Summer's Better...

2022-11-15

What makes the great Kiwi summer? Is it the smell of fresh sea air, the sun warming your skin or melting ice-cream running down your chin? Is it barbecues, pavlova or mum’s famous potato salad? Is it late sunset cocktails with your friends, or big family games of bat down at a picnic?

Or is it all of the above?

Our latest summer recipes are all about celebrating those great Kiwi food moments!

Summer’s better with gourmet dining

The barbeque is like the Olympic torch of summer. Once it’s fired up, summer has started. You don’t need to head to a 5-star restaurant when you can create charred, smoky goodness from your own back yard. Your vegetarian friends and whānau may have been overlooked in this tradition. But no longer! Make sure everyone gets fed with these Haloumi and Veggie Skewers, using our Really Useful Chipotle Sauce.

Summer’s better with secret ingredients

Pavlovas are a summer favourite but who has time for making lemon curd to go with them? These mini pav nests use thickened cream with our NZ Squeezed Lemon Curd and raspberries. Don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone!

Summer’s better with lazy grazing

Everyone loves a platter of goodness. Take yours to the next level with these Cheese & Chutney Pastry Twists and Sweet Chilli Dip. Add your favourite cheeses, cured meats, mixed nuts and some Pear and Fig Relish or Black Cherry and Pinot Noir Fruit for Cheese and keep your guests happy while you fire up the barbie.

Summer’s better with messy faces

Admit it - there’s no graceful way to eat a burger. Embrace the Spiced NZ Apricot with Mango Sauce in your beard or the New Yorker Mustard Relish dripping down your fingers with these Pulled Pork Burgers.

Summer’s better with second servings

This salad recipe is so refreshing and delicious that everyone will be going back for seconds. Don’t believe us? You’ll just have to make it yourself and taste the summery combination of peaches, pomegranate, and our Raspberry Vinaigrette.

Summer’s better with shared plates

It’s not the holidays without a little family drama, and we’re (not) sorry to say that these Ceviche Tostadas with our Coconut & NZ Lime Dressing may be the cause of some bickering this summer. Prepare plenty because they’re sure to be snapped up quickly and won’t be easily shared!

Summer’s better with private tastings

Our Summer Berries Cake is sure to impress your new partner’s parents or the grandmother who has doubted your skills in the kitchen. This is the ultimate recipe to prove yourself with, featuring both our Rhubarb, Strawberry & Raspberry Fruit Compote and Sundae Strawberry Sauce. Just watch out for little people dipping their fingers in when no one is looking!

Summer’s better with fancy bubbles

Fun, fruity, and fancy. These G&T Pops with Blood Orange, Lime & Bitters and NZ Apple & Elderflower Premium Mixer Soda Syrups will bring some theatrical flair to your festivities. Leave out the gin for an equally exciting mocktail.

See the recipes in action in our new video here.

Tag us @barkersofgeraldine to share your festivities with us this summer.