Food & Drink

Make the most of fresh basil while it’s still in season with this tasty gimlet. Basil, sugar, citrus and gin is a wickedly delicious combination; this recipe works really well with flavoured gins like pineapple or citrus gins.
Technically a Cuban drink rather than Irish, a good mojito is pretty, tasty and definitely ticks the ‘green’ box for your St Patrick's Day celebrations!
Autumn is pickling season, and it’s a great way of making use of any vegetables you have in excess. Once you’ve made these you’ll never buy a jar of pickles again!
St Patrick's Day, on Thursday 17 March, is the ultimate annual celebration of Irish culture. The Irish are well known for their love of a great time, so we’re raising a glass to them this month with these cocktails designed especially with the Emerald Isle in mind.
These three ingredients love each other no matter which way you stack them. Try sticking them on skewers for a tasty vegetarian kebab option, or simply mix together in a salad bowl with your favourite summer salad dressing.
That most Kiwi of summer dishes – freshly-caught fish. If you’re lucky enough to have caught your own firm white fish (snapper, terakihi, and trevally are all fantastic), this is a dinner winner – even for the tricky customers! The secret to this dish’s success is to have all your ingredients ready, as once the fish is cooking, dinner’s just five minutes away.
It’s hard to beat this cranberry-based cocktail after a day at the beach. However you like your Breeze, make sure you serve it with lots of ice!
Pretty, sparkly and ever so tasty, this delightful combination will be just the job if you need a bit of a spritz yourself!
This is a gorgeous version of the classic martini that’s perfect for rocking out when you’re after a little appetiser.
Is there anything more refreshing than watermelon on a hot day? Traditional Spanish Sangria is made with red wine, fresh fruit and juices; we’ve just mixed it up a bit by using seasonal watermelon.