AND TO DRINK…

1. SHELL PASTA WITH CHICKEN, OLIVES AND TOMATOES Quanto è gustoso questo pollo? I’ll tell you how tasty this chicken is – enormously! Made even more so with a large goblet of Three Boys Wheat 330ml ($8.99). The rich, spicy, yeasty, creaminess pairs perfectly with this tomato-tastic Italian dish. finewinedelivery.co.nz

2. ONE-PAN POTATO, CORN AND CABBAGE HASH This ‘breakfast for dinner’ dish means indulging in the ultimate breakfast drink – bubbles of course! Grab a flute of Daniel le Brun Blanc de Blancs 2012 ($39); its soft, clean texture, aromas of lemon and almond and pillowy, creamy, nutty complexity on the palate works well with the corn, cabbage and thyme. thegoodwine.co.nz

3. LAMB FILLETS WITH MUSTARD AND DATE VINAIGRETTE The Caythorpe Family Estate Marlborough Pinot Noir 2017 ($24.99) is SO perfect with lamb. Scented with raspberry, cranberry, strawberry and pretty much every other red fruit imaginable, this wine shows silkiness and an easy finish. caythorpe.nz

4. PAN-FRIED FISH WITH WHITE BEANS Shimmy on over to the Main Divide North Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc 2018 ($20.99) to pair with this fabulous fish. A fan of lemon, lime and nettles? Petal, is this the sip for you! maindivide.com

5. SWEET POTATO AND YELLOW CURRY SOUP This creamy soup is made even more stunning with a long, tall glass of Behemoth Brewing Co Tap Tap Taparoo Extra Pale Ale 330ml ($3.99). The punch of passionfruit, gumgripping grapefruity notes and Energizer bunny length of flavour makes this the perfect match. finewinedelivery.co.nz

6. MEXICAN PRAWNS WITH BROWN RICE AND QUINOA Don your pastel blazer and boat shoes then pour a long, cool glass of Epic Miami Rice IPA 500ml ($10.99) The Epic kids have chosen rice to brew their IPA, which lightens the colour and body yet injects a biscuity bassline to its citrus, synthpop palate. eightpm.co.nz

7. BEEF, HALLOUMI AND SPINACH GOZLEME Pair the lift of the ras el hanout and the richness of the beef with something bursting with pear, apple, quince and spice. The Writer’s Block Central Otago Pinot Gris 2018 ($24.99) has all that in spades. Plus its smooth yet zesty texture on the finish complements the spice superbly. urbnvino.nz

8. RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE TARTS Fresh, frisky raspberry aromatics in the Sawmill Brewery Raspberry Sour 500ml ($10.99) combine with cleansing tartness to provide an excellent cheesecake match. finewinedelivery.co.nz