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    At home with flavour

    Vietnamese in name, born in a Malaysian refugee camp and raised in suburban Australia, Thi Le has struggled with identity issues all her life.

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    Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts and toasted wheat salad

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts and toasted wheat salad

    This is such a tasty salad packed with fantastic textures and flavours. 

    Winter made easy

    Moroccan chicken stew is full of warming spices, tender chicken, and hearty winter veges. Photo:...

    Winter made easy

    Winter doesn’t have to mean higher bills or food waste, write the folks at Love Food Hate Waste.

    Balinese cuisine

    Photo: Elly Bulger-Patrick

    Balinese cuisine

    About a month ago I came back from a two-week trip to Bali with my family.

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    Feijoa jam

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Feijoa jam

    This recipe was passed on to me from a kind lady who was tending to my son’s injuries.

    Slow and steady wins in health and taste

    Slow and steady wins in health and taste

    People want a way to cook and eat that fulfills all the criteria — tasty, healthy, affordable, convenient and comforting.

    Good food is only right

    The māra kai, community garden, at Puketeraki Marae. Photos: supplied

    Good food is only right

    Food is a human right, but beyond that, is the right to food sovereignty.

    Take a virtual holiday to sunny Spain

    Take a virtual holiday to sunny Spain

    As we settle in to winter routines, the dream of a holiday in the sunshine is so appealing.

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    Heartfelt kai

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    Heartfelt kai

    As the winter stars rise once again, we honour Matariki.

    Food to enhance Matariki

    Food to enhance Matariki

    As Matariki approaches and winter days start to shorten, the comfort that comes from baking a cake, bread or pudding to share with friends and family is special.​​​​​​​

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    Fair game for winter

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    Fair game for winter

    Positive response to my recent wild duck feature has encouraged me to continue the game theme for these winter warmers.

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    Puddings for whānau

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    Puddings for whānau

    This pudding is very much a sticky date pudding with a winter warming twist.

    Sausage pie

    Sausage pie

    For Linda Duncan, this pie makes the perfect lunch or dinner option when served with a simple salad.

    Lemon heaven

    Photo: Penelope Maguire

    Lemon heaven

    Penelope Maguire celebrates the bright flavours citrus brings us in our darker seasons.

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    Cosy and comforting dishes to share

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    Cosy and comforting dishes to share

    Late June brings us the winter solstice — the longest night of the year.

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    Whole stuffed cabbage

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Whole stuffed cabbage

    Cabbage is always such good value for money.

    Passion for cooking came from home

    The Food of Bharat author Helly Raichura grew up in Mhmedabad, India.

    Passion for cooking came from home

    When Helly Raichura entered commercial kitchens for the first time using tweezers or incorporating flower extracts into dishes was not new to her.

    Combining cultures

    Photo: Liz Seabrook

    Combining cultures

    Cherishing the taste of home

    Cherishing the taste of home

    Whenever Anastasia Zolotarev eats a sour cherry, and closes her eyes she is back at her late babushka Lida’s summerhouse in western Belarus.

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    Cavolo nero pasta

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    Cavolo nero pasta

    This dish is packed with so much goodness that it really does make you feel stronger.
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