AND TO DRINK…
Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests matches for these dishes.
1. PIRI PIRI FISH
Made from Japanese Akane apples, the delicately floral, crisp-textured Capital Cider Co. Tokyo Rose Cider ($8) pairs perfectly with smoky spices. middleearthwine.com
2. SEARED SALMON AND PRAWNS IN A LIME AND COCONUT BROTH
Mango and melon-loaded Kererū Flying Fluffinator Hazy Pacific
IPA 330ml ($66 per doz) is the perfect match for this glorious garlic, chilli and coconut combo. kererubrewing.co.nz
3. HARISSA ROASTED CHICKEN WITH KUMARA AND OLIVES The Kōparepare Marlborough Chardonnay 2018 ($18.99) is roasty, toasty and stonefruitsplashed with a grapefruit edge. whitehaven.co.nz
4. BEANS AND GREENS WITH SOFT EGGS
With its subtle nutty, lemon and apple notes and delicate fizz, the San Tiziano Prosecco DOC NV ($23.90) is a personal favourite. mediterraneanfoods.co.nz
5. PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM AND EGGPLANT BOLOGNESE
The tamarillo, cherry and soft pepper characters of Bannock Brae Diggers Law Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019 ($20.99) match with the earthy mushrooms and silky eggplant in this recipe. vinofino.co.nz
6. CLAMS WITH CRISPY SALAMI, FENNEL AND
CHILLI Balance out the heat of the chilli, the spice of the salami and the saltiness of the clams with a smack of citrus from the Tupari Awatere Valley Marlborough Riesling 2016 ($26). tupari.co.nz
7. SPICY PORK UDON NOODLE FRITTERS WITH CUCUMBER PICKLE
Cleansing, juicy and fresh with apple, nashi, and quince complexity, Saint Clair Pioneer Block Bull Block 5 Marlborough Pinot Gris 2019 ($25.99) is one of my favourite pinot gris styles. saintclair.co.nz
8. ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND KALE FLATBREADS WITH ORANGE AND POMEGRANATE DRESSING The vegan-friendly Scout Marlborough Pinot Gris
2020 ($30) is picked early to capture the delicately dry, apple, pear and quince characters that make it such a lovely foil for these flatbreads. scoutwines.co.nz
9. STEAK WITH CHEESY POLENTA AND ROAST HAZELNUT GREMOLATA
I love how the earthy layers, soft, suede-like tannins, acidity and long savoury finish of Beach House F Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Franc 2018 ($29) work here. beachhouse.co.nz