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Angela Casley
Food writer for Viva

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Pine nut and coffee caramel tart
Recipes

Pine nut and coffee caramel tart

28 Oct 02:38 AM
Panzanella salad
Recipes

Panzanella salad

26 Sep 07:50 PM

Be transported to the warmth of a Mediterranean seaside eatery

Salmon, couscous and broccoli rice bowl
Recipes

Salmon, couscous and broccoli rice bowl

26 Sep 07:49 PM

Smoky salmon, feta, couscous and Dijon dressing, this salad checks all the flavour boxes

Angela Casley's chicken masala
Recipes

Angela Casley's chicken masala

26 Sep 07:47 PM

Fabulous for a mid-week meal - wonderfully warming and quick to put together

Angela Casley's rice bubble biscuits
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Angela Casley's rice bubble biscuits

10 Sep 05:18 PM

These rich and buttery rice bubble biscuits would be a treat in a lunchbox

Batter up: Delicious date pancakes
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Batter up: Delicious date pancakes

27 Aug 05:30 PM

Sweetened only with dates, these light pancakes are a treat

Recipe: Angela Casley's coffee and hazelnut cake
Recipes

Recipe: Angela Casley's coffee and hazelnut cake

20 Aug 05:00 PM

Strong coffee, yoghurt and ground hazelnuts take this cake to another level

Chicken and mushroom larb on noodles
Recipes

Chicken and mushroom larb on noodles

19 Aug 02:37 AM

I love mince, cooked well with fresh flavours, like this mushroom and chicken larb

Pumpkin and tomato red curry
Recipes

Pumpkin and tomato red curry

11 Aug 10:26 PM

This is a go-to curry you can make in the time it takes to cook your rice

Halloumi, broccolini & rocket cream
Recipes

Halloumi, broccolini & rocket cream

04 Aug 03:28 AM

The creamy rocket dressing is an ideal complement to salty, crispy halloumi

Angela Casley's ultimate fish pie
Recipes

Angela Casley's ultimate fish pie

21 Jul 01:31 AM

A tried-and-true fish pie, full of flavour and comfort factor

Spaghetti and meatballs
Recipes

Spaghetti and meatballs

07 Jul 09:56 PM

An absolute classic and a crowd-pleaser

French onion soup
Recipes

French onion soup

07 Jul 12:57 AM

This glorious soup is yet another reason to be grateful for French cuisine.

Angela Casley's pork and peanut meatballs
Recipes

Angela Casley's pork and peanut meatballs

30 Jun 11:05 PM

In these pork and peanut balls, the nuts add flavour and an unexpected crunch

Pork and kumara pie with hot water pastry
Recipes

Pork and kumara pie with hot water pastry

19 Jun 10:18 PM

Hot or cold, this pie will go down a treat

Vegetable stem stir-fry with walnuts
Recipes

Vegetable stem stir-fry with walnuts

15 Jun 10:15 PM

Save your stems from the bin, and make them the star of this dish

Fusilli with venison sausages
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Fusilli with venison sausages

13 Jun 02:01 AM

You can't beat pasta as a base for a quick and hearty meal

Herby carrot fritters
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Herby carrot fritters

10 Jun 01:06 AM

The humble carrot can easily be the star of the show

Satsuma and poppyseed cake with honey
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Satsuma and poppyseed cake with honey

07 Jun 12:06 AM

The vibrant colour of satsumas at the moment is irresistible

Cheese-packed vegetable lasagne
Recipes

Cheese-packed vegetable lasagne

30 May 01:44 PM

This comforting lasagne is a great way to get the greens into the family (in disguise)

Brussels sprouts & cauliflower with miso glaze
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Brussels sprouts & cauliflower with miso glaze

28 May 01:30 PM

You can use this simple-but-flavourful glaze on fish, chicken or any array of vegetables

Pumpkin & parsnip soup with olive focaccia
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Pumpkin & parsnip soup with olive focaccia

28 May 12:59 PM

Chipotle peppers and paprika make all the difference in this soul-nourishing soup

Tamarillo and pear crumble tart
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Tamarillo and pear crumble tart

25 May 01:49 AM

Crumbles have always been a family favourite

Tasty tamarillo tart
Recipes

Tasty tamarillo tart

25 May 01:46 AM

A sweet taste of the cooler months

Angela Casley's slow-cooked lamb and mushroom pies
Recipes

Angela Casley's slow-cooked lamb and mushroom pies

17 May 02:39 PM

Comforting lamb and tender mushrooms combine in this hearty pie recipe

Pawpaw, prawns and tamarind dressing
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Pawpaw, prawns and tamarind dressing

17 May 02:22 PM

Light and tasty, pawpaws are at their best at the moment

Steamed mussels with garlic and chilli
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Steamed mussels with garlic and chilli

17 May 02:04 PM

Tomatoes, white wine, garlic and chilli form the sauce of this quick-to-prepare meal

