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SPICED APPLE & DULCE DE LECHE BARS

The apple season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with these delicious spiced apple bars. Dulce de leche and spiced apples are sandwiched between two layers of oat-y crumble biscuit.

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LATEST RECIPES

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HERBY ZUCCHINI, CHICKPEA & FETA FRITTERS

Herby zucchini and chickpea fritters served with a zingy lemon and chive mayonnaise. Grill on a barbecue flat plate or in a non-stick frypan. Great as party food or alongside a green salad as a main.

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SPICY BBQ CHICKEN WITH CHICKEN FAT POTATOES

One of the most memorable meals I ate while travelling around Mexico was a spicy barbecue chicken served with baby potatoes, jalapeños and soft corn tortillas. The chickens were cooked on a rotisserie barbecue with a bed of new potatoes roasting underneath. The spicy chicken juices dripped down onto the potatoes making them incredibly flavourful and soft. This is my take on that delicious meal, cooked on the barbecue using Wilcox Baby Perlas Potatoes.

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RAINBOW SLAW WITH LIME MAYO & SMOKED PAPRIKA PEPITAS

A great accompaniment to any barbecue, this vibrant summer salad is packed with flavour. Lime zest gives the mayo dressing a real zing!

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CHEESE, HERB & GARLIC TWIST LOAF

Soft and fluffy dough baked with layers of cheese, garlic and fresh herbs. Inspired by Ottolenghi’s Babka and supermarket pull-apart twists, this cheesy loaf is seriously tasty.

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CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER MAGIC ICE CREAM SHELL

As a kid I was totally obsessed with those sauces that harden within seconds of touching your ice cream. They are so easy to make at home and require very few ingredients. I’ve jazzed this one up a bit with peanut butter and sea salt.

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MANGO, PASSIONFRUIT & COCONUT PARFAITS

I am all about a no fuss dessert when feeding a crowd - especially if it’s fail proof! Glasses are layered with crushed meringue, tropical fruit, vanilla ice cream and toasted coconut.

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DOUBLE CHOC CHUNK ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

Salted caramel and cashew ice cream sandwiched between soft and chewy chocolate chunk cookies. Cookies are best kept in the fridge to give them that chewy brownie texture.

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STRAWBERRY & CHERRY TOMATO PANZANELLA SALAD

Crunchy fried sourdough is always a winner in any salad, however the addition of strawberries takes it to a whole new level! A very easy and delicious dish that can be thrown together at the last minute, perfect for summer entertaining.

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BARBECUED STEAK SANDWICHES WITH HORSERADISH CREAM AND SLAW

This is a great dish for entertaining a crowd, the salad and sauce can be made in advance and steaks take only five minutes to cook.

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STRAWBERRY, ALMOND & COCONUT CAKE

A very easy and delicious strawberry cake to celebrate spring! The crunchy candied almond topping is perfect with the soft moist cake. Lovely with a dollop of whipped cream.

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CHEWY OAT & COCONUT BUTTER BARS

A fabulously chewy toffee slice with a great balance of sweet and salty and soft and chewy. I played with this recipe for a few months before I was totally satisfied with it. It is an adaptation of a great New York Times recipe but I am partial to a chewy base!

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SLOW COOKED BEEF & CHILLI CASTELLO CHEESE PIE

Tender slow cooked beef stew topped with Castello’s Double Cream Chilli cheese, encased in buttery puff pastry. A perfect way to beat these cold winter nights.

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BANANA CHOCOLATE CHUNK CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER ICING

An incredibly decadent and delicious banana cake, dotted with chunks of dark chocolate and finished with a smooth peanut butter cream cheese icing.

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SMOKEY HUMMUS BREAKFAST BAGEL

Start the day off with this Smokey Hummus breakfast bagel topped with red onion, avocado and a crispy fried egg.

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WINTER VEGETABLE SALAD

Golden and crunchy, roasted root vegetables topped with fragrant dukkah and feta cheese. Serve with a generous spoonful of Lisa’s Smokey Hummus and baked tortilla crisps. Alternatively, use leftover roasted vegetables as a quick and easy lunch idea.

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PORK BELLY STEAMED BUNS (CHAR SIU BAO)

Fluffy steamed buns stuffed with hoisin pork belly and ginger.

Pork buns are much easier than you might think, although they do require a bit of organisation. Marinate the pork the night before for extra flavourful filling.

