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Sapasui is a firm favourite at any feast. Food after all is not only made for eating, but for sharing and giving away. We know every aiga (family) will have their own version of this recipe, so feel free to mix it up. Our recipe uses lots of vegetables!
This is an easy dinner meal and one that you can mix and match vegetables - use kūmara instead of pumpkin and any frozen vegetables you have in your freezer.
Ika mata is a traditional dish of the Cook Islands made from raw fish, usually tuna fillet, marinated in a mixture of lime (or lemon) and coconut cream (we use a lite version). In this recipe tuna is replaced with gurnard.
A modern twist to a traditional cooking method. Using smoked paparika will give your oven hangi a lovely smokey flavour.
Always keep a can of creamed corn in your cupboard for this easy lunch or dinner meal. Tamariki will love them in their lunchboxes.
These fritters freeze well so even if you live alone make a batch to freeze in portions for a later date.
Mixing eggs and vegetables with noodles makes a balanced meal that keeps you feeling fuller for longer.
Baked potatoes can be filled with just about anything. Replace tuna with canned salmon, creamed corn or chilli beans. If you live by yourself, wrap and freeze the leftovers for a quick, easy dinner.
This is dish is great for freezing. If you live by yourself, make enough for four servings, and freeze your leftover portions. You will have a quick, easy dinner for another day.
Making your own pizza is a great family meal - pizza is a meal where kids can have choice. Try for 1/2 your toppings as vegetables, just like the healthy plate model.
Rice comes in many different shapes and colours. Brown, black or red varieties are better for health than white (polished) rice, as the hull (rich in fibre and vitamins) has been retained.
Vegetables of different colours have different nutrients - the more variety of colours in a meal the better!
Make this meal vegetarian by replacing the meat with tofu, omelette strips or cashew nuts.
This recipe is a great example of the healthy plate model in action, with double the vegetables to chicken. Marinating the chicken first makes it very tender to eat.
Your whānau will love it!
Legumes are full of goodness as well as being cheap, tasty and convenient to use.
This recipe is super easy. Serve on rice or with naan or pita bread. Top with a dollop of thick natural yoghurt and some chopped coriander or mint.
This is a great recipe to freeze. Just reheat for a night off cooking! Take this recipe to the next level by breaking eggs (1 per person) into the curry. Put the lid on the pan and simmer until eggs are set.
This basic recipe can be turned into many meals: shepherd’s pie, lasagne, chilli con carne or nachos to name a few. It will become a whānau favourite!
Everyone will love this easy fish pie. You’ll be surprised how good it tastes if you use canned smoked fish. It’s a very economical, nutritious meal.
Chicken and chilli beans are a great combination. This is a quick mid-week meal for the whānau to enjoy.
Always a crowd-pleaser, our nacho recipe has added vegetables and lentils for a boost of protein and fibre!