Outstanding Spring Recipes
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Spring Lamb Cutlets & Garden Peas
Thanks to Kathy Paterson for this dish, which captures the change of season. Kathy used prime lamb cutlets cut from racks of lamb. The meat is lean, sweet and oh-so tender.
Pure South Venison Tenderloin with Clevedon Buffalo Whipped Cream Cheese & Augustines of Central Blackcurrants in Cassis
Outstanding ingredients from three ONZFPA award-winning Kiwi producers inspired Kathy Paterson to create a dish, brimming with flavour.
Creamy Baked Rice with The Gold Panner
Creamy with mellow lemon and apricot flavours. To add to the lusciousness, try using ‘Half & Half’, a blend of milk and single cream. Topping the pudding with lemon shreds adds flavour and texture, but don’t go overboard with the amount – less is more.
Westgold Cinnamon Butter & Bread Pudding
Slightly stale bread, a good soaking and a water bath are key to a soft and silky pudding according to Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards judge and recipe guru Kathy Paterson. The extra pop of flavour comes from Westgold Cinnamon Butter.
Kedgeree by Lauraine Jacobs
Lauraine used the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards gold medal-winning Matakana Smokehouse warehou in this kedgeree - a perfect Saturday lunch - after visiting Matakana Farmers Market.
Kathy Paterson’s Rocky Road
Enjoy the colour and flavour of summer with this delish take on the classic Rocky Road which is the perfect antidote to winter with its vibrant red and summer flavour courtesy of cranberries and cherries.
Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding
This ever-popular family favourite is elevated in flavour when served with Augustines of Central Blackcurrants in Cassis - the ONZFPA Marvellous Marketing Outstanding New Product - Boutique in 2023.
Spiced Big Glory Bay Salmon with Charred Roti
Created by Glasshouse Executive Chef James Wilkinson as an easy to eat canape for the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2023 Champions Party. It tasted so good we begged James to share the recipe.
Moreish Beef Sliders with Port Larder Ceylon Sauce
Glasshouse Executive Chef and Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards judge, James Wilkinson created this outstanding beef slider to showcase winners from the 2023 Awards.
Oven-baked Big Glory Bay New Zealand King Salmon, Garden Green Peas & Orzo
Kathy Paterson has created this simple dish to celebrate Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards FMCG Business New Product Champion, Big Glory Bay NZ King Salmon Portions.
Pinoli Pine Nuts and Date Pastries
A play on Eccles cakes but with a filling that is more intense in flavour and a little sweeter too. The key to its outstanding taste is using New Zealand-grown Pinoli Premium Pine Nuts, the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2023 Supreme Champion.
Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae
Chocolaty goodness in a glass! Sort of layered but doing its own thing really…Recipe guru Kathy Paterson says you’re welcome to change the fresh fruit depending on what’s in season.
Sabato’s Gluten Free Cheese Scones
These are a favourite for Sabato shoppers and we’re pleased to share them. They taste great and shouldn’t be only for celiacs but will be enjoyed by all scone lovers!
BBQ Chicken Thighs & Tomatoes with Cucumber Raita
Deep, fresh flavours are made possible by the garlic-infused butter melting on the chicken thighs making them decadent and luscious; giving a brilliant boost to the whole meal.
Homemade Ice Cream Cake with Summer Berries
Can you remember when store bought ice cream cakes became the birthday cake trend? Now thanks to our recipe guru Kathy Paterson you can make your own.
Glistening Nectarines
This celebration of summer pairs beautiful local nectarines with J. Friend & Co Raw Comb Honey, the 2022 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards Farro Earth Champion. As Kathy Paterson who created the dish says it's ‘a honey that is simply unable to be compared’.
Dips to make your platter ‘outstanding’
Two dips created to ensure your next platter is ‘outstanding’.
Homegrown Lamb Rump with Pinoli Pine Nuts
An ideal summer recipe as it is perfect served with Eggplant which has been charred on the BBQ as well as Creamy Feta and a simple and tasty Sesame Dressing. Homegrown Farm Fresh Meats was the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards Supreme Champion 2021 and Pinoli Pine Nuts is a multi-year Gold Medal winner.
Outstanding Summer Platter
Everyone loves grazing on a platter that’s a feast for the eyes and the senses. Kathy Paterson has taken a few Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards medal winners and created a platter to win hearts and minds this summer.