http://cuisine.co.nz/ food, wine & good living sarah.nicholson@fairfaxmags.co.nz (Sarah Nicholson) amanda.stonex@fairfaxmags.co.nz (Amanda Stonex) http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/spinach-mushroom-egg-pizzas http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/spinach-mushroom-egg-pizzas For this recipe, divide the dough into 6 pieces, as this creates pizzas that are a better size for a whole egg to sit on. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:35:04 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/kingfish-in-saor-with-radicchio http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/kingfish-in-saor-with-radicchio Sardines in saor is a classic Venetian cicchetti, a sweet-sour mix of slow-cooked onions served over sardines. My non-traditional version uses red onions and kingfish. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:28:32 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/pot-roasted-chicken-with-sage-pancetta http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/pot-roasted-chicken-with-sage-pancetta Pot-roasting pieces of meat, chicken or other small birds is a popular Italian cooking method. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:20:33 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/quick-smart-with-prosciutto-pancetta http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/quick-smart-with-prosciutto-pancetta Pancetta is salt-cured pork belly. It is usually rolled and is sometimes smoked and flavoured with herbs and spices. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:25:34 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/chargrilled-lamb-chops-with-arborio-rice-salad http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/chargrilled-lamb-chops-with-arborio-rice-salad Jo Pearson prepares a simple yet impressive three-course dinner for six Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:24:33 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/andrew-cibejs-cloudy-bay-clams-with-cavolo-nero-cannellini-beans http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/andrew-cibejs-cloudy-bay-clams-with-cavolo-nero-cannellini-beans Ginny Grant visits Sydney's best Italian Restaurants and persuades the chefs to share their recipes Fri, 17 May 2013 14:52:56 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/fallen-fruits http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/fallen-fruits Ray McVinnie enjoys sweet success with the garden's bounty of feijoas and tamarillos. Thu, 02 May 2013 09:12:20 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/seupa-vapellenentse-cabbage-cheese-soup http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/seupa-vapellenentse-cabbage-cheese-soup This is a peasant-style Tuscan soup. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:37:01 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/chicken-baked-with-pancetta-olives http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/chicken-baked-with-pancetta-olives Clever ideas for the midweek rush. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:25:26 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/feijoa-charlotte http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/feijoa-charlotte The filling for this charlotte is my version of a feijoa mousse recipe given to me years ago by Alexa Johnston - the original version appears in her book, What's For Pudding? Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:29:18 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/simple-seasonal-meals http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/simple-seasonal-meals Ray McVinnie provides inspiration for simple seasonal meals Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:14:14 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/cover-recipe-158-braised-beef-tomato-ragu http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/cover-recipe-158-braised-beef-tomato-ragu The flavours of this ragu get even better if you make it a day or two in advance and store it in the fridge. It also freezes well. Fri, 03 May 2013 09:49:09 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/mozzarella-in-carrozza-with-tomato-sauce http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/mozzarella-in-carrozza-with-tomato-sauce This dish translates as "mozzarella in a carriage" - the carriage is the bread. Fri, 03 May 2013 09:42:05 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/feijoa-chocolate-ginger-croissant-pudding http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/feijoa-chocolate-ginger-croissant-pudding Feijoas, ginger and chocolate may sound strange, but the combination works well with the richness of this pudding. The feijoas scent the whole dish. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:11:31 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/cauliflower-salad http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/cauliflower-salad For me, vegetable dishes are the heart of Italian cuisine. Rather than being served hot straight from the pot, they're often dressed while still warm then allowed to cool to room temperature, to allow the vegetables time to soak up the flavours. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:45:02 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/quick-smart-with-preserved-tomatoes http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/quick-smart-with-preserved-tomatoes Italian tomato products are affordable, top-quality and with a great intensity of flavour. They are pantry essentials for most cooks. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:21:08 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/downtown-savvy http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/downtown-savvy Recipes from the Hip Group's new central Auckland Eateries - Ortolana and The Store Britomart Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:04:48 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/pizza-basics http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/pizza-basics Pizza's acceptance by wider Italy began in 1889 when King Umberto I and Queen Margherita sampled the snack on a visit to Naples. Fri, 03 May 2013 10:02:48 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/roasted-feijoa-almond-shortcake http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/roasted-feijoa-almond-shortcake Roasting feijoas with brown sugar intensifies the flavour. Fri, 03 May 2013 09:57:58 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/travel/coro-nation http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/travel/coro-nation Simon Farrell-Green discovers that along with its beautiful beaches, the land beyond the Kopu Bridge has some great food on offer. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:31:39 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/indochine-dispatch http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/indochine-dispatch Ray McVinnie takes on a Vietnamese assignment. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:03:27 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/tamarillo-port-ice-cream-sandwiches-with-poached-tamarillos http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/tamarillo-port-ice-cream-sandwiches-with-poached-tamarillos Ray McVinnie enjoys sweet success with the garden's bounty of feijoas and tamarillos. Fri, 03 May 2013 09:48:06 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/restaurants/restaurant-reviews http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/restaurants/restaurant-reviews Issue 158, April 2013/May 2013 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:31:40 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/north-soul http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/north-soul Recipes from Cuisine's 2012 Chef of the Year, Northland's Brenton Low. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:15:35 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/elizabeth-cafe-tauranga http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/elizabeth-cafe-tauranga Tauranga's new Elizabeth Cafe and Larder has hit the ground running. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:53:34 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/alessandro-pavonis-beetroot-risotto-with-gorgonzola-cream http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/alessandro-pavonis-beetroot-risotto-with-gorgonzola-cream Ginny Grant visits Sydney's best Italian Restaurants and persuades the chefs to share their recipes Fri, 17 May 2013 14:55:53 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/rolled-pork-belly-cooked-in-red-wine-bay-leaves http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/rolled-pork-belly-cooked-in-red-wine-bay-leaves Flavourful slow-cooked Italian dishes from Celia Harvey Fri, 03 May 2013 09:44:57 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/beef-lasagne http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/beef-lasagne There's no denying that making lasagne from scratch is time-consuming, but parts or all of it can be prepared ahead. Fri, 03 May 2013 09:42:51 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/salmon-with-roast-cauliflower-salad http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/salmon-with-roast-cauliflower-salad Clever ideas for the midweek rush. Fri, 03 May 2013 09:42:34 +1200 http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/tamarillo-coconut-tarts http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/tamarillo-coconut-tarts These tarts are topped with a baked coconut meringue that's similar to the classic Kiwi Louise cake. Yoghurt is the perfect foil for the sweet pastry and topping. Fri, 03 May 2013 09:42:16 +1200