Recipes to help take the guesswork out of healthy cooking with NZ Real Health.
For a tasty, flavourful addition to any meal, this Crunchy Peanut Salad is full of fibre and plenty of vegetables. Serves: 2-3 people INGREDIENTS – 1 Carrot, Julienned – Handful Bean sprouts, Tails removed – 2 Handfuls Chinese Cabbage, Shredded – Small handful Coriander leaves, Coarsley chopped – Lime slices, For garnishing DRESSING – 1 …
Nonya cuisine is a blend of Chinese, Malay and other influences that combine to create the most sublime dishes featuring coconut, galangal, shrimp paste, tamarind, lemongrass and kaffir lime, to name just a few. When I visit Malaysia I am always astounded by how good the chicken curries are. One reason is that they sell …
As we head into the cooler months, nothing beats a delicious, hearty pumpkin soup for dinner. This recipe adds a fruity twist to your traditional pumpkin soup by topping it with sweet fresh mango slices. INGREDIENTS – 500 g Pumpkin peeled and de-seeded – 2 cloves Garlic ends chopped and unpeeled – 2 Onions ends …
This one is quick, easy and jam-packed with nutrients! If you can’t find field mushies, portobellos are fine (portobellos are just the grown-up versions of white button mushies). INGREDIENTS – 4 large field mushrooms – 1 tblspn butter – 2 garlic cloves finely chopped – 4 thyme sprigs leaves picked and finely chopped – Salt …
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I’m a huge fan of stir-fries. They are quick to prepare, adaptable so you can use whatever ingredients you have on hand, and the cooking method means they are not drowning in oil. Here I’ve used gai lan, but you can substitute ordinary broccoli as well; just cut it up quite small so it cooks …
This dish was created as a way of starting to add more pulses and legumes to our everyday diet. Up until a few years ago I had never really cooked much with these foods, and it has been a great education, as well as a tasty and nutritious addition to our mealtimes. This curry is …
Take a break from the heat this summer and quench your thirst with these delicious recipes for iced teas from Red Seal. Chilled teas served over plenty of ice are great for summer barbecues and sharing with friends and family! Vitamin-C Boosted Lemon & Ginger – 4 Red Seal Green Tea Lemon & Ginger tea …
Summer is a great time to take advantage of making fresh, flavourful and healthy meals grilled outdoors on the barbecue. Try these Grilled Lemon, Lime and Honey Chicken Skewers that everyone in the family will enjoy. Serves: 4-6 Recipe provided by New Zealand Gluten-Free Chef Jimmy Boswell, food writer, chef, food stylist; author of The New …
This linguine with bacon, chilli and tomatoes is quick and easy to prepare, and full of flavour. Serves: 4-5 INGREDIENTS – 100 grams pancetta cubed or diced streaky bacon – 400 grams cherry tomatoes canned or fresh – 1/2 tspn chilli flakes – 2 tblspns olive oil – 250 grams fresh Cucina Artisan Linguine – …
This colourful dish is perfect for a relaxed summer Sunday lunch with friends. At home I like to serve these Lamb Cutlets with Bean, Strawberry and Feta Salad on the deck and enjoy the view. Serves: 4 Recipe provided by New Zealand Gluten-Free Chef Jimmy Boswell, food writer, chef, food stylist; author of The New Zealand …
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Want to stock your pantry with a variety of nut butters but find them too expensive to buy from the supermarket? New Zealand Gluten-Free Chef Jimmy Boswell shares with us how to make your own nut butters; and it’s easier than you might think! For more info on Jimmy, visit his Facebook page. As with peanut butter, …
Impress your friends and family with this Lemon Salmon and Fettuccine; a wonderful fresh and summery meal that minimises cooking as the salmon is marinated. Serves: 4 Recipe provided by Auckland-based Cucina Foods; makers of artisan fresh and frozen pasta. For more info on Cucina Foods, visit their Facebook page. INGREDIENTS – 600 g salmon fillet with …