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    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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    No-churn cherry and pistachio ice cream

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    No-churn cherry and pistachio ice cream

    This no-fuss, no-churn ice cream brings together the sweetness of cherries, the crunch of toasted pistachios and a hint of rose for something a little exotic.

    Food inspired by summer

    Food inspired by summer

    If you are craving the sun, sea and salt air that comes with a holiday by the sea but cannot quite get there, Donna Hay’s latest book will certainly put you in the mood

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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.

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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?

    Gather round

    Photo: Penelope Maguire

    Gather round

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

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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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    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.

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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

    Feeding the soul with flowers and food

    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.

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    Strawberry oat crumble

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Strawberry oat crumble

    A deliciously simple slice that tastes of summer.

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    From Christmas table to Boxing Day brunch

    PHOTOS: SIMON LAMBERT

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    From Christmas table to Boxing Day brunch

    This is a Christmas table designed for flavour, flexibility and ease, keeping the good food and good times rolling.

    Cooking an escape from busy life

    Cooking an escape from busy life

    Christmas is fast advancing, and what better time to get out the chocolate recipes - chocolate banana bread for Christmas morning breakfast, anyone?

    Tips for stress-free Christmas cooking

    Decide your Christmas Day menu well in advance. PHOTO GETTY IMAGES

    Tips for stress-free Christmas cooking

    British food writer Georgina Hayden of The Observer provides tips and tricks for stress-free Christmas cooking.

    Pre-dinner drinks

    PHOTO: MARK ROPER

    Pre-dinner drinks

    Cocktails are riding a wave of popularity at the moment.

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    Turning over a new leaf

    'Tis the season... Photo: Getty Images

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    Turning over a new leaf

    Fancy trying something new? Perhaps it’s time to delve into Blanc de Noir.

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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.

    Chewy ginger & peanut caramel brittle cookies

    Chewy ginger & peanut caramel brittle cookies

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

    Too much ain’t enough love

    Too much ain’t enough love

    Jane and Jimmy Barnes’ Christmas recipes come from very different times - one is a treasured family recipe, the other learnt from a Kiwi a few years ago.
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