Dish - 30 Okt 2025
CHRISTMAS ISSUE
EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR CHRISTMAS
FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD
ON THE COVER
DISH SUBSCRIBER OFFER
BOARD GAMES
SWEET
WRAPPED
BY THE GLASS
BITE SIZE
HO HO HO
MIX AND MATCH
MELIE CHRISTMAS
BOOK EXTRACT
TASTING PANEL
SNACK AND SIP
SIP AND TELL
MERRY MATCHES
CHRISTMAS FOR TWO
FROM THE EDITOR
KITCHEN NOTES
JINGLE ALL THE WAY
EDITOR’S PICKS
Soothe by name, soothe by nature
IN CAITLIN’S WORDS
CONTRIBUTORS
Perfect Pasta!
bite size
What we're making for Christmas Day
Salmon Brunch Board,
Christmas Salmon (gf),
Holiday hues
The Sydney Paradox
Salted Caramel Baileys Cheesecake Pots
FESTIVE FLAVOUR
Seared Halloumi and Roasted Beetroot Salad with Pomegranate & NZ Bush Honey Vinaigrette (v)
FOUR FESTIVE QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS
Dish loves Farro
Dine with dish
Merry Moments
Entertaining with Mainland
DISH HOLIDAY IS COMING!
SAVOUR FLAVOUR
Lee Kum Kee Aromatic Slow-cooked Beef Stew
Preheat the oven to 160°C regular bake.
Pistachio, Mascarpone and Berry Pavlova (gf)
Pistachio Mascarpone Cream (gf)
Christmas Stung Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce
BUBBLES AND BERRIES TIRAMISU
Strawberry and Ginger Gin Sour with Egg White Foam (gf)
Bubbles and Berries Tiramisu
The Full Extravaganza
The Crowd Pleaser
Li’l Bit Fancy
Keeping it Small
Traditional
Pretty
Lazy-bones Christmas
Relaxed
Bring a Plate
Gluten Free
Lighten Up
Baked Brie with Maple, Cranberries and Pecans (gf) (v)
Pomegranate Roasted Grapes (gf) (v) Garlic and Cumin Whipped Feta (gf) (v)
Roasted Walnut and Yoghurt Dip (gf) (v)
Lemon Posset (gf)
Potato and Egg Salad (gf) (v)
Salmon Brunch Board
Chocolate Fudge Sauce(gf)
Fresh and Fruity Brunch Board
Creamy Whipped Feta (gf) (v)
Nutty Dark Chocolate, To¦ee and Ginger Bark
Sweetie Treatie Brunch Board
Russian Dressing
Quick Pickled Red Onions (gf) (v)
Avocado and Herb Dip (gf) (v)
Pastrami Brunch Board
SNACK AND SIP
Boozy Brazilian Lemonade (gf)
Boysenberry (or Blackberry) Spritz (gf)
Fresh Peach, Mozzarella and Basil Crostini (v)
Caramelised Chilli and Rosemary Walnuts (gf) (v)
Zesty Lemon Whipped Feta Crostini with Fresh Pear and Caramelised Chilli and Rosemary Walnuts (v)
Zesty Lemon Whipped Feta (gf) (v)
Crostini (v)
Christmas Salmon (gf)
Herby Lemon and Milk Brined Chicken (gf)
Roast Turkey with a Herb, Bacon and Sourdough Stung
Roast Fillet of Beef (gf)
Whisky Sauce (gf)
Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb with Mustard and Honey Butter Glaze (gf) Pistachio and Herb Salsa (gf) (v)
Béarnaise (gf) (v)
Red Wine Jus
Baked Ham with a Ginger Beer and Mustard Glaze (gf)
Crispy Roasted Pork Belly with Roasted Shallot and Apple Agrodolce (gf)
Roasted Shallot and Apple Agrodolce (gf) (v)
Everything but the Turkey Pithivier (v)
Summer Tomatoes, Roasted Capsicum and Mozzarella with Chilli Crisp Dressing (gf) (v)
Chilli Crisp Dressing (gf) (v)
Boulangère Potatoes with Thyme and Gruyère (gf) (v)
The Big Roasted Veg Salad with Hummus (gf) (v)
Herby Yoghurt and Tahini Dressing (gf) (v)
