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50th Anniversary Celebration – Big congratulations to everyone who won!

 

Our 50th Anniversary Celebration in July has finished on a high note, with hundreds of great product deals, over 100k prizes including a car, it is an epic celebration loved by many.

 

Thanks for all your support and the lovely messages! We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the journey with all of our regular and new customers. If you’ve won any prizes during the 50th Anniversary Celebration in July, Congratulations! And we’d love to see you all on your next weekly shopping trip.

 

Now it is our privilege to announce the very lucky winner of the Epic prize – 2021 Mazda 2 Ltd Hatch, and the winner is Ann T. from our Shirley Store, Christchurch.

 

Ann and her husband visited Coupland’s for their favourite oat and raisin biscuits; she received her scratchy ticket just like everyone else and popped it into the box after filling in the details. The result is this bag of crunchy treats has brought her the best luck to take away Coupland’s mega car giveaway. Big Congratulations to Ann and the family! Enjoy the ride and it’s great to have you on the journey with us.

 

PHOTO: Front – Ann T. with the keys for the Mazda2 prize. Back- Coupland’s GM Retail, Steve E.

WINNER – Mince & cheese pie, commercial wholesale category

 

Our mighty Mince and Cheese Pie has just claimed the victory – gold award winner in the commercial wholesale mince and cheese category of the 2021 Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards! It is such a recognition of our continuous effort in producing and distributing great tasty pies to all of our kiwi families.

 

Coupland’s is passionate about pie making, we have been in the industry for 50 years and our pies are under the limelight every year since 2013. So, what makes the perfect pie? At Coupland’s, our secret is simple. We make pies with quality ingredients only, together with a talented professional bakery team, you get to taste splendid feel-good pies with nicely seasoned fillings in flaky puff golden pastry.

 

So have you tried the Gold award-winning Coupland’s Mince and Cheese Pie yet? Head into our stores now as it is heated and ready to go at only $3.80 each. Also available frozen if you want to stock up.

 

Coupland’s, we are serious about our pies.

Let this vibrant red brighten your day.

 

Enjoy a simple hummus without tahini, it is refreshing, packed with feel-good vitamins and makes you go mmm… with every single mouthful.

A good dip is a must-have for any cheese platter, before you crack open that bottle of wine, allow some time to create this Hearty Winter Beetroot Chickpea Hummus, it is so easy and cheap to make (no tahini* required). Serve with Coupland’s Crackers with Sprouted Grain & Rosemary or Cracked Pepper & Rocksalt. Mmm… delish!

 

Hearty Winter Beetroot Chickpea Hummus

Total cooking time: 40 min

Ingredients

 

• 1 (15 oz.) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup of roasted red beetroot
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1 garlic clove
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 4 tbsp. iced water
• 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
• Coupland’s Crackers with Sprouted Grain & Rosemary or Cracked Pepper & Rocksalt.

 

Method

 

1. Roast 1 medium sized red beetroot – to speed up the process, peel and cut into 1/2-inch wedges, toss with cooking oil and bake in a hot oven for 25 minutes at 204°C, until beets are tender. The high temperature will encourage maillard browning, which helps to create deeper flavours for each slice. Once cooked leave aside to cool (you can leave it in the fridge for a fast cooling).
2. Place cold roasted red beetroot and chickpeas in a food processor and puree into a thick paste.
3. Add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt. Slowly drizzle in the ice-cold water. Blend for 2-3 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Add additional water to thin out to your taste preference.
4. Add the ground cumin, pulse to combine.
5. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice accordingly to your taste preference.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
7. Serve with Coupland’s Crackers with Sprouted Grain & Rosemary or Cracked Pepper & Rocksalt. Mmm… delish!

*Tahini: Tahini is a well-known ingredient in hummus, it is a smooth paste made from toasted, ground sesame seeds which has a light, nutty flavour.

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Spoil yourself with these Stuffed French Toast Skewers

 

French toast is perfect for breakfast or brunch, it is simple and delicious, plus you will have so much fun making it.

Most of you have made French toast before, but have you tried French Toast on Skewers? Spoil yourself and the family with these Stuffed French Toast Skewers made with Coupland’s premium Our Country Harvest White Toast Bread, they are so simple to make, and surely it will brighten up anyone’s morning. Have kids in the family? Get them involved too!

