Beef + Lamb Ambassadors revealed

Five chefs selected for their superb skill with beef and lamb have been revealed as the 2014 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ambassador Chefs.
The top five were chosen from 164 recipients of the 2014 Beef and Lamb Excellence Award.
The 2014 Ambassador Chefs are:
· Ben Batterbury, True South Dining Room at the Rees Hotel, Queenstown
· Scott Kennedy, Nero Restaurant, Palmerston North
· Mikey Newlands, Bracu, Auckland
· Ryan Tattersall, Cobar Restaurant, Wellington
· Darren Wright, Chillingworth Road, Christchurch
The public will be able to see the Ambassador chefs in action at cooking demonstrations to be held around the country during the year. There will also be the opportunity to attend special events at each of the chefs’ restaurants.
For more details on the winners visit www.nzexcellenceawards.co.nz/ambassador-chefs/
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Issue #121
As winter arrives, so does the latest issue of dish! With over 60 recipes this edition features seasonal produce like pumpkin, leeks and silverbeet whipped into delicious dinners. Pasta takes centre-stage in 5 outrageously tasty recipes, then we break out the slow cooker and amp up the comfort with cozy roasts and braises. Winter wouldn’t be the same without a hearty pie or two, and we have a selection – from Beef Cheek Pot Pie to Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie. Food Fast has your speedy weeknight dinners covered then Melie brings the magic with inventive chicken dishes while Olivia’s baking and desserts will brighten the even the coldest days.