Year: 2016

Try these tasty wedges – a great snack to eat while watching TV. Serves 8 8 baking potatoes, washed, sliced into large wedges (about 6-7 per potato) 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed ½ cup olive oil 1 Tbsp dried oregano grated rind of 1 lemon freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preheat oven to…

Make this dish in advance then reheat and serve for lunch with smoky bacon. Serves 4 800g mashing potatoes, washed and peeled 300 ml cream ½ white onion, sliced 1 bay leaf 3-4 sprigs of thyme, finely chopped 2 tsp flaky sea salt 20g melted butter 2-3 butter wrappers Preheat oven to 180°C. Finely slice…

This piquant salsa, served over the potatoes, is said to have originated in the Canary Islands. Awesome for garlic lovers. Serves 4 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp paprika 4 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp white vinegar 4 Tbsp warm water 500g boiling potatoes, sliced into even-sized pieces pinch…

Parsnip and potatoes make a great combination when roasted in garlic and rosemary. Serves 4 4-6 roasting potatoes, washed and sliced into wedges 2 small parsnips, sliced lengthwise into quarters 2 Tbsp flour 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 2 Tbsp vegetable oil pinch salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3-4 rosemary sprigs…

Savour the big strong flavours – delicious on toast or try on a baked potato. Makes ½-1 cup 2 bulbs garlic 50g can anchovies, chopped 1-2 Tbsp chopped parsley 1-2 Tbsp olive oil Preheat oven to 170°C. Slice top off garlic bulbs and place in baking dish. Spray with olive oil. Cook for 30-40 minutes…

Try this tasty potato and lamb dish and always choose Quality Mark beef and lamb. Thanks very much to Beef Lamb NZ for sharing this recipe. Serves 4 6-8 Quality Mark lamb shoulder or neck chops salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup plain flour 1 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp tomato paste ½ cup white wine…

Fondant potatoes are a classic way of preparing potatoes. Serves 4 800g boiling (waxy) potatoes 50g melted butter salt and white pepper, to taste chicken stock, hot mint sprigs, for garnish Preheat oven to 200°C. Slice potatoes into blocks about 2½ cm thick. Shape blocks into discs, approximately 5 cm in diameter and 2½ cm…

Try this different way to serve potatoes – so easy. Serves 4 800g boiling (waxy) potatoes 50g melted butter salt and white pepper, to taste chicken stock, hot Preheat oven to 200°C. Slice potatoes into blocks about 2½ cm thick. Shape blocks into discs, approximately 5 cm in diameter and 2½ cm thick in the…

A delicious and impressive dish to wow friends and family. Serves 1 25 ml white wine vinegar ½ bay leaf 2-3 peppercorns tarragon stalks 1 egg yolk 80g clarified butter, melted ½ tsp chopped fresh tarragon salt, to taste 50g green beans, top and tailed 10g bean sprouts 2-3 sprigs Italian parsley olive oil lemon…

This delicious flavoured mash is great with pan fried fish. Serves 4 4 large mashing potatoes, peeled and sliced into even-sized pieces ¼-½ cup warm milk 2 Tbsp olive oil ½ cup capers or olives ¼ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup finely chopped parsley or chives pinch salt freshly…