Recipes

Zesty Lime Marmalade

August 31, 2010 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment 

Easy Lime Marmalade recipe… Our interest in the use of limes in our cooking today gives our food a completely unique flavour.  Previously, when we wanted to add a little zest, or a citrus-y note to our dishes, we would always reach for the lemon.  But today the lime has taken centre stage.  Popular in [...]

Easy Banana and Orange Smoothie

August 27, 2010 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment 

Banana and Orange Smoothie recipe… Smoothies are so delicious, and virtuous enough to be called ‘healthy eating.’  Of course, there are those of us who would happily blend a chocolate caramel bar with a generous dollop of cream and half a banana and still feel righteous.  We would never advise you to do that… would [...]

Chestnut Veloute

August 25, 2010 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment 

Chestnut Veloute Recipe… The chestnut is becoming more and more popular in our cooking in New Zealand.  It’s distinctive sweet flavour is perfect for Winter time cooking and this lovely creamy chestnut veloute is a fantastic tummy warmer and perfect for a comforting supper.  Serve garnished with a swirl of cream or chopped fresh thyme [...]

Spicy Beetroot and Orange Chutney

August 21, 2010 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment 

Spicy Beetroot and Orange Chutney Recipe… If you’re passionate about growing your own vegetables, you will probably have experienced that moment when you realise that you have an over abundance of one or other of your darlings, and there aren’t enough days in the year for you and your family to eat them all.  And [...]

Quick Tortilla Wraps

August 16, 2010 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment 

Tortilla wrap recipe… Tortilla wraps are not only fun to eat, but they’re very tasty…and nutritious. If you’re eating around the table, place the warmed tortillas onto a wooden chopping board on a piece of foil and the fillings, salad and cheese, in separate bowls, so that everyone can dig in. If not, wrap them [...]

Relaxed Limoncello

August 15, 2010 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment 

Limoncello recipe The thing about Limoncello is, that if you gently close your eyes while you’re sipping this heady mixture you can actually imagine yourself sitting in the lemon groves in Southern Italy, with the warm sun on your back and the far off sound of people working the fields. Most connoisseurs would say that [...]

Fabulous Focaccia

August 14, 2010 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment 

How to make Focaccia bread Making your own bread, is really the essence of cooking.  It’s one of our staples and if more people tried to make  it, there would be so many more contented people in the world. The rewards are obvious. The simple union of a few basic ingredients.  The therapeutic labour from [...]

Tiger Prawns with Tamarillos

August 10, 2010 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment 

Dishes from Thailand are famous for their bright ingredients, tempting flavours and chilli heat.  This Tiger Prawns recipe will make your guests or family think that you have put long hours in the kitchen, perfecting and styling each plate of gorgeousness.  In reality, this dish is so easy, it’s a breeze. You can use fresh [...]

Fried Bananas

July 30, 2010 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment 

Bananas are one of the healthiest fruits available.  Rich in potassium, a large banana contains 602mg, with the added benefit of only 104 calories.  With 2 grams of protein and 4 grams of fibre, this fragrant fruit is a real health booster. Fairtrade bananas are now available to everyone in New Zealand. And it’s just [...]

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

July 23, 2010 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment 

This deliciously soft and more-ish banana loaf will not last long.  Eaten warm, with your favourite coffee is the biggest indulgence.  The smell of the loaf cooking will bring them in from miles around, so make sure you save some for the cook. We recommend Fairtrade bananas from All Good who have  sourced Fairtrade bananas [...]

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