Ingredients for 2 baked potatoes: 2 medium baking potato2 spring onions (or use onion, or chives)1 carrot½ capsicum1 clove garlic1 tablespoon oil¾ cup red lentils (or use canned lentils, chickpeas, beans or even baked beans)½ teaspoon each: smoked paprika, cumin, chilli flakes1 tablespoon tomato paste½ cup corn kernels, defrosted1-2 cups greens eg baby spinach, silver…
This recipe is super easy to make and ticks all the comfort food boxes: creamy sauce, crispy cheese, savoury meat and of course those tender, delicious spuds. This is a bit like a cross between a cottage pie and a Lancashire hot pot, but without all the faffing around of transferring things into different dishes…
These hearty rib-sticking treats are perfect for a cold day or night. They combine two family favourites: baked potatoes and cauliflower cheese, in a creamy, cheesy delight. Serves 4 Time to make: 1.5 hours 4 floury potatoes 1 medium-sized cauliflower1 cup grated tasty cheese 1 tablespoon oilKnob butter¼ cup flour1 cup milkBlack or white pepper…
This is a twist on the classic soup we all love – a rib-sticking winter favourite. It’s an easy one to make vegan or vegetarian, and the great news here is that there’s no waste; we use all the vegetables: the green bits of the leek (these are good to eat!) and the potato peels…
Scott Wilcox from AS Wilcox is a talented young grower. Paving the way for the future generation in potatoes and in horticulture. He grew up in Patumahoe, with his mother’s side of the family in kiwifruit and avocadoes around Tauranga, and his father’s side of the family in root crops. Scott says that he was…
Jamie Wells won the Pukekohe Young Grower of the Year award on Friday 17 May at LaValla Estate in Tuakau. The competition tested the vegetable and fruit growing skills and knowledge of seven exceptional contestants in various modules. Potatoes New Zealand caught up with Jamie to find out more about this exceptionally talented individual. Jamie…
Boxthorn has been identified as a major host (including an over wintering habitat) for the Tomato Potato Psyllid (and associated bacterium). The psyllid transmits a bacterial disease that causes a symptom known as Zebra Chip disease. This insect pest (associated bacterium) is having a huge financial impact on potato production throughout New Zealand, due to the damage…
Potatoes New Zealand has been given a strong mandate by potato growers to work on their behalf for the next six-year potato levy cycle. The Declaration of Result was provided by the independent Returning Officer, Warwick Lampp, of Electionz.com. Of those who voted, 94.74% of growers supported the proposed levy, equating to 95.83% of gross…
Having been operating for 25 years, Appleby Fresh is no stranger to the fresh foods market. Growing a long list of over 30 varieties of produce from potatoes, beans and brassicas to cucurbits and herbs, they are continuously busy keeping the region well feed. With 45 staff, which grows to 90 over the summer period,…
Potatoes New Zealand continues to make a difference in the industry, leading the way and driving many initiatives and creating positive outcomes for our industry. With a purpose of listening, enabling and promoting better outcomes for the New Zealand potato industry, Potatoes New Zealand is heading in the right direction. Some of the areas of…
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