Our Food

Great Edam is lean, smooth and mellow, just how we'd all like to be.

Coffee and chocolate are the most delicious combination – add some booze and you can’t beat it.

Little mouthfuls of joy that can be prepared in advance, ready to flash under the grill at the last moment.

The delicious power of cauliflower

No boiling is needed – ever. How to get the best taste and texture from cauliflower.

Al Brown, Nadia Lim, Monique Fiso and more reflect on the role the iconic Edmonds cookbook had in their kitchens

The underrated fruit with an abundance of delicious uses.

Cooked the right way, beef cheeks are so sticky and full of meaty deliciousness.

Too much citrus? Dried citrus chips are delicious and store well.

This delicious hearty green pea and orzo soup is perfect for lunches and dinners this winter.

Layers of crisp filo encase a creamy curry filling.

Nicola makes the epitome of a cosy autumn dessert.

Bitter, crunchy greens are an excellent foil to a risotto’s richness.

This makes a great vegetarian evening meal.

The author of A Table at Tangleby and A Table at Tangleby II talks to us about her love for her kitchen and garden.

Watch the people who usually decline dessert reach for another slice.

Basil isn't the only key herb for a delicious green pesto - try finding unexpected edibles in the garden as well.

Pumpkins tend to be either soup or roasted, but they're also fabulous in scones and pie.

A risotto designed for hosts who prefer not to stand at the stove — the oven does nearly all the work.

One Palmerston North butchery produces two champion-worthy products

Sustainability drives the butchery business of these patty-makers from Palmy.

A passionate duo from Tora Bay is serving up kaimoana fit for king.

A simple and straightforward beetroot fermentation technique results in a digestive aid full of healthy bacteria

A berry good drink made from Nelson’s finest crops is also giving local growers a sweet deal.

If you struggle to get light, fluffy scones, this is the recipe for you – it always works.

Whitestone Cheese struck gold when going deep into cheesemaking.

A sweet treat by a qualified gelato fanatic won the judges’ hearts

A boutique gelato business has scooped a win for its creamy dessert made without cream

The country's finest food producers have been crowned.

Recipe: Pinoli Lemon & Pine Nut Tart

The combination of lemon and pine nuts in this sweet tart is a classic.

Results are in and congratulations are in order for the local growers.

A rum maker’s entrepreneurial spirit extends to giving others a hand-up.

An indulgent way to enjoy feijoa season.

A classic loaf best eaten on the day it's made.

thisNZlife talks to the renowned pastry chef about her latest book.

A cosy yet gourmet autumn pasta dish.

We ask home gardener and trained chef Bri DiMattina about her colourful new cookbook.