Our Food

You don’t need a lot of capers, but they can give a dish a real flavour punch.

Add some Mediterranean spice to your summer BBQ with homemade flatbreads and yoghurt dip.

How to save time by sorting your seed garlic during the harvesting process.

Tomatoes won't ripen? This green tomato jam might be the solution to the green tomato glut.

Kale is a trendy healthy option but it can be tough and chewy if not handled with care. Jenny Somervell shares her tips on when to plant and harvest kale and how to cook it properly.

What Tom and Benita Ormond knew about business when they took over a prominent Hawke’s Bay coffee roastery could have been written on one of those nuggety brown beans. Now they are winning awards.

An easy-to-make fruity dessert that epitomizes the taste of summer.

Ruth Pretty's fresh take on a refreshing summer salad— the perfect plate to bring.

Iced watermelon is a refreshing summertime treat that can be made into a mocktail or served with a dash of gin for a cocktail.

This is a non-traditional panzanella (bread salad) with the addition of nectarine.

Grilling on the barbecue one of the easiest ways to cook salmon.

The smooth, creamy texture of avocados makes them a great ally in baking. Give these delicious recipes a try.

Whether you like to dress up or dress down, there is an analogy here for salad creators.

These are tasty foods you typically can’t get in supermarkets but are easy to grow on your property.

Make the most of a tomato glut with this simple fermenting technique.

Deeane Sara from Stewart Island's Church Hill Restaurant serves local mussels steamed in the shell.

Lavender goes beautifully in dessert recipes. Just add to any liquids in a recipe that require gentle heat, then strain the flowers out.

Potatoes, s'mores and sausages: Campfire cooking is caveman stuff but even burnt the food tastes better.

For a refreshing twist on the popular frosé cocktail, try these adult ice blocks with stewed rhubarb.

Let these bold flavours and colourful combinations brighten up summer barbecues.

This luscious dish makes good use of seasonal produce. You need to make the red pepper relish at least a day ahead.

Don't end up with a dried out bird on Christmas Day.  Here's 12 tips to ensure your turkey is cooked to perfection.

With a little planning, a touch of prep and — voila — a make-ahead Christmas lunch menu that leaves plenty of time for hosts to spend with guests.

A fruity non-alcoholic drink, fit for a festive feast.

Green beans with a tangy cranberry twist, a delicious side from Ruth Pretty's make-ahead Christmas lunch menu.

A pork roast with a fruity filling, fit for Christmas Day.

A fresh and tangy twist on a classic summer dessert with passionfruit curd and bananas.

‘Oranges and lemons say the bells of St Clements.’ This is the inspiration for this easy but fabulous way to cook lamb on the BBQ. What more perfect choice for our New Zealand Christmas feast than lamb.

These tasty meatballs will be a hit at your next barbecue.

This summer strawberry cocktail can be made with soda water or dry sparkling wine.

This is the easiest ham glaze you will ever make, and the tamarind flavour works beautifully with the ham.

A mid-life career change is just what the doctor ordered for Auckland film editor Jacks Jackson

If you like the long green cucumbers, you're going to love these extraordinary orbs.

Vodka infusions are surprisingly simple to create and are hugely rewarding. Plus, they can make a great gift.