Bluff Oysters with a tangy chilli, lime and ginger sauce


I’ve only recently tried the famous Bluff Oysters – it was so delicious that my friend and I who were sharing the entree dish were left wanting more! Unfortunately the restaurant had no more for the evening so we couldn’t indulge our taste buds further. I saw them in the fish department of the supermarket…

Seafood Chowder


I learnt this easy seafood chowder from watching Masterchef Australia. Fleur Sullivan, the chef, is from NZ! This seafood chowder is made with roux, a mixture of flour and butter. I’ve modified this recipe a bit to reduce the amount of butter to make it lighter. You can pretty much add any seafood in as…

Prawn cocktail


Upon realizing J is not allergic to prawns, this dish has appeared on our dinner menu at least once a week. Why? It is quick, completes in under 10 minutes, can be made in advance and is delicious. Good quality prawns were hard to find in New Zealand many moons ago, and you’ll have to…