New Zealand Recipes

• Colonial goose - A leg of lamb, specially prepared to resemble goose (which was much desired but unavailable in early colonial New Zealand). The bone is carefully removed and replaced with dried apricots and honey. The meat is then marinated in red wine, and finally roasted.
  
  
• Fish and chips - Deep-fried fish in batter or breadcrumbs, and fried potatoes.
  
  
• Meat pies
  
  
• Roast lamb

• ANZAC biscuits - Both New Zealand and Australia claim to have invented this dish for ANZAC troops sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in World War I. ANZAC biscuits are biscuits made from rolled oats, coconut and syrup, a recipe specifically chosen because it would preserve well during the long sea voyage to Europe
  
  
• Hokey pokey ice cream - Vanilla ice cream containing small lumps of toffee.
  
  
• Lamingtons - Cubes of sponge cake, covered with chocolate icing and dessicated coconut. The cubes are cut in half, and a layer of strawberry jelly (jam) or cream is spread between the two halves.
  
  
  
• Pavlova - As with ANZAC biscuits, original authorship of this dessert is a point of friendly dispute with Australia. Pavlova is a maringue with a crispy exterior, but a fluffy, light, interior.

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New Zealand the Beautiful Cookbook By Tui Flower Shortland Publications Paperback (208 pages) List Price: $83.60* Lowest New Price: $56.01* Lowest Used Price: $6.39* *(As of 00:50 Pacific 22 Sep 2017 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Cookbook filled with recipes unique to New Zealand.

Eat Up New Zealand: Recipes and Stories By Al Brown Allen & Unwin Hardcover (424 pages) List Price: $39.95* Lowest New Price: $39.95* Not yet published* *(As of 00:50 Pacific 22 Sep 2017 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Combined with stunning food photography and beautiful on-location shots from around the country, this is the perfect gift for every lover of New Zealand. Eat Up New Zealand honors the past with updated Kiwi classics like roast lamb, pies, flounder, corned beef, pikelets, cheese scones, feijoa and tamarillo desserts, preserves, and much more. Al's approach is to start with great seasonal produce, cook it simply and add a flavor punch, texture and garnish to take it to another level. It's clever, simple, and yet refined food that is inherently Kiwi. Al believes there's no need for gimmicks as long as you respect the huge flavor that naturally occurs in produce. These are accessible, generous recipes that everyone will love, for both everyday cooking and for entertaining. Includes dual measures.

Wild Blackberries: Recipes & Memories from a New Zealand Table By Rosie Belton Allen & Unwin Paperback (280 pages) List Price: $24.95* Lowest New Price: $17.85* Lowest Used Price: $7.04* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 00:50 Pacific 22 Sep 2017 More Info) Click Here Product Description: A delightful cookbook-cum-memoir that explores, decade by decade and era by era, what New Zealanders eat and how that food defined a country "The preparation of food, the smells and tastes and textures, have accompanied me throughout the journeys of my life. In fact, looking back the food memories have become the marker posts—defining boundaries in the years, demarcating the challenges and the changes. In times of joy, food has enhanced the celebration; in times of sadness, it has colored and comforted. And in times of anxiety and emptiness its preparation has given rhythm and meaning to the day, and its offering to others continues to bring a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. When all else fails—cook!" In Wild Blackberries Rosie Belton has written not only her own story but also a social history of food in New Zealand. Decade by decade, era by era, she looks at what they ate, and how that food defined them. Includes metric measures.

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The Free Range Cook: Simple Pleasures By Annabel Langbein Annabel Langbein Media Hardcover (320 pages) Lowest New Price: $24.95* Lowest Used Price: $22.50* *(As of 00:50 Pacific 22 Sep 2017 More Info) Click Here Product Description: In the US edition of this beautiful book, Kiwi celebrity cook Annabel Langbein serves up all the recipes from her TV series now screening on PBS channels across America. Inside you'll find her speedy mixer mayo, the ultimate pulled pork, super-simple sorbets, her famous gluten-free chocolate cake - and much more. Tailored especially for American homecooks, the more than 200 recipes feature Imperial measurements and ingredients accessible in the US. Every recipe is accompanied by a mouthwatering photo, interspersed with inspiring images of Annabel's hunting and gathering adventures and New Zealand's breathtaking natural landscapes. The award-winning book also features menus from the TV series, plus Annabel's musings on living well in today's fast-paced world. It's interactive with her website, with scannable codes linking to videos of her demonstrating recipes or sharing tips for simplifying techniques. A publishing phenomenon in her native New Zealand, Annabel has written 22 cookbooks, which have won many international awards and sold over two million copies worldwide. She has earned a passionate following for her no-fail recipes, which transform seasonal produce into meals with the wow factor. Take time out from your busy schedule to savor life's simple pleasures. For more visit annabel-langbein.com "I love everything about this new book from NZ's biggest selling cookery writer by a country mile (The Best of Annabel Langbein - aka to me and many others as 'The Bible' - has also sold more than 150,000 copies in NZ alone). The design, the photography, the recipes, the friendly text... no doubt it is another winner, especially with the TV series of the same name about to kick off." - Graham Beattie, Beattie's Book Blog

New Zealand Pictorial Cookbook By Jan Bilton (Food Editor) Kowhai Hardcover (96 pages) Lowest New Price: $57.97* Lowest Used Price: $1.29* *(As of 00:50 Pacific 22 Sep 2017 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Beautiful color photograph cookbook with interesting New Zealand themed recipes and photos of surrounding landscapes

The Flame Tree Cookbook:Pacific Recipes for the New Zealand Kichen By Sue Carruthers GP Publications Paperback (234 pages) Lowest Used Price: $3.80* *(As of 00:50 Pacific 22 Sep 2017 More Info) Click Here

La Latina By Grace Ramirez Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited Hardcover (288 pages) List Price: $50.00* Lowest New Price: $40.00* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 00:50 Pacific 22 Sep 2017 More Info) Click Here Product Description: From Pozole Rojo to Alfajores, Miami-born, Venezuela-raised, New Zealand-based chef Grace Ramirez shares her interpretation of traditional recipes from throughout Latin America. Utilizing readily available ingredients, Grace recreates the authentic tastes she grew up with in contemporary dishes full of bold flavors. With its use of fresh aromatic ingredients and exciting flavor combinations, Latin American cooking is set to become an exciting new food trend. In this unique cookbook Grace shares inspirational recipes for every meal as well as fascinating titbits of information about each Latin American country's culinary history. Uses cups, tsp and tbsp, and grams.