Recipes

Grilled Kingfish with a NON3 Toasted Cinnamon and Yuzu Beurre Blanc

Longer warmer days have us already excited for summer and seafood and this superbly simple kingfish recipe from Gaia Retreat & Spa Chef Pete Townsend.

Spooky Frankenstein Macarons

Bring a little spooky fun to your kitchen with these adorable Frankenstein Macarons! Light, crisp shells give way to a soft, chewy centre, perfectly complemented by a creamy milk chocolate ganache filling made with Tony’s Chocolonely.

Tony's "Broken Glass" Blackberry Chocolate Cupcakes

Looking for a spooky crowd-pleaser? Look no further than these delightfully dreadful cupcakes perfect for a Who-done it kinda vibe.

Seedlip Spiced Mule

A simple aromatic non-alcoholic cocktail with notes of ginger & lime.

Chickpea Quinoa Burgers with Gherkins, Coriander Mayo and Cabbage Slaw

This vegan burger takes the classic concept, structure and cravings we know (and secretly love) from a burger whilst also providing a vegan staple that nourishes, fulfils and quietly screams a little bit fancy. Pairs magically with NON5 Lemon Marmalade & Hibiscus.

Miso Glazed Eggplant Tacos with Spiced Guac and Pistachio Crunch

These bold yet basic tacos give you creamy and crunch, spicy and sweet, that blends into a wrapped miso parcel with an exotic nuttiness to boot. Pairs brilliantly with NON3 Toasted Cinnamon & Yuzu.

Joel Baylon's Mortadella & Chilli Crisp Flatbread

Crank up the oven for this moorish Mortadella dream bite from chef Joel Baylon.

Damascus with Seedlip Spice 94

Feeling like a sultry drop to match the moment? This one hits the spot with the cold brew giving you the perfect pick up to keep that energy going.

Tony's Chocolonely Dirt Carrot Easter Cupcakes

Step aside, carrot cake! These Eggs-sta special Easter chocolate dirt cupcakes with carrot decorations are a surprisingly tasty and perfectly whimsical Easter dessert idea.

BBQ Scotch Steaks with Pickle Salsa Verde

Move over chimichurri - there's a new kid on the block. Level up your next barbecue with this perfect zingy pairing.

Pickled Prawn, Sweetcorn, Avocado and Prosciutto Salad with Summer Greens

This take on a surf and turf salad is a celebration of summer and cinch to prepare. Shout out to the pop of the pickled prawns - a true delight!

Lamb Pickledogs with Pickle Mustard and Nduja Mayonnaise

We love this recipe from Brooke Moore who is a dab hand at maximising ingredients for all their flavour. Prepared a day ahead this is a winner for summer entertaining! 

Tony's Chocolonely x Ben and Jerry's Loaded Brownie Sundae

A decadent meeting of two incredible treats, making the ultimate dessert. 

White Chocolate and Strawberry Cheesecake Eton Mess

A free form dessert that is fun to put together and fantastic for summer entertaining.This cheesecake inspired version is especially rich and decadent.

Southern-Fried Pickled Fish Sandwiches with Pickle Green Goddess Sauce and Pickle Salt Chips

