Daltons Recipes

Wow your friends and family with our regularly updated collection of recipes. See how many of the ingredients you can grow yourself.

Easy Carrot Muffins
Make easy carrot muffins with fresh grated carrot, banana and cinnamon. A simple homemade recipe that’s great for lunchboxes or afternoon tea.
Broccoli Pancetta Pasta
Looking for delicious ways to cook the last of your broccoli harvest? Try our quick and easy Broccoli Pancetta Pasta, which comes together in 20 minutes and is something the whole family will enjoy!
Edible Flower Shortbread
Buttery shortbread biscuits topped with violas, pansies or calendula straight from the garden. Easy to make, no piping required, and ready in just over an hour.
Herby Cheese Bread Knot Recipe
Easy herby cheese bread knot with garlic, fresh herbs and melted cheese, baked until golden.
Homemade Citrus, Tumeric & Ginger Immunity Shots
A fresh citrus, ginger and turmeric immunity shot made with simple ingredients and designed to enjoy alongside breakfast.
Delicious Oats for Winter Wellness
Easy apple or pear and cinnamon oats topped with caramelised banana, berries and nut butter.
One-Pan Lemon Chicken and Rice
A simple one-pan dinner with tender chicken, fluffy rice and fresh lemon. Ready in under an hour.
Date & Orange Scones
Ready in under 30 minutes, they make a comforting afternoon tea treat served warm with butter, marmalade or honey.
Roasted Root Vegetable & Lentil Salad
A hearty, seasonal salad packed with flavour, fresh herbs and protein.
Homemade Truffles
Here’s a delicious treat to whip up as a gift for mum on Mother’s Day!
Beef Cheek Red Curry
A perfect mid-winter warmer, that you will want to keep cooking time and time again.
Herb & Garlic Butter
Make herb and garlic butter with fresh herbs, crushed garlic and softened butter. It takes about 10 minutes, freezes for up to 3 months, and is perfect for flavouring bread, roast veg, steak or baked potatoes. Freeze in a log and slice off rounds when you need them.
Zucchini Fritters
These easy zucchini fritters are a quick way to use up zucchini and fresh herbs. Ready in about 20 minutes, they’re crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, and perfect for lunch, brunch or a light dinner. Tip: squeeze grated zucchini well to stop soggy fritters.
Peach & Apricot BBQ Glaze
Sweet, sticky and brilliant on the grill. This glaze is ideal for chicken, pork, sausages, tofu or veg skewers, and is a great way to use up very ripe stone fruit.
Easy Summer Garden Pasta Sauce
Perfect for using up tomatoes, courgettes, capsicum, and herbs and great for freezing or bottling.
Christmas Chocolate Toffee Crunch
Sweet, salty and crunchy, Christmas Chocolate Toffee Crunch is the ultimate festive treat. Perfect for homemade gifts too!
Strawberry & White Chocolate Muffins
Sweet, soft, and packed with seasonal flavour. These muffins are perfect for morning tea, lunchboxes, or a weekend treat.
Easy Spring Vegetable Tart
Bring the flavours of the season to your table with this simple garden veggie tart. Golden, light, and loaded with fresh spring vegetables, it’s super easy to make for lunch, dinner, or a snack.
Rhubarb Crumble Slice
Easy Rhubarb Crumble Slice recipe with a buttery base, tangy rhubarb filling, and golden oat topping. A simple homemade rhubarb dessert idea.
Citrus & Fennel Slaw with Miso Orange Dressing
Fresh and crunchy, this vibrant slaw is the ideal side for winter meals or a light refreshing lunch. Pairs perfectly with chicken, tofu or falafel.
Aunty Dulcie’s Lemon Tea Cake
This delicious lemon tea cake is easy to make and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. 
Sicilian Orange Cake
Moist orange cake recipe using whole oranges and almond. A zesty, flavourful treat that’s perfect with a cuppa.
Oven Dried Citrus Slices
Dried citrus is far more economical to make at home and a great way to preserve your citrus at peak ripeness. Use to spruce up your cocktails and drinks, decorations, garnishes for cakes and desserts, gift wrapping - the options are endless!
Preserved Lemons Recipe
Preserved lemons are incredibly quick and easy to make at home and far more affordable than store bought. They add a unique, tangy, and salty flavor to a variety of dishes. Use them in your cooking to elevate your dishes - try them in soups, salads, stews, pasta, dressings and sauces, and more!
