Dish

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.

‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE MERRY!

EDITOR’S PICKS • What I’m loving this season

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CONTRIBUTORS • We’re proud to plate up another great issue of dish, and here are some of the lovely people behind it!

Upsized Style • For couple Janette and Barry Gyte, downsizing their life didn’t mean an equal downsizing in design and sophistication

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Summer Italiano • Bring the flavours of Italy to your Christmas table!

What We’re Making for Christmas Day Feasting • There’s no rest for the food obsessed, especially when it comes to Christmas Day!

Christmas Playlist • What we’re listening to during delicious Christmas meals

Let the Games Begin • It’s tempting to snooze the arvo away after Christmas lunch but give these games a whirl instead

TASTE ABOVE ALL ELSE • Make summer entertaining easy, with food that tastes even better than it looks!

Spread the Love • Christmas is the most popular time of year for serving prawns and here Sarah Todd shows how to make them go even further!

Ham Hero • This year marks two decades of Christmas tradition — and that’s worth celebrating

CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED • Delve into the festive traditions of three spectacular local women!

Shake It Up • Make the most of cocktail season with arguably the world’s most versatile liqueur

FESTIVE TWIST • Spice up Christmas this year, with Lee Kum Kee!

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year • We absolutely love our dish audience. When we put the word out, asking you what really matters at Christmas, more than 3,000 of you replied – telling us who you’ll spend it with, what you’ll eat, what you love and what you could happily do without. Your answers made us laugh, occasionally made us a little emotional and, most importantly, helped shape the issue you’re holding now.

CHEESE OVER BOARD • There’s more to cheese than crackers. Get culinary this summer with these fresh seasonal recipes, made for good company

MIX AND MATCH • Take the guesswork out of planning your festive feast!

Get Cracking This Christmas! • Celebrate the festive season with Otaika Valley Free Range Eggs

MERRY MORNING • Start the day as you mean to go on with these brilliant brunches

CHEERS & NIBBLES • May your guests be merry and bright with our festive party line-up

FESTIVE FEASTING • When it comes to the main event we’ve got you covered with a collection of the ultimate Christmassy centrepieces to choose from

SIDE HUSTLE • These sexy sides are good enough to step into the spotlight and take their rightful place as part of the main event

SAVE ROOM • With desserts this good you’ll want to save room — or at least loosen your belt!

A VERY MERRY KIDS’ TABLE • There’ll be plenty of ho ho hos in the kitchen when you’re making these kid-friendly recipes with the youngsters in your life!

GIFTING • It really is better to give than receive — these homemade treats will bring so much joy this Christmas

HEAVENLY GIFTS FOR FOOD LOVERS • Apostle’s heavenly condiments are a complete celebration of creativity and flavour, lovingly handcrafted on Wellington’s Kāpiti Coast

LEFTOVER LOVE • No need to wonder what to do with a fridge full of food, we’ve got you covered with these clever leftovers

FOOD FOR YOUR SOUL •...