Hearty autumn meatloaf This great make-ahead meal partners well with Sautéed Brocolli with Pesto, Chilli & Pine Nuts.
Mongolian lamb Adding a teaspoon of baking soda helps to tenderise the lamb. Serve this fragrant casserole with rice.
Chicken, leek, bacon and thyme pie The addition of bacon and thyme takes a classic chicken and leek pie to another level.
Chicken milanese with green apple salad This crispy chicken will have the whole family excited. I sometimes make extra chicken schnitzels to freeze for an even faster meal another night.
Asian salmon and salad It’s so nice to see the arrival of wee mandarins every autumn. I like to toss them through a salad to serve with soy-glazed salmon.
Chocolate, ginger and caramel slice A soft chocolate base, creamy ginger and caramel filling and smooth chocolate topping add up to pure indulgence.
Marshmallow, apricot and ginger square I liken this slice to a grown-up lolly cake – and it’s just as addictive.
Cucumber and ginger tea sandwiches I first tried these wee delights over 30 years ago in a small café in central Christchurch. The combination of refreshing cucumber and crystallised ginger is surprising but it works!
Vegetarian sausage rolls Packed full of vegetables, these delicious vegetarian sausage rolls will convert even the most hardened meat-eater. The recipe is very easily doubled so you can make extra for the freezer.
Tangleby savoury muffins Make these cheesy, nutty savoury muffins for a quick morning tea or to add to a picnic or lunchbox.
Oysters rockefeller Ask a restaurant that shucks its own oysters for some leftover shells. They can be used repeatedly — just boil them in salted water to sterilise them between uses. ...
Tortellini minestrone This soup is hearty enough to serve for dinner and packed with robust Italian flavours.
Broccoli and blue cheese soup A wonderfully warming combination with a salty wee kick from the blue cheese.
Curried cauliflower and apple soup Serve this silky smooth soup in shot glasses for an elegant canapé or in bowls for a more substantial starter or lunch.
Home-made coffee liqueur I love making my own liqueurs – somehow they always taste that bit more special, and they make great gifts.
Tangleby Christmas cake This cake is incredibly easy to make. Make sure you feed it cherry brandy for at least 4–6 weeks to enhance the flavour and keep it moist.
Chocolate bowls with jamaican ice cream and caramelised pineapple An edible bowl is a clever way to serve dessert.
Black forest tray cake A decadent chocolate cake topped with butter cream and chopped chocolate and cherries.
Chocolate and mint marshmallow slice The timeless combo of mint and chocolate is enhanced by the textures of a buttery cake base and puffy marshmallow filling.
No-bake lemon cheesecake Like a deconstructed eton mess, this cheesecake brings together meringue, jelly and creamy filling in spectacular style.
Blueberry and lemon lamingtons Lamingtons can be made with any flavour jelly. My twins were born on Christmas Day, so I used to make them pink and green lamingtons for their birthday every year.
Florentine slice This slice is packed full of goodness and tastes incredible. It’s a nice addition to your Christmas baking selection.
No-bake nanaimo bars This is a Canadian three-layer slice with a lovely combination of flavours and textures.
Chocolate-dipped lemon shortbread Lemon adds a lovely flavour to these crisp shortbread biscuits. You can make them whatever shape you like.
Greek smashed potatoes Here’s a zingy take on roast potatoes that makes a handy side dish with summer meals and barbeques.
Mexican chopped salad Almost a meal in itself, his colourful salad is ideal for the height of summer when fresh corn is at its best.
Sesame and ginger bean salad Green beans need only the briefest of cooking so they maintain their crunch. Serve this summer salad with any Asian-style main.
Pork cutlets with balsamic maple sauce The sweet and sour maple and balsamic flavours of this sauce pair very well with pork.
Honey orange garlic chicken Marinate a whole chicken overnight then let the slow cooker do the work while you’re out enjoying summer. Serve with a salad and Greek Smashed Potatoes.
Herb-crusted chicken with mustard cream sauce Tender, crispy chicken is paired with a creamy sauce. It’s a great idea to crumb extra chicken and freeze it for an easy weeknight meal.
Coconut-crusted fish with pineapple salsa A delicious tropical meal that takes very little time to prepare and cook.
Fish and prawns in coconut broth This beautiful meal looks so pretty served at a dinner party. Prepare the seafood and broth in advance and reheat briefly just before serving.
Roasted eggplant curry This delicious meat-free meal is good served with rice and a dollop of natural yoghurt. It reheats well.
Chicken pad thai This exceptional noodle dish is sure to please the whole family. Vary the amount of sriracha to suit the tastes of your family.
Sriracha meatball lettuce wraps Kids and adults alike love this casual hands-on meal. The meatballs can be made in advance and frozen until needed.