Roasted Cauliflower & Leek Soup with Fresh Thyme
Creamy, comforting, and full of flavour, this Cauliflower, Leek & Thyme Soup recipe is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day. Simple to make and a nourishing winter favourite the whole family will love.
Chocolate-Dipped Mandarins with Sea Salt
A quick and indulgent citrus treat - juicy mandarins dipped in dark chocolate and topped with sea salt or nuts. Super easy recipe too.
Winter Garden Lentil Soup
Hearty, wholesome, and packed with seasonal veg, this Winter Garden Lentil Soup is comfort in a bowl. Full of nourishing ingredients, it’s the perfect way to warm up and make the most of your winter harvest.
Diane's Thai Pumpkin Soup
Diane from our Daltons team has shared her tasty Thai Pumpkin Soup. It is a family favourite that her boys love and is perfect on a cold winters day.
Creamy Mushroom Soup with Crunchy Ciabatta Crostini
Try this tasty & hearty soup for winter!
Immune Boosting Chicken Soup
Keep colds and the flu at bay with this delicious, nutritious soup that’s chock full of immune-boosting ingredients.
Whole Baked Cauliflower with Herby Tahini Sauce
Whole baked cauliflower recipe with spices, herby tahini sauce, and crunchy nuts. A flavour-packed vegetarian main or standout side dish.
Choc Courgette Muffins
Chocolate Zucchini Muffin Recipe – A Tasty Way to Sneak Veggies into School Lunchboxes
Silverbeet & Feta Pie
Use your silverbeet harvests by whipping up a homemade Silverbeet and Feta Pie. Packed with garden-fresh greens and creamy feta it's perfect for a cosy dinner, easy lunches, or popping into lunchboxes.
Feijoa Citrus and Ginger Jam
A flavourful feijoa, ginger & citrus jam recipe. Small-batch, easy to make, with optional spice or vanilla for extra depth. Perfect for preserving feijoa season.
Feijoa Crumble Slice
Autumn in New Zealand means feijoa season! This slice is perfect paired with a cup of tea or coffee on a cool autumn day.
Catherine's Feijoa Camp Cake
This family recipe, ‘Catherine’s Camp Cake' is a tasty way to use up feijoas as they ripen.
Val's Homemade Tomato Relish
Preserve the taste of summer with this homemade tomato relish recipe - serve in burgers, on cheese boards, sandwiches, or even grilled meats.
Fig Jam
Homemade fig jam is a great way to preserve the short and sweet fig season. It is incredibly easy to make, and the result is a rich, fruity jam that enhances everything from morning toast to cheese boards and desserts.
Dill and Garlic Pickled Cucumbers
Try this easy dill and garlic pickled cucumber recipe for a crunchy, tangy treat! Perfect for sandwiches, burgers, salads, or enjoying straight from the jar.
Persimmon Jam Recipe
Enjoy the recipe for persimmon jam from the Daltons family kitchen. Easy
Basil Pesto
Turn your basil into tasty pesto. Delicious addition to sandwiches, or simply toss through cooked pasta for a quick and easy autumn dinner the whole family will enjoy. Try the recipe now.
Chilli Jam
The tastiest way to use up all those chillies in the garden!
Michelle’s Super Quick Pickled Radish
Easy peasy quick pickled radish recipe.
Ultimate Carrot Cake
Deliciously delightful carrot cake that has a moist and fluffy texture, paired with the rich flavour of carrots and spices, it's a treat for your taste buds.
Roast Vegetable Salad
A colourful recipe featuring a mix of vibrant seasonal vegetables tossed with olive oil and roasted to perfection. It's an easy, hearty dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Sticky Cinnamon Scrolls
Delicious, sticky and warm cinnamon scrolls.
Spring Roll in a Bowl
This is a super simple and delicious recipe that even the kids can make.
Corn with Chilli Herb Butter
This recipe takes corn to the next level! Charred and smothered in chilli herb butter, it makes the perfect side to a Kiwi BBQ meal.
Broccoli, Bacon and Pinenut Salad
Use fresh broccoli harvested straight from the garden to make this crisp, healthy, delicious recipe that's easy peasy to make.
