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Dessert Apples GRILLED APPLES Thanks to Hawarden Organics, Alexandra, for supplying the apples for the demonstration

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Dessert Lemon Curd Tart This recipe is provided by Lesley Dennison, Evansdale Cheese.
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Vegetable - Beetroot Beetroot, Carrot and Sesame Salad WAIRUNA ORAGANIC BEETROOT

Beetroots are indeed the new black of vegetables. So many uses, from preserving, relishes, roasting, juicing, raw in salads and even chips. Not bad from one vegetable. There is more…..they are rich in a
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Sauces - Quick Thai Chilli Sauce Quick Thai Chilli Sauce View »
Dessert - Berries Raspberry Cranachan Berries have been known for their health benefits for centuries.
I also think the sheer colour of these gorgeous balls of flavour would make you feel better on any day.
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Mains - Potatoes, Bacon, Onion and Cheese TARTIFLETTE This recipe features potatoes, bacon, onion and cheese.  Serves 6 View »
Marinade Lamb Marinade - 6 lamb leg chops/1 whole leg View »
Marinade - lamb rub Lamb Rub View »
Mains - Lamb GREEK LAMB IN TOMATO SAUCE WITH RED BEANS View »
Mains - pasta PENNE PASTA & ASPARAGUS CARBONARA View »
Mains - Eggs FRITTATA View »
Mains - Eggs Manuka Smoked Egg and Herb Omelette View »
Mains - Eggs FREE RANGE PARSI EGGS These spicy scrambled eggs are typical of the Parsi cuisine of India and Pakistan and make for the perfect lazy weekend. View »
Sauces - fennel FENNEL MAYONNAISE Really delicious with fish, crayfish or cold roast pork! View »
Marinade - fennel POTATO AND FENNEL BAKE Serve alongside crayfish, fish or roast pork!
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Salads FETA SALAD WITH SPINACH, TOASTED BREAD, SUMAC AND PINENUTS View »
Desserts GOOSEBERRY, ELDERFLOWER AND HONEY OATS View »
Desserts YOGHURT PANNA COTTA Serve with one of the Tea Infused Pears, a drizzle of syrup. Also divine with summer berries or roasted plums.
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Mains - Rabbit CONEJO AGRIDULCE - SWEET AND SOUR RABBIT View »
Mains - Hare FARE GAME’S HARE CASSEROLE (with chocolate)!! We live in a country with a delicious range of wild foods and Hare seems to be forgotten, as it’s furry cousin the rabbit gets all the lime light. You will be pleasantly
surprised by the flavour of hare . It is gamey, the flesh is darke
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Soups - beef Peposo -TUSCAN BEEF AND PEPPER STEW View »
Speckled Hen - FRITTATA View »
Mains - Fish Steamed Sole with Asparagus and Orange Vinaigrette on Mesclun Salad Asparagus is a member of the Lily family.
Asparagus spears grow from a crown that is planted about a foot deep in sandy soils.
Under ideal conditions, an asparagus spear can grow 10” in a 24 hour period.
Each crown will sen
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Mains - Pork WAITAKI PORK FILLETS lemon and sage View »
Sides - spinach JANE FIELD SPINACH View »
Mains - Sole HERB CRUSTED SOLE FILLETS It would partner well with some steamed asapargus, a drizzle of Central Otago Extra Virgin Olive oil a sprinkle of sea salt and a wedge of lemon. Heaven!
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Salads - Potato WARM POTATO SALAD View »
Mains - Gratin MACARTHUR'S POTATO, AND LEEK GRATIN View »
Dessert - Apple WARM SPICED APPLE CAKE View »
Sauces - Chilli KAKANUI MIXED CHILLI SALSA Chillies need not be all hot, they have intense flavour as well as different degrees of heat. Ask Vivienne and Scott for advise on them and do try them out in different ways, you will be amazed at the variety of dishes you will be making. View »
Sides - Bacon BACON CROQUETAS (Spanish style) View »
Sides - Asparagus GRILLED WILD ASPARAGUS WITH ROCKET View »
Sides - Asparagus STEAMED ASPARAGUS, WITH HAM AND HOLLANDAISE SAUCE View »
Sides - Tofu TOFU WITH CRISPY FRIED BASIL & CHILLI SAUCE View »
Salads - Tofu TOFU, HERB AND NOODLE SALAD View »
Desserts - Apple DRIED FRUIT AND APPLE CRUMBLE Delicious with vanilla ice cream, custard or crème fraiche
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Mains - venison VENISON BURGERS View »
Desserts BRIOUATES (Moroccan sweet pies) View »
Sauces - Relish BEETROOT RELISH Great with game and cold meats.
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Mains - Chicken HOT CHICKEN CAKES, MAYO AND CRISPY LETTUCE View »
Mains - Beef BEEF KOFTES Serve with herbed (minted) natural yoghurt, salad and warm pita breads. Great all throughout the year! View »
Sides - Coleslaw COLESLAW I love the crunchy texture and creaminess to a coleslaw. It doesn’t have to be just cabbage, carrots and dressing. Try adding some sliced capsicum, using different types of cabbage, or adding a few poppy seeds, or sesame seeds. They not only ad View »
Sides - Soup CHICKPEA AND LEEK SOUP View »
Mains - French Toast FRENCH TOAST—HONEY APPLES AND YOGHURT View »
Sides - Potatoes GODDARDS ROSEMARY STRAW POTATOES WITH LEMON SALT View »
Dessert-Fruit APPLE TARTE TATIN To download a printable version of this recipe click here View »
Vegetable-Cabbage CABBAGE SALAD To down load a printable version of this recipe click here View »
SIMPLY COOKED CABBAGE To download a printable version of this recipe click here View »
meat - steaks HOW TO COOK A GREAT STEAK To down load a printable version of this recipe click here View »
LYONNAISE SALAD Some things in life are just a classic and this is one of them. It doesn’t need adjusting; it just needs
market-fresh ingredients. This salad says it all!
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BROCCOLI AND BACON SOUP Apart from being delicious, this soup is quick, nutritious and comforting. It is a great way to use up your Broccoli when it is getting past its best.
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meat - bacon POTATO TARTIFLETTE Evansdale Cheese make these wonderful curds, which are so versatile. Use them in sweet and savoury tarts, gratins, bakes and on your favourite pizza. Curds are great eaten as they are, but they are especially go View »
Vegetable - Silver Beet SILVER BEET WITH LENTILS Apart from being delicious, and nutritious, it makes for a wonderful dish on its own or with some pan fried fish fillets, juicy pork chops or a good quality steaks.

