Latest Food & Drink
Butterflied chicken you can cook on the barbecue
Serve it with a fresh salad for a lighter holiday meal.
Alcohol-free drinks to try this summer
Ditching the booze no longer means boring options – here’s what you can drink instead.
Sir Cliff Richard's 'greatest gravy in the world' recipe causes a stir
Esteemed chefs criticised the singer after he shared his unusual gravy sauce recipe.
Opinion: Is pavlova the world's greatest dessert - or just an eggy mess?
OPINION: Dan Ahwa and Greg Bruce make the case for and against pavlova.
Which Christmas food kit is best? My Food Bag, Farro, Woop and HelloFresh compared
Menu, cost, and prep time comparisons for four festive food kits.
How to make pineapple-glazed Christmas ham
Try this tangy ham glaze and fruity side dish for your festive feast.
Recipes
BBQ 101: How to get ready for summer grilling
Get your grill and tools ready with these practical tips for a smooth summer.
What can you do with your vege scraps?
From inventive pesto to DIY crisps, Nikki Birrell recommends getting creative.
Gourmet hacks: How to elevate budget ingredients to restaurant-quality
Transform affordable pantry staples into gourmet meals with these simple tips.
Kitchen DIY: It's time to make your own condiments
Transform everyday meals with easy, affordable homemade condiments.
How to make the perfect paella
Discover the steps to creating a flavour-packed paella with authentic Spanish flair.
Recipes from Fresh
Sweet Chilli Crumbed Dory Bao Buns
Kids will love these bao buns - quick and easy to make but packed with flavour!
Smoked salmon poke bowl
As beautiful to look at as it is to eat, this poke bowl is a light and healthy lunch...
Chicken Burger with a Twist
Give the traditional chicken burger an Asian twist with teriyaki sauce...
Fish Baguette with Tartare Sauce
Treat yourself at lunchtime! Take a few minutes to put this fish baguette together...
Thai Coconut Poached Fish
Spicy Thai basil provides an aromatic background to this recipe.
Apple, Walnut, and Bacon Stuffed Pork Loin
This rolled and stuffed pork roast makes an impressive dish for a cold night.
Latest Recipe collections
Cauli-power: The best cauliflower recipes
It’s come a long way from being boiled and bland - look what cauliflower can do now.
Baking with feijoa
Feijoa season is upon us, so get baking with these cake, muffin and slice recipes.
30-minute 5-ingredient meals
Quick and simple meal solutions, for when you need dinner on the table in a hurry
Restaurant Reviews
How to make the most of 48 hours in Central Otago
No dilly-dallying - there’s a lot of ground to cover.
Why now is the perfect time to take a bite out of Bangkok
Bangkok’s food scene has never looked — or tasted — so good.
Feuds, food and famous guests: Auckland’s fine-dining godfather reveals secrets and scandals
‘Disgusting’: A key restaurant ingredient that Tony Astle says needs an overhaul.
From winger to wine bar: former All Black opens a cantina on the Sunshine Coast
Inspired by the Mediterranean, there are even some NZ wines on the menu.
Elephant Hill’s new menu: Linda Hall samples the goods
Did you know you can make delicious crackers from beer waste?
Ego, theatre and insane bills: Are these really the world’s ‘50 best restaurants’?
New York Times: An even bigger question - are they even restaurants?
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Decadent chocolate swirl cheesecake
This make-ahead, New York-style cheesecake is perfect for summer celebrations.
What can you do with your vege scraps?
From inventive pesto to DIY crisps, Nikki Birrell recommends getting creative.
Silly season is around the corner, what are the best foods to eat before drinking?
A naturopath explains why drinking and eating responsibly isn't complicated.
Impress your friends with this easy soba noodle platter
Create a stunning soba noodle salad with pork, eggs, and a tangy ginger soy dressing.
Impress your friends with this easy soba noodle platter
Create a stunning soba noodle salad with pork, eggs, and a tangy ginger soy dressing.
Summer delight: Barbecue butterflied prawns with prosecco tomatoes
An easy, delicious barbecue dish, this recipe also calls for a splash of bubbles.
Gourmet hacks: How to elevate budget ingredients to restaurant-quality
Transform affordable pantry staples into gourmet meals with these simple tips.
What is iDip and can it really help you lose weight?
This sensible diet plan could have long-term health benefits.
What is New Zealand’s best gourmet pie?
New book, New Zealand’s Best Gourmet Pies, features 38 unique pies and their origins.
Whittaker's chocolate to cost Kiwi shoppers more as company raises prices
'We are increasing prices by as little as we can.'
Is it healthy to eat just once a day? Bruce Springsteen thinks so
OMAD may work for some, but eating only once daily may not suit everyone.