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Apple turnovers

An old-fashioned but entirely delicious dessert that needs few ingredients

Steamed golden syrup, walnut and raisin pudding with homemade custard

This is my adaptation of a 1968 Edmonds Cookbook recipe for a steamed pudding

Toffee-topped rice pudding

This delicious, warm rice pudding is pure satisfaction for those with a sweet tooth

Swati's mum's dhal

This recipe comes from Swati, my demi chef at Giraffe

Swati's spicy potatoes

This recipe comes from Swati, my demi chef at Giraffe

Mango chutney

This mango chutney comes from my demi chef, Swati, at Giraffe

Mediterranean seafood soup

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10-hour lamb with flatbreads

If you know it’s a hungry crowd coming for drinks, get a leg of lamb in the ...

Eggplant parmigiana

I love to eat this simple, honest dish in winter alongside any fish or meat, or even ...

Singapore seafood sauce

A fragrant enhancement for seafood

Tahini roast cauliflower

A whole roasted cauliflower is a stunning centrepiece on the dinner table

Pani puri

I like to involve all our chefs at Giraffe in preparing staff meals, then we all get ...

Olive, cheese and chilli quesadilla

Hot, oozing cheese served in a crispy tortilla is a drinks party hit

One-pot chicken

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Roasted sesame broccoli

This delicious and easy Asian-flavoured side dish is roasted rather than stir-fried

Creamy winter vegetable curry

This warming and comforting curry has become a midweek staple using a variety of ...

Kumara + Banana Yogurt Cream

Every year we go on pilgrimage via Dargaville to fetch a trailer load of rejected ...

Roasted Kumara and Pumpkin Soup

This soup recipe comes from my friend Tracie, it is easy to make, cost effective and ...