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Fish BAKED FISH IN A BAG These products have been supplied by Edmonds Fish for more information click here. View »
CANDIED WALNUTS Walnuts are high in omega-3 oils which make them a healthy snack, but also likely to go rancid quickly. Keep them in a cool, dark place and use as soon as possible. If the shell is firmly sealed you can store them for a few months.

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HONEY ROAST GEM SQUASH WITH WALNUTS Gem squash are sometimes known as cannon balls, because of their shape and colour. They are about the size of a grapefruit with a green exterior and orange flesh. They're related to pumpkins and butternut squash. Their outer skin is a tough protectio View »
Vegetable - Pumpkin CRISP BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PINE NUTS & BALSAMIC VINEGAR Sprouts don't need to be soggy, try them roasted with honey, balsamic vinegar and a scattering of pine nuts. Delicious!

Try adding a little diced up Basecamp Wild Salami and to the Brussels Sprouts before roasting.

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Lunch BRUNCH IN A PAN - SMOKED EGGS, POTATOES, WITH BASECAMP CHILI SALAMI View »
Dessert-Fruit DIMPLY PLUM CAKE Thank you to Harwarden Organics for assisting with this recipe for more information click here View »
MANUKA SMOKED EGGS If you are one of the few who haven’t yet tried these delicately smoked eggs then I thought it only fitting that I give you a few suggestions to get you on your taste journey. They make the best scrambled egg, add a little cream, seasoning and View »
vegetable - Leek LEEK AND BLUE CHEESE PIZZA BREAD Leeks are so versatile, use them as you would onions. Try them melted together with a good blue cheese. It really is a combination made in heaven!

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Meat Pork WAITAKI BACON AND BEANS ON TOAST For a printable version of this recipe click here View »
Fruit - Quince QUINCE FINANCIERS Thank you to the Otago Daily Times for featuring this recipe on Wednesday the 4th of May.
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meat - pork PORK CHOP WITH GLAZED QUINCES AND SAGE For a printable version of this recipe click here View »
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Vegetable - Pumpkin ROAST PUMPKIN, SPINACH & RICOTTA SALAD

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Vegetable - Yam ROAST YAM AND MAPLE SOUP Goddards have the first of the seasons, sweet and plump yams available

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Fruit - Pears HONEY ROASTED PEARS, TOASTED OATS & YOGHURT To print this weeks recipes click here View »
Pasta PENNE WITH CARDRONA LAMB SAUSAGES, TOMATO & PARSLEY PASTA-d’ORO — HOW TO COOK FRESH AND DRIED PASTA

Whether it is fresh or dried it is arguably one of the all time great meals. It makes the perfect light lunch or a comforting dinner and it is always a hit with children.
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Pasta PANGRITATA - (poor man’s parmesan) Spaghetti with squashed olives, tomatoes, garlic and rocket
Penne with balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, basil and ricotta
Tagliatelle with green beans, pesto, and potato
Farfalle with broccoli, chilli and anchovies
Spaghetti wi
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Cake PARSNIP & TOASTED HAZELNUT CAKE Parsnips add a delightful subtle twist to this wonderfully moist and nutty cake.

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Sprouts KOAU – LIVING SPROUTS YEAR-ROUND VITAMINS - Sprouts are the super food of all super foods as they are living right until you eat them. They are one of the most complete nutritional foods available.
Sprouts are real 'Life Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Enzymes.
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Meat - beef ORGANICLAND SLOW COOKED SHIN OF BEEF This is the perfect time of the year for cuts of meat like this, which require long and slow cooking methods. Whether you are making a brown stew, casserole or braising larger cuts of meat the principles are all the same. You need a good heavy pot or View »
MASHED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS To download a printable version of this recipe click hereRecipes Otago Farmers Market Saturday 21st May View »
Vegetable - Leek LEEK TOMATO & GOATS CHEESE RISOTTO Thanks to the Otago Polytechnic for this recipe.

