From chefs and writers to innovators and sustainability champions, women across Aotearoa are reshaping how we grow, cook, eat, and think about food. Below are a few standout names whose work is making waves.

Spring has officially sprung and so has the very best of its ingredients. The sun begins to shine more frequently, the birds start to chirp a little louder and our tastes shift to lighter, fresher dishes. Embrace what’s now in season and turn the freshest produce into the tastiest dishes. As we finally bid adieu to the cold New Zealand winter it’s time to put the winter roasts on the backburner and stow away the slow cooker. Step into the new season with fresh dishes to plate up, with a roundup of Cuisine’s most exceptional recipes for this time of year. 

Choosing which red wine will pair best with your meal may seem complicated and daunting, but there are some simple guidelines you can follow to get it right every time.

For those who appreciate the quiet power of tradition—be it in law or in baking—Louise Cake offers a uniquely New Zealand comfort. With its buttery shortbread base, tart raspberry jam, and a generous coconut Swiss meringue topping, this slice is an elegant crowd-pleaser with roots in home kitchens across the country.

The holidays had me meat the challenge of vegan cooking as I learnt about easy plant-based dishes from a house guest. The chefs David and Stephen Flynn, known as the Happy Pear twins, were very helpful and surprise, surprise I didn’t miss the meat!

Need a quick yet impressive dish to bring to Christmas lunch? Celebrate the festive season with these easy, crowd-pleasing ideas inspired by New Zealand’s summer bounty.

Warm up on chilly nights with a steaming cup of hot chocolate, or mix up some festive cocktails, such as mulled wine and eggnog. We've got plenty of winter drinks inspiration.

June is Aotearoa’s time to celebrate a Christmas like the northern hemisphere — chilly and rugged up in silly festive jumpers. So with the cooler temperatures approaching, and midwinter celebrations ahead, we’ve found some delicious recipes for you by recipes.co.nz to try should you be hosting a June Christmas celebration.

We’re sure many of us aren’t too sad about saying goodbye to 2021, and what better way to say see ya later than with a Christmas cocktail or two. Here are our favourites for you to try at your end-of-year event or Christmas party.

If lining up in the grocery queues is leaving you a bit nervous, you can still order the essential things online at these stores.

If you want to feel like you’re out at your favourite restaurant when you’re really just in your kitchen, maybe a cocktail in hand is the way to go.

Download the American Bar Association’s cookbook — marking the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees the right to vote to women.