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    Courgette, cottage cheese bake

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    Courgette, cottage cheese bake

    After the indulgence of the festive season, this is my go-to carb-free bake. 

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    Enjoyment factor high with South Island Pinot Gris

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    Enjoyment factor high with South Island Pinot Gris

    If sales figures are to be believed, Pinot Gris is likely to be one of the biggest selling wine styles over the summer months.

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    In fine spirits

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    In fine spirits

    Wine columnist Mark Henderson searches out the emerging makers of brandy or fine in Otago.

    Courgettes, basil and pasta

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    Courgettes, basil and pasta

    Nigel Slater has a suggestion for all those courgettes.

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    Stressing the simple

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    In want of something sour

    A couple of piquant pickles are handy for hot weather, writes Nigel Slater.

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    Fresh flavours, minimal effort

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    Fresh flavours, minimal effort

    Whether you’re still on holiday or easing back into the swing of things, we have two delicious, easy recipes for you that encapsulate everything we love about summer cooking.

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    Behind the scenes of butling

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    Range of sauvignon blancs to enjoy over summer

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    Range of sauvignon blancs to enjoy over summer

    The core of these selections typify the reach of sauvignon blanc across the country.

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    Courgette and feta snack muffins

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    Courgette and feta snack muffins

    Courgettes have arrived, sweet, tender and full of flavour.

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    Revived hotel and cafe busy

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    Revived hotel and cafe busy

    Slow and steady may have been the plan but fast and furious has taken over as the once-shuttered Hyde Hotel is revived and restored as The Hydeaway.

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    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 without going anywhere.

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    No-churn cherry and pistachio ice cream

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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.

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    The wine to take into that (fleeting) sun on the deck

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    The wine to take into that (fleeting) sun on the deck

    Welcome to the final column before the short Christmas-New Year break for Fresh.

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    Beetroot and onion pakoras with coriander and mint raita

    No-fuss, comfort and fun food is what New Zealand chef Wendy Morgan is all about, and at this time of year that is all you want from food.

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    Prawn skewers with zucchini, lime and chilli

    Skewers are great entertaining food, easy to prepare in advance so you can cook them at the last minute and enjoy.

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    Strawberry loaf

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    Strawberry loaf

    This loaf is fresh, moist and tastes like strawberries.

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    Party predicament

    This holiday season Jo Elwin shares three of her tried and true recipes she knows guests love to enjoy again... and again.

    Badass double beef and bacon burger

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    Badass double beef and bacon burger

    Olivia Galletly, who lives north of Auckland and is author of food blog "The Hungry Cook", likes to cook food with bold flavours which is comforting, not too fussy and most importantly delicious.

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    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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