Mi Goreng Graduate: Rēwena Paraoa

Posted 4:45am Monday 16th September 2024 by Ruby Hudson

Makes: 1 large loaf Time: 10 mins prep, 2 days ferment time; 2 hrs knead and prove, 45 mins bake Difficulty: 5/5 (until you have tried a few times! Then it is super easy) Rēwena paraoa aka rēwena bread is an indigenous potato-based sourdough. In the face of aggressive Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Potato Leek Soup

Posted 5:01pm Saturday 7th September 2024 by Ruby Hudson

Serves: 5 Time: 1 hr  Price: $ Difficult: 2/5 Attention all of you penny-pinching, budget conscious students! Winter vegetables are cheap as chips at the moment so we may as well make the most of it. Potato leek soup is a real winter warmer, making a delicious recipe for dinners or Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Macaroni Cheese

Posted 7:08pm Sunday 25th August 2024 by Ruby Hudson

Serves: 6  Time: 1 hr  Price: $$ Difficulty: 2/5 With snow having made its first appearance this year, we’re all in need of a cosy meal! Macaroni cheese is the perfect dinner for this time of year. Carby, cheesy and saucy, it is a must make. This recipe should cook enough Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Chicken Katsu

Posted 4:55pm Saturday 17th August 2024 by Ruby Hudson

Serves: 5 Time: 40 mins (max!) Price: $$ Difficulty: 1/5 (so easy yet so delicious!) Chicken katsu is such a simple and delicious meal that I guarantee will become a fan favourite. In my house we love any excuse to slather dinner in kewpie mayo, so this really is a winner all round. Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Banana Loaf

Posted 11:18pm Saturday 10th August 2024 by Ruby Hudson

Time: 1 hr Price: $ Difficulty: 1/5 Banana loaf is an absolute classic! This recipe serves you with the perfect way to use up those neglected bananas you never got round to eating, and only takes a few minutes to whip up a tasty treat. Best served warm with a slice of butter, share with Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Burrito Bowls

Posted 3:12pm Sunday 4th August 2024 by Ruby Hudson

Serves: 6 Time: 45 mins Price: $ Difficulty: 1/5 This burrito bowl recipe is inspired by Connors “banging” Nachos from the other week! As students, we all love a good Mexican meal. I recommend you branch out this week and get creative with a burrito bowl! The toppings on a Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Braised Lentils

Posted 8:08pm Sunday 28th July 2024 by Ruby Hudson

This week's dish is a staple in my house! Made from pantry ingredients, this braised lentil and sausage recipe is hearty and delicious. An extra bonus is that there is wine involved in the cooking – enjoy a cheeky glass while you chef it up. The recipe below is a hefty one. It serves the Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Connor's Nachos

Posted 3:19pm Saturday 20th July 2024 by Connor Moffat

Ruby’s on vacay, so design intern Connor swooped in to save the day with his “banging” nacho recipe! Nachos are a classic go-to student meal, perfect for the colder weather for a quick and tasty feed. To make it vegetarian, simply swap the mince for more veggies such as carrots and Read more...

Pride and Pōhara: Māori cuisine or glorified struggle meals?

Posted 4:23pm Saturday 20th July 2024 by Nā Heeni Koero Te Rerenoa (Sky)

Let’s cut the crap. Aotearoa New Zealand loves to brag about ‘authentic’ Māori cuisine like hāngī, boil-up, fried bread, and steamed pudding. But the uncomfortable truth is: these aren’t traditional, authentic Māori dishes. They’re struggle meals Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Fish Cake

Posted 5:57pm Saturday 13th July 2024 by Ruby Hudson

Serves: 4 Time: 1 hr Price: $ Difficulty: 3/5 I don't know about you, but I am always on the hunt for a cheap source of protein. Tinned fish is an affordable and tasty way to get a bit of variation and protein into your diet. This week's fish cake recipe uses tinned tuna in a way Read more...