Miss Polly’s Kitchen: Kiwi food blogger Polly Markus’ best food hacks and tips
Miss Polly’s Kitchen: Kiwi food blogger Polly Markus’ best food hacks and tips
Aug 20, 2024
NZ HeraldStephanie Holmes
Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "Sticky chicken bowls with broccoli, mushroom rice This is a simple weeknight meal, with a bit of a takeaway feel to it. Would HIGHLY recommend making it. It won’t take you long at all, I promise. 700g chicken thighs or breasts - cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 cup cornflour 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp white pepper Sauce: 2 large garlic cloves - minced 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tbsp Chinkiang vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup swe
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "Sticky chicken bowls with broccoli, mushroom rice This is a simple weeknight meal, with a bit of a takeaway feel to it. Would HIGHLY recommend making it. It won’t take you long at all, I promise. 700g chicken thighs or breasts - cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 cup cornflour 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp white pepper Sauce: 2 large garlic cloves - minced 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tbsp Chinkiang vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup swe
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "AD. 5-ingredient creamy chicken bake. This month @continentalfoodsanz tasked me with creating a simple and tasty recipe using only 5 ingredients. So here is my comforting winter chicken bake made with Continental’s chicken Stock Pot Sensations for a burst of flavour. Trust me, this is SO good! 6 boneless chicken thighs 1 tbsp Cajun spice 1.5 cups cream 1 Chicken Continental Stock Pot Sensations + 250ml water 200g broccolini Serving suggestions: fresh pasta, ma
Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "AD. 5-ingredient creamy chicken bake. This month @continentalfoodsanz tasked me with creating a simple and tasty recipe using only 5 ingredients. So here is my comforting winter chicken bake made with Continental’s chicken Stock Pot Sensations for a burst of flavour. Trust me, this is SO good! 6 boneless chicken thighs 1 tbsp Cajun spice 1.5 cups cream 1 Chicken Continental Stock Pot Sensations + 250ml water 200g broccolini Serving suggestions: fresh pasta, ma
71.7K viewsJul 19, 2024
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "My take on a creamy chicken & bacon shepherd’s pie Using my favourite cut of chicken…. The @bostockbrothers chicken thigh…. This is seriously comforting and I promise the whole family will love it….it’s even gluten free… AMEN. Side note - If you’re not already familiar with Bostock Brothers, look out for the green gingham packaging (and logo of the brothers) in the supermarket. 1.5kg potato 50g butter 1 large leek sliced 1 brown onion – diced 200g bacon – dice
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "My take on a creamy chicken & bacon shepherd’s pie Using my favourite cut of chicken…. The @bostockbrothers chicken thigh…. This is seriously comforting and I promise the whole family will love it….it’s even gluten free… AMEN. Side note - If you’re not already familiar with Bostock Brothers, look out for the green gingham packaging (and logo of the brothers) in the supermarket. 1.5kg potato 50g butter 1 large leek sliced 1 brown onion – diced 200g bacon – dice
86.4K viewsAug 16, 2023
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "EP. 7. Hungover but make it healthyish… Jazzed up ramen noods 1 chicken tender - cook in the oven 1/4 cup corn 1 packet Jin ramen noodles 1 cup spinach 1 boiled egg - cooked to your liking 1 tbsp kewpie 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp mirin Spring onion Kimchi Fried shallots Cook the chicken tenders in the oven. Fry the corn in butter until slightly charred. Boil the egg. I over did mine but really couldn’t be bothered making another. So I had to deal
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "EP. 7. Hungover but make it healthyish… Jazzed up ramen noods 1 chicken tender - cook in the oven 1/4 cup corn 1 packet Jin ramen noodles 1 cup spinach 1 boiled egg - cooked to your liking 1 tbsp kewpie 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp mirin Spring onion Kimchi Fried shallots Cook the chicken tenders in the oven. Fry the corn in butter until slightly charred. Boil the egg. I over did mine but really couldn’t be bothered making another. So I had to deal
104.3K viewsApr 14, 2024
