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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

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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

    PHOTO: OLIVIA GALLETLY

    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.

    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.

    Bountiful berries

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    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

    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.

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    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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    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

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    Gather round

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

    Pre-dinner drinks

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    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

    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

    Yoghurt bark. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    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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    Strawberry oat crumble

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    Strawberry oat crumble

    A deliciously simple slice that tastes of summer.
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