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BBQ Grilled Whole Scotch Fillet
Norka Mella Munoz
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4 hrs cook
Garlic and Rosemary Roast Lamb
Norka Mella Munoz
20 mins prep |
10 mins cook
Grilled Zucchini Salad with Honey Vinaigrette and Dukkah
Norka Mella Munoz
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40 mins cook
Frozen Meringue & Strawberry Cake
Norka Mella Munoz
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Potato Salad with Gherkins, Red Onion, Peas, Carrots & Corn
Norka Mella Munoz
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Asparagus Salad with Toasted Almonds
Norka Mella Munoz
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Chilean Tomato and Onion Salad
Norka Mella Munoz
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Mint Jelly
Norka Mella Munoz
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Fresh and Spicy Salsa
Norka Mella Munoz
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Chimichurri
Norka Mella Munoz
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Honey and Vinaigrette Dressing
Norka Mella Munoz
Roast Lamb & Mains
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15 mins cook
Lamb with Mint and Pistachio Gremolata
Roz McIntosh
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2 hrs 45 mins cook
Ultimate Leg of Lamb
Kathy Paterson
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4 hrs cook
Pulled Pomegranate & Mint Lamb
Kathy Paterson
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5 hrs 30 mins cook
Slow Cooked Pulled Lamb
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
25 mins prep |
1 hrs 15 mins cook
Boneless Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Orange & Cranberry Stuffing
Allyson Gofton
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1 hrs cook
Herb Stuffed Butterflied Leg of Lamb
Kathy Paterson
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1 hrs 30 mins cook
Roast Lamb with Potatoes & Leeks
Kathy Paterson
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2 hrs cook
Marinated Roast Lamb with Fresh Mint Topping
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
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2 hrs cook
Garlic & Wine Glazed Roast Lamb with Mint Pesto
Allyson Gofton
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30 mins cook
Christmas Butterflied Leg of Lamb
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20 mins cook
Herb & Caper Lamb Cutlets on Pea, Spinach & Lemon Crush
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Beef Roasts & Mains
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40 mins cook
Roast Bolar with Homemade Spice Rub
Kathy Paterson
30 mins prep |
30 mins cook
Steak and Oysters with a Crisp Fennel, Cucumber and Pistachio Salad
Roz McIntosh
20 mins prep |
1 hrs 30 mins cook
Standing Beef Rib Roast with Smoked Cheddar & Chive Mash
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
35 mins prep |
25 mins cook
Rib Eye Steaks with Hot Smashed Potatoes
Kathy Paterson
10 mins prep |
26 mins cook
Festive Roast Beef
Allyson Gofton
1 hrs prep |
6 mins cook
Rubbed Beef Fillet with Two Salsas
Kathy Paterson
40 mins prep |
1 hrs 20 mins cook
Bacon Wrapped Whole Eye Fillet
Andrew Clarke
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30 mins cook
Beef Wellington
Kathy Paterson
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40 mins cook
Roast Standing Rib of Beef
Allyson Gofton
Cooking Advice & Tips
Cooking Tips & Tricks
Tips and advice when cooking meat
Even if you're not a novice in the kitchen, cooking meat can sometimes be a little intimidating. Between timing, temperatures, cuts, and cooking techniques, it can feel like there’s a lot required to roasting lamb or grilling the perfect steak. Here is some simple advice to get you started.
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Cooking Tips & Tricks
Cooking Guide: Lamb Temperatures & Cooking Times
This guide should help you navigate the various methods, times, and temperatures to cook your lamb perfectly to your preference - every time.
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Cooking Tips & Tricks
How to roast in the oven
Roasting is one of the easiest cooking methods; once it's in the oven it takes care of itself. It involves cooking food in an uncovered pan in the oven and Dry, hot air surrounds the food, cooking it evenly on all sides. Depending on the food you're preparing, you can roast at low, moderate, or high temperatures. Large cuts of meat work particularly well for roasting, think whole rumps, lamb legs or tenderloins.
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How to choose the right beef or lamb cuts for a roast
Kiwis' love of roast beef and lamb, particularly for lunch on the weekend, is nothing new, in fact, it’s part of our national identity and a source of pride for home-cooks and chefs alike. With NZ Roast Day just around the corner, we decided to take a look at some of the best beef and lamb cuts to use for a roast.
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Ingredients
How to cook a carvery leg of lamb
There’s no better time to treat your family with this superb cut than the festive season. The lamb carvery leg is a visual feast as well as a delicious one. with lots of fresh flavours added to the mix it’ll be a meal like no other.
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How to cook a lamb leg
The famous roast lamb leg is a hero on the kiwi dinner table. perfect all year round, this cut can be dressed up for the festive season and teamed up with endless flavour combinations, not to mention, highly anticipated the next day between slices of fresh bread for lunch.
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How to cook a bolar roast
The bolar roast is perfect for those comforting meals needed in the cooler weather. It’s a secondary cut which is full of flavour, but is quite tough, so needs long slow cooking to lock in the flavour and create tenderness. It’s a versatile cut which can be roasted whole or cut down to use in casseroles and stews. This cut is an economic way to feed the family and whichever way you choose to cook it goes well served with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables or a tray of roasted root vegetables.