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "Ep. 1 of Weekday Recipes Easy breezy week day chicken enchiladas I’m going to start sharing more mid-week meals that I like to eat. The aim is to keep the recipes a little simpler than some of my usuals, but I promise I will NEVER skimp on flavour. 1 rotisserie chicken - shredded 1 brown onion - diced 3 garlic cloves - crushed 1 packet of Culley’s “Anything Mexican spice mix” 35g 1 red capsicum - diced 1 large zucchini grated 680g passata 8 soft shell tortilla
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "Ep. 1 of Weekday Recipes Easy breezy week day chicken enchiladas I’m going to start sharing more mid-week meals that I like to eat. The aim is to keep the recipes a little simpler than some of my usuals, but I promise I will NEVER skimp on flavour. 1 rotisserie chicken - shredded 1 brown onion - diced 3 garlic cloves - crushed 1 packet of Culley’s “Anything Mexican spice mix” 35g 1 red capsicum - diced 1 large zucchini grated 680g passata 8 soft shell tortilla
55.6K viewsFeb 19, 2025
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Miss Polly's Kitchen is on the menu - easy to make, super tasty and now delivered to your door because healthy eating should never be boring. What's not to love! | Fresh Start
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Miss Polly's Kitchen is on the menu - easy to make, super tasty and now delivered to your door because healthy eating should never be boring. What's not to love! | Fresh Start
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen | Quick and easy cherry tomato ricotta tart This is an impressive looking lunch recipe, it’s super quick to throw together and a fabulous... | Instagram
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "EPISODE 5. MID-WEEK MEALS…. CHICKEN SCHNITY CAESAR 2 chicken breasts - butterflied 1 cup bread crumbs + 1 tbsp Italian herbs 1/2 cup flour 2 eggs - whisked 1 head of baby cos - thinly sliced Handful of sliced chives Parmesan - grated 3/4 cup mayo (use half yoghurt/ half mayo if you want to be healthier) Handful of parsley 1 garlic clove 2 anchovies 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp dijon 1 tsp Worcestershire 1/2 cup parmesan - grated Flatten the chicky breast using a pa
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "The time has come to level up your summer platters. So try something new like one of my three new recipes I have created in collaboration with 180 Degrees. These little morsels are SUPER tasty and are a quick and easy throw-together for any occasion, especially over the weekend if you’re entertaining or want to make something delicious. Do a 180 with 180 degrees this summer, and try out one of these recipes alongside any of their crackers! Recipe #1 Roasted Ga
41K views5 months ago
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "EP. 4. Hungover…but make it healthyish. Sesame panko fish burger with tartare and chilli oil 3 tbsp mayo 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp capers - diced 1 tbsp gherkins - diced 1 tbsp Italian parsley - diced Fresh white fish 2 tbsp corn flour 1 egg - whisked 1/4 cup panko crumbs 1 tbsp sesame seeds Slice of cheddar Red onion - thinly sliced Chunky chilli oil Brioche burger bun Whisk the tartare sauce together. Season with S&P. Cut the large piece of fish into 3 (I wa
118.7K viewsMar 24, 2024
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "Eggplant & tomato pasta 2 eggplants - diced 2 sprigs of oregano 2 large stalks of basil leaves 4 large garlic cloves - sliced 1.5 tbsp capers 1 can of cherry tomatoes 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 400g rigatoni Garnish: 1 cup basil leaves - chopped Ricotta to spoon on top Grated Parmesan Anchovies (optional but highly recommended) Preheat the oven to 200 fanbake. Place the eggplant onto a lined baking dish, drizzle the eggplant with a generous amount of oil and seaso
22.3K views3 months ago
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "AD Cottage Pie. I might be biased but this Cottage Pie recipe is one of the best comfort meals out, something that can feed a large group but also keeps well for leftovers. It’s also delicious with kumara mash on top as a way to add a twist to this weekly favourite! Adding @continentalfoodsanz Stock Pot Sensations to this recipe really does add a burst of flavour and richness. 1 brown onion – diced 4 garlic cloves - diced 2 celery stalks – finely diced 2 carro
62.3K viewsJun 19, 2024
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "EP 13. Hungover but make it healthyish…Cheats butter chicken. 500g chicken thighs - diced into chunks 1 packet of Culleys butter chicken seasoning 1 large brown onion - diced 4 garlic cloves - diced 50 butter 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup cream or coconut cream 1 sachet of Patak’s butter chicken paste 1/4 cup water Serve with cooked rice, naan bread, chilli flakes and a handful of coriander. Mix the chicken and butter chicken spices together. Marinate for 10 mins.
