I’ve got a crowd, or – as often...

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Make your own perpetual vanilla extract

October 18, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Almost every cook knows that vanilla is a kitchen staple – but boy, it’s expensive! Vanilla is currently more expensive than gold, which is why it needs to be used carefully. I’ve also been lucky enough in the past to...

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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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Giant Chocolate Meringue Swirls

October 10, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

How absolutely divine do these gluten free meringues look! I’ve made these a few times now, and they work really well. They also don’t last very long in the house! Giant Chocolate-Swirled Meringue Kisses I don’t know about you, but...

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Smoky BBQ Beef & Vegetables with Tomato Dressing

October 3, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I’m firmly of the belief that if we are all a bit more mindful of what and how we eat, the number of people suffering from digestive complaints would at least halve. Whether it’s the relatively minor (but still uncomfortable)...

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Make your own Apple Cider Vinegar

September 28, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Sarah Wilson is well known for her ability to squeeze the absolute most out of every ingredient, saving money and giving us some fantastic food in the process. This recipe, from her latest book, shows how to make apple cider...

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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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Candy Crystals

May 4, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I know this little experiment is designed for kids, but it’s a load of fun making them as adults! We made some on little sticks and served them as cocktail stirrers – works a treat! Candy Crystals Scientific Principle: Saturation...

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Books: Feasts

September 26, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I love a cookbook that tells you not to worry too much about every measurement of every ingredient. While some types of cooking, like baking, does require precision to achieved the desired result, a lot of dishes taste delicious even...

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Cookbook Review: Homegrown Kitchen

May 23, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Homegrown Kitchen: Everyday Recipes for Eating Well Nicola Galloway Potton & Burton, RRP $49.99 I have a lot of cookbooks. The sticky ones with loads of flour and fingerprints on are of course my favourites, but every time a new...

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Yellow Brick Rocky Road

April 7, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

“One Sunday afternoon, I wanted to try something different, and with a handful of hokey pokey, I tried to think of as many yellow things as I could to encase in chocolate. The result is this: a fittingly named, fun...

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Review: The Happy Kitchen

March 31, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Wellbeing/health The Happy Kitchen: Good Mood Food Rachel Kelly with Alice Mackintosh, Simon & Schuster, $39.99 With such a plethora of ‘health’ cookbooks on the scene, each promising their creations and concoctions will bestow unbounded energy, holistic wealth and the secret...

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