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Kai for Kids
Our new recipe book ‘Kai for Kids’ not only helps fill your kids’ bellies with nourishing yummys, but supports @curekids at the same time. Buy your eBook here now to donate $3 to Cure Kids. IMPORTANT. Please download your new eBook immediately or your link will expire.
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Pineapple Lump, Coconut & Macadamia Slice
I made this recipe up especially for Izzy, as his favourite lollies are pineapple lumps. I gave it a few trial runs using different ingredients, but this particular version was definitely the best. I once sent a batch off to the All Black boys in camp and it got demolished. Preparation time: 10 minutes • Setting Time: 2 hours • Serves 10+ 250g packet malt biscuits...
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Rice Pudding with Berries & Pistachio Nuts
My dad always cooked us rice pudding when we were growing up. He did a microwave version, but this recipe is made in a rice cooker. (Rice cookers make life so much easier!) This is a great pudding with very simple ingredients. It’s one of those ‘oh no I have last-minute guests coming over and don’t know what to make’ kinds of pudding, as most of the...
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Mini White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecakes
Baked in the New York style, these little beauties are great for a small after-dinner treat. The raspberry coulis cuts nicely through the sweetness, while the Krispie biscuit base adds a yummy coconut flavour. Preparation time: 20 minutes • Cooking time: 15–20 minutes • Makes 12 mini cheesecakes Base ¾ of a 250g packet of Krispie biscuits 100g butter, melted Filling 120g white chocolate, chopped 375g...
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Pizzas
The lovely pizza dough recipe on page 186 comes direct from my dad Roland, who runs gluten-free bakery Dovedale Bread. While they’re not gluten free, they make for mighty fine pizzas. So have a go at making the pizza bases yourself or you can use shop-bought ones. Here are three of our favourite toppings . . . Preparation time: 30 minutes • Cooking time: 30 minutes •...
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Crispy Skin Salmon
Salmon is a household favourite and a great healthy fish to eat as it contains lots of good fats and omega 3. We love to serve ours simply with seasonal veg and delicious crispy skin. Preparation time: 10 minutes • Cooking time: 25 minutes • Serves 4 4–6 orange kumara a knob of fresh ginger 1 large tablespoon butter Salt and pepper Balsamic Glaze (see...
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Vege-packed Nachos
Nachos are always a great rugby-night meal, especially for the kids. They are also a really great way to hide some veges in amongst all the other naughty ingredients. You can add any other seasonal veg you want, or replace the chicken with mince. Preparation Time: 10 minutes • Cooking Time: 5 minutes • Serves 6 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or tenderloins) 1 onion, diced...
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Izzy’s pre-game Teriyaki Chicken on Rice
This little beauty of a meal was taught to me by good friends of ours, the Robertson’s. From when I first cooked it, it has become part of our weekly diet. Izzy refuses to have any other meal the night before his games. One of the most simple, tasty and oh-so-popular recipes we have stumbled upon! Preparation Time: 10 minutes • Cooking Time: 15 minutes •...
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Salmon & Avocado Tartare
After an incredible week-long honeymoon in Bora Bora, Tahiti, Izzy and I became obsessed with raw fish dishes. Over there we ate stack-loads of raw mahi and tuna in salads, tartares and ceviche. This wee ripper is an adapted salmon and avocado stacked tartare. It is simply delicious and can be eaten either as a starter or a full meal — it is surprisingly filling. Note you’ll...
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Rice Bubble Prawns
These are a really yummy snack and super-easy to make. Perfect to serve in front of the big screen during the footy. Preparation Time: 5 minutes • Cooking Time: 5 minutes • Serves 4 2 cups rice bubbles 4 tablespoons plain flour ¼ cup water 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1 cup vegetable oil 15 king or large prawns, shells removed and...