Mi Goreng Graduate: Scroggin Slice

Posted 10:35pm Sunday 27th April 2025 by Ruby Hudson

I’m sure we’re all familiar with the classic scroggin mix. A fuel-packed, lightweight, outdoor Kiwi staple. I find myself in a love-hate relationship with scroggin. Half the time it’s the perfect pick-me-up mid tramp; the other half it’s a depressing mix of sad raisins and Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Shepherds Pie

Posted 12:00am Monday 14th April 2025 by Ruby Hudson

It's that time of year again… winter is coming! This week we have a hearty staple that everyone will enjoy. Full of vegetables and a tasty mince, this recipe is a great weeknight dinner, and is awesome leftovers for lunch the next day. If you are vegetarian try subbing the mince out for Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Black Bean Enchiladas

Posted 10:05pm Sunday 23rd March 2025 by Ruby Hudson

Time: 1hr Serves: 5 Price: $$ This week we have a tasty dinner dish sure to please the whole flat: black bean enchiladas! We have probably all had a nacho night or two in the flat already, so this is a great way to spice things up that echoes a flatting classic. I will preface this recipe Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Afghan Biscuits

Posted 5:55pm Sunday 16th March 2025 by Ruby Hudson

Makes: 12 Time: 45 mins Price: $  Ahhh the good ol’ critic drugs special <3 I’m sure this week when you flicked to the recipes you were expecting brownies, but I love to keep you all on your toes. With this recipe you’re baking ;) you get that hit of chocolatey Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Muesli Bars

Posted 12:17am Monday 10th March 2025 by Ruby Hudson

Time: 30 mins Price: $ Do you deserve a sweet little treat to get your energy up? Are you sick of spending your hard earned cash on teeny tiny muesli bars? Look no further because this week we have a banger, created by nutritionist Harriet Lidgard (for more recipes, check out her Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Red Lentil Dhal

Posted 8:19pm Sunday 2nd March 2025 by Ruby Hudson

Serves: 6 Time: 30 mins  Price: $ This week we have a tasty meal that will satiate vegetarians, vegans, meat-eaters and everything in-between. You can’t go past a good red lentil dhal when craving something comforting, cheap and speedy. Using mostly pantry staples, this recipe Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Burger Bowls

Posted 6:36pm Sunday 23rd February 2025 by Ruby Hudson

Hello and welcome to another year of Critic Te Ārohi recipes! We are kicking off the year with something fresh, tasty and customisable that the whole flat will love. This is a take on a classic burger, just with the fun twist of deconstruction and bowl-ifying to make it feel fancy. Feel free to Read more...

Firecracker Airfryer Edibles

Posted 11:14pm Monday 17th February 2025 by Critic

Firecrackers are a classic stoner treat, typically made with graham crackers and peanut butter. But due to the exodus of our American staff (good riddance) Critic does not know what graham crackers are – and does not wish to learn. Here they are with biscuits and nutella instead. The weed Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Rēwena Paraoa

Posted 4:45am Monday 16th September 2024 by Ruby Hudson

Makes: 1 large loaf Time: 10 mins prep, 2 days ferment time; 2 hrs knead and prove, 45 mins bake Difficulty: 5/5 (until you have tried a few times! Then it is super easy) Rēwena paraoa aka rēwena bread is an indigenous potato-based sourdough. In the face of aggressive Read more...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Potato Leek Soup

Posted 5:01pm Saturday 7th September 2024 by Ruby Hudson

Serves: 5 Time: 1 hr  Price: $ Difficult: 2/5 Attention all of you penny-pinching, budget conscious students! Winter vegetables are cheap as chips at the moment so we may as well make the most of it. Potato leek soup is a real winter warmer, making a delicious recipe for dinners or Read more...