Mahurangi oysters, sherry jelly and pancetta crumbs

Mahurangi oysters, sherry jelly and pancetta crumbs

This is a recipe by Ginny Grant, a well-known New Zealand food writer that was published in Cuisine magazine in 2020. Ginny sees cooking oysters as somewhat akin to a crime: “I can’t bear to cook oysters, so they are most often served raw, but I do on occasion like a...
Meet the NZ oyster: a marine marvel

Meet the NZ oyster: a marine marvel

Oysters 101 The first thing to understand about the NZ oyster is that the more of them you eat, the better it is for the environment. We often associate oysters with romance and indulgence, but they are much more than just a culinary delight. Oyster farming is good...
Mahurangi Oysters Rockefeller

Mahurangi Oysters Rockefeller

Rooted in the vibrant history of New Orleans, this classic recipe pays homage to the legacy of the Rockefeller family. Legend has it that Oysters Rockefeller was created at the turn of the 20th century at the renowned Antoine’s Restaurant. Named after John D....
Oyster toppings

Oyster toppings

Before you get to enjoy these great toppings for oysters, you’ll need to get those succulent shellfish open. We appreciate that when you’re preparing oysters for a big crew, shucking them can be time-consuming. So, we’ve got some ideas for oyster shucking using a...
The art of opening oysters: no shucking required

The art of opening oysters: no shucking required

Oysters at home are such a treat and a wonderful delicacy to share with others. But they can be tricky little suckers to open. Shucking an oyster takes a bit of skill, a bit of time, gloves and a good oyster knife. However, if you’re not feeling confident, you have...

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