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Vegetable - Pumpkin ROASTED BUTTERNUT & GARLIC DUMPLINGS WITH SAGE BUTTER SAUCE Thank you to the Otago Polytechnic for providing this recipe

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vegetable - potatoe HOMEMADE CHIPS Not much beats a home-made chip! But you do need a good potato!

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fruit - Apples BAKED APPLES WITH GOLDEN SYRUP To print a copy of this recipe click here View »
Meat - venison VENISON, FREEKAH AND BEETROOT BURGERS To print a copy of this reccipe click here View »
vegetable - Fennel FENNEL Whether you are eating it raw in salads, slow cooked in milk and butter or stir-fried with ginger you will find the fresh, crisp aniseed flavour a refreshing addition to any autumnal meal.

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Cup Cakes PUMPKIN AND MAPLE FROSTED CUPCAKES Glorious, velvety pumpkin with a sprinkle of spice and creamy maple frosting makes for a sensational cupcake!
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Vegetable - Potato PURPLE-HEART POTATO GNOCCHI The Otago Farmers Market offers so many varieties of potatoes and this wickedly coloured and earthy flavoured variety is a firm favourite of mine.

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Meat - top side beef POT ROAST BEEF, RED WINE, GARLIC AND POTATOES Thank you to LIMOUSIN HEALTHY BEEF AND LAMB  for supporting this recipe.

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vegetable - carrot CAROTTES VICHY CARROTS: are the fundamentals to so many meals. They add sweetness, valuable vitamins and minerals and of course add colour to so many of our dishes. Try experimenting with different forms of cookery such as roasting, steaming, grati View »
vegetable - caroot SPICY CARROT & QUINOA SALAD CARROTS: are the fundamentals to so many meals. They add sweetness, valuable vitamins and minerals and of course add colour to so many of our dishes. Try experimenting with different forms of cookery such as roasting, steaming, grati View »
fruit - Apples APPLE FRITTERS Thanks to WILLOWBROOK ORCHARDS for suporting this recipe

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Vegetable - Yam HOT AND SPICY GOLDEN YAM SALAD
This dish gives the mighty yam a new lease of life…worth a try!

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Fruit - Pears PEAR AND GINGERNUT TART his is such a fantastically simple yet utterly delicious tart.

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vegetable - Parsnip ROAST SWEDE WITH PARMESAN For a printable version of this recipe click here View »
Pasta PASTA WITH CAVOLO NERO, CHORIZO & PARMESAN Pasta is supplied by Pasta Dora

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Vegetable - Kale WILTED CAVOLO NERO WITH GARLIC & CHILLI This recipe is supported by Brydone Organics

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meat - pork CHORIZO BROTH WITH CAVOLO NERO This recipe has been supported by Waitaki Bacon and Ham

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Pasta HOW TO COOK PASTA Whether it is fresh or dried pasta is arguably one of the all-time great meals. It makes the perfect light lunch or a comforting dinner, and it is always a hit with children.

A lot of people think fresh pasta is superior to dried - no
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Fruit - Pears CARAMELIZED PEARS WITH HAZELNUT BUTTER To download a printable version of this recipe click here View »
Vegetable - Yam MAPLE SYRUP OR HONEY ROASTED YAMS

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Vegetable - Yam SAUTED YAMS WITH CHILLI This recipe is supported by Ettrick Gardens

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meat - steaks STEAK WITH PERSILLADE Persillade is a simple mixture of parsley, shallots and garlic which adds a classic French finishing touch to many a dish!

Thanks to LIMOUSIN HEALTHY BEEF for donating the produce used in this demonstration recipe.

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Vegetable - Beetroot BORSCHT One of Russia’s better known dishes. Simple to prepare, inexpensive and highly nutritious. It is wonderful served hot in winter and equally as good in summer chilled.
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Vegetable - jerusalem artichoke JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE & SILVERBEET TART To download a printable version of this recipe click here
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Fruit - lemon LEMON CURD To download  printable version of this recipe click here
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meat - pickled pork POT-AU-FEU OF PICKLED PORK This recipe has been supported by Havoc Pork

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GOOSEBERRY SLICE This demonstration has been supported by Butlers Berries

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Meat - sausage SOUTH AFRICAN OR BOEREWARS SAUSAGE Boerewars Sausage goes great with almost anything but I particularly like it with a creamy leek and potato mash or try with some potatoes sauted with onions, garlic, smoked paprika and a few rosemary

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Vegetable - Broccoflower WARM SALAD OF ROMANESCO, GRILLED LEEKS & HARICOTS ROMANESCO OR BROCCOFLOWER This interesting vegetable was first documented in Italy in the sixteenth century. It is a cross between a cauliflower and broccoli , with a crunchy texture and a flavour more like cauliflower.

