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Recipe: Shepherd’s pie
This recipe is a fantastic source of both animal and mycoprotein (from mushrooms). It's a tasty dish, combining meat, mushrooms and potatoes. If you can, always select organic New Zealand beef and lamb.
Read MoreRecipe: Guacamole
Making guacamole is easy, but making great tasting guacamole take a little bit of effort. Also, avocados are a great source of monounsaturated fats, which makes this recipe tasty and nutritious.
Read MoreRecipe: Gluten-Free Orange and Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry muffins are a treat on their own, especially with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. They're fast and inexpensive to make, and quite possibly everyone’s favorite. However, what happens to the taste when you add a hefty portion of orange zest… because they can’t possibly taste better. Or can they?
Read MoreFood additives: Banned worldwide, but permitted in New Zealand
Some of the food additives that we can still find in New Zealand manufactured foods, have already been banned in other countries. This includes certain food colours and dyes, artificial sweeteners and flavouring agents. With a recent study saying that 69% of food products in our supermarkets are ultra-processed, there is a high probability that we are consuming these potentially harmful additives on a regular basis.
Read MoreRecipe: Phla Goong Spicy Herbal Shrimp
This dish takes its name from “phla”, the herb-heavy Thai salad (not to be confused with “pla” or fish), and "goong," which means prawn or shrimp. Fresh, juicy shrimp takes center stage in this easy-to-make salad, which can be served warm or chilled or at room temperature.
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