EMMA GALLOWAY

COLOUR ME NATURAL

I was brainstorming salad ideas for this issue when Cuisine editor Kelli Brett mentioned that the all-time favourite Cuisine salad was one created by Lauraine Jacobs, named Salade Rouge.

LIFE’S A BEACH

I’ve only ever lived away from the ocean once; it’s been a constant throughout my life and is where I feel at home.

Berry Berry Nice

Berries can only mean one thing: the warm weather has arrived!

IN THE HEART OF ASIA

My first travel overseas was to Bali on a family holiday when I was 11; it opened my eyes and changed my life. As soon as I could I travelled…

WELL PRESERVED

I come from a long line of preservers. Like many nanas around the world, mine spent her days gardening and preserving her bounty in all manner of…

FIONA SMITH

Orange is the new hack

The bright and zesty tones of citrus boost the flavours of early spring in these dishes by Fiona Smith.

Take it slow

Warm up your winter with some Italian flavour from Fiona Smith’s slow-cooked lamb dishes.

On location

The bakers from The Old Packhouse Market in Kerikeri share their autumn favourites with Fiona Smith.

The ties that bind

Fiona Smith remembers the inspiring women whose recipes shaped her own food journey.

Good vibes

Fiona Smith prepares tapas-style sharing dishes to mix and match over summer.

GINNY GRANT

Springing Back

We get ready to welcome spring and freshen up our flavours with lighter dishes by Ginny Grant.

Simple grains

Seemingly humble, rice plays a rich variety of roles on the Italian table – Ginny Grant explores the diversity of this pantry staple.

Comfort class

Doing French dishes the Kiwi way, Ginny Grant picks up all the comfort cues.

The glut

When summer gives you luscious veges aplenty, Ginny Grant has inspiring dishes to make the most of the bounty.

Classic Hits

Readers tell us of the legendary Cuisine recipes that are stars of their Christmas celebration, and Ginny Grant recreates all their glory.

JANE LYONS & WILL BOWMAN / THE NEXT MEAL

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Cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts – the brassica family isn’t the most effortlessly romantic of vegetable groups but there are many reasons to love them.

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The real workhorses of the ocean, shellfish manage to punch above their weight. Quite innocuous-looking things that come in a kaleidoscope of…

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Corn is an undeniable summer superhero veg; it oozes the colour, smell and taste of the bright and sweet conditions in which it thrives.

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Asparagus spears pop out of the dark earth giving us the green-light signal that warmer, brighter days are finally here.

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Every fruit and vegetable has that magic window where they sing their best tune and can be found in real abundance.

GUEST CHEF

Feeling Chile

Norka Mella Muñoz shares dishes that blend her Chilean roots with prime New Zealand flavours.

The Voice of Season

As winter fades and spring approaches Casey McDonald of Craggy Range Restaurant – Cuisine’s Chef of the Year 2025 – gives us fresh dishes to lead the…

Friday night live

If you’re not in Wellington for the Tommy Tomato pizza experience, we unpack the fun for you to try at home.

The Accidental Italian

Hayden Phiskie brings all the flavours of Italy to Auckland, sharing favourite dishes from the menu of Bianca.

Kindred spirits

At Cardrona Distillery, chef Jack Foster proves that food and spirits are a sublime blend.