Food August - September 2016

There are many enjoyable experiences in life but a great meal is hard to beat, which is why in this issue we’re celebrating the joy of eating in all its rich, flavoursome, spicy, creamy, tasty, saucy, sweet and fresh glory! With the weather still gloomy, there is nothing quite like hunkering down to some home-cooked goodness. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been in the kitchen all afternoon embracing your creative cooking side or spent just a few minutes whipping up a dish with your favourite ingredients; it’s all about the enjoyment. The baked pudding cover recipe is the best of both worlds – incredibly quick and easy, yet indulgent and sophisticated. Plus it’s made with chocolate. Is there any greater joy than chocolate? This 15-minute dessert is bound to become…

A real chef is born! I can see I’ll be spending longer in the kitchen with your latest magazine – plus I was a very lucky winner of a copy of Real Food Kitchen from the previous issue. Keep up the good work and thanks again. Faye Bretherton Smoothie operators Thank you so much for the June/July issue Winter Comforts. My daughter and I were so inspired we had a go at making the smoothie from the ‘Super Smoothies’ article the day after we received the magazine! Maddy really enjoyed it. Danielle Radio fan Hi there, really enjoying the magazine I won on Newstalk ZB radio, in particular the article about Super Smoothies! Thankyou! Hannah and Alex Ready, set, sago! Ever since I started my new job I’ve struggled with…

Family affair I have been a Food magazine subscriber for many years. Normally my magazine arrives and I try several of the recipes. If we enjoy them, which we nearly always do, I copy them in to my ancient handwritten recipe book. Then I pass the magazine on to my daughter-in-law. The latest issue though has so many delicious recipes I want to try that I think I will be purchasing another copy for Claire and keeping this one. Thank you Food team. W Ryan W Ryan wins a limited edition Lodge cast iron skillet worth $82.50! The skillet was specially created to celebrate Lodge’s 120 years of producing quality cookware. Enjoy the unparalleled performance of cooking with cast iron: even heat distribution and retention, versatility (use on the stove…

Sweet as Thanks for the Billington’s sugar I won. The first thing I made were the M&M biscuits. Charlene Smithlin Having a ball Thank you Food magazine for the meatball recipe in your latest issue. Just what my family needs on this cold day. The Beef and Beetroot Curry is next! Leigh Anne Mateljan Yoghurt surprise Thanks for my exciting EasiYo package, Food magazine!!!! Yummmmy Strawberry Yoghurt... My two princesses love it – on cereal, in milkshakes and for pudding. I definitely love making my own yoghurt, so thanks again Food magazine. Vanessa Williams…

Our online community is growing daily, and we love hearing from you and seeing your pictures on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, a recipe or like minds to chat about the latest food news, come and find us at www.foodmag.co.nz, or on social media After receiving my June/July Food magazine yesterday, the Stuffed Hasselback Potatoes recipe on page 15 jumped out at me. So I gave them a go and they were fabulous! The whole family devoured them. Thanks #foodmagnz; these are going to be a regular family favourite. Irene Eades Irene has won a Tagine with Divine Curry pack, worth $99.99 from Stevens. The distinctive cone-shaped lid funnels the steam circulating inside, producing moist, tender meals that are aromatic and flavour-rich. TO BE PART OF…

Packed with ideas As our lives get busier and busier, it’s nice to have a helping hand when it comes to answering the ‘what are we having for dinner?’ question. With this in mind, Meadows Mushrooms has revamped its product packaging into inspiration packs, where alongside the delicious mushrooms, you’ll also get simple meal ideas such as pastas and stir-fries to take the stress out of planning your family menus. The punnets, which help maintain freshness and quality, are made from recycled cardboard, are biodegradable and feature recipes on the bottom. Check them out next time you’re in store. From $3.99. MULTI-TASKING MAGIC Imagine if you could whip, blend, mash, purée, slice and dice, all from the comfort of one appliance. Now you can, thanks to the latest offering from…