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JUICY PORK & CORIANDER WONTONS

Really easy and delicious pork and coriander wontons with black vinegar and chili oil.

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SOFT & CHEWY GINGER COOKIES

Ridiculously soft and chewy spiced cookies with chunks of crystallised ginger. It is very important that the cookie dough is chilled for the full 2 hours before baking otherwise they will spread too much - they are well worth the wait!

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CREAMY MUSHROOM FETTUCCINE WITH SOURDOUGH CRUMB

Creamy garlic and mushroom fettuccine with a crunchy sourdough crumb. Perfect for a cold winters night with a glass of red wine!

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TOMATO & TORTELLINI SOUP

Great for a cold weeknight meal, easy to throw together and super tasty! Use whichever pre-made fresh tortellini you like, I used four cheese.

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APPLE & CINNAMON HOT CROSS BUNS

Delicious brioche style hot cross buns stuffed with spices, raisins and apple. Glaze with crab apple jelly or other yummy jelly and sprinkle over a generous helping of cinnamon and sugar!

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ORANGE, ALMOND & ROSE WATER CAKE

I served this cake to my guests on our wedding day. It is incredibly orangey and moist and only contains a few ingredients! It also happens to be gluten free. A great make ahead cake as it stays incredibly moist, best kept in the fridge.

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CREAMY COCONUT POPSICLES

This sweet and slightly salty coconut ice cream is made extra delicious with a crunchy dark chocolate shell!

Hi, my name is Olivia and I am The Hungry Cook! Learn more about me here

Hi, my name is Olivia and I am The Hungry Cook! Learn more about me here

There’s a bun in the oven! Taking this opportunity while I have bun/loaf related content to let you guys know my husband and I are expecting a baby girl this spring 🥰
This dreamy chocolate babka is one of the sweet treats I came up with for the latest issue of @dishmagnz. Go grab a copy! ❤️ #bunintheoven

I hope everyone is having a lovely Easter break! These delicious hot cross buns are up on the blog under baking 🐰

The apple season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with these delicious spiced apple bars. Dulce de leche and spiced apples are sandwiched between two layers of oat-y crumble biscuit.
I have partnered with the lovely folk at @jazzapplesnz to come up with this tasty autumnal treat. Recipe is up on the blog now #jazzsensation #sponsored

Feels like a soup kinda day. This rich tomato and three cheese tortellini soup is up on the blog ❤️ #oldiebutagoodie

Fresh and herby zucchini, chickpea and feta fritters served with a zingy lemon and chive mayonnaise. Great for summer entertaining! Recipe is on the blog now.

I have created this recipe in collaboration with the lovely people at @bestfoodsnz They’re keen to encourage Kiwis to fire up the BBQ with friends & family this summer to celebrate Best Foods National BBQ Day on the 24th of Feb. Join them and give these delicious fritters a whirl! #bestfoodsnz #nationalbbqday #sponsored

One of the tastiest meals I ate while travelling around Mexico was a spicy barbecue chicken served with baby potatoes, jalapeños and soft corn tortillas. The chicken was cooked on a rotisserie barbecue with a bed of new potatoes roasting underneath. The spicy chicken juices dripped down onto the potatoes making them seriously delicious. This is my take on that delicious meal, cooked on the barbecue using Wilcox Baby Perlas Potatoes. Recipe is up on the blog now.

Thanks to the lovely folk at @wilcoxgoodnessnz for sponsoring this post. #aperlasummer #perlaspotatoes #wilcoxgoodness #collab

Rainbow slaw with lime and garlic mayo and smoked paprika pepitas. A great accompaniment to any summer BBQ, this vibrant salad is packed with flavour. Lime zest gives the mayo dressing a real zing! Recipe is on the blog now.

I have created this recipe in collaboration with the lovely people at @bestfoodsnz They’re keen to encourage Kiwis to fire up the BBQ with friends & family this summer to celebrate Best Foods National BBQ Day on the 24th of Feb. Join them and give this easy and delicious slaw a whirl! #bestfoodsnz #nationalbbqday #sponsored

Soft and fluffy dough baked with layers of cheese, garlic and fresh herbs. Inspired by Ottolenghi’s Babka and supermarket pull-apart twists, this cheesy loaf is seriously tasty. Recipe on the blog now!

Happy New Year everyone! If you’re continuing on the summer celebrations like myself, give this delicious beetroot gravlax a whirl. Recipe is in collab with the wonderful @regalsalmonnz and is on the blog now!