AND TO DRINK…

Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests matches for these dishes.

1. SPICY BLACK BEAN BAKED EGGS AND RICE Pair the slight gringo-ness of this south-of-the-border recipe with a rootin’, tootin’ brew that’s got a hint of Uncle Sam in every sip. The Southpaw Uncle Charlie American Pale Ale

500ml ($10.99) boasts herbaceous bang and malty magic that pairs perfectly with these spicy beans. southpawbeer.com

2. LENTIL AND MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE Get the biggest, most bulbous glasses you own, pour in a smidge of The Boneline Iridium Waipara Cabernet Franc/merlot/

Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 ($50), swirl for a couple of seconds and inhale the eruption of plum, cherry and black forest fabulousness on the nose, backed up by notes of bay leaf, rust and red apple. Divine with this fabulously fungal pasta. theboneline.co.nz

3. CIABATTA WITH SOFT EGGS, HONEY AND

HALOUMI This luxurious, brunchy treat deserves something stylish to sip with it. Which is why the Charles de Cazanove

Tradition Brut Champagne NV ($42.99) is just the bees knees. This blend of 60 per cent pinot noir, 30 per cent pinot meunier and 10 per cent chardonnay has generosity, length and elegant effervescence to burn. finewinedelivery.co.nz

4. BUTTER BEAN, LEMON AND POTATO TRAY BAKE

It may seem odd to pair this dish with a stout, but the Choice

Bros Shake It! Chocolate Milkshake Stout 440ml ($8.99) makes a delicious match. Smooth, creamy and biscuity-rich, it has silky generosity and the cocoa edge works beautifully with the buttery potatoes. regionalwines.co.nz

5. GINGER, TOFU AND KŪMARA FRITTERS TW Lilly

Gisborne Rosé 2019 ($18.99). Hands up if you’ve ever had rosé made from carménère? Thought so. It’s incredibly rare. But Paul Tietjen and Geordie Witters know a good thing when they taste it, so into their Ormond vineyard it went. Bright, ripe, and boosted with berry and cherry characters, it has a tweak of peppercorn and bay leaf in the background. Crisp, luscious, and dangerously easy to guzzle. twwines.co.nz