Recipes

Condiments that win compliments

There is something intensely satisfying in opening the pantry door to see jars of preserves you have made yourself, food writer Rowan Bishop says.

You are what your ancestors ate

You are what your ancestors ate

There’s a world of wisdom in the recipe books of our ancestors, writes Hagar Ozri.

Take it slowly with fermented foods

Take it slowly with fermented foods

If we can encourage good microbes in our gut, we can feel a lot better.

Cooked with love

Once I’d rolled my eyes and thought beyond the schmaltz, I was inspired by the idea of food cooked with love for this week’s Valentine’s Day-themed recipe.

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Courgette soda bread

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Courgette soda bread

Soda bread has to be one of the fastest breads to whip up.

Cooking hacks to save time, boost taste

Expert hacks include using yoghurt to elevate your dish and substituting baking ingredients....

Cooking hacks to save time, boost taste

Make a splash in the kitchen — top chefs and cooks share easy ways to take your dinner to the next level.

Cook once, eat twice

With children back in school, the dreaded lunchbox roundabout has begun for another year.

Something sweet for your Valentine

Something sweet for your Valentine

Penelope Maguire turns to some romantic traditions for inspiration.

Beets and squash for salad days

Enjoy summer squash while they last. Photo: Getty Images

Beets and squash for salad days

Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked summer squash, and beetroot with lentils and feta.

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Quick courgette and ricotta tart

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Quick courgette and ricotta tart

Making a tart like this requires very little planning.

Bringing the vege

A few years ago barbecuing was equated with meat, but recently there has been a shift, which Jamie Purviance has embraced, towards using more vegetables on the grill.

That timeless afternoon treat

That timeless afternoon treat

Nigel Slater whips up some unusually flavoursome treats for a truly glorious afternoon tea in the garden.

Going bananas for a good loaf

Bananas do tend to sit around at this time of year, (much like me, languishing in the heat), as our Central Otago stonefruit becomes the fruit du jour.

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Summer fruit, almond tart

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Summer fruit, almond tart

A perfect tart for any occasion.

Adding oomph to your salads

As we head back to work inspiration for lunches and quick and easy dinners is welcome.

Making the most of Tomatoes

Penelope Maguire finds some interesting new ways to enjoy a summer staple.

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Dishes that bring summer to the table

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Dishes that bring summer to the table

As summer is now in full swing, we’re sharing some fabulous flavourful recipes that encapsulate that easy summer feeling, best enjoyed by the beach or out in nature.

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Roasted red pepper, chickpea and parsley salad

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Roasted red pepper, chickpea and parsley salad

This salad is packed with delicious summer flavours and wonderful textures.

Powering up with plants

Plant-based wholefood chef Tracey Bennett loves nothing more than throwing on a pinnie, cranking up some sounds, and getting settled into her kitchen groove to see what’s in her to create that day.