Recipes celebrating NZ Cheese, made to try at home.

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Kiwi Cheese Rolls

Is there anything more Kiwi than Cheese Rolls? They are perfect to serve during winter to accompany tomato soup or as a lunch or light dinner by themselves. What’s more cheese rolls freeze well and are the ideal ‘go to’ snack, just pull out a couple and put them straight into the sandwich press.

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Cheesy Pesto Chicken

A simple, easy dinner from our friends at Mainland that all the family will love.

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Cheese & Onion Griddle Scones

Thanks to the team at Mainland for sharing these scones, which are brilliant when you don’t have an oven, but be sure to use a heavy-based pan such as cast iron to ensure a lovely crisp outer to the scone. If you prefer these can be baked in a 200°C oven for 15-20 minutes.

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Burrata Three Ways

Italian-inspired Burrata is super easy to jazz up at home. Our friends at Farro whipped up three summery iterations, each with a lush Massimo’s burrata at the centre.

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Asparagus & NZ Brie Puff Pastries 

Looking for the perfect spring share plate? These baked Asparagus and NZ Cheese Puff Pastries from Countdown are deliciously easy and sure to please.

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Roasted Spring Carrots with Fresh Mozzarella

Roasting carrots in the oven intensifies their earthy flavour and brings out their sweetness. Pairing with fresh NZ Mozzarella makes for a dish that is texturally exciting.

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NZ Ricotta and Raspberry Tartlets

This marriage of two delicious spring treats combines to create little mouthfuls of flavour. Perfect for afternoon tea or to serve at the end of a meal - everyone will love them!

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Polenta Crumbed NZ Brie 

Thanks to Countdown for sharing this recipe with us to celebrate NZ Cheese Month 2023. It’s the perfect dish to wow dinner guests with at the end of the night by enjoying it as an alternative to dessert.

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Pearl Barley Salad with Crumbled Feta

Developed by Kathy Paterson especially for NZ Cheese Month to showcase fresh spring NZ feta. A lively, grassy extra virgin olive oil will bring the whole salad together.

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The Junction’s Tarteflette

We’re thrilled The Junction from Appleby - one of the country’s Top NZ Cheese Stores - has shared this delicious cheese-filled Tarteflette with us!

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