Gourmet Garden New Zealand
Gourmet Garden loves herbs & spices! We are here to help make your everyday cooking easier and more enjoyable.
Our pastes and lightly dried herbs & spices keep fresh for weeks so you can have a herb garden at your fingertips any day.
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Paul and Kim from Biloela, North Queensland, Australia are proud farmers of parsley, coriander, basil, oregano, lemongrass, mint and chives! ๐ฟ
Paul is the second generation of Stringers to have farmed this land, being responsible for the crops for the last 20 years. Kimโs favourite Gourmet Garden variety is the Thai Style Cold Blended Paste, she loves a good stir fry! ๐ฒ
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๐ฟ Lightly Dried Mixed Herbs can be added during or at the end of cooking, and they surely complement any dish. Try it yourself with this Herb Crusted Pork Recipe featuring our Lightly Dried Mixed Herbs!
๐ฟ Visit https://ow.ly/6izU50SpFaZ for the full recipe.
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Good crop starts with the soil. ๐
We put a focus on healthy soil and sustainable growing techniques to ensure optimum conditions and care for each variety of herb we farm. Nourished soil provides essential nutrients and ensures vibrant herb growth.
Our farm to plate story is one we're passionate about. To see more on our farm-to-plate story visit: https://ow.ly/ExKy50RMLM2
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โ Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up with family and enjoy a nice hot bowl of tomato basil soup. ๐
Try one of our classic recipe's to indulge in a flavourful bowl of goodness! https://ow.ly/BXK550SpEHp
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Grown on broad-acre farms across Australia, where the optimal climate and rich soil delivers the perfect conditions for flavoursome, aromatic oregano!
One teaspoon of dried oregano can fulfill about 8% of your daily vitamin K needs, and is ideal for sprinkling onto pizza, lasagne, grilled vegetables and Mexican dishes. ๐ฟ
Stock up on these mini meatballs for Winter which are handy to have on hand to add to soups, pasta, or as a simple snack!
RECIPE โฌ๏ธ
500g beef mince
1 tablespoon of Gourmet Garden Cold-Blended Italian herbs paste
1 tablespoon of Gourmet Garden Cold-Blended Garlic Paste
1 egg
2 tablespoons of your favourite seasoning
2 tablespoons of panko crumbs
Combine, roll and cook.
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Gourmet Garden's Cold-Blended Garlic Paste is packed full of flavour with no chopping required! ๐ง๐คฉ
Australian grown in Hillston, NSW. We love supporting our Aussie growers ๐ฟ
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Perfect for your favourite Thai dishes, simply stir-in soups, dressings, stir fries, curries, or rub on & marinade beef, chicken, seafood and tofu.
Made with Australian grown lemongrass, ginger, coriander and chilli. ๐ถ
Asian Prawn Stir Fry ๐ค๐ฟ
Ingredients
1ยฝ tbsp peanut oil
500 g green prawns, peeled and deveined
1 onion, cut into wedges
1 tbsp Gourmet Garden Cold Blended Garlic paste
1 tsp Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried Chilli
1 x bunch choy-sum washed, trimmed & chopped
100 g snow peas, trimmed
1 green capsicum, thinly sliced
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp Chinese rice wine
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp cornflour
optional roasted chopped peanuts
cooked rice
Method:
Heat 2 teaspoons of peanut oil in a wok and stir-fry prawns until they change colour. Remove prawns from wok and set aside.
Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add onion, Gourmet Garden Garlic Paste and Lightly Dried Chilli and stir fry for a minute or until onion softens. Add vegetables and continue stir-frying for a further 2 minutes.
Combine soy sauce, Chinese rice wine, sugar and corn flour in a small bowl and stir through the vegetables.
Return prawns to the wok and stir-fry until prawns are heated through. Serve over steaming hot rice sprinkled with peanuts
Thanks for the sitr fry inspiration ! ๐
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Nothing quite like sunrise on our farms โ Thank you to all our farmers for the hard work and dedication ๐
GINGER & CHILLI lamb stir fry ๐คค
Hereโs the recipe โฌ๏ธ (feeds 4-5)
1 kilo thinly sliced lamb backstrap
Firstly, marinate the lamb for a few hours in the following โฌ๏ธ
4 tsp of Gourmet Garden Cold-blended Garlic Paste
4 tbs sweet soy sauce
6 tbs soy sauce (regular)
250g of your choice of vegetables
For the stir fry sauce, youโll need โฌ๏ธ
4 tbs sesame oil
1 tbs Gourmet Garden Cold-blended Ginger Paste
1 tbs Gourmet Garden Cold-blended Chilli Paste
2 tsp Gourmet Garden Cold-blended Garlic Paste
1 tbs corn flour diluted with 1 cup water.
1 tsp raw sugar
1/2 cup oyster sauce
Directions:
Heat a wok or large pan and add sesame oil, add the garlic, ginger and chilli and fry off for 1 minute, add the marinated lamb and cook off for few mins until the lamb is cooked through.
Add the sugar and the corn flour slurry, a thick sauce will form in few mins, quickly add the veges and the oyster sauce in and fry off 30 seconds before turning off the heat.
Serve next to steamed rice and enjoy!
