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
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
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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 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
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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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Strawberry oat crumble
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Strawberry oat crumble
A deliciously simple slice that tastes of summer.
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
Tips for stress-free Christmas cooking
British food writer Georgina Hayden of The Observer provides tips and tricks for stress-free Christmas cooking.
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Turning over a new leaf
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Turning over a new leaf
Fancy trying something new? Perhaps it’s time to delve into Blanc de Noir.
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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From Christmas table to Boxing Day brunch
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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.
Festive fare: Our writers share their best Christmas recipes
Festive fare: Our writers share their best Christmas recipes
Keeping it simple, using the best produce you can afford and a little imagination is all that's needed to create a special time for friends and family.
Speedy spaghetti
Speedy spaghetti
Mateo Zielonka’s killer way with pasta was inspired by a famous TV crime family, he tells Killian Fox.
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Broccolini, toasted garlic, chilli and lemon
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Broccolini, toasted garlic, chilli and lemon
Local broccolini is in abundance right now - utterly delicious, tender and full of flavour.
NZ throwing away 237kg of food per person every year
NZ throwing away 237kg of food per person every year
More than 120 million tonnes of food is thrown away or wasted in New Zealand every year, a new report has found.
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Fresh flavours, minimal effort
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Courgette and feta snack muffins
