Some of our favourite recipes...
Red quinoa and black bean bake
So much flavour is packed into this red quinoa and black bean bake. And it is so nutritious. While the individual ingredients take some prep, it all comes together in the end. …
Confit egg yolk on soba noodles with XO sauce
An appetiser should excite the palate. And this confit egg yolk on soba noodles with XO sauce does just that. Umami packed, sumptuous yolk, and an edge from the chilli. Delectable. …
Mushroom and spinach dumplings in a málà broth
Dumplings are a great way to package flavours and differentiate them from their surroundings. Here, umami packed mushroom and spinach dumplings sit in a spicy, lip numbing, yet very tasty broth. …
Pork tenderloin with passionfruit and mango salsa. Blackberry balsamic reduction
The tenderness and succulence of pork tenderloin cooked sous vide style is awesome. Paired with a mango-passion fruit salsa and blackberry balsamic reduction, this dish was truly delectable. …
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Duck, roast pumpkin and bean tortilla wrap. XO sauce.
Drawing on some technique from Mexico and some flavours from Hong Kong, these duck tortilla wraps are as bold as they are complex. …
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Soba salad with natto, kimchi, okra, and poached egg
A salad to surprise and challenge your guests. As healthy as it is tasty, you will feel good after eating this soba salad. …
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Udon noodles in a mushroom curry broth
Udon noodles in a curry broth is a typical combination at udon noodle bars. This recipe gives that tasty broth a whole lot more character with the addition of both fresh and dried mushrooms. …
Stromboli with red peppers, pancetta, chorizo, and camembert
If you enjoy pizza, especially making your own, then do yourself a favour and try this red pepper stromboli. Essentially thin crust pizza dough rolled up with some select ingredients and baked. …
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Crispy smashed potatoes. Mushrooms, pancetta, and wilted spinach. Poached egg.
Weekend brunches with family or friends feature heavily in “moments that matter”. A great culinary experience, such as with this crispy smashed potato recipe, really enhances those moments. As does a good coffee, a Champagne, or a Pinot Noir. …
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Corn soup with a paprika drizzle
Based on a French influenced Japanese dish called corn potage (コーンポタージュ), this soup is rich, creamy, and naturally sweet, with a good amount of spice coming from the paprika drizzle. …
Grilled eggplant, spinach, and quail eggs on soba noodles
The luxurious, velvety texture of the grilled eggplant, spinach, and soft boiled quail eggs are a worthy accompaniment for the classic soba noodles and tsuyu broth. …
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Corn and green onion waffles with three dips
Succulent sweet corn and umami packed green onions are encased here in crisp waffles. While delicious on their own, the three dips add their own very distinctive dimensions. …
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A selection of our past favorites...
NZ Mussels steamed in wine and garlic
The large succulent mussels that live around New Zealand’s shores are truly delicious. Steaming the New Zealand mussels in white wine is certainly one of the best ways to prepare them. …
Grilled pork belly skewers on mashed potato salad
These sweet and succulent grilled pork belly skewers sit on a mashed potato salad enhanced with umami packed katsuobushi (bonito flakes), roasted garlic, and spring onions. …
Chilli oil
This chilli oil – vegetable oil infused with spices, chilli flakes, and Sichuan pepper, is a truly wonderful condiment. It enhances everything from soups, to dumplings, to pizza. …
Balsamic glazed octopus on a black garlic and anchovy puree
I have eaten octopus at Japanese restaurants – pondered those big tentacles at the fish market – eaten Vietnamese style stir fried baby octopus many times – marvelled at the giant squid at the Te Papa museum in Wellington, New Zealand. This glazed octopus is the synthesis of those experiences. …
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Black sausage and apple parcels. Ginger garlic dipping sauce.
Call it fusion, call it a mash-up. The classic combination of apple and pork (blood) was encapsulated in a crisp spring roll wrapper, and dipped in a lively asian style dipping sauce that perfectly balanced the rich black sausage. …
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Crispy roast pork belly, tempura mussels, cucumber, kimchi consommé
While there is a bit of a surf’n’turf angle to this dish, there is so much more. The kimchi consommé is something very special. Disguised as a light colored broth, it is so packed with flavour. The Cantonese/Vietnamese style crispy roast pork belly is decadently delicious, and nicely complemented by…
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Black quinoa and pesto with roasted vegetables
Earthy colors and flavours dominate this dish. The black quinoa and basil pesto form a mossy earth base for the autumn colored roast vegetables, sautéed mushrooms, and pine nuts. …
Kimchi waffles, seared tofu, gochujang drizzle
One of the things that gives Korean cuisine such a distinctive character is fermentation. Two of the primary ingredients in this kimchi waffle dish, the kimchi and the gochujang paste, are the result of fermentation of vegetables, particularly chillis. …
Fish and dill spring rolls
The first thing on the menu of a Highway 4 restaurant in Hanoi are the Fish Spring Rolls. So simple, yet so good. I haven’t tried to recreate that dish, but be inspired by it. …
Faux gras and pickled garlic on baguette
“No animals were harmed in the preparation of this pâté” – an appropriate disclaimer for Faux Gras. This mushroom, nuts, and lentil based spread is so delicious and very healthy. Top it with this pickled garlic, or drizzle on some truffle infused honey. …
Seared scallops on caramelised fennel. Black garlic drizzle.
Caramelised onions are great. Caramelised fennel is even better – the anise flavour coming through amongst that delicious sweetness. A black garlic and balsamic sauce tops the scallop, bringing some balancing sour and umami notes to that sweetness. …
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Juicy chicken breast on a carrot salad and white bean puree
On a purée of white beans, yogurt, and roast garlic sits a sweet and sour salad of carrots, raisins, and walnuts, and some very succulent slices of chicken breast. Drizzled on top of the chicken is a balsamic honey reduction. …
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Beetroot and ricotta gnocchi with a brown butter thyme sauce, walnuts and Roquefort
What really sets this dish apart is the way the beetroot and ricotta gnocchi is so perfectly complimented by the Roquefort cheese, walnuts, and brown butter sauce. …
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Pasta “birds nest” with soft boiled quail eggs
This delicious mushroom and pancetta fettuccine is brought to life (!) by the soft boiled quail eggs. So delicious in their own right, the quail eggs are also the perfect compliment for a mushroom pasta dish. …
Tempura tofu on smashed cucumber with sesame oil and ginger
This Asian inspired dish layers creamy tofu encased in crispy tempura batter on top of fresh crunchy cucumber that has been smothered in a zingy ginger and sesame oil dressing. …
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