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Vegetable - Broccoflower ROMANESCO WITH SPICED OIL & LEMON ROMANESCO OR BROCCOFLOWER This interesting vegetable was first documented in Italy in the sixteenth century. It is a cross between a cauliflower and broccoli , with a crunchy texture and a flavour more like cauliflower.

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Vegetable - Swede INDIAN SPICED SWEDE CAKES Click here for a  printable version of this weeks recipe View »
fruit - Apples EVES PUDDING One of the easiest puddings to make and one of the most memorable to eat. Try using a variety of apples to give a subtle twist to this dish.

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vegetable - cauliflower Citrus Crumbed Cauliflower To download a printable version of this recipe please click here

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vegetable - cauliflower Cauliflower and Artichoke Soup To down load a printable version of this recipe please click here
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meat - pork STICKY WAITAKI PORK SLICES To download a printable version of this recipe click here View »
Vegetable - Bok Choy BRYDONE’S BOK CHOY

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vegetable - carrot GODDARD’S CARROT AND LENTIL SOUP When making a soup like this it is paramount that you get the freshest, sweetest market ingredients available as the end result will be far superior!

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Vegetable - jerusalem artichoke SAUTED JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES WITH BAY LEAVES Jerusalem artichokes have a slight mushroom flavour, they partner extremely well with thyme, sage and bay leaves. They can be boiled and tossed through a salad, roasted, smashed or baked, great with fish and meat.

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fruit - Karaka verry jam PALMIERS WITH KARAKA BERRY JAM I have eaten these crunchy little biscuit all throughout Europe. I have adapted them with some thick and pulpy Karaka Berry Jam and now made them New Zealand style!
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Meat - sweet breads CRUMBED SWEETBREADS WITH LEMON, CAPERS & PARSLEY LECKIES LAMB SWEETBREADS

Sweetbreads have nothing to do with bread at all they are in fact the thymus or pancreas gland from sheep, calves or deer. Do not let this put you off as they are tender and creamy in taste and
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Frut - Hazel Nuts PUFF PASTRY WITH STICKY APPLES & HAZELNUTS Thank you to Croydon Grove Hazelnuts for supporting this demonstration

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Eggs MANUKA SMOKED EGG CARBONARA Thank you to The NZ Manuka Egg Company for supporting this demonstration.

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Vegetable - Carrot SPICED CARROT AND HAZELNUT SALAD Thank you to Croydon Grove Hazelnuts for supporting this demonstration.

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Vegetable - Potato BRYDONE WARM POTATO SALAD Brydone have these fantastic little salad potatoes available in all varieties – agria, nadine and desiree. They are a perfect surprise for this time of the year, get experimental with them as they can be baked, boiled, sautéed and fried. View »
Meat - sausage WAITAKI PORK SAUSAGES Chorizo and pepperoni work well cooked gently in a little oil so their natural spices seep and flavour the oil. Fantastic tossed through a salad (especially potato,) they are the perfect partner with potatoes and tomatoes with a fried egg on top. Als View »
Vegetable - Silver Beet SPICED PEAR FRITTERS Thank you to John and Heather from Ettrick Gardens for supporting this demonstration.

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Vegetable - Silver Beet SILVERBEET STEWED WITH EGYPTIAN SPICES You may never look at or eat silverbeet the same after trying this wickedly spiced and aromatically sweet combination. It is worth the effort!

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vegetable - cauliflower CAULIFLOWER CROQUETTES These moreish, light and crispy fritters are a fantastic way to utilise the humble cauliflower.
I have simply sprinkled over some homemade cumin salt and they are ready to enjoy.
They are a great pre-dinner snack (ideal for the world c
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meat - steaks WICKED STEAK SANDWICH The world cup is upon us whether we like it or not which could mean some of us could be entertaining more than usual or even needing that quick snack to fill the gap before the rugby.

Limousin’s Beef is fantastically tender, easy
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Vegetable - Leek LEEK PILAFF Leek Pilaff anyone? It seems we have forgotten this great dish to its Italian counterpart the Risotto. Unlike risotto you don’t have to stir it continuously which is a great time saver and it will absorb any flavours you throw at it. I say brin View »
fruit - berries RED CURRANT PIE

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Fish BAKED FISH IN A BAG Edmond's Fresh Fis is owner-operated with a shop in Green Island. They have their own fishing boats and all fish is filleted on site.  Their fish is unbelievably fresh and seasonal.  If the weather is bad and the fishing boat View »
Vegetable - Potato ROASTED POTATOES, FENNEL AND LEMON

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Vegetable - Spinach SPINACH CRACKED WHEAT SALAD Thank you to Sam Young Ltd for supporting this demonstration.

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Vegetable - Silver Beet SILVERBEET WITH WALNUTS, CURRANTS & This recipe has been supported Janefield Peonies and Hydroponics

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Vegetable - various GARDEN CRISPS WITH SPICED SALT These wonderfully vibrant and wickedly spiced crisps are a great pre-dinner snack. Ideal for the masses celebrating the rugby world cup!