 

Stuffed French Toast Skewers

Total cooking time: 30 min

 

Ingredients

 

• 1 loaf of Coupland’s premium Our Country Harvest White Toast Bread
• Strawberry jam
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (or bananas)
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup of milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Maple syrup (or golden syrup)
• Bamboo skewers
• Additional maple syrup and sliced fresh strawberries (or bananas)

Method

 

1. Spread jam over four slices of Coupland’s premium Our Country Harvest White Toast Bread, top with sliced strawberries, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
2. Spread peanut butter over another four slices of bread, place them over the jammed slices to make jam peanut butter sandwiches stuffed with strawberries.
3. Lightly grease a large flat pan, bring it to medium heat.
4. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, 3 tablespoon syrup and vanilla until blended.
5. Dip the sandwiches in egg mixture, allowing each side to soak 10 seconds. Place sandwiches on heated flat pan, toast 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
6. Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board, brush sandwiches with remaining syrup. Cut sandwiches into quarters.
7. Prepare some bamboo skewers, alternately thread French toast quarters, halved strawberries. Serve with additional syrup and fruit.

 

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Store Hours – queens birthday 2021

 

queens birthday – monday 7th june 2021

• Open 9.00am – 5.00pm
  Ashburton, Barrington, Clarkin Road (Hamilton), Coach Corner, Ferry Road, Kaikorai Valley (Dunedin), Evans Street (Timaru), Grey Road (Timaru), Nelson, New Brighton, Oamaru, Papanui, Riccarton, Langdons Rd, Rotorua, Shirley, Tauranga.
• Open 8.00am – 5.00pm
  Carmen Road (Hornby), Blenheim, Rangiora, Invercargill, Te Rapa (Hamilton), Richmond, Rolleston, Andy Bay (Dunedin)

 

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Everyone loves meatballs!

Get your bibs out, it is meatballs and tomato sauce time. Everyone loves meatballs, but you’ll love them even better in a toasted Coupland’s Grain and Honey Roll. The perfect Saturday night dinner, so you can have a little bit of extra time relaxing.

This meatball sauce would be perfect on top of toasted Coupland’s Garlic Bread, and topped with delicious grilled cheese.

 

Serves 6

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 250g beef mince
• 250g pork mince
• 1tsp garlic paste
• 1 egg
• 1tsp dijon mustard
• Small handful coriander – chopped
• 2tsp cumin powder
• 1tsp ginger paste
• 50g Coupland’s Breadcrumbs

Tomato Sauce

• 500ml canned tomatoes
• 4 fresh tomatoes – diced roughly
• 1 onion – chopped
• 2tbsp tomato paste
• 1tsp dried oregano
• 1 handful of basil – chopped

To Serve

• Salt and pepper
• Basil – chopped
• 250g Anchor Sour Cream
• 100g Mainland Smoked Cheddar Cheese
• 5 Coupland’s Grain and Honey Rolls – halved and toasted

 

Method

1. Mix all meatball ingredients together and form 16 even meatballs, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. For the tomato sauce, saute’ the onions until soft, then add remaining sauce ingredients into a pot and simmer for 30 minutes until thickened and seasoned well.
3. Shallow fry meatballs in a little oil until golden brown.
4. Add the meatballs to the pot of sauce and continue to low simmer until cooked.
5. To assemble the subs, place 2 slices of smoked cheddar cheese inside each long bun, top with 4 meatballs including plenty of sauce.
6. Add a dollop of sour cream, and sprinkle with chopped basil.
7. Serve hot.

 

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Looking for other great Coupland’s inspired dinner ideas?  Check out our Smoked Cheddar Burger or Hot Dog recipes!

Eton Mess Stack with fresh berries and soft, fluffy pikelets!

Try our take on an Eton Mess Stack that has a few surprises along the way. Get the kids involved in crafting this delicious treat – have fun and make something that looks and tastes incredible.

 

Serves 4 (3 pikelets per person)

Ingredients

 

• 125g Cream Cheese
• 125g Sour Cream
• 4 x Coupland’s Meringue Nests
• 1 lemon – zest
• 1tbsp icing sugar
• 12 (2 packs) Coupland’s Pikelets
• 150g strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 150g blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 150g raspberries (fresh or frozen)
• Mint leaves or baby basil to garnish

 

Method

1. Whisk together the cream cheese, lemon zest, icing sugar and sour cream until smooth.
2. Crush 3 or 4 strawberries and mix them through the cream cheese mix to create a marble effect.
3. Start with 1 pikelet on a plate and spread with a little cream cheese mix.
4. Add a few berries and sprigs of mint/basil before repeating the process twice, making a stack with the remaining two pikelets.
5. For the top, spread the remaining cream cheese mix, adding chunks of meringue and berries before garnishing with mint/basil.

 

When berries are out of season, you could use slices of grilled stone fruit like nectarines, plums, and peaches.

