Traditionally Roasted Lamb Leg vs Slow Cooked Pull-Apart Lamb Leg Lamb leg is a much loved family roast, but there are two very different ways to cook it. The traditional roast lamb leg and the slow cooked pull-apart lamb leg. Both are delicious, both suit different occasions, and each brings out different flavours and textures […]
Slow Cooker Waipawa Butchery Chilli Ingredients: 500g beef mince 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 capsicum (bell pepper), chopped 1 can kidney beans, drained 1 can chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup beef stock 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp chilli powder (adjust to taste) 1 tsp oregano Salt […]
Slow Cooker Lamb Neck Stew Ingredients: 4–6 Waipawa Butchery lamb neck chops 1 onion, sliced 2 carrots, chopped 2–3 potatoes, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup beef or lamb stock 1 can crushed tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes chopped) 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dried rosemary 1 tsp dried thyme Salt & pepper […]
Feeding a Crowd Without Breaking the Bank: School Holiday Meal Ideas for Kids & Their Friends When school holidays hit, it’s not just your own kids you’re feeding, it’s their friends too. The fridge empties faster, the snack cupboard disappears overnight, and suddenly you’re catering for a small army. The good news? With a bit […]
Top 7 Autumn Comfort Meals from the Butcher As the cooler autumn weather arrives, our meals naturally begin to change. Light summer dishes make way for warm, hearty meals that are perfect for cooler evenings and family dinners. Autumn is the season for comforting flavours, slow cooking, and simple meals that bring everyone together. Here […]
Your Local Butcher Answers the Most Common Questions About Meat Buying good-quality meat is only half the story, knowing how to store it, prepare it, and choose the right cut makes all the difference. At Waipawa Butchery, we’re asked questions about meat every single day, so we’ve put together answers to some of the most common […]
Big Flavour on a Budget: How Cheaper Cuts of Meat Make the Best Meals If you’re looking to stretch the meal budget without giving up well balanced, delicious dinners, here’s a secret your local butcher already knows: cheaper cuts of meat taste great — they just need the right cooking method. At Waipawa Butchery, we […]
Sausage, Tomatoe Pasta Bake Serves: 6–8 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35–40 minutes One dish. Big flavours. Perfect for sharing. Ingredients 6–8 cooked Waipawa Butchery sausages, sliced 500g dried pasta (penne, fusilli, or rigatoni) 2 jars (or approx. 800–1kg) good-quality tomato pasta sauce 2 cups beef or chicken stock (or water) 1 large onion, […]
Catering for Christmas House Guests: Delicious & Budget-Friendly Ideas with Waipawa Butchery The festive season is all about togetherness—long summer evenings, shared meals, and the joy of welcoming friends and whānau into your home. But hosting Christmas house guests can quickly become stressful (and expensive!) if you don’t have a plan. At Waipawa Butchery, we’re […]
Catering for a Crowd This Christmas: How Much to Serve and How to Keep It Simple The festive season is all about good food and great company, but if you’re feeding a crowd, it can be tricky to know just how much to buy. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, a long lunch under the […]
