March/April
Goodbye, summer - Hello, autumn! While I’m sad to see the end of the long sunny days, I cannot wait to share with you all the beautiful autumnal and winter-inspired recipes I have up my sleeve. This month I’ve got two delicious soul-warming recipes that take full advantage of the last of the summer vegetables, plus a delectable slice for the days you want to treat yourself.
I’m also so excited to share with you that this month I’m teaming up with Honest Wolf to gift a Fridge Cleaner Cooking x Honest Wolf Casual Shopper to one lucky follower. Honest Wolf, a New Zealand company founded by Sam and Sophie Hurley, gives excess NZ wool and leather a new lease of life by way of stylish luggage and accessories. In other words, they can’t stand to see quality ingredients wasted either! The Casual Shopper, valued at $170 NZD and made with sustainably farmed wool and leather, is perfect for your everyday excursions and grocery visits.
To go in the draw to win, simply:
Follow me on Instagram @fridge_cleaner_cooking
Tag two friends on my Honest Wolf post on @fridge_cleaner_cooking
Share the post your story for an extra chance to win
Handy Tip
Did you know your apples will last 8 times longer if they’re stored in the fridge than if they’re kept out in the fruit bowl? Reap the rewards of this simple change today. And for the apples that didn’t quite have that crispy, juicy bite you were hoping for, instead of throwing them away try cutting them up and popping them in the freezer for future apple crumbles.
What I’m cooking in March & April
Bad Bunny Hot Cross Bun Bread + Butter Pudding
In New Zealand during lockdown, May 2020, these Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butter Puddings stormed social media and they simply can’t be ignored as a fabulous way to use up leftover hot cross buns. I’m often guilty of buying too many but when the leftovers can create something delicious like this, it’s not a bad problem to have!
Roasted Pork & Fig with Late Summer Vegetables Tray Bake
For those fortunate enough to have a fig tree in your backyard... lucky you! This delicious one-tray dish really showcases the flavour and versatility of the unsung hero of fruits. Extremely versatile, figs go great with both sweet and savoury flavours including roasted pork. Adding a new dimension to the meat, the sweet and salty combination of this recipe will make you swoon! Oh, and did I mention figs are rich in minerals like potassium, calcium and magnesium? What’s not to love!
No-Bake Passionfruit Cheesecake Slice
The recipe you don’t want to miss! I absolutely love passionfruit and loved putting this recipe together. I know it isn’t always available everywhere, but if you find yourself with an abundance of the tangy fruit this slice is the perfect way to put them to good use and a surefire way to impress any guests. Any dessert-style treat that requires no oven time is a win for me. (Note: This recipe was adapted from a recipe available at taste.com.au)
Waste Not Want Not coming soon…
My first ever cookbook Waste Not Want Not is coming to all major bookstores on April 10th but keep an eye out on my socials as I’ll have a select number of pre-sales available to purchase on my website.