Dish

Dish is an award-winning bi-monthly magazine for people who enjoy cooking and reading about good food. It contains inspiring seasonal recipes and stories about food producers, issues and trends around food in New Zealand and overseas. The recipes are beautifully presented and simple to follow and offer inspiration for both accomplished cooks and those keen to try something new.

EDITOR’S LETTER • The flurry of Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations are over, the days are longer, and it feels like there is more time to sit back and breathe.

EDITOR’S PICKS • What I’m loving this season

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CONTRIBUTORS • We’re proud to plate up another great issue of dish, and here are some of the lovely people behind it!

Modern heritage • This Kingsland kitchen uses subtle colour to help balance classic and modern styles that have given new life to a formerly forlorn villa

bite size • food news, reviews and inspiration

Where we’re eating and drinking • There’s no rest for the food-obsessed… when the dish team isn’t bringing you delicious recipes, we’re out there trawling far and wide in search of tasty fare. Below, we share our latest favourite haunts.

That’s the Spirit • New Zealand’s FIRST fully recyclable refill spirits pouches. Sustainability is at the forefront of how Broken Heart Spirits does business, and with the launch of the country’s first fully recyclable eco-refill pouches, they are leading the way

Kismet Cocktail and Whisky Bar, Nelson • I confess, I embarrassingly underestimated the sophistication of the Nelson hospitality scene – what a delight then to arrive and find places like Kismet, showing bigger cities how it’s done.

Hopgoods, Nelson • This blonde-on-blonde, casually sophisticated restaurant in the heart of Nelson delivers exceptional service and brilliant, elevated bistro fare.

Dine with dish • Come and join dish for a fabulous evening of fun, food and delicious wines at Auckland’s Viaduct hot spot, Esther

Dirty as… • Artisan brine producer Dirty International has just won gold at the New Zealand Artisan food awards.

Stracciatella • Dreamy, creamy Stracciatella shines in this simple twist on a salad that is stunning served with a glass of wine and some artisan bread on a sunshiney afternoon.

Sriracha • Next time you're needing a kick-start to the day, add this fiery sauce to your Bloody Mary.

Chickpeas • The humble legume that can do so much, chickpeas are a truly versatile ingredient. Summer is the season of entertaining and hummus is always welcome at our table - solo or nestled amongst a platter!

THE PLATING GAME EMMA LEWISHAM Beauty Entrepreneur • We asked one of our favourite Kiwis to share her food loves so we could create a dish especially for her

CATCH OF THE DAY • Four fabulous ways to serve up your favourite fish (or chicken) and get your summer groove on!

dish sweet • Make life that little bit sweeter with our latest cookbook!

LAZY DAYS • For those long lunches that start late and stretch into the evening

THE BIG GRILL • While the bbq fires up, pour some drinks, play some lawn games and enjoy the summer evenings wherever you are

AND TO DRINK… • Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests matches for these dishes

SALAD DAYS • Light and fresh with flavour pairings to tease your tastebuds, these salads spring to life with their incredible dressings

FOOD FAST • Simple, quick and stylish meals for any night of the week - maximum deliciousness with minimum fuss!

LIFE’S A PICNIC • Break out the chilly bin and take lunch (or dinner) into the great outdoors

AND TO DRINK… • Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests matches for these dishes

BERRY NICE • Beat the heat...