Recipes

Slow and steady wins in health and taste

People want a way to cook and eat that fulfills all the criteria — tasty, healthy, affordable, convenient and comforting.

Good food is only right

The māra kai, community garden, at Puketeraki Marae. Photos: supplied

Good food is only right

Food is a human right, but beyond that, is the right to food sovereignty.

Take a virtual holiday to sunny Spain

As we settle in to winter routines, the dream of a holiday in the sunshine is so appealing.

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Heartfelt kai

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Heartfelt kai

As the winter stars rise once again, we honour Matariki.

Food to enhance Matariki

As Matariki approaches and winter days start to shorten, the comfort that comes from baking a cake, bread or pudding to share with friends and family is special.

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Fair game for winter

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Fair game for winter

Positive response to my recent wild duck feature has encouraged me to continue the game theme for these winter warmers.

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Puddings for whānau

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Puddings for whānau

This pudding is very much a sticky date pudding with a winter warming twist.

Sausage pie

For Linda Duncan, this pie makes the perfect lunch or dinner option when served with a simple salad.

Lemon heaven

Lemon heaven

Penelope Maguire celebrates the bright flavours citrus brings us in our darker seasons.

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Cosy and comforting dishes to share

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Cosy and comforting dishes to share

Late June brings us the winter solstice — the longest night of the year.

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Whole stuffed cabbage

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Whole stuffed cabbage

Cabbage is always such good value for money.

Passion for cooking came from home

The Food of Bharat author Helly Raichura grew up in Mhmedabad, India.

Passion for cooking came from home

When Helly Raichura entered commercial kitchens for the first time using tweezers or incorporating flower extracts into dishes was not new to her.

Combining cultures

Combining cultures

Cherishing the taste of home

Whenever Anastasia Zolotarev eats a sour cherry, and closes her eyes she is back at her late babushka Lida’s summerhouse in western Belarus.

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Cavolo nero pasta

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Cavolo nero pasta

This dish is packed with so much goodness that it really does make you feel stronger.

Cottage cheese - does it live up to the hype?

Cottage cheese is often overshadowed by trendier options like Greek yoghurt or plant-based alternatives. But this humble dairy food is enjoying a resurgence.