Our Food

This year a gelato scooped up Supreme Boutique Champion title — the first time a gelato has taken out one of the top accolades.

This bright, punchy salad is an excellent counterpart to any heavy dish.

A light vegetarian dish that's as breezy as it is delicious.

Don't let the final days of winter prevent you from tasting all the season has to offer.

The end-of-season abundance of citrus is ideal for this mulled wine.

This squeaky, grillable cheese is even better when made right here in New Zealand.

Chocolate lovers will adore this silky yet simple chocolate pudding.

Easy to grow and nutritious, microgreens are a winter garden goer.

Pretend it's summer for a fleeting moment with this refreshing spritzer.

This quick, easy recipe is a great way to use up lots of lemons.

Ordinary pumpkin can be substituted for butternut in this soup, depending on availability.

Annie and Geoff Nieuwenhuis have their hands in the clouds and their hearts on the farm. The love for their goat cheese is so true, it earned them the title of 2022 Dairy Champion.

Kūmara and bacon were made for each other, and putting them together is quintessentially Kiwi.

Doing things differently is paying off — again — for a Hawke’s Bay chicken farm.

Learn how to look after your citrus - and treat yourself with this yummy ice cream recipe.

Softness, fruit and crunch on top — this treat has everything one needs in a slice.

This easy, dairy-free, and intensely lemony dessert whips up in a flash.

No two versions of this untouched honey will be the same — and that’s just how the makers like it. J. Friend & Co is the 2022 champion of the 'Earth' Category.

A warm, zesty dessert that your dinner party will eat in one go.

Once you try this delicious almond cheesecake, there's no going back.

The McDonald clan of Middlehurst Delivered is devoted to bringing a taste of their home to your place.

Preserving lemons requires lots of lemon juice so do it when you have a surplus of lemons on your tree, or they are in season and on special at your local shops.

Squeezy does it for this family-owned Gisborne orchard, who took home the 2022 Drink Champion award for their orange juice.

Forget about buying an overpriced jar at the supermarket. Homemade kimchi is easier than you think.

Broccoli is in short supply in supermarkets - so why not try growing your own?

Take this moreish dish to a potluck and someone will no doubt ask for the recipe.

Steak and mushrooms are a winning combo anytime. Michael Van de Elzen's take on them is the ultimate winter warmer.

A far-flung fishmonger takes top honours in the 2022 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards.

Coriander-lime pesto sings in this veggie noodle dish.

Blessed are Aotearoa’s goat-cheese makers and goat milkers, for their products turn this rustic Italian dish (inspired by the great Marcella Hazan) into something extraordinary.

If you’re planning a warming winter dinner for people who don’t eat meat, this multi-textured bake is a great option, served with something green on the side.

From organic apples to apple cider vinegar, an Ōtaki business has had a common-sense evolution. The progression from vinegar-maker father to daughter is just as logical.

Guiness and Baileys sing in this elevated iteration of the classic brownie.

This chicken dish is perfect for summer gatherings, plus the leftovers are just as delicious in a sandwich.