THE HUNGRY COOK

COTTAGE PIE WITH A PARSNIP & POTATO DAUPHINOISE TOP

A delicious and comforting twist on the classic cottage pie. Layers of creamy and silky sliced potatoes and parsnip layer this rich beef stew. I somehow find this method less dense and dry, serve with a green salad or steamed greens.

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Nostalgic nibbles and cocktails for the latest issue of @dishmagnz. My grandma’s cheese twists, parmesan chicken kiev bites filled with herby garlic buttery, caramelised shallot dip (a glammed up kiwi onion dip) and three delicious classic cock

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