From the Ask Peter files

Easy, seasonal and delish

Welcome back old friend

Listen to your body, says nutritionist, Mikki WIlliden

Go meat-free or for a meat accompaniment serve with lamb

All the best bits from the pages of Bite magazine

Spiced, slow-roasted leg of lamb

From the pages of SPY in the Herald on Sunday

Quick and easy with lots of flavour

A hint of curry and ginger make this one from RIverstone Kitchen's Bevan Smith a winner

A crunchy side dish that uses your ripe late-summer cucumbers and courgettes.

Let them do them. You do you

A summery dish making good use of the peppers and corn that are good buying right now

Basil and mozzarella is the conventional match but mint and mozzarella is also a winner.

See what's in and whats not in the produce department

A tasty salad that stores well overnight for a healthy leftover lunch option

When you've had enough lettuce , let kale take over

Start with a simple bechemal sauce

A family-friendly pudding made with seasonal fruits

A little bit of Spain and Italy and a lot of NZ

Take the humble roast chicken and give it a twist with Asian flavours and juicy peaches

Time to get preserving

Try this as a side with your next pork roast

an easy dip to whip up for those after work nibbles and drinks

High on taste, low on guilt

The perfect summer taco

For those with a plant based diet

Win an all-inclusive double ticket, valued at $700, to Burning Lamb festival on March 10

Like Nana used to make, but better

A great cake for an afternoon tea celebration, or use as a dessert