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Asparagus, Potato and Ricotta Tarts with Polenta Pastry
Spring-time means fresh asparagus and this vegetarian dish is a great way to display bright green asparagus spears. I think this dish is also a nice change-of-season dish incorporating the starchy potatoes we tend to use a lot of in winter, and showcasing the vibrant green asparagus of spring. We were lucky to […]
Potato and Herb Frittata (and No Salt Vegetable Medley)
Mum and I were tuned into ZB Radio on a Saturday morning, listening to Nici Wickes talking about her latest recipes. Spanish Potato and Rosemary Tortilla was the recipe of the day, and Mum and I thought that sounded nice to make for our dinner, so we listened carefully to the ingredients and instructions. […]
Posted in Main Meals, Vegetables
Potato and Pea Curry
This is a great recipe to make when you have a busy week ahead and want to have pre-prepared meals for several nights. This Potato and Pea Curry keeps well in the fridge and it is nice to know that dinner is ready-made and just needs heating up. This would also keep well […]
Posted in Legumes, Lentils, and Grains, Main Meals
‘Tickling the Taties’
This was Mum’s first experience growing potatoes, and now she wishes she had done so earlier. This all came about when some potatoes in Mum’s pantry started to sprout shoots and she decided to put them to good use. Mum put the sprouting potatoes aside in the garage for a week to let the sprouts […]
Posted in Gardening, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Tips and Tricks, Vegetables
Edible Plants in Mum’s Garden and in My Garden
MUM’S GARDEN HAS: Courgettes, silverbeet, New Zealand spinach, tomatoes, rhubarb, artichoke, grapes, radishes, strawberries, basil, sage, mint, rosemary, parsley, flat-leafed parsley, coriander, lemon balm, yellow pepper, chillis, potatoes, beans, edamame beans, rocket, and lettuce. One of the lettuce varieties is called ‘Drunken Woman’. The leaf is bright green and the edges are frilly […]
Posted in Fruits, Gardening, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Vegetables
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