

Beef and Beetroot, Fried Gnocchi, Roast Kumara and Celeriac
This dish was one that came together from the corners of my mind. Shredded beef brisket and beetroot ragu, roasted kumara and celeriac chips


Parpadelle with Spanish Lamb Ragu
I love pasta. So much, in fact, that I'll happily spend an hour rolling out pasta, and hand-cutting the ribbons, just to eat it. My favo


Ramen Salad with Crispy Ginger Pork Belly
blanched ramen noodles with ginger, carrot and cabbage gently sauteed. Rice wine vinegar poached mushroom with fresh spinach, coriander and


Black Bean and Meat Chilli with Lemon and Chocolate
Spice, sweetness, chocolate, tangy, tangy lemon. It's all coming together for one glorious chilli con carne that is packed through all d


Chorizo Stuffed Squid Tubes
A rejuvenation of the humble squid tube, stuffed with a spicy breadcrumb mixture, fried and roasted and served on a creamy parsnip puree.


Country Lamb Roast
There's not much more kiwi than a roast leg of lamb for a farmer's lunch. My Nana used to put one on before going out to milk the co


Pulled Pork and Fennel Pie
Pork Pie. Partial title of a famous New Zealand Film and a delicious meal in itself. This one is quietly sweet pulled pork and fennel. I did


Pork Scotch with Fennel and Orange Butter
Grilled Pork Scotch with Fennel and Orange Zest Butter, Carrot and Orange Juice Puree, Roasted Fennel, Chia Seed Encrusted Smoked Garlic and


Light Crepe Manicotti with a Beetroot Chimichurri
I haven't tried a manicotti in while. Now it's back with a lighter, tangier twist. I've paired a simple beef and paprika filling


Double Meat Love
I think a meal nears levels of awesomeness when you get that wonderful double-meat combo. Brisket. Lamb leg steaks. One salty, rich, one...