Recipes from Kamahi Cottage
Please click on the photos below to discover how to make some of my favourite recipes.
– Liz
Recipesdebra2021-09-24T20:35:11+00:00
Apple CakeTry this simple almond-flavoured fresh apple cake. It's perfect for dessert or with a cup of coffee. Banana Cake with Almond ToppingBesieged with over-ripe bananas? Make this yummy banana cake with a sliced almond topping. For dessert, serve it slightly warm with whipped cream or Greek yoghurt Breakfast CrepesFruit-filled crepes: great for breakfast, equally good as a dessert. Just top with fresh berries or fruit sauce and a swirl of whipped cream. Caramel BiscuitsCrunchy, buttery and delicious caramel-flavoured biscuits. Freeze extras for a lunch box snack Chewy Chocolate Chip CookiesFor large chocolate chip cookies just double the dough size when placing them on the baking tray. Keep them well apart to prevent them from spreading into super-sized cookies! Chilli, Coriander & Coconut Cream ChickenSpicy, Asian-inspired chicken is marinated overnight in sweet chilli sauce and coconut milk. Warning: contains nuts. Fruity Chocolate Fudge SliceDried fruit, almonds or walnuts and chocolate - what's not to like in this easy fudge slice? Ginger & Sesame-glazed SalmonBaked glazed salmon with coconut rice. Simmer the honey, soy, ginger, garlic & sesame oil marinade to make a tasty glaze. Green Lipped Mussels with Coriander Chilli DressingNZ green lipped mussels with a chilli coriander dressing. Prepared in minutes, they are nutritious and delicious, hot or cold. Grilled Polenta ‘Pizza’ WedgesPizza with a difference! Make it with a polenta base for a delicious gluten-free pizza. Indian Lime, Coconut & Prawn SoupSubtly spiced Indian soup with prawns & coconut cream. Replace the prawns with fresh asparagus spears for a vegetarian option. Lemon Silk TartA super simple lemon dessert tart. Lemon Syrup ConcentrateMade with fresh lemons, it's light, refreshing and easy to prepare. Kids love it! For a special occasion, non-alcoholic drink, try dressing it up with fresh mint, lemon slices and strawberries. Lemon Yoghurt CakeMoist lemon & yoghurt cake, so easy to prepare. And it makes a great dessert too. Just add some fresh berries and top with whipped cream or Greek yoghurt. Mushrooms & Bacon in a Whiskey & Thyme Cream SauceAdd a little whiskey to fried mushrooms, bacon, thyme and cream for a delicious entree or starter. Orange-flavoured Chocolate CakeOne of the most popular desserts on our Kamahi Cottage dinner menu. Plum FlanDelicious plum-studded flan served with plum syrup and whipped cream Queen’s SouffléA soft meringue souffle with a delicious toffee topping Ramekin Baked EggsA favourite cooked breakfast dish that can also be served for a light lunch - just add a side salad. Use your imagination and try different cheeses (feta, soft blue, gruyere etc.) and finely chopped fresh parsley or basil. Really Big MeringuesReally big, and really good, meringues! Roasted Pear, Bacon & Blue Cheese SaladA delicious salad, entree or lunch dish. (If blue cheese is not to your liking, replace it with brie, camembert or grilled halloumi). Rustic Tomato SoupHomemade tomato soup with fresh or tinned tomatoes, basil & white wine. Salmon with Lemon, Sundried Tomato & Basil SauceBake fresh salmon and top it with a creamy sauce infused with lemons, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil Soft Meringue & Cream RollA luscious, soft meringue dessert - whip up the meringue base, bake for 15 minutes, fill with fresh berries and cream and roll it up - dessert is ready. Sticky Swedish Chocolate CakeDelicious as a dessert or a sweet treat with coffee. It's a no-fuss fudgy brownie you can prepare in a single bowl. Strawberry Ice Cream CakeA stunning, delicate ice cream cake bursting with the taste of fresh sun-ripened strawberries. Swiss Plaited Bread (Zopf)This traditional brioche-style Swiss plaited bread is enriched with milk, butter and eggs. (It also makes fabulous French toast) Upside-down Plum CakeA plum cake you can prepare in minutes. Swap out the plums with poached apple slices, apricots, peaches or fresh berries. Serve it as a dessert (don't forget the whipped cream) or with coffee.