Food & Wine

Feeding the soul with flowers and food

The festive season is a time when author, photographer and illustrator Kate Williams finds herself leaning into the textures and tones of a more traditional, northern-style Christmas.

Bountiful berries

Bountiful berries

Don’t get fooled into wanting the biggest of strawberries, writes Nigel Slater, the small ones are often the most flavoursome.

Chewy ginger & peanut caramel brittle cookies

These Chewy Ginger & Peanut Caramel Brittle Cookies would make a great handmade Christmas gift.

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Festive snacks with (easy) star power

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Festive snacks with (easy) star power

Year-end gives us reason to celebrate, and it has been a year so yes, please, pour me a drink. And let’s splash out on accompanying snacks.

Pizza fritta with sugo, salumi XO and mozzarella

MasterChef contestants often draw on their heritages when creating their masterpieces for the television show.

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Christmas roast - with a twist

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Asian-style stuffed pork belly with miso mash and sesame slaw

Crackling... need I say more? This Asian-style pork belly is your “with a twist” recipe for your Christmas roast.

Gather round

Gather round

It’s time to celebrate those family traditions, or even discover some new ones, Penelope Maguire writes.

Pre-dinner drinks

Pre-dinner drinks

Cocktails are riding a wave of popularity at the moment.

Christmas in the old countries

Many of our Christmas traditions come from the northern hemisphere where temperatures plummet in the festive season.

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Time to start thinking festive fare

Annabel (pictured) and Rose Langbein say the festive salmon dish is a stunning centrepiece. ...

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Time to start thinking festive fare

With the end of the year fast approaching, Annabel and Rose Langbein share two recipes perfect for Christmas lunch or a festive celebration this summer.

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Dandan pork noodles

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Dandan pork noodles

Dandan noodles are a Chinese noodle dish from the Sichuan region.

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Seasonal Kiwi bubblies to enjoy

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Seasonal Kiwi bubblies to enjoy

I have been sitting on several reviews for bubblies, waiting for December when demand really takes off.

Savouring the joys of Christmas Yoghurt bark

Savouring the joys of Christmas Yoghurt bark

Make the most of Christmas, don’t waste it, write the folks at Love Food Hate Waste.

Lamb a popular Xmas choice, but prices are up

Lamb is on the Christmas menu for many Kiwis this year. Photo: Julie Biuso via RNZ

Lamb a popular Xmas choice, but prices are up

Lamb is taking centre stage on most Christmas tables around New Zealand this year, according to an online survey from Retail Meat NZ. But it comes at a cost.

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That's the spirit

Jack Foster is a master at pairing spirits with tasty morsels at Cardrona Distillery. Photos:...

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That's the spirit

With cocktails riding a wave of popularity right now, how do you pair these drinks with food as the Christmas entertaining season gets into full swing?

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Branching out from Marlborough sauvignon blancs

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Branching out from Marlborough sauvignon blancs

Marlborough may be the engine room of New Zealand’s sauvignon blanc production, but it would be remiss to ignore the variety from other parts of the country

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