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Recipes

Dive into a collection of nourishing and comfort-driven recipes straight from Awakino Station. From sweet treats to savory mains, each dish is crafted with love, using fresh, seasonal ingredients from our farm. Whether you're feeding a family or looking for inspiration, these recipes bring the heart of the Waitaki Valley to your table. Happy cooking!

Meals | Sweet Baking | Savoury Baking | Preserves

Meals

Lasagna

Come springtime, our freezer is getting low on meat. We are nearing the end of the beef, yet it is not quite lamb processing season. It is during these few months that I rely heavily on mince. Read more

Bacon Carbonara

This is a deliciously easy carbonara where the egg and cheese are combined to create a creamy sauce. The ultimate midweek comfort food. Preparation time - 5 minutes Cook time - 25 minutes Serves -Read more

Roasted Swede Soup

We may grow swedes here for winter feed for our sheep, but that doesn't stop me from grabbing a few out of the paddock for our own lunches. Swedes are a wonderful cool season vegetable, imparting aRead more

Corned Beef

Corned Beef is an incredibly cost effective way to feed a crowd. Either serve it hot as a sit down meal, or allow it to cool for corned beef and piccalilli sandwiches. I usually cook corned beef Read more

One Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

This is one of my go to options for when I am short on time and have hungry farm workers or children that require a hearty meal. Made all in the one pot, it is perfect served on cold days with a loafRead more

Mighty Meatloaf

This recipe is a real people pleaser, including fussy children. I’ve had one follower tell me their children have affectionately renamed it The Meat Lovers Meatloaf and I am quietly wishing I hadRead more

Creamy Potato Soup

A super simple soup using the humble spud. It is also a great way to use up any of my leftover corned beef. Delicious served with a loaf of crusty sourdough slathered in butter. Prep time - 10Read more

Throw it all in Curry

I love making this curry with beef, lamb or venison, however, you can really use any meat. Fish is another great option. The spice list may look long, but it is simple to put together and suitsRead more

Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks

The days are getting cooler which means I’m reaching for the cast iron pan to make hearty meals that slowly simmer away all morning. These lamb shanks tick all of the boxes, being warming andRead more

Curried Sausages

I love creating recipes that use sausages. They’re something that always seem to be in our freezer, are extremely versatile and are quick and easy to throw together for a meal. These curried sausagRead more

Hamburger Soup⁣ - In a Pumpkin

This is a delicious and nutritious soup packed with beef mince, vegetables and bone broth. The pumpkin itself makes such a beautiful rustic serving dish. Preparation time - 30 minutes Cook time - 1Read more

Leftover Roast Lamb Soup

I feel it is important to utilize as much of the animal carcass as possible, so this lamb soup uses the leftover bone and meat from a roasted shoulder or leg of lamb, plus loads of fresh vegetables.Read more

Sweet Baking

Ginger Crunch

A classic ginger crunch recipe that can be made all in the one pot. Preparation time - 15 minutes Cook time - 20 minutes Serves - 12-16 squares Ingredients: Base: 150g butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 Read more

A Pot Of Choc Slice

I love a quick no bake recipe for early morning baking, while the girls are still asleep and this one pot no bake chocolate slice is perfect. I like to include our walnuts into the base, but feelRead more

Cowboy Caramel Cookie Slice

I often don't have the time to stand there rolling out cookie dough for individual cookies. So one day I simply pressed my cowboy cookie dough into a slice tin and baked it and we had a deliciousRead more

Fruit Sponge Pudding

This fruit sponge pudding is a favourite and a great way to use the jars of preserved fruit that line our pantry shelves. Some of my preferred fruit combos are bottled pears, sanguine peaches, appleRead more

Cowboy Cookies

A rustic cookie crammed full of nuts, chocolate, and dried fruit. It’s perfect served alongside a hot cuppa straight from the thermos when out on the hill. Preparation time - 20 minutes Cook time -Read more

Birthday Cake

I was originally given this recipe by Vicky Bowman. It was her mother’s recipe. A cake that was made on school camps because it used basic ingredients but created a decadent and fudgy cake perfectRead more

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Savoury Baking

Corn and Bacon Quiches

Try this corn and bacon mixture in pastry or bread for a perfect hand sized quiche. Served warm they make a great morning smoko at home or out on the farm. Preparation time - 15 minutes Cook time -Read more

Pizza Scrolls

Homemade pizza dough scrolls are the perfect addition to children’s lunchboxes, smoko bags out on the farm or paired alongside a bowl of hearty soup for lunch. A great way to use up all theRead more

Bread Rolls

Growing up Mum would have a loaf of bread perfectly timed to be pulled out of the bread-maker as my brother and I charged through the back door from school. In my eyes there isn’t anything quite soRead more

Focaccia Bread

Focaccia bread is the carbohydrate comfort food in my eyes. Generously drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with crunchy sea salt and herbs before baking to create a crisp, golden exterior that’sRead more

White Sandwich Bread⁣

This homemade sandwich bread is rustic and comforting and perfect for slicing, slathering with butter, and serving for lunch. Preparation time - 30 minutes + rising time Cook time - 30 minutes ServesRead more

Summer Self-crusting Quiche

Throw in an array of ready to harvest summer garden produce to create this deliciously easy quiche. Preparation time - 30 minutes Cook time - 45 minutes Serves - 4-6 Ingredients : 4 cupsRead more

Mince and Cheese Pie

A rustic and flavoursome pie with a flaky puff pastry. The homemade version of a Kiwi classic. Preparation time - 45 minutes Cook time - 1 hour 30 minutes Serves - 4-6 Pastry ingredients: 1 1/2 cupsRead more

Beer Bread

Despite having to often raid the workshop’s fridge and the shepherd’s supply of beer to whip up this bread it has remained a firm favourite over the years due to its simplicity and quickness. SinRead more

Bacon and Egg Pie

This is a lovely seasonal pie, I change the ingredients depending on the time of year and what I have growing in my vegetable garden. Preparation time - 30 minutes Cook time - 45 minutes Serves -Read more

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Preserves

Homemade Stock

Fresh stock is incredibly easy to make and becomes the foundation for soups, gravies, and casseroles. Consider what bones you are using to make stock. Leg and shank bones are good as they have plentyRead more

Nasturtium Capers

These capers made from nasturtium seeds are a great alternative to the store bought caper. Bursting with flavour, they're perfect for potato salads, with fish, on pizza or in a herb butter for steak.Read more

Bread and Butter Zucchini

If you find yourself with surplus zucchini and like pickles, then try making this bread and butter zucchini. Perfect on burgers, in cold meat sandwiches, or as an accompaniment to cheese.Read more

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