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Hello weekend, it's nice to see you. Wake up slow and indulge your tastebuds this morning with this egg & bacon brunch slice worth waiting for. ๐ณ
Recipe here - https://ow.ly/A5n850Rrmtt
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Need a recipe that will give you the warm and fuzzies? We have you covered with this creamy lemon risotto with parsley crumb! SAVE & SHARE this delicious recipe below ๐๐ผ
https://www.gourmetgarden.com/en-au/recipes/entrees/creamy-lemon-risotto-with-parsley-crumb
Check out chilli, chorizo and chive creamy pasta! Sure to be a dish the whole family loves! โฅ
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Tbs x Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried Chilli
- 1 Tbs x Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried chives
- 1 Tbs- Cajun seasoning
- 2 x sticks of spicy chorizo (diced)
- 2 x Tbs olive oil
- 2 x Tbs butter
- 1 x white onion (diced)
- 100g tomato paste
- 1 x Tbs minced garlic
- 600ml thickened cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Pasta of your choice
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At Gourmet Garden, our mission is to minimize wilt guilt with our Lightly Dried & Cold Blended herbs & spices, staying fresh for up to 4 weeks! Consideration for the environment has been very important to Gourmet Garden which is reflected in the design of our companyโs HQ building, waste reduction systems, and as a signatory of the National Packaging Covenant.
World Food Programme stated one third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally. ๐ To minimize food waste at home, take steps such as planning meals in advance, inspiring others to waste less and repurpose ingredients. ๐ฟ ๐ด
What a combination of colour, antioxidants & plant-based protein! Autumn is here and we couldn't be happier to celebrate with this fresh Beetroot Pasta recipe made by . ๐๐
Recipe Below ๐
Ingredients
- 300g firm tofu
- 1 x 425g can diced beetroot
- 15g nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp salt and pepper
Method
1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until smooth
2. Pour 1 cup (250g) onto your pasta of choice and enjoy!
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The best way to celebrate Grilled Cheese Day ๐คค A little twist to the original cheese sandwich, this camembert garlic and chive baked cob is exactly how we want to celebrate this sacred day. ๐ง
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Australian grown herbs that are washed, chopped and prepped within 24 hours of leaving the farm. Our lightly dried herbs & cold-blended pastes stay fresh for FOUR WEEKS so you can have them on hand for whenever you need them. ๐ฟ
For more information about our amazing farmers visit: https://ow.ly/pKA250QFZHq ๐
Entertain in style this Easter by baking a whole fish for you or your family ๐ This has our mouths watering with the combination of Gourmet Garden's cold blended garlic, chilli & coriander pastes with lightly dried chilli ๐ถ
Credit to .divine.diet for this mouth watering recipe.
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Add some spice to your French Toast by stirring in our Ginger cold blended paste. ๐งก The ginger is harvested when its essential oils are at their peak to ensure flavorsome, zingy ginger!
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We welcome the unmistakable scent of mint this Autumn ๐ Proudly supporting local, Aussie farmers for 25 years.
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Celebrate Prawn Day in style with a Spanish inspired dish brought to you by . Twice-cooked prawns = twice the enjoyment. ๐ค
View the recipe here - https://ow.ly/9xgC50QvgPF
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Serve garlic prawn over zucchini noodles for a tasty, light meal! ๐ค Recipe below โฌ๏ธ
INGREDIENTS: (4 Servings)
3 tablespoon olive oil
450 g zucchini noodles
450 g large prawns, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Garlic Cold Blended Paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
ยผ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried Parsley
grated Parmesan cheese
METHOD:
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add zucchini noodles; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or just until heated through. Using tongs, remove noodles to serving platter; cover with foil to keep warm. Carefully wipe skillet clean.
2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet on medium-high heat. Add prawns, Garlic Paste, salt and pepper; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Stir in lemon juice and Lightly Dried Parsley.
3. Serve prawns over zucchini noodles. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.
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Lemongrass doesn't just have to be used for savoury dishes, it can be used in cakes to give them a little burst of flavour too ๐ Check out our Lemongrass and Tangerine Cheesecake recipe below ๐๐
INGREDIENTS: (16 Servings)
20 Biscoff cookies
3 tablespoons sugar
80 g butter, melted
680 g cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Gourmet Garden Lemongrass Cold-Blended Paste
4 large eggs
3 medium tangerines (or mandarins), peeled and sectioned
METHOD:
1. Heat oven to 165ยฐC. Place cookies in a food processor; pulse into crumbs. Add 3 tablespoons sugar and butter to food processor bowl; pulse until combined. Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and Lemongrass Paste with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Pour over crust.
3. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Loosen from rim. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
4. Top cheesecake with tangerine slices just before serving.
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Feels like a BBQ kind of night? ๐ฅ Why not try our simple and delicious Lamb Kofta recipe made using our cold blended pastes and lightly dried herbs ๐ฟ No chop, no fuss! Recipe here - https://bit.ly/41OXUro
Get ahead of time and prep breakfast the night before 's Lemon and Blueberry Overnight Oats using our Zesty Lemon Cold Blended Paste ๐๐
In a container, add:
1/2 cup oats (quick oats is preferable)
1/4 cup Greek yoghurt
1/2 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Zesty Lemon Cold Blended Paste
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
Stir until combined. Top with blueberries and put in the fridge overnight, enjoy!
Chicken Scallopini made easy with our convenient cold-blended pastes and lightly dried herbs ๐คฉ What's your plan for dinner tonight?
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The best way to enjoy a balmy summer evening? With fresh pineapple salsa with Lightly Dried Coriander! ๐
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Craving a taste of Indonesia? Try making our low-carb Nasi Goreng-Style Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe - full of flavour and packed with veggies ๐ฟ Link here ๐
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๐ฅ always showing us quick and delicious recipes - like this Quick Salad Dressing RECIPE โฌ๏ธ
Ingredients:
150ml good olive oil
50ml vinegar of choice
30ml maple syrup
2 tsp of Gourmet Garden Cold Blended Italian Herb Paste
2 tsp of Gourmet Garden Cold Blended Garlic Paste
1 tsp of seeded mustard
Pinch of chilli flakes
Pinch of salt
Method:
1. Mix or shake until emulsified.
2. Pour generously over your favourite salad combo!