Cold-snap curried kumara soup
Recipes

Cold-snap curried kumara soup

12 May 09:59 PM

Time to get the soup pot back on the stove

Pear, prosciutto and pine nut salad
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Pear, prosciutto and pine nut salad

01 May 11:12 PM

The perfect side for a warm winter meal

Vegetarian mushroom and kale carbonara
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Vegetarian mushroom and kale carbonara

25 Apr 09:40 PM

Working quickly when making a carbonara is the key

Brioche buns with chocolate and almond
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Brioche buns with chocolate and almond

11 Apr 12:19 AM

Serve these Easter treats fresh from the oven

Feijoa and blueberry buttermilk cake
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Feijoa and blueberry buttermilk cake

08 Apr 02:12 AM

Moist and delicious, and a great way to use up feijoas

Warming lentil, bacon and pumpkin soup
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Warming lentil, bacon and pumpkin soup

08 Apr 02:08 AM

There is no pre-soaking or pre-cooking puy lentils in this simple soup

Angela Casley’s old-fashioned apple pie
Recipes

Angela Casley’s old-fashioned apple pie

30 Mar 08:16 PM

A simple dessert inspired by the orchards of Hawke's Bay

Stuffed pears with goat's cheese, walnut and honey
Recipes

Stuffed pears with goat's cheese, walnut and honey

25 Mar 12:23 AM

Pears and goat's cheese are a perfect match, and delicious with toasted walnuts

Meat lovers pizza
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Meat lovers pizza

25 Mar 12:22 AM

You can create any shape of pizza and finish with a variety of toppings

Feijoa bakewell tart
Recipes

Feijoa bakewell tart

24 Mar 12:07 AM

A quick make, using fresh feijoa instead of the usual jam

Angela Casley's slow-roast tomato risotto
Recipes

Angela Casley's slow-roast tomato risotto

13 Mar 11:42 PM

Enjoy the aroma of the tomatoes slowing cooking for 3 hours

Black bean chocolate cake
Recipes

Black bean chocolate cake

10 Mar 08:18 PM

Not too sweet, but deliciously chocolatey

Crispy roasted chickpeas
Recipes

Crispy roasted chickpeas

10 Mar 08:13 PM

Just like salted chips, once you start there is no going back

Barbecued bruschetta
Recipes

Barbecued bruschetta

06 Mar 10:34 PM

A dish to make the most of outdoor cooking

Easy weeknight meals: Hoisin pork spare ribs
Recipes

Easy weeknight meals: Hoisin pork spare ribs

06 Mar 10:12 PM

Marinate the ribs in in the morning and the first person home can put them in the oven

Thrill of the grill: Prawns with tarragon and citrus butter
Recipes

Thrill of the grill: Prawns with tarragon and citrus butter

06 Mar 10:07 PM

Tarragon is a good hardy herb to have growing in a pot so it's always on hand

Cheesy bacon and egg pie
Recipes

Cheesy bacon and egg pie

04 Mar 12:04 AM

A Kiwi classic with a cheesy twist

Beef and mushroom broth
Recipes

Beef and mushroom broth

04 Mar 12:03 AM

One pot, one bowl, super simple and tasty

Slow-cooked onion and gruyere quiche
Recipes

Slow-cooked onion and gruyere quiche

03 Mar 11:59 PM

Enjoy this savoury tart warm from the oven

Angela Casley's one-pot chicken biryani
Recipes

Angela Casley's one-pot chicken biryani

03 Mar 11:58 PM

This chicken biryani meets all the requirements for an easy dinner

Pancake Day is here: Green herb crepes
Recipes

Pancake Day is here: Green herb crepes

27 Feb 06:52 PM

A good basic recipe for sweet or savoury pancakes

Spicy jalapeno and lime chicken
Recipes

Spicy jalapeno and lime chicken

24 Feb 11:57 PM

Spice up chicken with a simple lime and jalapeno salsa

Cauliflower, chickpeas and greens salad
Recipes

Cauliflower, chickpeas and greens salad

24 Feb 11:55 PM

Full of flavour, despite having just a handful of ingredients

Angela Casley's peanut caramel slice
Recipes

Angela Casley's peanut caramel slice

24 Feb 11:46 PM

Few can resist the yummy, sticky peanut slice recipe so make plenty and stock up the tins

