The Food Show 2025 Recipes
Thank you so much for visiting our booth at The Auckland Food Show. Below are the delicious recipes from our team:
Pumpkin Hummus
Ingredients:
400g roasted pumpkin
300g cooked chickpeas
100g tahini
80g olive oil
60g lemon juice
10g garlic
8g salt
3g ground coriander
2g black pepper
40–60g cold water (if needed)
Method:
Roast pumpkin until soft.
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Olive Oil & Herb Crackers
Ingredients:
100g plain flour
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried herbs
40–50g water (to bind)
Method:
Mix dry ingredients.
Add oil and water, mix to a dough.
Roll thin, cut shapes, and bake at 180°C until golden.
3. Herby Cream Cheese Dip
Ingredients:
500g cream cheese
300g sour cream or Greek yogurt
40g lemon juice
5g lemon zest
10g garlic
120g fresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill, mint, etc.)
6g salt
2g black pepper
20–40g water or milk (optional)
Method:
Blend cream cheese and sour cream/yogurt.
Add herbs, lemon, garlic, salt & pepper.
Blend smooth.
4. Seed & Nut Power Bliss Balls
This recipe makes 60 balls.
Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup almonds
1 cup cashews
2 cups oats
1.5 cups raisins
10 Medjool dates (or 1 cup packed regular dates, soaked in warm water for 10 mins and drained)
1/2 cup desiccated coconut (optional for rolling)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder or cinnamon (optional, for flavor)
2–4 tablespoons water (to help bind)
Method:
Blend dry ingredients: In a food processor, pulse the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds,
cashews, and oats until they form a fine crumb.
Add raisins and dates: Add in the raisins and dates, and blend until the mixture starts to come together. If using, add honey/maple syrup and cocoa or cinnamon now.
Add water as needed: Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the mix is sticky enough to roll into balls.
Roll into balls: Use a teaspoon or small scoop to roll into bite-sized balls. You should get around 60.
Optional: Roll in desiccated coconut or crushed seeds.
Chill to firm: Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.