Recipes celebrating NZ Cheese, made to try at home.

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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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Sprouting Broccoli and NZ Halloumi

Lightly-spiced with a dash of acidity and very textural - this simple dish sings. Serve as a side dish or part of a shared meal. In season, try using green beans or a mix of green beans and sugar snaps.

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