Food & Wine

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.

Badass double beef and bacon burger

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.

Prawn skewers with zucchini, lime and chilli

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.

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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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.

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.

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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Party predicament

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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.

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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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Strawberry loaf

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Strawberry loaf

This loaf is fresh, moist and tastes like strawberries.

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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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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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