Food, Wine & Beverages

Beef wellington is a Sunday-lunch favourite in our house. I love to get creative with the pastry, but you can also keep it simple. You don’t even need to use beef, you can also use chicken, pork or even cauliflower.

Just throw everything in the pan and all will be okay. This recipe is literally that easy. It’s inspired by risotto, but I like to think of it as more edgy and with more punch. I use different vegetables every time I make this, as it’s a great way to use up what’s left in the crisper drawer before the next trip to the supermarket.

When I think of Mediterranean food I think of antipasti, such as olives, feta, sundried tomatoes and cured meats, and fresh salads with balsamic vinegar. I thought there had to be a way to combine all of these delicious ingredients into a dinner that my family would love. So I created this rustic roulade that’s easy to make, quick to cook and delicious to eat.

I love everything about Vietnamese cuisine and culture and I can’t wait to get back there to learn more. I especially love their use of fresh herbs and delicious marinades and dressings. Here is a simplified version of the popular dish, bun cha, which is absolutely off the charts.

With so much stone fruit available at the moment (and Golden Queen peaches starting to ripen), why not make use of the seasonal bounty with an Upside Down Peach Cake? Perfect with a cup of tea or for a little treat after dinner.

This is an ideal family-friendly meal, packed full of veggies and layered with cheese and pasta – the kids will love it!

A favourite in New Zealand, quick to make and keeps the grandkids busy!

Sometimes you need something nutritionally balanced, easy to eat and ready to go when you’re running out the door of a morning. Look no further than these mini frittatas.

Ageing – we can’t avoid it, but we can manage it!  Welcome to the first in our ‘Unstoppable’ series where we share smart tips for enjoying life and leisure to the full, as the years roll on!  

No refined sugar and 10 years in the making! This is My Kitchen Rules contestant, Luke Hines, best ever banana loaf with a healthy handful of blackberries for something different!