Our Food
Recipe: Nadia Lim's Barbecue Lamb Seekh Kebabs
Nothing says summer like barbecued kebabs drizzled in a fresh, homemade sauce.
4 not-so-sweet treats to make this Christmas
Homemade Christmas treats are a great gift idea, and these are four of Kristina's favourites.
Recipe: Roast Carrot Salad with Avocado Crème Fraiche
This salad is the perfect for those days when you're feeling like something light and fresh.
Turn leftover new potatoes into "smashies"
Any leftover boiled new potatoes? This is what to do with them.
3 stonefruit hybrids to grow
Apricots, peaches, plums and nectarines are some of our favourite stone fruits. Mix them together and you get super fruit.
Recipe: Mushroom & Hazelnut Pâté
Wild mushrooms create a stronger flavoured pâté, but a mix of mushrooms works well too.
Recipe: Barbecued Skirt Steak with Tomato, Gherkin & Red Onion Salsa
Skirt steak — cut from the flank of the animal — is underrated. Not keen on steak? Try barbecued eggplant steaks instead.
Recipe: Christmas Rolled Pork with Coriander Crust
Hear Michael Van de Elzen out — switch up Christmas dinner this year with a herby pork belly.
Recipe: Anj’s Lemon & Ginger Crunch Pie
An easy, crowd-pleasing treat to whip up for a spring or summer barbecue.
Recipe: Poppy-Crumbed Chicken Arms and Red Slaw
Forget Kentucky Fried Chicken, here's a healthier and even tastier twist with red wine and poppyseeds.
Recipe: Nurse Gathergood’s Sponge Cake
There’s no mistake — this delightful sponge goes into a cold oven.
Recipe: Angela’s Elderflower Cordial
This delightful cordial can be made into a refreshing beverage or added to other recipes, such as marmalade.
Recipe: Burnt Cauliflower, Caramelised Onions and Shiitake Mushrooms
Nearly-burnt cauliflower florets are the star in this hearty vegetable dish.
Recipe: Nadia Lim's Honeyed Blueberry & Mascarpone Tart
A spring-fresh tart for anyone with a sweet tooth.
A vision to reinstate hemp in Aotearoa
These three young men are cultivating a future in which more New Zealanders embrace the plant-based protein in hemp.
Recipe: Apricot, Ginger & Oat Slice
This oaty slice combines wholesome goodness with peanut butter-chocolate icing.
Recipe: The Grater Good's Lemon Tart
This vegan twist on a classic uses almond flour, coconut cream and lots of lemons.
Recipe: Spicy Baked Beans with Chorizo
This hearty baked dish is a great side to serve with tacos or enchiladas.
Recipe: Black Pepper & Sumac Strawberries with Honey Crème Fraiche
Take fresh strawberries to new heights with a homemade syrup and honeyed crème fraîche.
The art of the homegrown salad bowl
A salad is the celebration of home-grown, leafy vegetables but there’s an art to mixing the perfect salad.
Recipe: Spicy Orange, Mint and Beetroot Salad
You can use cooked or raw beetroot in this salad. The last three ingredients give the salad a unique, delicate look and different textures.
Recipe: Basque-Style Cheesecake
Baking this cheesecake at a high temperature results in a dark-brown crust and creamy filling.
Catching crayfish and pāua to order in South Wairarapa
This couple hit the water, rain or shine, in a new venture bringing fresh kaimoana to plates while respecting the ocean’s resources.
18 fuss-free recipes for your next picnic
Finger foods, sandwiches, breezy tarts and fresh salads are all fool-proof picnic classics.
Recipe: Lemon Marjoram Chicken Tacos
Tacos are the ultimate in interactive eating – once you’ve prepared and cooked all the elements, put them on the table and let your guests assemble their own.
Why runner beans should be a staple in your garden
There’s one non-negotiable, flavoursome, highly productive vegetable in Jenny’s summer garden, and it saves her money.
Recipe: Beetroot Avo Mud Cake, Peanut Butter and Raspberries
This sweet treat has rolled oats, beetroot and avocado hidden inside.
Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower, Lentil Tabbouleh and Cumin Yoghurt
This hearty salad can be served as is, or with your choice of protein.
Recipe: Potato, Fennel, Mozzarella & Anchovy Tart
Potatoes are the anchor ingredient in this flavourful tart.
Recipe: Ruth Pretty's Chocolate Caramel Custards
These pretty little custards are made with dark chocolate and a touch of cinnamon.