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.
JINGLE ALL THE WAY
EDITOR’S PICKS • What I’m loving this season
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Soothe by name, soothe by nature • When homeowners Caitlin and Matthew tackled the kitchen of their new-build dream home in Napier they wanted a balance of multiple design influences in a space that was also practical.
CONTRIBUTORS • We’re proud to plate up another great issue of dish, and here are some of the lovely people behind it!
Perfect Pasta! • Simply delicious dinner, made in moments!
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What we're making for Christmas Day • There’s no rest for the food-obsessed, especially when it comes to Christmas Day!
Holiday hues
The Sydney Paradox • For visitors to Sydney, the Paradox hotel provides the perfect base from which to explore, and for Sydneysiders it is the popular home of the renowned Bentley Restaurant + Bar.
Baileys Bliss • Bring a touch of magic to dessert this Christmas with Salted Caramel Baileys Cheesecake Pots, utterly simple and decadently delicious!
FESTIVE FLAVOUR • Bring Christmas to life with a splash of Telegraph Hill Pomegranate & NZ Bush Honey Vinaigrette
FOUR FESTIVE QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS WITH FOODIE FAVOURITES • We talk to four of Aotearoa New Zealand’s familiar foodies about their Christmas traditions and eats, and their plans for this year’s celebrations!
dish loves Farro • Farro is the dish team’s go-to food store, our one-stop shop for preparing each issue. There’s always something new and inspiring to discover on their shelves.
Dine with dish • We celebrated the 40th anniversary of Nautilus Estate with a spectacular dinner at Auckland’s Atelier restaurant, with gorgeous glassware from RIEDEL
Merry Moments • Is it even a festive feast if there aren't some cheesy treats on the table? Pimp up your party platters with these easy, cheesy bites!
dish HOLIDAY IS COMING!
SAVOUR FLAVOUR • Slow cooking and a touch of magic from Lee Kum Kee create a tender dish to savour
Twist on tradition • Try a spin on the savoury course and a pivot on the pav for something different this Christmas
Crackin’ Christmas • Celebrate the festive season with Otaika Valley and make it an egg-cellent Christmas!
MIX + MATCH • Each feature in the issue has been designed with recipes that work well together… but many recipes across features also complement each other. Check out 13 more suggested menus for full flexibility!
Platter Perfection • Christmas is the time for gathering friends and family for festive fun - make hosting (or gifting), a breeze with 180 Degrees crackers and biscuits — providing a beautiful base for a myriad of toppings
BOARD GAMES • Grazing boards make light work of hosting brekky — we’re borderline obsessed!
SNACK AND SIP • These drinks and nibbles make for effortless entertaining so you can join the party too!
HO HO HO • When it comes to the main event we've got you covered, from beef, turkey, salmon and ham, to pork, chicken, vege pie and lamb!
MERRY MATCHES • When you have a mega main dish what you pair it with needs to pass muster, too — these awesome accompaniments won’t let the side down
CHRISTMAS FOR TWO • If you’re catering for a couple of you rather than a crowd this Christmas, we have oodles of options for a decadently delicious dinner à deux
AND TO DRINK… • Drinks...