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Meat - sausage WARM SALAD OF BABY SILVERBEET LEAVES, HERBED SAUSAGES AND TOASTED BREAD I have been trying to focus on a different salad each week to showcase how we can turn the last of the winter/spring crops into lighter and fresher meals. We have such a wide array of produce which makes for endless combinations and tantalising taste View »
fruit - berries GOOSEBERRY SLICE Thanks to Donald Butler of Butlers Fruit Farms for supporting this demonstration.

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Meat - Chicken Spicy crumbed chicken, lemon aïoli Thank you to the Otago Polytechnic School of Hospitality for their
continued support.

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Vegetable - Potato Roast garlic & rosemary potatoes Thank you to the Otago Polytechnic School of Hospitality for their
continued support

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meat - bacon WARM BACON, APPLE & WATERCRESS SALAD Thank you to Havoc Farm Pork for supporting this recipe.

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meat - bacon DEVILS ON HORSEBACK – ARE BACK! Bring back the 60s - or was it the 70s - with these tasty little morsels. The thing with this retro canapé is that you can only make it if you have fantastic bacon and plump prunes, as the end result will win over any critic.

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fruit - berries WHOLEMEAL APPLE & KARAKA BERRY MUFFINS I am well aware that as a nation we are almost muffined out. But these little beauties are moist, aromatic and will last for a few days. They make the perfect afternoon tea and are good in lunch boxes. You won’t be disappointed!

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Vegetable - Greens WAIRUNA’S HEALTHY VEGGIES! This year more than others my family and I have had numerous bouts of colds and flu. I love the comfort that with a few good balanced meals made with exceptional market produce it can help build up the immune system and fill your body and mind with s View »
Vegetable - Greens SUPER QUICK AND SUPER HEALTHY GREENS Thank you to Wairuna Organics for supporting this demonstration.

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STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON MAYONNAISE Time to celebrate! The very first locally grown asparagus has hit the market. It needs little introduction so I’m simply adding a mayonnaise to do the talking!

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vegetable- asparagus ASPARAGUS AND WATERCRESS SALAD This salad can only be made when the asparagus is freshly picked as you need it to be crisp and crunchy, combined with the deep, peppery watercress.

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fruit - Apples RHUBARB & GINGER CHUTNEY Thank you to Donald Butler of Butlers Berry Farms for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable-rhubarb RHUBARB AND OAT TART Thank you to Donald Butler of Butlers Fruit Farms for supporting this demonstration.

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Eggs EGG AND WATERCRESS SANDWICH Once upon a time this sandwich would have been served at high tea. Sadly traditions like these have subsided but the sandwich need not. Watercress is fantastic at the moment large peppery leaves add a crunch and burst of heat to this classic sandwich View »
fruit - Apples APPLE PANCAKES I cannot take the credit for these wonderful pancakes as it is a recipe from Stephanie Alexander. It is a great way to use up excess apples and are great served for dessert or brunch. I like to serve them with a little Greek yoghurt and honey or a ge View »
vegetable - lettuce SIMPLE EVERYDAY SALAD To make a great salad need not be difficult but it does require very fresh and crunchy ingredients and combining all the ingredients at the last minute so every component is coated in the dressing.

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meat - bacon HERB AND BACON SCONES TIPS FOR LIGHT AND FLUFFY SCONES
The biggest tip for making any type of scone is not to over-work the dough. The less you handle it the better!

Use up old (sour) milk or cream as it works the same as buttermilk or yoghurt. If yo
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vegetable - asparagus ASPARAGUS AND THYME FRITTATA Frittata is quite simply an Italian omelette. Quick to prepare and great for lunch or as a light dinner. The secret of a good frittata is to make them thinner rather than thicker and to slightly undercook it!
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Cheese - Ricotta GREEK ISLAND PIES I have so many memories of my time in Greece and in particular were the many food stores selling these cheesy pies encased in wonderfully oily pastry. This is one of many that I make time and time again.

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fruit - Apples TOFFEE APPLES The secret to a crystal clear and crisp toffee is to never stir the mixture once the sugar has dissolved!

Always keep children away from the toffee and never leave the pot unattended as hot toffee is very, very dangerous.

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Fish -skate wings PANFRIED SKATE WINGS, WITH LEMON, PARSLEY & CAPERS Edmonds Fish are a family-run business with boats moored at Taieri and with a fish shop in Green island. They only have fish for sale if the boats can go out, so that’s a true indication of just how fresh the fish actually is.

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vegetable - carrot PICKLED CARROTS I stumbled across pickled carrots once or twice on my travels, served alongside some salami, good quality bread and perhaps a few olives. I thought it was a refreshing way to serve carrots.

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vegetable-rhubarb RHUBARB AND APPLE CHUTNEY WITH OATCAKES Rhubarb is back in season and apples are still plentiful, combine the two and you have a wonderful zingy accompaniment. This wonderful chutney will work well with cold cuts, aged cheddars and oily fish. It is also a great time to top up your depleted View »
Vegetable - Potato NEW POTATOES WITH FRESH MINT SAUCE To download a printable version of this recipeclick here

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vegetable - sorrel SORREL AND LENTIL SOUP

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vegetable - carrot NEW SEASON CARROTS BAKED IN PAPER To download a printable version of this recipe click here

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vegetable - asparagus ASPARAGUS PESTO WITH PASTA

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vegetable - Fennel BAKED FENNEL WITH MILK AND BUTTER Whether you are eating it raw in salads, slow cooked in milk or simply stir-fried with ginger you will find the fresh, crisp flavour a refreshing addition to any meal.

