WHAT'S FOR DINNER: Beef korma curry pies, Takeaways, cooking with Shaun Clouston, nutrition for elderly, food on a budget

This week on What’s For Dinner? you will get to try our stunning beef korma pie and more-ish takeaways at home. Cook mince & onion pie with Shaun Clouston and his kids, learn about nutrition for the elderly and how to eat on a budget.

Delectable beef korma pies

With a fragrant mix of herbs and spices and tender melt-in-your-mouth beef that is perfectly encased in flaky pastry, our beef korma curry pie is right up there with the best of them. Don’t be put off by the time it takes to make these, the end result is well worth it! You can serve the pies with garlic smashed potatoes and some green vegetables on the side

Cooking tip: You can substitute the coconut cream with coconut milk for a lighter option. 

Isolation eats: takeaways you can cook at home

Takeaways are one of life's eating pleasures, however, with the lockdown in place, they’re impossible to get. If you’re missing the taste of your favourite Friday takeaway, check out these recipes and recreate them at home.

Lockdown Kitchen with Shaun Clouston

Pies are a family favourite, especially for Kiwi chef Shaun Clouston of Logan Brown Restaurant & Bar. Facing a four-week lockdown with his family, Shaun's kids joined him in the kitchen to whip up some of his famous mince and onion pies.

 
 

Eating on a budget

For many of us, our food bill makes up a large part of our weekly expenses. Contrary to what many people believe, a healthy diet does not need to break the bank, in fact, there are many low-cost, healthy foods that can help you meet all of your nutrition requirements.

Healthy eating for older adults

A healthy diet and keeping active continue to be important as we grow older, keeping us in the best health possible and delaying, or even reversing, some of the health issues associated with aging. While we are in lockdown, staying healthy deserves our attention more than ever. This article aims to help older adults with dietary and activity advice.