Rustic Fruit Tart

“In my eyes, a seasonal fruit tart is hard to beat. This tart is the perfect way to use up any of the final sun-ripened autumn fruit.”

This is the first of three recipes Jaz Mathisen shared with us from her cookbook, A Year at Awakino Station.

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Sausage & Puy Lentil Stew

“I’ve updated this rustic French stew but the key ingredients – Puy lentils and good-quality sausages – are timeless. Serve with crusty bread, green beans and a glass of red wine.”

This is the second of three comforting recipes Olivia Galletly shared with us from her first cookbook, The Hungry Cook.

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Oxtail Ragu With Casarecce

“Oxtail ragu was one of the first recipes I created for my blog and it’s still one of the most popular. It’s rich and comforting and delicious served with pasta such as casarecce or pappardelle. You could also have it with mashed potato, Parmesan polenta or as a pot pie topped with flaky pastry. I like to accompany this meal with a simple green salad to cut through the richness from the meat sauce.”

This is the first of three comforting recipes Olivia Galletly shared with us from her first cookbook, The Hungry Cook.

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Pine Nut Dukkah With Foraged Fennel Seeds

Sophie Merkens set out across Aotearoa in Zephyr, her converted van, in search of the wild – both in terms of food and the people who gather, forage, fish and hunt for it. She shares her road-trip tales and advice on how to source wild ingredients in her new book, Eat Wild.

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Lemon Baked Trout With Lentils

Sophie Merkens set out across Aotearoa in Zephyr, her converted van, in search of the wild – both in terms of food and the people who gather, forage, fish and hunt for it. She shares her road-trip tales and advice on how to source wild ingredients in her new book, Eat Wild.

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Clear-Out-The Fridge Frittata

“Simply gather up whatever greens you’ve got left from the week and turn them into something magical.” – Gretchen Lowe.

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A Dream & Hard Graft

A way of life with a love of horses at its core, encompassed by a strong belief that horses can heal.

Herb and Mussel Fritters

My husband has been gathering mussels off Memory Rock on Medlands Beach, Aotea Great Barrier Island, for as many years as he can remember.

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Beef Goulash

This is a beautiful, rich goulash where the paprika is the star of the dish. Flavoursome and smoky, it is perfectly paired with mashed potato or pasta and a dollop of sour-cream. 

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Pihikete Pata Me Te Paramu | Plum Melting Moments

These rich, buttery melting moments totally live up to their name. Lemon and freeze-dried plum add zingy flavour, while melted white chocolate and rose petals make sure they look as good as they taste.

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Peanut Caramel Slice

There’s nothing homegrown found in here, but it’s an utterly delicious and divine slice that we all enjoy as a wee treat, and I’m sure you will love it too.

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Keke Kahitete | Custard Slice

Custard slice often appeared on the smoko table, so eating it makes me very nostalgic for days on the farm.

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Spiced Apple Cake

This is a lovely cake to sit down to with a cup of tea.  It is best with a cooking apple, as the tarter flavour pairs perfectly with the subtle warmth of the spices. 

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Takurua Winter 2026 Edition

Twenty-Sixth Edition

Our beautiful Takurua Winter 2026 Edition is out now.

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