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Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week

Colin's BBQ Trout Colin's BBQ Trout

Colin's BBQ Trout

Ingredients

1 whole trout

1 x lemon chopped

1 x whole chilli chopped

2 cloves chopped garlic

Handful fresh mint & thyme

1 - 2 Packet of streaky bacon

Bunch Broccolini

 

Method:

Scale and clean the trout

Stuff with lemon, chilli, garlic, mint & thyme.

Wrap in bacon, overlapping.

Place on a hot BBQ - cook both sides.

Cook broccolini and place on top of the cooked trout.

 

Butter Almond Sauce

Westgold Butter

Sliced almonds

½ cup capers

Juice from ½ lemon

 

Method:

Melt 100g butter in pan. Add a large handful of sliced almonds, capers and lemon juice. Pour over the trout & broccolini.

Serve immediately.

Colin's BBQ Trout

Ingredients

1 whole trout

1 x lemon chopped

1 x whole chilli chopped

2 cloves chopped garlic

Handful fresh mint & thyme

1 - 2 Packet of streaky bacon

Bunch Broccolini

 

Method:

Scale and clean the trout

Stuff with lemon, chilli, garlic, mint & thyme.

Wrap in bacon, overlapping.

Place on a hot BBQ - cook both sides.

Cook broccolini and place on top of the cooked trout.

 

Butter Almond Sauce

Westgold Butter

Sliced almonds

½ cup capers

Juice from ½ lemon

 

Method:

Melt 100g butter in pan. Add a large handful of sliced almonds, capers and lemon juice. Pour over the trout & broccolini.

Serve immediately.

Past recipes

Manu’s Blue Maomao Fish Parcel

Manu’s Blue Maomao Fish Parcel

Colin’s Kumera Mayonnaise

Colin’s Kumera Mayonnaise

Salt Crusted Fish

Salt Crusted Fish

One Pan Livers

One Pan Livers

Shakshouka

Shakshouka

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Disclosures

  1. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate at certain speeds, or in certain driving, road or weather conditions. See Owner’s Manual for more information.

  2. Available on Wildtrak and Raptor only.

  3. When using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, drivers must set the gain on the Braker Controller unit. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller not compatible with all trailers.

  4. Not available on XL or XLT.

  5. Trailer Light Check services require Genuine Ford Tow Pack, SYNC 4A, FordPass Connect modem, and the FordPass App (FordPass terms apply). Eligible vehicles receive a 1-year service that begins on the new vehicle warranty start date. Connected services depend on compatible network availability, including access to the 3G/4G telecommunications networks.

  6. Use of FordPassTM is subject to the FordPassTM Terms and Privacy Policy and the Connected Vehicle Terms and Privacy Policy available on ford.co.nz/FordPass and requires a compatible mobile device, internet access and software (including software updates from time to time). You are responsible for internet access, mobile network data and voice call services required for your use of the FordPassTM App on your mobile device, including associated fees. The FordPassTM App and FordPassTM Connect modem can only work when both are connected to the telecommunications network. Ford cannot guarantee that FordPassTM will be in fully operating condition at all times and the FordPassTM App may be unavailable or particular FordPassTM services interrupted. Ford is not responsible for any limitations or restrictions of the telecommunications network or of your mobile device.

  7. Tow Haul not available on XL or Raptor.

  8. Maximum towing capacity-braked using the optional Genuine Ford tow pack (at additional cost on some models). To comply with these limits, occupants and/or luggage may need to be restricted to not exceed the GCM and GVM limits. For further details regarding passenger and luggage restrictions, please consult your authorised Ford Dealer and/or refer to the Owner’s Manual.

  1. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate at certain speeds, or in certain driving, road or weather conditions. See Owner’s Manual for more information.

  2. Available on Wildtrak and Raptor only.

  3. When using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, drivers must set the gain on the Braker Controller unit. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller not compatible with all trailers.

  4. Not available on XL or XLT.

  5. Trailer Light Check services require Genuine Ford Tow Pack, SYNC 4A, FordPass Connect modem, and the FordPass App (FordPass terms apply). Eligible vehicles receive a 1-year service that begins on the new vehicle warranty start date. Connected services depend on compatible network availability, including access to the 3G/4G telecommunications networks.

