Summer soirees
These savoury stand-outs are perfect as snacks at a party or picnic, writes Angela Casley.
Food & Wine
Dunedin street food destination to have 10 stallholders
Dunedin street food destination to have 10 stallholders
The site of a former bar in Dunedin’s CBD is about to take shape as an eclectic street food and beverage destination.
Living your best life
Living your best life
Cambridge mother-of-two Nicola Turner loves spreading the concept of mindful consumption.
Lemon mint and extra virgin olive oil with whole grilled courgette
Lemon mint and extra virgin olive oil with whole grilled courgette
The ideas behind these punchy sauces is that you could use them as a marinade or as a dressing. They are all fresh and packed with summer flavours.
A tasty look at sav blancs
A tasty look at sav blancs
Mid-January. Depending on where you are as you read this, you may be basking in the glow of summer and dreaming of a cool sav blanc.
More to health than labels
More to health than labels
Is a vegan diet healthier? There are five reasons why we can’t be sure, write Keren Papier, Anika Knueppel and Tammy Tong.
Celebrity chef calls for cooks to come home
Airfare offer as celebrity chef calls for cooks to come home
Celebrity chef Josh Emett is pleading for Kiwi chefs overseas to come home and is offering to pay part of their airfare back to New Zealand.
Oregano and lemon, skewered chicken
Oregano and lemon, skewered chicken
The combination of these flavours sums up summer for me. Dried and fresh oregano combined with fresh juicy lemons and drenched in olive oil - so simple yet so good.
Bucking the trend
Bucking the trend
To get to the sound advice about food and nutrition from the sheer volume of information on the topics out there, chef, author and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall has done the hard work for...
Enchanted by pinot noir selection
Enchanted by pinot noir selection
Sometimes, I sit down with my regular tasting buddies, Collins and McLaren, and it just feels like the stars align.
Oyster festival expected to sell out quickly
Oyster festival expected to sell out quickly
Organisers of the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival expect to sell all the tickets for this year’s event in record time.
Plenty to ponder about plant diet
Plenty to ponder about plant diet
Mariana Lamas outlines six things to know about eating less meat and more plant-based foods.
Strawberry, hazelnut and elderflower roulade
Strawberry, hazelnut and elderflower roulade
Summer is definitely here when we are treated to fresh strawberries. A classic pavlova roulade is always a winner and this one should be your show-stopper for your festive celebrations.
Barbecued lamb leg on brick with chimichurri
Barbecued lamb leg on brick with chimichurri
Australian television personality (My Kitchen Rules) and chef Colin Fassnidge believes in mastering the basics, embracing cheaper cuts of meat, minimising waste and having a well-stocked pantry....
Cockles galore (and taking them means more)
Cockles galore (and taking them means more)
Cockling at Blueskin Bay is a 100% guaranteed method for your family to collect a seafood meal. The cockles (or clams) are harvested commercially here by the tonne and I was once told they grow so...
Dukkah roasted cauliflower and avocado dressing
Dukkah roasted cauliflower and avocado dressing
Christchurch sisters Rosa and Margo Flanagan keep things simple and straightforward with their plant-based recipes.
BBQ Chipotle Prawn Tacos
BBQ Chipotle Prawn Tacos
Cookbook author and cook Nadia Lim is enjoying what the new seasons bring at her home in Arrowtown.
BBQ Sumac Lamb Rump with Orange Couscous
BBQ Sumac Lamb Rump with Orange Couscous
"I love summer for all the fresh, beautiful and plentiful produce it brings. The barbecue is a main focus for these, as is light and lower-calorie summery salads and dishes. I love that these...
Corn fritters
Corn fritters
Auckland cafe owner Fran Mazza is a half-Italian pastry chef and mother of three who has a commitment to producing high-quality, accessible food in welcoming environments. Along with husband Aaron,...
A white Christmas down under
A white Christmas down under
Attending end-of-year events recently was a stark reminder of how fortunate we are to be living in New Zealand with social interaction the norm, while outside our border many countries are doing it...