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vegetable - radish RADISH TZATZIKI I do love these hot little balls of pink with their snowy white flesh. However apart from eating them whole or in a salad I sometimes ponder what to do with them. Try them grated and mixed through Greek yoghurt . Not only will you have a delightfully View »
vegetable - Fennel FENNEL SLAW WITH MINT DRESSING Thank you to Brydone Organic Growers Ltd for supporting this demonstration.

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fruit - Gooseberries GOOSEBERRY AND GREEK YOGHURT FOOL This is such a fantastic dessert, I love the yoghurt as a replacement for the usual cream as it gives it a slight tart flavour which works a treat with the stewed gooseberries.

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Meat - beef GRILLED KEFTAS Thank you to Limousin Healthy Beef for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable - red onion RED ONION TARTE TARTIN Thank you to Brydone Organic Growers for supporting this demonstration.
 
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vegetable - re RED ONION RELISH Thank you to Brydone Organic Growers Ltd for supporting this demonstration.

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Fish FISH PASTA When we think of pasta we don’t always think to match it with fish. This is a simple, yet classic way to combine the both. Don’t feel as though you have to use expensive fish; gurnard, monkfish, mackerel and elephant all are fantastic var View »
GOOSEBERRY AND ELDERFLOWER PIE Now this is my sort of pie, no tins no fussy bits and if you haven’t the time you can even get away with shop bought pastry….when you tire of gooseberries, try it with summer berries, a selection of stoned fruit and spice and a large bow View »
vegetable - cabage NEW SEASONS CABBAGE, POTATO & PEA SOUP This soup is the essence of summer it is light, refreshing and full of flavour!

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fruit - Cherries CHERRY FOCACCIA I have made this very festive bread at the market before, it is so delicious and fun to make. I have sprinkled it with rose petal sugar (rose petals available from Kutash Organics), which adds a wonderful, subtle flavour to the bread and enhances the View »
Fruit - Walnuts FRESH WALNUT PESTO This is one of those sauces that can only be made with the freshest walnuts. It can be tossed through pasta, mixed through a potato salad, spread over flatbreads or used as a base for tarts and perfect for dipping asparagus spears into. It will last View »
meat - salami BASECAMP WILD VENISON BACON WITH NEW SEASON CABBAGE his product from Basecamp is truly luxurious; it can be heated through or eaten raw as I have done with this salad, it would be lovely wrapped round asparagus and grilled, added to pasta, cooked until crispy and tossed over roasted beetroot – I View »
KOAU – LIVING SPROUTS YEAR-ROUND VITAMINS - Sprouts are the super food of all super foods as they are living right until you eat them. They are one of the most complete nutritional foods available.
Sprouts are real 'Life Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Enzymes.
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fruit - berries APRICOT AND RASPBERRY BUCKLE This cake derives from North America and I love it! It is simple to prepare and full of fresh flavours of summer!
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vegetable - tomato NEW SEASON GARLIC & TOMATO BRUSCHETTA It may seem so simple that it is not worthy of a recipe! But I assure you to do something so simple, right is another matter – it all boils down to great ingredients which in return will give you one of the most delicious snacks of your summer! View »
vegetable - marrow MARROW WITH DILL AND LEMON Thank you to Wairuna Organics for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable - celery POTATO, CELERY AND CAPER SALAD Thank you to RD & M Goddard for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable - celery CELERY GRATIN Thank you to Brydone Growers Ltd for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable - Zucchini ZUCCHINI CARPARCCIO WITH LEMON, HERBS & RICOTTA This can only be made with firm little zucchinis as you want the crunch. With the addition of zesty lemon and fragrant soft summer herbs this will be fast become a summer favourite.

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Vegetable - Beetroot BEETROOT SALSA
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Fish PEBRE – CHILEAN SAUCE To down load a printable version of this recipe click here

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Fish FOIL BAKED FISH WITH CHILLI To download a printable version of this recipe click here

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vegetable - tomato SUMMER TOMATO SALAD Thank you to WAIKOUAITI GARDENS for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable - tomato HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD Sun ripened, soil-grown, sweet tasting tomatoes make for a wonderful salad. However add some Rams Horn, Black Cherry, Sun Gold, Guernsey Island and Money Maker, to name but a few of the impressive array of tomatoes found at the farmers market and you View »
vegetable - marrow BAKED MARROW GRATIN

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FOIL BAKED FISH WITH CHILLI Thank you to Edmonds Fishing for supporting this demonstration

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Vegetable - Beetroot BEETROOT RISOTTO

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Vegetable - Beetroot BRAISED BEETROOT WITH THEIR LEAVES Thank you to Brydone Organics for supporting this demonstration.

