Food & Wine

A squeeze of sunshine in winter

Cooking the potatoes briefly in boiling water before roasting makes them more tender. PHOTO:...

A squeeze of sunshine in winter

Lemon adds some welcome sunshine to a herby roasting of potatoes, writes Nigel Slater.

Something to dip into

A flavoursome dip for your favourite veg.

Dunedin barista ready to take on the best

Strictly Coffee Roasters Dunedin barista Tufele Tavite shows off his coffee style yesterday ahead...

Dunedin barista ready to take on the best

A Dunedin barista skilled at the fine art of brewing a fresh cup of coffee will compete against some of the best in the business this weekend.

Amisfield wins coveted restaurant of the year award

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

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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

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’

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

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

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

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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

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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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