These are our favourite recipes and wine pairings from the team at Aurum Wines.
BY DEBBIE CROMPTON INGREDIENTS FOR WALDORF FOR 4 PEOPLE AS A LUNCH: About 10 freshly shelled walnuts, roughly chopped2 apples julienned – Coxes Orange or Braeburn200 ml mayonnaiseJuice of half …
This relies on the simplest of combinations, and it’s so easy to prepare, however the very best quality ingredients are crucial. In Italy it is made with fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, …
Yellow curry is milder than other Thai curries in terms of spiciness. It gets it’s golden, slightly orange colour from the ground turmeric used. This seafood curry is soft sweet …
By Debbie Crompton RECIPE FOR 4 PEOPLE: 1kg pork belly, skin on, bones removed2 finely sliced onions250ml Aurum 2009 Pinot GrisApprox 500ml chicken stockSprig fresh thyme2 quince, quartered peeled and …
By Lucie Lawrence RECIPE SERVES 6: Homemade Hoisin Sauce 4 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter1 tablespoon dark brown sugar or honey2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar1 garlic clove, finely …
This white port has hints of peach and dried fruit.What better accompaniment than my Central Otago fruit cake.I always make a Christmas cake on November 15th every year, and spike …
Freshly made oat cakes and Blackmount Aged Cheddar from Blue River – it’s made from 100% pure sheep’s milk. The port, cheddar and oat cakes are especially delicious with Provisions …
BARBEQUED QUAIL WITH GRILLED APRICOT SALSA, PILAF AND PINE NUTS Drinking Aurum Chardonnay it was like being transported to an orchard pack house full of fragrant Central Otago apricots. Its’ stone …
Blanc de Blanc: In New Zealand we tend to drink bubbles before dinner, or with canapés, rather than with a meal. But a glass of elegant and dry Blanc de …
The complex fragrances of the spices, quince and fennel with the richness of the lamb are perfect with the Amber wine as it provides mouthfeel, acidity and its own middle …
This recipe is a celebration of spring. I am giving you here one version but any fresh , often green, vegetables from the garden can be used. Don’t hesitate to …
CHILLI CON CARNE WITH VENISON, GREEN CAPSICUM AND CUMIN By Debbie Crompton INGREDIENTS SERVE 5 PEOPLE: 2 x 300g cans red kidney beans, drained 100 – 200ml olive oil 500g …
VENISON STEAK WITH JUNIPER BLUEBERRY SAUCE By Debbie Crompton RECIPE SERVES 4: 4 sprigs thyme leaves, stripped off their stalks 5 juniper berries Salt and pepper Extra virgin olive oil …
LAMB LOIN RUBBED WITH PORCINI MUSHROOM POWDER AND THYME BOULANGERIE POTATOES Merino Lamb has a distinct delicious flavour in this recipe but it’s not necessary if you have trouble sourcing …