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fruit - Apricot APRICOT-RAISIN CHUTNEY
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Vegetable - Beetroot WARM BEETROOT SALAD This salad adds a wonderful change to the usual accompaniments served alongside your meal. It goes particularly well with meat.

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Meat - venison VENISON BURGERS Thanks to Leckies Butchery for supporting this demonstration.

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Cheese - Farmhouse THE MIGHTY CHEESE ROLL There are thousands of recipes for the “mighty” cheese roll and who am I to change them. However I do like to mix it up a little and for the “market” version I will be adding the delicious
Farmhouse cheese from Evansda
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Vegetable - Spinach SIMPLY COOKED SPINACH When I cook spinach at home 9 times out of 10 I will always cook it this way and sometimes with a pinch or two of dried chilli flakes. When I was taught to cook spinach like this it was an absolute revelation and it will convert even the most weary s View »
fruit - berries BUTTERMILK & BLACKBERRY DROP SCONES Thank you to Ettrick Gardens for supporting this demonstration.

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fruit - Apricot POACHED APRICOTS Thank you to Caithness Orchards for supporting this demonstration

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meat - pork BABY BACK RIBS My children love when we cook ribs for dinner as it is one of the few times they are allowed to get stuck in with their hands and get as messy as they like.

Baby back ribs are not from a baby pig, they are actually shorter than the mor
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vegetable - marrow CORIANDER AND TOMATO SALSA This fresh-tasting salsa is great with fish, meats or perhaps used as a topping for flatbreads. It is best made with sun-ripened tomatoes and freshly grown coriander to get maximum flavour.

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vegetable - marrow MARROW WITH TOMATOES I have been using marrow a lot lately as it is such a great value and versatile vegetable. This recipe is to help with some inspiration – feel free to mix it up and add ingredients that you have at home like chilli, spinach, silverbeet or even View »
fruit - peaches GRILLED PEACHES Thank you to Willow Brook Orchard for supporting this demonstration.

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fruit - peaches PEACH TART WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS & CREAM Peaches are fantastic at the moment and this simple tart highlights their fantastic aroma and flavour.

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Fruit - Greengages POACHED GREENGAGES WITH GINGERED TOFFEE CRUMBS & CREAM Greengage season is upon us and this is just another delicious way to celebrate them!

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vegetable - eggplant SIMPLY GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR & OREGANO EGGPLANT/AUBERGINE , There are so many wonderful dishes throughout the world that celebrate this versatile vegetable. This is just one of many dishes and techniques that work well with Eggplant.

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Vegetable - Pumpkin ROAST BUSHFIRE PUMPKIN WITH CHILLI Thanks to Te Mahanga Orchard for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable - Zucchini BATTERED ZUCCHINI FLOWERS ZUCCHINI FLOWERS – the female flower is a brilliant golden blossom which is attached to the end of the emergent zucchini. The male flower grows directly on the stem of the zucchini plant. Both flowers are edible.

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Meat - sausage CARDRONA MERINO LAMB SAUSAGES WITH PASTA DORO PASTA Thanks to Pasta Dora and Cadrona Merino for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable -corn SWEETCORN SOUP This is a simple and fresh variation on the traditional chicken and corn soup. Using fresh, sweet
and crunchy corn is a delightful addition

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fruit - nectarine STICKY SPONGE WITH NECTARINES This is the perfect dessert for our enclosing colder nights. The nectarines can be substituted with any stone fruit and it works equally well with apples and pears.

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Vegetable - Swede SWEDE AND BACON Swedes, neeps or rutabaga as they are sometimes known are back on the menu. They add volume, texture and a calm, mellow flavour to any dish. You can add them to your roast veges, mash them on their own or team them up with carrots, pumpkin, potatoes View »
Vegetable - Swede ROAST SWEDE Thanks to Brydone Organic for supporting this demonstration.

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meat - bacon WAITAKI BACON AND EGG CARBONARA Thans to Waitaki Bacon and Ham for supporting this demonstration.

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fruit - Plums PLUM AND BUTTERMILK DROP SCONES The combination of fresh plums, cooked into a scone and served warm with spiced sugar is a great way to start any day!

Thank you to the Fruit Garden for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable -corn CORN FRITTERS Thank you to Rosedale Orchard for supporting this demonstration.

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Tofu FRIED TOFU SALAD Thank you Jia He Asian Food for supporting this demonstration.\


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Tofu STIR FRIED TOFU WITH BOK CHOY Thank you to Jia He Asian food for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable - Turnip TURNIP GREENS/TOPS Thank you to Wairuna Organics for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable - Turnip SCALLOPED TURNIPS Thank you to Wairuna Organics for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable - onion FRENCH ONION PISSALADIERE – French onion tart This tart is a true celebration of rustic French fare simply made with onions and lots of them! Serves 6.

Thank you to Wariuna Organics for supporting this demonstration.

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Vegetable - Squash BAKED KALAHARI SQUASH These tasty little squash are fantastic baked on their own or with a stuffing.

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vegetable - onion ONION BHAJI Thank you to Wairuna Organics for supporting this demonstration.

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Fish HERB CRUSTED FISH Thank you to Harbour Fish and Sunrise Bakery for supporting this demonstration.