Roast Turkey with Cashew Stuffing Recipe
Looking for a showstopping centrepiece for the Christmas dinner table? Try out our traditional Christmas turkey recipe.
Stone Fruit Salad with Burrata
Summer on a plate! This Stone Fruit Salad with burrata cheese is the perfect blend of sweet, savoury, and creamy. Fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavour, it is your new go-to salad for warm days!
Sour Cream Blueberry Cake
Blueberry goodness in every bite! This Sour Cream Blueberry Cake is delicious on its own or topped with a smooth, velvety cream cheese icing. Perfect for afternoon teas or as a summer dessert.
Rosemary Salt
This flavourful seasoning is so easy to make at home and makes a lovely gift. Elevate your vegetables, meats and breads by using it as a finishing salt or during cooking. Have a go at adding other flavours such as garlic, lemon zest, or even chili flakes for a bit of heat too!
Gingerbread Star Tree
A colourful, festive twist on traditional shortbread! A perfect homemade Christmas gift idea for friends, family or teachers. Pistachio, cranberry, and white chocolate work together beautifully making this shortbread a decadent treat.
Festive Shortbread
A colourful, festive twist on traditional shortbread! A perfect homemade Christmas gift idea for friends, family or teachers. Pistachio, cranberry, and white chocolate work together beautifully making this shortbread a decadent treat.
Mini Strawberry Tarts with Balsamic Glaze
These delightful strawberry tarts are quick, easy, and perfect for any gathering. A hint of lemon zest and balsamic glaze adds a fresh, irresistible sweetness!
Spooky Halloween Fruit Snacks
Here’s a fun and super easy way to create some healthy and spooky snacks to balance out the sugar for kids this Halloween!
Creamy Salami Pasta with Fresh Rosemary
A quick, comforting pasta dish with a spicy kick. Rich tomato passata, creamy sauce, and fresh rosemary create the perfect flavor combo.
Choc Chip Cookies
Whip these chewy choc chip cookies up with the kids in the school holidays.
Pot Roast Chicken
A perfect Sunday roast chicken that the whole family will love.
Easter Cupcakes
A fun and delicious Easter treat to whip up with the kids in the kitchen.
Zucchini Risotto
As the cool autumn weather starts to make an appearance around the country, warm up with this tasty risotto.
Potato Focaccia
Quick, crispy, fluffy, and perfect for upcoming summer BBQs. This is an easy recipe that is sure to impress!
Tomato Burrata Salad
Juicy tomatoes with creamy burrata cheese are a match made in heaven. This salad comes together in five minutes and is the perfect colourful salad alongside our potato focaccia for your summer BBQs. If you can't find any burrata at your local supermarket, swap it with fresh mozzarella instead.
Chargrilled Veggie, Mozzarella, and Cranberry Salad Recipe
This fresh, green, and utterly tasty salad pairs perfectly with our Roast Turkey with Cashew Stuffing for the Christmas spread!
Georgia's Chicken & Leek Pie
Whip up this mouthwatering Chicken and Leek Pie at home—soon to become a family favourite!
Dee’s Delicious Marmalade
Baked Citrus Cheesecake
Catherine’s Rocket, Lemon, Chilli and Parmesan Pasta
Amy's Apple Cake Recipe
Use your apple harvest to make this delicious apple cake the whole family will enjoy.
Family Favourite Vegetarian Lasagne
A delicious lasagne family recipe for you to cook for your own family.
Christmas Ham with Rum and Pineapple
Lisa’s Easy Peasy Corn & Avocado Salad
Lisa from our Daltons Team shares her super easy Corn and Avocado Salad.
Kate’s Famous Pavlova
Regardless of the ongoing battle with the Aussies as to who owns the Pav, it has, and always will be, a kiwi favourite. This is very old recipe never fails to please – and is probably one of the easiest pavlovas to make!
Orzo and Beetroot Salad
Brony’s Orange Muffins Recipe
Easy Spinach Roulade
Roulades are inexpensive, quick, simple to make. Fill with your favourite ingredients like cream cheese or sour cream and cooked chopped mushrooms, crispy bacon or smoked salmon.
Courgette, Bacon and Pine Nut Pasta
Use up the last of the season’s courgette’s in this delicious pasta dish.
Cheese and Parsley Scones
Delicious cheese and parsley scones. Enjoy warm with lashings of butter!