Dish SUMMER On sale next week!

Our brand-new cookbook dish SUMMER, the follow-up to our smash hit debut cookbook dish FAST, goes on sale October 10th! 

dish SUMMER is your one-stop cookbook for the very best recipes to make and enjoy during the warmer weather. Ideal for taking away on holiday or having to hand at home, it is packed with easy to make, delicious recipes conveniently arranged into sections such as ‘come for a drink’, ‘stay for dinner’ and ‘what’s for dessert?’, reflecting the relaxed nature of summertime dining. Whether you’re craving a loaded burger, quick pizza, barbecue fare, fresh salad or a luscious dessert, dish SUMMER has you covered with recipes from well-known cookbook author and editor Sarah Tuck and beloved food editor Claire Aldous. And with stunning photography from contributor Josh Griggs, even the pages look good enough to eat. 

About the chapters  

Handily organised into eight chapters, dish SUMMER delivers recipes for all occasions.  

Come for a drink 

Whether gathering friends for a late-afternoon beer after a day at the beach or breaking out the cocktail shaker for something a little fancy, there’s no better time of year to put the call out to ‘come for a drink!’ It’s the thought of what nibbles to serve that can often have hosts scratching their heads in consternation. We make it easy with a round-up of simple, tasty morsels to share– from Chicken Katsu Sliders, to Prawn, Zucchini and Lemongrass Fritters there’s something to suit all-comers. 

Stay for dinner 

It’s an invitation proffered around New Zealand on a regular basis, and even more so in the summer months. Not wanting to let the fun times end after an afternoon get-together, we have a quick rummage in the fridge, then nip to the supermarket to grab a few extras so we can throw together an impromptu feast. Nothing could be easier than Spicy Salami, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Pizza or Baked Prawns with Lemon and Feta. Baked Spanish Rice with Chicken and Chorizo is perfect to feed a crowd while Claire’s Best-ever Fresh Catch Beer-battered Fish and Chips is almost life-changing. 

Baked Prawns with Lemon and Feta

Fire up the barbie 

We love a quintessential Kiwi barbecue, here we elevate the regular offerings with stunning options such as Grilled Corn with Whipped Ricotta and Smoky Chilli Butte, Sticky Tamarind and Maple Syrup Glazed Pork Ribs, and the new classic, Beer Can Chicken with White Barbecue Sauce.  

Bring a salad 

Next time the call goes out to ‘bring a salad’ let us help take your salad-game to the next level! Check out the Eggplant, Spinach and Couscous Salad with Lemony Yoghurt Dressing and Warm Roasted Potato Salad with Parmesan, Walnut and Garlic Mayo, they’ll be threatening to be the star of the show. Meanwhile the Barbecued Pork, Mango and Herb Salad is practically a meal on its own. 

Burger mania 

One of life’s simplest pleasures is taking a big bite out of a loaded burger as you break through soft bun to the layered goodies inside. Here we present the all-time favourite Kiwi Lamb Burger appropriately crammed with beetroot, tomato, and a soft-fried egg before taking a walk on the wild side with Crispy Spiced Onion Fritter Burgers with Mango Chutney, Chorizo and Garlic Prawn Burgers and the vibrant Moroccan Lamb Burgers with Grilled Haloumi and Pistachio Salsa. With so many options we reckon the only solution is to work your way through the whole section… before you start again! 

Kiwi Lamb Burgers

What’s for dessert? 

After the main event it’s always nice to finish the evening with a tempting dessert, and in summer we’re leaving behind the stodgy mid-winter puds for summertime tarts, ice-creams, and fruity delights. Making the most of this season’s bounty we have Rhubarb and Strawberry Frangipane Tarts, Boozy Barbecued Stone Fruit Parcels and Summer Fruits in a Lemongrass and Citrus Syrup. To cool down in style there’s Luscious Baklava and Pistachio Ice Cream and stunning Lemon Meringue and Blueberry Pie Ice Cream. And if you’re after a total showstopper, you can’t go past the Tiramisu Espresso Martini No-bake Cheesecake. 

Fill the tins 

What could be better than a big pot of tea and a sweet treat as you take a break from the afternoon sun to enjoy a book, crossword, or a game of scrabble? We have you covered with some of our all-time favourite baking recipes – the Sticky Fingers Ginger Loaf with Butterscotch Glaze has reached legendary status with dish readers, as has the Take Me with You Cherry Almond and Coconut Slice, which is perfect for the picnic hamper. Filling the tins has never been easier, or more delicious. 

Sticky Fingers Ginger Loaf with Butterscotch Glaze

Saucy bits 

To put a little more somethin’ somethin’ into any meal, may we present our fabulous range of sauces, mayos, dressings and relishes – guaranteed to elevate every occasion! 

Where to buy dish SUMMER  

dish SUMMER is available now for just $45 on our dish Shop page and all good bookstores nationwide including Whitcoulls and Paper Plus as well as The Warehouse, Moore Wilsons and Farro from Monday October 10th. dish SUMMER will also be available soon to our fans outside of New Zealand via Amazon. 

dish SUMMER in the media 

Editor Sarah Tuck will be live on Breakfast on TVNZ 1 Tuesday October 11th at 8.45 am to talk about the book. She’ll also be live with Jesse Mulligan on Radio New Zealand Friday October 14th from 3pm.    

dish SUMMER is the complete book for all your summertime cooking needs, and a perfect companion for the beach, boat, bach or in your own backyard! Order your copy or gift one this Christmas, online now or in-store October 10th