Welcome to the Chefs' section of vegetables.co.nz.

BLOG NEWS: VEG EVERYDAY! Commentary from Chef Kathryn Taylor About a month ago I was raving on about The Molten Cookbook, from Michael Van de Elzen. I will continue to do so for some time, as there are so many wonderful recipes to inspire. Char-grilled cauliflower with ginger, parsley & parmesan is a current favourite. Michael sold Molten at the end of last year, and is fast becoming a well known TV personality with the second seas... • Read More...

The area especially designed for Culinary Professionals. We have developed this area for you to:

• See what vegetables are the most popular with the Trend setters,
• Read about the industry in Fresh inspiration.
• Try the recipes from Chef Competitions and from master classes with our star chefs.
• Download the educational resources

Please send feedback and let us know if you would like to be profiled.

- Pip Duncan, Food Services Consultant

SUMMER 2011 edition out now Want to hear what inspirational chefs have got to say about fresh vegetables? Send an email to go on the list for future editions... Download a PDF copy now....

Know your vegetable cuts The vegetable cut selected for a particular dish must complement the dish... Here is a chart of the traditional cuts. • Download...

Farm raised venison and New Zealand vegetable competition Deer Industry New Zealand and Vegetables.co.nz have teamed up to reward food writers. • More information ...