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

Home-Style

Inspired by the flavours of Japan, Fiona Smith makes warming dishes perfect for the home table.

More than a woman

Throughout the years chefs have created dishes inspired by famous women – Fiona Smith pays homage to some classics.

Pass your plate

Fiona Smith conjures up the fresh, vibrant tastes of Thailand.

You’re welcome

Effortless entertaining as Fiona Smith showcases the winning products from the Cuisine Artisan Awards in the New Zealand Food Awards 2023.

A good egg

Cracking ideas for dinner with Fiona Smith’s egg recipes.

GINNY GRANT

Best dressed

Whether they are the centrepiece or on the side, Ginny Grant’s fresh, seasonal salads are packed with the flavours of summer.

The colour of summer

Top of the summertime favourites, sweet and succulent corn stars in these recipes by Ginny Grant.

You’ve got ham

A gloriously glazed ham is easier than you think – Ginny Grant serves up a winner.

Take stock

Revitalise your taste buds with soups full of the light and fresh flavours of spring, by Ginny Grant.

All the feels

Warming winter desserts to soothe the soul from Ginny Grant.

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…

The Next Meal Issue 203

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

THE NEXT MEAL ISSUE 202

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

With respect

Loyalty is the key to the longevity and success of Queenstown favourite Kappa – chef and owner Naoya Higuchi shares some secrets.

Journey to Samoa

Travel through the food stories of Samoa with dishes by Henry Onesemo of Auckland’s Tala restaurant.

Simply Divine

Popular Asian flavours add an exciting twist to these luscious bakes by Wendy Lau of Folds Patisserie.

On the fry

Wellington chef Jonny Taggart brings a Native Canadian twist to New Zealand ingredients with his frybread tacos.

My Thai

Punchy Thai flavours and Kiwi ingredients come together in these fresh, zesty recipes by Pim Techamuanvivit of Michelin-starred Kin Khao restaurant…