  6. Use of FordPassTM is subject to the FordPassTM Terms and Privacy Policy and the Connected Vehicle Terms and Privacy Policy available on ford.co.nz/FordPass and requires a compatible mobile device, internet access and software (including software updates from time to time). You are responsible for internet access, mobile network data and voice call services required for your use of the FordPassTM App on your mobile device, including associated fees. The FordPassTM App and FordPassTM Connect modem can only work when both are connected to the telecommunications network. Ford cannot guarantee that FordPassTM will be in fully operating condition at all times and the FordPassTM App may be unavailable or particular FordPassTM services interrupted. Ford is not responsible for any limitations or restrictions of the telecommunications network or of your mobile device.

  7. Tow Haul not available on XL or Raptor.

  8. Maximum towing capacity-braked using the optional Genuine Ford tow pack (at additional cost on some models). To comply with these limits, occupants and/or luggage may need to be restricted to not exceed the GCM and GVM limits. For further details regarding passenger and luggage restrictions, please consult your authorised Ford Dealer and/or refer to the Owner’s Manual.

  • Disclosures
  1. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate at certain speeds, or in certain driving, road or weather conditions. See Owner’s Manual for more information.

  2. Available on Wildtrak and Raptor only.

  3. When using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, drivers must set the gain on the Braker Controller unit. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller not compatible with all trailers.

  4. Not available on XL or XLT.

  5. Trailer Light Check services require Genuine Ford Tow Pack, SYNC 4A, FordPass Connect modem, and the FordPass App (FordPass terms apply). Eligible vehicles receive a 1-year service that begins on the new vehicle warranty start date. Connected services depend on compatible network availability, including access to the 3G/4G telecommunications networks.

  6. Use of FordPassTM is subject to the FordPassTM Terms and Privacy Policy and the Connected Vehicle Terms and Privacy Policy available on ford.co.nz/FordPass and requires a compatible mobile device, internet access and software (including software updates from time to time). You are responsible for internet access, mobile network data and voice call services required for your use of the FordPassTM App on your mobile device, including associated fees. The FordPassTM App and FordPassTM Connect modem can only work when both are connected to the telecommunications network. Ford cannot guarantee that FordPassTM will be in fully operating condition at all times and the FordPassTM App may be unavailable or particular FordPassTM services interrupted. Ford is not responsible for any limitations or restrictions of the telecommunications network or of your mobile device.

  7. Tow Haul not available on XL or Raptor.

  8. Maximum towing capacity-braked using the optional Genuine Ford tow pack (at additional cost on some models). To comply with these limits, occupants and/or luggage may need to be restricted to not exceed the GCM and GVM limits. For further details regarding passenger and luggage restrictions, please consult your authorised Ford Dealer and/or refer to the Owner’s Manual.

  1. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate at certain speeds, or in certain driving, road or weather conditions. See Owner’s Manual for more information.

  2. Available on Wildtrak and Raptor only.

  3. When using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, drivers must set the gain on the Braker Controller unit. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller not compatible with all trailers.

  4. Not available on XL or XLT.

  5. Trailer Light Check services require Genuine Ford Tow Pack, SYNC 4A, FordPass Connect modem, and the FordPass App (FordPass terms apply). Eligible vehicles receive a 1-year service that begins on the new vehicle warranty start date. Connected services depend on compatible network availability, including access to the 3G/4G telecommunications networks.

  6. Use of FordPassTM is subject to the FordPassTM Terms and Privacy Policy and the Connected Vehicle Terms and Privacy Policy available on ford.co.nz/FordPass and requires a compatible mobile device, internet access and software (including software updates from time to time). You are responsible for internet access, mobile network data and voice call services required for your use of the FordPassTM App on your mobile device, including associated fees. The FordPassTM App and FordPassTM Connect modem can only work when both are connected to the telecommunications network. Ford cannot guarantee that FordPassTM will be in fully operating condition at all times and the FordPassTM App may be unavailable or particular FordPassTM services interrupted. Ford is not responsible for any limitations or restrictions of the telecommunications network or of your mobile device.

  7. Tow Haul not available on XL or Raptor.

  8. Maximum towing capacity-braked using the optional Genuine Ford tow pack (at additional cost on some models). To comply with these limits, occupants and/or luggage may need to be restricted to not exceed the GCM and GVM limits. For further details regarding passenger and luggage restrictions, please consult your authorised Ford Dealer and/or refer to the Owner’s Manual.