Roasted Bean and Fennel Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing (gf) (v)
Balsamic and Mustard Dressing (gf) (v) Honey Mustard Dressing (gf) (v)
Fresh Peach, Rocket and Stracciatella Salad (gf) (v)
Our Best Fillet Steak with a Herb and Garlic Butter (gf)
Salmon En Croute
Golden Potato Rosti (gf) (v)
Herb and Garlic Butter (gf) (v)
Dill and Garlic Yoghurt (gf) (v)
Radicchio, Fennel and Orange Salad (gf) (v)
Slow Roasted Duck Legs with Duck Fat Potatoes and Mulled Wine Cherry Sauce (gf)
Strawberry Tart
Mulled Wine Cherry Sauce (gf)
Flourless French Chocolate Cake (gf) Raspberry Sauce (gf)
Green Bean and Hazelnut Salad with Mustard and Currant Dressing (gf) (v)
Mustard and Currant Dressing (gf) (v)
Plum Cheesecake Cups
AND TO DRINK…
MIXED BERRY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE TRIFLE
End a marvellous meal with one of these decadent desserts
VANILLA SWISS ROLL WITH PISTACHIO CREAM AND MASCARPONE
Vanilla Swiss Roll with Pistachio Cream and Mascarpone
Chocolate Co¦ee Mille Feuille
Chocolate Ganache (gf) Candied Hazelnuts (gf)
ZUCCOTTO
CHRISTMAS ICE CREAM
Roasted Fruit and Vanilla Mascarpone Pavlovas (gf)
Roasted Rhubarb and Plums (gf)
Christmas Ice Cream (gf)
Vanilla Mascarpone Cream (gf)
Marsala Spiced Custard (gf)
STEAMED STICKY SPICED CHRISTMAS TOFFEE PUDDING
CHERRY ALMOND CHEESECAKE TART
Lime and Lemon Posset Tart
Zuccotto
Mixed Berry and White Chocolate Trifle
Brandy Oranges (gf)
White Chocolate and Caramel Cheesecake with Brandy Oranges
Steamed Sticky Spiced Christmas To¦ee Pudding Cherry Almond Cheesecake Tart
Brown Butter, Amaretto and Prune Mince Tarts with Cinnamon Pastry
Sticky Elderflower and Almond Torte with Roasted Nectarines and Whipped Mascarpone (gf)
Boysenberry Ripple Pavlova (gf)
Vanilla Bean Custard (gf)
Homemade Muesli
Florentine Salada To¦ee
Tomato Kasundi with Dates and Tamarind (gf) (v)
Szechuan Barbecue Spice Rub (gf) (v)
BY THE GLASS
BEST BUBBLES No Troubles
TASTING PANEL JUDGES
WINE AUCTION
Taking care of Fizz-ness
How Méthode Traditionnelle Wine is Made: A Six-step Guide
FAST TWO
Spiced Salmon and Zucchini Skewers with Chimichurri (gf)
HUNGRY FOR MORE?
Pistachio and Mint Kofta with Fresh Herb Sauce
Four Cheese and Hot Chilli Honey Pizza (v)
Glazed Apricot Tart
Eggplant with Date, Olive and Roasted Almond Salsa (gf) (v)
Orange, Cinnamon and Currant Dressing (gf) (v)
Yoghurt and Tahini Dressing (gf) (v)
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan bake.
Your go-to this summer
TASTE ABOVE ALL ELSE
MOMENTS MADE SWEETER TOGETHER
WINDOW SHOPPING
TAKE A SWIRL ON THE SWEET SIDE!
GLASSWARE THAT ADAPTS TO EVERY OCCASION
Zeffer launches Spritz!
Summer’s best plus-one? A bottle of Trinity Hill
MAINLAND CREAMY FETA
ELEVATE YOUR NEXT SPECIAL OCCASION WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM 180 DEGREES
MAKE CHRISTMAS MAGIC WITH MATANGI
Mainland Haloumi
GO FOR GOLD!
WHO'S THE GLOSS
WAIRAU RIVER RESERVE ROSÉ IS BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT
Eat like an Italian
QUALITY BEGINS AT HOME
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