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Store Hours – ANZAC WEEKEND 2021

 

anzac day – Sunday 25th April 2021

• Open 9.00am – 5.00pm
  Ashburton, Barrington, Clarkin Road (Hamilton), Coach Corner, Ferry Road, Kaikorai Valley (Dunedin), Evans Street (Timaru), Grey Road (Timaru), Nelson, New Brighton, Oamaru, Papanui, Riccarton, Langdons Rd, Rotorua, Shirley, Tauranga.
• Open 8.00am – 5.00pm
  Carmen Road (Hornby), Blenheim, Rangiora, Invercargill, Te Rapa (Hamilton), Richmond, Rolleston, Andy Bay (Dunedin)

 

anzac day observed – Monday 26th April 2021

• All stores open normal trading hours.

 

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Store Hours – Easter 2021

 

Good Friday – Friday 2nd April 2021

• Open 9.00am – 5.00pm
  Ashburton, Barrington, Ferry Road, Kaikorai Valley (Dunedin), Evans Street (Timaru), New Brighton, Oamaru, Riccarton, Langdons Rd, Rotorua, Shirley,
• Open 8.00am – 5.00pm
  Carmen Road (Hornby), Blenheim, Rangiora, Invercargill, Karewa, Richmond, Rolleston, Andy Bay (Dunedin)
• CLOSED
  Clarkin Road (Hamilton), Coach Corner, Nelson, Papanui, Tauranga, Grey Rd (Timaru)

sATURDAY 3RD April 2021

• All stores open normal trading hours.

Easter sunday – sunday 4th April 2021

• Open 9.00am – 5.00pm
  Ashburton, Barrington, Clarkin Road (Hamilton), Coach Corner, Ferry Road, Kaikorai Valley (Dunedin), Evans Street (Timaru), Grey Road (Timaru), Nelson, New Brighton, Oamaru, Papanui, Riccarton, Langdons Rd, Rotorua, Shirley, Tauranga.
• Open 8.00am – 5.00pm
  Carmen Road (Hornby), Blenheim, Rangiora, Invercargill, Karewa, Richmond, Rolleston, Andy Bay (Dunedin)

Easter monday – monday 5th April 2021

• Open 9.00am – 5.00pm
  Ashburton, Barrington, Clarkin Road (Hamilton), Coach Corner, Ferry Road, Kaikorai Valley (Dunedin), Evans Street (Timaru), Grey Road (Timaru), Nelson, New Brighton, Oamaru, Papanui, Riccarton, Langdons Rd, Rotorua, Shirley, Tauranga.
• Open 8.00am – 5.00pm
  Carmen Road (Hornby), Blenheim, Rangiora, Invercargill, Karewa, Richmond, Rolleston, Andy Bay (Dunedin)

 

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Jazz it up with Pinwheel Sandwiches 

 

Looking for a more exciting lunchbox filler for the kids or a healthy party food alternative? Try a pinwheel sandwich! They’re a fun and delicious way to mix things up and the kids can help make them with you.

 

Jazz up an ordinary lunchbox sandwich or kids party with these pinwheel sandwich recipes.

 

 

Salmon and Cucumber Pinwheel Sandwich

Ingredients 

• 2 slices of Coupland’s Our Country Harvest Sandwich Bread
• 4 slices wafer-thin smoked salmon
• 3 thin slices of cucumber, same length as a bread slice
• Low fat cream cheese to spread

Method

• Cut the crusts off the bread. Use a rolling pin to flatten the bread down really well.
• Spread each bread slice with a thin layer of cream cheese.
• Top with two slices of smoked salmon per bread slice.
• Roll the bread ‘sushi-style’ into two tight rolls. Slice into three pieces and push back together into a roll.
• Roll each roll in a square of baking paper just a little larger than a slice of bread. Twist each end like a sweet so the rolls are secured and place into the fridge until you are ready to serve.

 

Chicken and pesto pinwheel sandwich

Ingredients 

• 2 slices of Coupland’s Our Country Harvest Sandwich Bread
• 4 slices wafer-thin chicken
• Pesto to spread

Method

• Cut the crusts off the bread. Use a rolling pin to flatten the bread down really well.
• Spread each bread slice with a thin layer of pesto.
• Top with two slices of chicken per bread slice.
• Roll the bread ‘sushi-style’ into two tight rolls. Slice into three pieces and push back together into a roll.
• Roll each roll in a square of baking paper just a little larger than a slice of bread. Twist each end like a sweet so the rolls are secured and place into the fridge until you are ready to serve.

 

Try these recipes and let us know what you think! Know of any other good filling ideas for Pinwheel Sandwiches? Pop them in the comments below to share with everyone.