Get ready to drool over Brooke Moore's latest masterpiece, the Southern-Fried Pickled Fish Sandwich with Pickle Green Goddess Sauce and Pickle Salt Chips, the undisputed champion of the Great NZ Toastie Takeover 2023 and the ultimate pickle superstar of the year! Mixing old-school flavours with mouthwatering creativity, this sandwich is a true masterpiece of pickling and Brooke's culinary wizardry. By Brooke Moore Serves 2 Ingredients: 4 slices thick white bread 200g Moore Chicken Dry Mix (or any Southern-fried chicken coating you have on hand) 100g Moore Chicken Wet Mix, constituted with water (alternatively, you can use yoghurt) 1 jar of McClure’s Bread & Butter Pickles, brine and pickles separated 2 Warehou fillets 1⁄2 head iceberg, shredded 1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced 1 handful McClures’ Bread & Butter Pickles Butter, at room temperature Pickle Green Goddess Sauce 250g Kewpie mayonnaise 250g sour cream 1 bunch parsley 1 bunch basil 1 bunch chives 2 bunches doing onions, green tops only 1 bunch dill 20ml kombu (omit if you can’t find) 200g McClures’ Bread & Butter Pickles Lemon juice, to taste Salt, to taste Sugar, to taste Salad 1 head iceberg, shredded 4 Campari tomatoes, cut into 1/8 1⁄2 cucumber, chopped 1⁄2 jar pickled beetroot 1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced Handful of dill, picked Chips 4 Agria potatoes, peeled Pickle Salt 100g salt 25g brown sugar 1 jar McClures’ Bread & Butter Pickles, dehydrated (dehydrate at 65C for 48hrs) 2g celery salt Method Chips For the chips, cut rounds out of the potatoes with an apple corer. Keep the offcuts - these are still yum! Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and boil the chips until just cooked. Drain and spread out on a cloth-lined tray. Place in the refrigerator overnight to dry out. The next day, heat your deep fryer to 140C. Fry the potato chips for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside. Pickle Green Goddess Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and prepare an ice bath for blanching. Pick herbs and cut spring onion tops into smaller chunks. Blanch in the boiling water for 20 seconds, then using a slotted spoon, plunge into the ice bath. Drain herbs and place in a blender with the pickles. Blend until smooth. Whisk Kewpie mayonnaise and sour cream together and fold through the herbs. Add kombu. Season to taste with salt, sugar and lemon juice Pickle Salt Blend the dehydrated pickles in a high-speed blender to a powder consistency. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Store in a sealed container. Fried Fish Brine Warehou in pickle brine for 3 hours in the fridge. After 3 hours, remove the fish from the brine. Heat your deep fryer to 175C. Place the fish in the Moore Chicken Wet Mix, then into the Dry Mix, pressing down to get a nice coating. Fry the fish until cooked and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Return the precooked chips to the fryer and cook until golden and crisp. Season with Pickle Salt. Salad Toss together the iceberg, tomatoes, cucumber, beetroot, dill and red onion with 2 tbsp Pickle Green Goddess. Assemble To build sandwiches, butter all slices of bread with soft butter. On the bottom slice, layer shredded iceberg and sliced red onion. Place the fried fish on top, drizzle with Pickle Green Goddess, then finish with pickles. Top with the remaining slice of bread. Serve with Pickle Salt Chips and salad. Share a picture of your pickle creations by tagging us on Instagram @cookandnelson.Enjoy!

Pickle Sour

Say hello to the one and only "Pickle Sour" by the one and only Brooke Moore, the mastermind who snatched the crown at the Great NZ Toastie Takeover 2023! Brace yourself for an explosion of flavour as this mouth-watering masterpiece transforms pickles into the star of the show. Who says pickles are just for burgers? 

Trick-or-treat chocolate rice crispy frights

Get tangled in a web of flavor with these spine-tingling spidey chocolate rice crispy treats, the only creepy crawlers we’re craving this Halloween season!

Two Raw Sisters: Oven-free Afghan Slice

No oven, no problem. We love this delicious take on afghan cookies using whole, minimally processed ingredients. 

Seedlip Martini

A non-alcoholic twist on this classic cocktail.

Dill and Garlic Pickle Brined Wings

Stop! Before you throw away that delicious pickle brine - check out this recipe for the flavourful and succulent chicken. 

Seedlip Garden Mojito

 This refreshing Seedlip Mojito hits the spot on a sunny day whether you're hosting a party or a party of one.

Root vegetable and pickle rosti with smoked salmon and horseradish crème fraiche

A brilliant brunch dish starring earthy root vegetables and zingy bursts of McClure’s Bread and Butter Pickles.

Banana and Dark Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding with Chocolate and Coffee Sauce

This delicious recipe comes to us from our friends at Kōkako Coffee by the talented Kelly Gibney. The classic, cosy kiwi dessert gets a major upgrade here with the natural sweetness of bananas, creamy oat milk, dark chocolate chunks and a coffee infused sauce that delivers ultimate richness.

Caramel Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies

Looking for something to whip up this weekend? We think the only thing more delicious than chocolate chip cookies are these gooey-delicious caramel sea salt chocolate chip cookies. Special shout out to @‌beckybakes for this delish recipe.Ingredients 125g butter 100g light brown sugar 75g white granulated sugar 1 tsp salted caramel flavoring 300g plain flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 Tony’s milk caramel sea salt bar, chopped into chunks Recipe Combine butter, light brown sugar & white granulated sugar in a bowl. Mix. Add the egg & salted caramel flavouring. Mix. Add the plain flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda & sea salt. Mix. Knead mixture into a dough & add the Tony’s chunks. Roll into 8 balls Freeze for 30 minutes (or up to 3 months if you want to keep some for later) Bake for 10-12 minutes at 180°C Decorate chunks of Tony’s Drizzle with salted caramel sauce Leave to cool for 30 minutes Admire your work. 🍪 And feast on your salty-sweet treats!