87.3K viewsAug 7, 2024
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "EP. 3 Hungover… but make it healthyish Chicken Pad See Ew Traditionally made with thick rice noodles which I unfortunately didn’t have. This is a 15 minute meal that even the most dusty pup should be able to manage cooking. Optional, but highly recommended would be to add a good chilli oil on top - the heat might numb the pain lol. Sauce: 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp white vinegar 2 tsp dark soy sauce 2 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 3 chicken thighs - sliced into bi
93.4K viewsMar 17, 2024
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "Ep.6 Hungover...but make it healthyish. Beef NACHOS. 1 brown onion - diced 3 garlic - sliced 500g lean beef mince 1 sachet of nacho mix (I used Farrahs) 1 can kidney beans - drained and rinsed 1 zucchini - diced One bag of corn chips Tasty cheese - grated (use as much as you desire) Jalapenos Top with Sour Cream Avocado - diced Capsicum - diced Vine tomatoes - diced Red onion - diced Italian parsley leaves Heat the oven to 180 fan bake. Fry the onion in a larg
101.7K viewsApr 7, 2024
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Hungover… but make it healthy. EP 1. This is my new series, where I find out what my friend’s go-to hungover Uber eats meal is and then I’ll recreate it for them… but with a healthier twist. Thanks @victoriajharris for being my first guest 🖤 her go dusty meal is either a salmon bagel or a spicy dumpling soup of some sort. Recipe: Deconstructed won ton soup Thumb sized piece of ginger - chopped 3 garlic cloves - halved Half a red onion - halved 1 Litre of chicken stock 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp ri
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "The ultimate summer toppings for your @180degreesbiscuits oat crackers. AD. If you’re entertaining at home throughout the summer months, here are three simple recipes that will elevate your platter and impress your guests! You’ll see 180 degrees have new packaging, but it’s still the same delicious quality product we know and love! 💚 Avocado whip with pickled radish and chilli oil on Walnut Oat Crackers: 180 degrees Walnut Oat Crackers 1 large avocado 2 sprin
26K views3 months ago
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "Effortless Spring Entertaining at Home Ep 2. This week we are focused on Dessert – Low Effort, High Impact. I’ve used a few appliances from @appliancesonline.co.nz l - they’ve made it ridiculously easy — smooth checkout, great service, and everything turns up when they say it will. When hosting skip the last-minute fuss. A chocolate tart that can be made in advance, seasonal fruit with good gelato, or whipped cream and berries – effortless can still be elegant
27.5K views5 months ago
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "Asian inspired grilled bean and apricot salad 250g beans 3 apricots - cut into six pieces 1/2 red onion - sliced 1 large kaffir lime leaf - finely diced 1.5cm piece of ginger - thinly sliced 1 red chilli - thinly sliced 3 tbsp lime juice 1/4 cup of honey 1 cup Greek yoghurt Garnish with coriander leaves and some black sesame seeds Add a good splash of oil into a really hot pan, fry the beans until they are lightly charred (make sure to season the beans with sa
23.1K views3 months ago
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "Juicy leg of lamb with a seasonal green salad. AD. Summer is hands down my favourite season for cooking and it’s always a good idea to have a few go to marinades up your sleeve for unexpected nights of entertaining that are sure to impress. This marinade would also go beautifully with a butterflied chicken on the bbq. The Continental white wine stock pot adds a pop of flavour and is so convenient to use without having to open a bottle of wine. Marinade: 5x gar
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen | Anchor Spreadable Toasts It Up I’m yet to meet someone who doesn’t enjoy a crispy golden toastie. Using the Anchor Spreadable ensures an... | Instagram
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen | Jalapeño, coriander chicken kyiv with creamy mash THIS IS JUST OUTRAGEOUS, like mind blowingly good, I pretty much lost my gherk eating... | Instagram
55.6K viewsApr 3, 2024
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8 Week Spring Reset x Miss Polly's Kitchen - 15"
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "Hassleback Root Veggies with a Chunky Herby Jalapeño Salsa 3 large beetroots - peeled 3 large potatoes - peeled 3 large golden kumara - peeled 1.5 tbsp fennel seeds Salsa: 2 cups of fresh herbs (Italian parsley, mint, basil and dill) 3 tbsp jalapenos - diced 3 tbsp capers 1 tbsp honey 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1.5 cups thick Greek yoghurt. Preheat the oven to 210 fan bake. Cut each vegetable in half lengthways. Place the flat side
59.4K viewsAug 7, 2024
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "Ep 2. Side Piece A series dedicated to wonderful side dishes. Here is a BEAUTIFUL summer salad with so much flavour and texture. Fennel, cucumber; orange and feta salad 1 large fennel - thinly sliced 1/2 cucumber- chopped into chunks 2x oranges - skin removed/ thinly sliced 1 cup of Italian parsley leaves 1/4 cup dill leaves 3 tbsp toasted crushed pistachios Handful of pickled red onions 60g feta - broken into chunks Dressing: 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tbsp extra
35K viewsFeb 24, 2025
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8 Week Spring Reset x Miss Polly's Kitchen - 30"
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "Crispy chicken with an Asian inspired herb salsa 4 large potatoes - sliced into wedges 4 chicken legs (these @bostockbrothers ones are the best) Asian inspired herb salsa: 2 cups of coriander - finely diced 1 large spring onion (or 2 medium)- finely diced 1 garlic clove - minced 1 tsp of lemongrass paste 1/2 a red chilli 3.5 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp olive oil Preheat the oven to 200 fan bake. Place the wedges into a baking tray. Season generous
28.4K views11 months ago
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "My favourite season for entertaining is finally here and perfectly timed with the release of the @cloudybay Sauvignon Blanc 2025. Inspired by my recent trip to Spain, I’ve created a fresh, vibrant summer menu designed to pair effortlessly with this beautiful, versatile wine. On the menu: -Heirloom tomato salad with white anchovies -King prawns with slow-roasted tomato sauce & chunky olive salsa -Warm potato salad with creamy tartare & summer herbs -Green salad
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Miss Polly’s Kitchen on Instagram: "I had my mama over for lunch l and as per I treated her to some semi decent food while we dined on this very delightful outdoor furniture from @dek_design_ , the furniture is designed by my friend Gin in Hawke’s bay and made from solid, sustainably sourced teak. They also use Sunbrella fabrics so they can be custom made and also easy to wash. All pieces are available in NZ now, so no wait times and can be delivered immediately. Checkout their website for their
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