Plum and lemon ring cake
Recipes

Plum and lemon ring cake

04 Feb 02:25 AM

Ring cakes are perfect to serve at a morning tea

Roast capsicum soup with goat's cheese
Recipes

Roast capsicum soup with goat's cheese

04 Feb 02:23 AM

A simple but elegant soup from Angela Casley

Angela Casley's beef Wellington
Recipes

Angela Casley's beef Wellington

04 Feb 02:19 AM

Buy the best beef fillet you can afford for this indulgent dish

Chinese-inspired pancakes with garlic chives and mushrooms
Recipes

Chinese-inspired pancakes with garlic chives and mushrooms

03 Feb 03:52 AM

These little pancakes can be ready in minutes

Angela Casley's simple tomato pasta sauce
Recipes

Angela Casley's simple tomato pasta sauce

28 Jan 01:07 AM

A basic tomato pasta sauce is perfect for pizza, pasta, or for your freezer

'Any fruit' plum and almond galette
Recipes

'Any fruit' plum and almond galette

28 Jan 01:05 AM

Plums are the star today, but almost any fruit is perfect here

Rich plum jam
Recipes

Rich plum jam

28 Jan 01:02 AM

Scrummy on toast, scones, brioche or in a bakewell tart

Spicy corn and courgette salad with chicken
Recipes

Spicy corn and courgette salad with chicken

24 Jan 12:13 AM

Make the most of sweetcorn while it is in season

Quick and easy corn and courgette fritters
Recipes

Quick and easy corn and courgette fritters

24 Jan 12:10 AM

Nothing beats a good fritter

Crunchy karaage chicken with Japanese mayo
Recipes

Crunchy karaage chicken with Japanese mayo

21 Jan 02:19 AM

The secret to this street food favourite is twice-cooking the chicken

Mango and cardamom lassi
Recipes

Mango and cardamom lassi

18 Jan 11:45 PM

Capitalise on all of those juicy, brightly coloured mangoes at the supermarket

Angela Casley's vegan brownie with cashew nuts
Recipes

Angela Casley's vegan brownie with cashew nuts

09 Jan 10:13 PM

Top these treats with raspberry and coconut yoghurt

Roast pumpkin with curried Greek yoghurt and pomegranate
Recipes

Roast pumpkin with curried Greek yoghurt and pomegranate

20 Dec 03:11 AM

The colours of this salad are perfect for the festive table

Angela Casley's simple, spicy curried salmon
Recipes

Angela Casley's simple, spicy curried salmon

20 Dec 03:00 AM

An easy standby dinner, and perfect for Xmas Day

Angela Casley: Quick and easy teriyaki salmon
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Angela Casley: Quick and easy teriyaki salmon

15 Dec 12:58 AM

Make a double quantity of sauce to keep a jar in the fridge over summer

Sweet finish: Raspberry, apple and caramel pavlova
Recipes

Sweet finish: Raspberry, apple and caramel pavlova

12 Dec 09:30 PM

A make-ahead treat, perfect for Christmas Day

Chocolate, raspberry and Grand Marnier semifreddo
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Chocolate, raspberry and Grand Marnier semifreddo

09 Dec 11:43 PM

This dessert is light, creamy and easy to make and can be prepared well ahead of time

Gorgonzola and pine nut toasts
Recipes

Gorgonzola and pine nut toasts

09 Dec 11:33 PM

Pushed for time? You'll have these delicious toasts ready in 20 minutes, tops

White bean and roasted tomato tarts
Recipes

White bean and roasted tomato tarts

09 Dec 11:31 PM

Slow roasting tomatoes really brings out the flavour and sweetness

Pork and pistachio terrine
Recipes

Pork and pistachio terrine

06 Dec 09:38 PM

This terrine looks fabulous and tastes delicious

Mango and blueberry Christmas trifle
Recipes

Mango and blueberry Christmas trifle

06 Dec 09:34 PM

An easy trifle, with panettone instead of sponge, and marsala instead of sherry

Passion mascarpone  with grilled nectarines on brioche
Recipes

Passion mascarpone with grilled nectarines on brioche

28 Nov 10:37 PM

Think beyond savoury when it comes to your BBQ this summer

Husky corn with dukkah butter
Recipes

Husky corn with dukkah butter

28 Nov 10:35 PM

This dukkah recipe makes enough to have extra on hand for dipping bread and oil

Beetroot hummus and edamame dip
Recipes

Beetroot hummus and edamame dip

28 Nov 10:34 PM

These two super quick and vibrant dips are perfect to snack on

Boned turkey with cranberry, apple and nut stuffing
Recipes

Boned turkey with cranberry, apple and nut stuffing

24 Nov 08:09 PM

Carving this turkey will be a show-stopper

Lean, mean venison pies
Recipes

Lean, mean venison pies

16 Nov 10:02 PM

Venison makes a pleasant change from the traditional steak pie

Coriander and tamari pesto with char-grilled greens
Recipes

Coriander and tamari pesto with char-grilled greens

12 Nov 12:35 AM

Are you like me and known to buy a huge bag of coriander, only to eat half? This is ...

Courgette and white chocolate chunk loaf recipe
Recipes

Courgette and white chocolate chunk loaf recipe

12 Nov 12:34 AM

Eat this divine loaf warm to enjoy the soft melted chocolate within.

Barbecue prawn skewers with chilli lime
Recipes

Barbecue prawn skewers with chilli lime

12 Nov 12:32 AM

This is a great summer starter

Tomato and mozzarella salad with crumbed eggplant
Recipes

Tomato and mozzarella salad with crumbed eggplant

05 Nov 02:54 AM

Make this salad with the new season's fragrant, flavoursome tomatoes

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