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    Amisfield, located near Lake Hayes. Photo: Supplied

    Amisfield wins coveted restaurant of the year award

    Queenstown restaurant Amisfield, named third best in the world by a prestigious US culinary magazine, has been crowned restaurant of the year in New Zealand's Good Food Awards.

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    Roasted root vegetable salad with herby lentils and goat’s cheese

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Roasted root vegetable salad with herby lentils and goat’s cheese

    This hearty winter salad brings together roasted root vegetables, herby lentils and creamy goat’s cheese.

    Comfort food, Indian style

    Goan chicken and prawn satay curry.

    Comfort food, Indian style

    This is an easy-peasy chicken tikka recipe that you can simply throw together and pop into the oven with minimal fuss: perfect for a midweek family dinner.

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    Lighter, low-alcohol wines still pleasing to the palate

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    Lighter, low-alcohol wines still pleasing to the palate

    It is clear from the sales of the Nolo (No or Low Alcohol) wines that more people are looking to moderate their intake of alcohol.

    First cookbook features popular ‘go-to meals’

    First cookbook features popular ‘go-to meals’

    Olivia Galletly lives and breathes all things food but she thinks of herself first and foremost as a home cook.

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    Max flavour in just one pot

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    Max flavour in just one pot

    One of the most useful cooking lessons Annabel has imparted upon Rose is being kitchen savvy.

    FODMAP fixes

    FODMAP fixes

    Chrissy Glentis believes everyone deserves to enjoy delicious meals without the stress of complex recipes or hard-to-find ingredients.

    Tribute to culture

    Tribute to culture

    Carolina Doriti has travelled the Greek Islands, exploring each island’s unique culinary traditions and meeting local cooks and producers.

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    Central Otago Young Viticulturist winner announced

    Carrick vineyard manager Damon Lovell. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Central Otago Young Viticulturist winner announced

    Every year I bring attention to both the Young Viticulturist and Young Winemaker competitions as these young men and women are the future of our wine industry.

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    Winter vege salad with green tahini dressing

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Winter vege salad with green tahini dressing

    This vibrant winter salad brings together golden roasted cauliflower and crisp Brussels sprouts, paired with smashed chickpeas, tender kale and toasted almonds.

    A week’s worth of treats

    Raspberry and pistachio date cookies. PHOTO: PENELOPE MAGUIRE

    A week’s worth of treats

    I’ve come to realise, somewhere around the cusp of 40 years old, and after years of trying not to, that I can’t go a day without a treat. And honestly? I am so OK with that.

    Savvy Otago Uni students growing, hunting and gathering

    From left: Jake Corney, Cam Pooley, Angus Henry and Kieran Halforty. Photo: RNZ

    Savvy Otago Uni students growing, hunting and gathering

    Four Otago University students are saving hundreds of dollars by growing, hunting and gathering their kai.

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    Roast carrot miso dip

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Roast carrot miso dip

    I often go on a food binge, and right now white miso paste is having a moment in my kitchen. It brings that perfect umami punch to just about anything.

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    Never any hardship to taste collection of Pinot Noir

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    Never any hardship to taste collection of Pinot Noir

    If you thought that I have written about Central Pinot only recently, you would be absolutely correct.

    No humble pie for award winner

    Fat Bastard pie owner James Owen won a bronze medal for his mince and gravy pie at the 2025 New...

    No humble pie for award winner

    Being able to prove his doubters wrong is what drove one hopeful Invercargill pie maker to win an award at New Zealand’s national pie competition.

    Food fixes to beat the bin

    Carrot and onion bhajis. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Food fixes to beat the bin

    Love Food Hate Waste wants us all to give the rubbish bin a rest with the help of the Beat the Bin email campaign.

    Eating well on the cheap when you're a student

    Renata Herrera Rojas suggests having a well-equipped kitchen so cooking feels easy. Photo: supplied

    Eating well on the cheap when you're a student

    Dunedin student Renata Herrera Rojas is determined to get young people feeding their brain properly - without busting the budget.

    A fresh flavour rediscovered

    From left, the Blue Willow Blueberries team of Vinnie Booiman and Hannah Booiman, with Willow and...

    A fresh flavour rediscovered

    Blue Willow Blueberries is a family orchard in Fairfield. It's a beloved summer destination where locals enjoy a fun pick-your-own activity and the fruit's also sold at the farmers market.

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    Fine time to turn to versatile winter favourite

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    Fine time to turn to versatile winter favourite

    Pumpkins are a great addition to your winter table - being in season and budget friendly, they are super versatile as well.

    Tried and true

    Tried and true

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