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How to cook a standing beef rib roast
The texture and flavour of a standing beef rib roast is simply unbeatable. If you can’t find it in store, ask your butcher. It’s visually impressive with its protruding bones making it a knockout dish to serve when you’re entertaining – and easy to prepare.
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Cooking Tips & Tricks
Freezing and thawing meat
The freezer can be an extremely useful tool for saving time and money when you find yourself with more than enough meat on your hands. However, freezing your protein of choice should be done carefully. It’s important to follow these guidelines to guarantee your frozen proteins are safe and enjoyable to consume.
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Beef & Lamb Starters
30 mins prep |
1 hrs cook
Feta and Sunshine Stuffed Boneless Lamb Leg
Bunny Eats Design
20 mins prep |
8 mins cook
Lamb and Green Pea Bruschetta
Kathy Paterson
12 mins prep |
8 mins cook
Barbecued Scotch with Summer Herbs and Labneh
Kathy Paterson
30 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Lamb Meatballs with Hummus
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
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6 mins cook
Sirloin on Seed Crackers with Horseradish Crème Fraiche
Kathy Paterson
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35 mins cook
Beef Wellington Bites
Bunny Eats Design
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18 mins cook
Paprika Spiced Cutlets
Kathy Paterson
20 mins prep |
8 mins cook
Smashed Almond Cutlets
Kathy Paterson
Salads & Sides
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12 mins cook
Lamb Quinoa Salad
Kathy Paterson
30 mins prep |
15 mins cook
Sweet Marjoram Lamb with Summer Leaves & Citrus
Kathy Paterson
20 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Potato Salad with Gherkins, Red Onion, Peas, Carrots & Corn
Norka Mella Munoz
20 mins prep |
3 mins cook
Chilean Tomato and Onion Salad
Norka Mella Munoz
15 mins prep |
5 mins cook
Asparagus Salad with Toasted Almonds
Norka Mella Munoz
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20 mins cook
Spiced Buttery Sweetcorn
Peter Gordon
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10 mins cook
Grilled Zucchini Salad with Honey Vinaigrette and Dukkah
Norka Mella Munoz
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0 mins cook
Colourful Caprese Salad
5+ A Day Charitable Trust
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Fresh Zingy Slaw
Peter Gordon
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Mexican Coleslaw
5+ A Day Charitable Trust
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Broccolini in ‘Cheats’ Satay Sauce
Peter Gordon
Inspiration
Inspiration
Christmas food and traditions
A Kiwi Christmas is all about opening up a present on Christmas Eve, playing a family game of beach cricket, or eating pavlova after a few too many courses of beef and lamb. But with New Zealand becoming increasingly multicultural, Regina Wypych took the opportunity to look at the place of traditions at Christmas-time, while reflecting on the traditions in her Polish family.
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The 10 best lamb leg recipes to cook for Christmas Day
Do something a little bit special this festive season by cooking your loved ones a roasted leg of lamb on Christmas Day. A roast lamb is the ultimate Kiwi tradition, and for good reason - New Zealand lamb is the best you can get anywhere in the world. We’ve taken the hassle out of choosing how to go about doing it by selecting some of our favourite recipes.
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Our favourite Midwinter Christmas recipes
Embrace winter and find that inner festive spirit. With mid-winter Christmas parties now firmly established in the Kiwi calendar, these recipes will help you take your celebration to a new level.
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10 of our favourite roast recipes
Kiwis love of roast beef and lamb, particularly for lunch on the weekend, is nothing new, in fact, it’s part of our national identity and a source of pride for home-cooks and chefs alike. With NZ Roast Day just around the corner, we decided to take a look at some of our favourite traditional and modern roast options.
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Inspiration
Our favourite special occasion recipes
Whether it’s a knockout meal for two on date night, an easy crowd-pleaser, or a show-stopping dinner party main course, we’ve rounded up our most impressive recipes for all types of special occasions. Now all you need to think about is dessert...
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Food's gift of memories
From culturally-enriched favourites to our grandmothers’ meals and special occasions, we collected some special food-inspired gems of memories from the recipes.co.nz team.
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20 easy recipes for a Dinner Party
Need an excuse to have friends over? Here are 20. These dinner party recipes will take some of the stress out of hosting; finding the perfect meals to serve to help make sure your dinner party runs smoothly.
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Chimichurri
Norka Mella Munoz
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Honey and Vinaigrette Dressing
Norka Mella Munoz
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Fresh and Spicy Salsa
Norka Mella Munoz
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30 mins cook
Mint Jelly
Norka Mella Munoz
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10 mins cook
Porcini Mushroom Sauce
Tejas Nikam
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Salsa Verde Sauce
Tejas Nikam
10 mins prep |
5 mins cook
Perfect Sauces for Steak
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Leftovers Ideas
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10 mins cook
Leftover Lamb Sandwiches
Kathy Paterson
10 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Leftover Lamb & Chickpea Curry
Regina Wypych
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0 mins cook
Filled pitas with couscous salad
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
10 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Simple Beef Steak Wraps
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
30 mins prep |
10 mins cook
Steak Rice Paper Rolls
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
10 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Lamb Rump Steaks with Red Lentil Salad
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
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3 mins cook
Pulled Lamb Greek Pita Breads
Magills Butchery
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1 hrs cook
Easy Lamb Curry
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