Cauliflower makes a great healthy and lower carb alternative to rice and Simon Gault’s Mexican Cauliflower rice makes for a flavoursome side dish! Featured in the Herald on Sunday bite.co.nz Ingredients 1 head Cauliflower, stems removed, washed 1 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 1 small Onion, finely diced 1 Jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 2 cloves Garlic,… Read more
Hemp seeds are all the go at the moment now that it is legal to buy it. Finally we can get our hands on the goodness and realise the benefits of cooking with it. Not only do these hemp shortbread taste amazing but you are getting the nutritional benefits of this superfood which is a… Read more
Featured in the Herald on Sunday bite.co.nz Nothing warms the soul in winter like a warm bowl of Simon Gault’s Carrot and feta soup! Ingredients 2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 1 medium Onion, thinly sliced 2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped 1.2 kgs Carrots, peeled, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp Ground cumin 2 tsp Smoked paprika… Read more
Hemp seed, prune and whisky cake ( MAKES 20cm cake ) Featured in bite.co.nz We need more olive oil in our lives — not only does it taste amazing but it can be used in more ways than you’d at first think. To reap the most benefit from the antioxidants, use extra virgin olive. This cake is… Read more
Balsamic pork roast with pork crackling (Serves 4) Featured in bite.co.nz Tasting a good quality balsamic that has spent years in barrels is an out of this world experience. It will glide over your tongue and you will simultaneously experience a sweetness with a tinge of acidity. The honey-like consistency will ensure all the flavours… Read more
Self-saucing pudding is the perfect comfort food treat on winter nights and this salted chocolate version with Murray River Sea salt is deliciously indulgent! INGREDIENTS 1 cup self-raising flour 1/3 cup caster sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 2 tablespoons cocoa powder Pinch Murray River Salt Flakes 1/2 cup (125ml) buttermilk 1 egg 1… Read more
A quick and easy weekday dinner from the Four Wheels of Health program that is gluten and dairy free! Ingredients 1 Zucchini 1 1/2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 110 g Chicken Breast (sliced) 1/2 tsp Turmeric 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) 1/2 Avocado (peeled & pit removed) 1/2… Read more
Simon says….. When cooking anything in a pan be it meat, fish or even cheese such as halloumi, resist the urge to move whatever you are cooking. The heat will repel whatever it is you’re from the pan meaning then it’s time to flip it over. Prep time: 15 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 4 baby beets 2 Tbsp… Read more
Simon says……… If you can’t get swordfish, try hapuku or tuna. Remember to season the likes of fish fillets and steak JUST before grilling, BBQing or frying; the salt acts as a cure and will start the cooking process. Pesce Spada Griglia Pan seared or grilled Broadbill (swordfish) Serves: 6 Ingredients 6 X 180 –… Read more
As seen in www.bite.co.nz Its Mother’s Day next week. The best gift you can give your Mum on Mother’s day is to spend some quality time together. Every café will boiling over with Mums and families doing just that. So I thought I’d share my Mums (who by the way is the world’s best Mum)… Read more