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fruit - strawberries FRESH STRAWBERRIES, HONEY AND YOGHURT Thank you to Butlers Fruit Farm for supporting this demonstration.

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Vegetable - Pumpkin PUMPKIN SCONES It may seem a little early to be thinking of pumpkins but rest assured these autumnal coloured scones are exceptional! View »
Vegetable - Potato POTATO TORILLA – SPANISH OMELETE

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vegetable cabbage CABBAGE, RAISIN, WALNUT & CHEESE SALAD Thank you to Brydone Growers for supporting this demonstration.

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Fruit - Grapes GRAPE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM Thanks to Stan Randle of Harwarden Organics for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable - carrot CRUSHED ROAST CARROTS WITH CUMIN AND WALNUTS Thank you to Ettrick Gardens for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable - tomato GREEN TOMATO RELISH This is a fantastic relish which goes beautifully with cheese, smothered in a sandwich or dolloped generously on cold roast meats.

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fruit - Apples APPLE PUREE Apple puree is simple enough to make and is a good thing to have around, as a base for breakfast, or any number of puddings.

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fruit - Apples A QUICK DESSERT USING APPLE PUREE Thank you to Willow Brook Orchard for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable - tomato FRIED GREEN TOMATOES This is a fantastic way to use up the end of the season green tomatoes.

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meat - pork PORK BELLY WITH APPLES & MUSTARD SAUCE Thank you to Waitaki Bacon and Ham for supporting this demonstration.

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meat - pork QUICK MUSTARD SAUCE

This sauce is ideal with pork.

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Fruit - Raspberrys RASPBERRY ETON MESS Butler’s berries have saved us time and effort by cleverly bottling fresh raspberries, macerated in sugar syrup and sealed in a jar. I thought this is not only great over ice cream but delicious folded through this glorious pudding known as Eto View »
Vegetable - Corn FRESH CORN, MARROW AND BARLEY SALAD Thank you to Rosedale Orchards for supporting this demonstration.

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Thank you Rosedale Orchard for supporting this demonstrat
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vegetable-rhubarb UPSIDE-DOWN RHUBARB CAKE Rhubarb is back and this cake is not only magical in taste but also in appearance.

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Vegetable - Pumpkin SPICED PUMPKIN SOUP This is yet another great recipe for the humble pumpkin. This recipe has a little spice to liven up the cold nights.

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vegetable - cabbage TURKISH RED CABBAGE SALAD Thank you to Sam Young for supporting this demonstration.

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meat - pork WAITAKI’S PORK & FENNEL SAUSAGES WITH POTATOES This is one of those one pot wonders where you only need a few ingredients but it’s paramount that the ingredients are of the highest standard and flavour.

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Meat - beef HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP This soup is a fantastic way to use up bits and pieces – I am using organic beef bones from Organic Land which give this soup a wonderful, comforting flavour.

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Meat - beef HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP This soup is a fantastic way to use up bits and pieces – I am using organic beef bones from Organic Land which give this soup a wonderful, comforting flavour.

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Fruit - Quince POACHED QUINCE Thank you to Rosedale Orchard for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable - red cabbage BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH CIDER & HAZELNUTS Thank you to Sam Young for supporting this demonstration.

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vegetable - leek LEEK AND CHEDDAR PASTY Oh yes, memories of Cornish pasties filled with all sorts of comforting fillings has inspired me to combine flavours from the garden with flavours from the paddock encased in flaky, puff pastry – what else can I say!

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Meat - Pork PORK BROTH WITH WATERCRESS AND POTATOES Thanks to WAITAKI BACON AND HAM for the pork bones and for supporting this demonstration
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vegetable - swede INDIAN SPICED SWEDE CAKES Thanks to GODDARDS RD & M for providing the swede and supporting this demonstration.
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fruit quince QUINCE PASTE OR MEMBRILLO Thanks to ROSEDALE ORCHARDS  for the quinces, and for supporting the demonstration
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Dessert - Quince and Walnut QUINCE AND WALNUT SLICE Thanks to Rosedale Orchards for supplying the quinces
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Fish WHOLE GRILLED FLOUNDER OR SOLE Thank you for Edmond's Fish for supporting this demonstration.

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Dessert - Quince and Walnut Tart QUINCE AND WALNUT TART This is a fantastic tart to celebrate quinces and walnuts; this is truly an autumnal delight.

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Salads - Parsnip, Pumpkin and Walnut PARSNIP, PUMPKIN AND WALNUT SALAD Thanks to Te Mahanga Orchard for supporting this demonstration.

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Vegetable - Pumpkin TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS To download this recipe, click here
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HERBY MASHED PARNSIPS Mashed parsnips are a great flavoursome alternative and will go with pretty much anything that you would put mashed potatoes with.

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Vegetable - Silver Beet SILVER BEET PIE Rustic country pie made with plenty of hearty winter greens makes for a perfect lunch or dinner.
Serves 8


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Pasta PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND CHILLI Thanks to Brydone Organics, Oamaru for supplying the broccoli, and to Pasta d'Oro Dunedin, for the pasta fir this demonstration

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