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    Playing with texture

    These rich and rustic vege-forward dishes celebrate pleasing textural ingredients and contrasts of spices and seasonings, writes Helen Graham.

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    Salad days bring fresher flavours

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    Salad days bring fresher flavours

    As the days get longer and we look ahead to spring, now is often the time of year when we start craving fresher, lighter flavours.

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    Lemon and bean spaghetti

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Lemon and bean spaghetti

    New Zealand lemons are juicy, bright and bring a sharp, fresh flavour that works perfectly in this pasta.

    Real food made well

    Real food made well

    Sarah Pound wants families to explore the "vibrant world" of healthy eating.

    Think. Shop. Store. Waste less

    Think. Shop. Store. Waste less

    Love Food Hate Waste reminds us that behind every piece of produce is a story.

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    Honey-glazed grapefruit loaf

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Honey-glazed grapefruit loaf

    This is a no-fuss loaf of grapefruit and honey, baked until golden and finished with a tangy glaze. 

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    Mediterranean mindset

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    Mediterranean mindset

    While we wait for spring to do its thing, Jo Elwin's off to the Mediterranean; no long-haul flights required, just a change of mindset and some new ingredients.

    New spin on bush classics

    New spin on bush classics

    As glimpses of nicer weather appear on the horizon, many of us start planning our next camping trip or outdoor adventure.

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    Nourish and flourish this spring

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    Nourish and flourish this spring

    Yes, we made it through another winter!

    Following in family’s footsteps

    Following in family’s footsteps

    Anne Cameron shares some nice and easy family recipes from her new book Just a Mum’s Kitchen.

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    Thyme roasted rhubarb and custard tart

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    Thyme roasted rhubarb and custard tart

    Spring is here - although, we really didn’t have a bad winter this year in Dunedin. But it’s always worth celebrating the arrival of spring.

    Classic mai tai with a twist

    Classic mai tai with a twist

    Olivia Galletly in the The Hungry Cook included this classic cocktail in the book, saying “it’s sweet, bright, almond-y and dangerously moreish".

    24 dinners for $24

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    24 dinners for $24

    There is no denying we’re in a cost-of-living crisis.

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    Quick pumpkin dal makhani

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Quick pumpkin dal makhani

    Dal makhani is a much-loved North Indian dish made with black lentils and kidney beans, slowly cooked until creamy and full of flavour.

    For the love of gluten-free fare

    For the love of gluten-free fare

    Learning to live with coeliac disease and live happily for Melanie Persson is very much about the sense of community that comes from making and sharing food.

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    The why of the pie

    Highly commended pie in the inaugural Arrowtown Lifestyle Village pie competition — apple and...

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    The why of the pie

    Judging the inaugural Arrowtown Lifestyle Village Pie Competition was a heart opener that made Fresh columnist and cook Jo Elwin think: Are we are losing the point of pies?

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    Classic apple tarte tatin

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Classic apple tarte tatin

    Apple tarte tatin is a French classic - sweet caramelised apples topped with golden, flaky pastry, then flipped to serve.

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    Garlic prawn vermicelli noodle salad

    Photo: Sam Sinclair

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    Garlic prawn vermicelli noodle salad

    This prawn and noodle salad is always a hit for an easy weekend lunch. It’s fresh, vibrant and so tasty.

    Baking treats as ‘postable love’

    Baking treats as ‘postable love’

    Sweet baking is Tilly Pamment’s love language. The Australian food writer, photographer and stylist has written a book dedicated to bite-sized "beauties".

    Comfort food, Indian style

    Goan chicken and prawn satay curry.

    Comfort food, Indian style

    This is an easy-peasy chicken tikka recipe that you can simply throw together and pop into the oven with minimal fuss: perfect for a midweek family dinner.
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