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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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.
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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.
Pre-dinner drinks
Pre-dinner drinks
Cocktails are riding a wave of popularity at the moment.
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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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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.
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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.
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.
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.
Say cheese
Say cheese
The New Zealand Specialty Cheesemakers Association has the following tips to create a New Zealand cheese board.
Gifts that keep on giving
Gifts that keep on giving
Making your own Christmas gifts can be so satisfying.
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Pizazz of shiraz suits sizzle
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Pizazz of shiraz suits sizzle
Summer! The barbecue comes out of hibernation and while warmer days trend towards white wines, there is a wonderful synergy between food fresh off the barbecue and Australian shiraz.
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The bits on the side
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The bits on the side
Turkey and ham usually get top billing on a Christmas menu, but Jo Elwin likes the sides to steal the show.
Delectable desserts
Delectable desserts
There is nothing like a show-stopping Christmas dessert to finish off a celebration dinner. Here are some of Fresh’s favourites.
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Christmas delights on a friendly budget
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Christmas delights on a friendly budget
Alison Lambert creates an outstanding and memorable Christmas dinner for less.
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A fresh take on a fruity classic
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A fresh take on a fruity classic
This Christmas cake full of dried fruits is probably best left a day before cutting.
Sweet inspiration for Christmas from Fresh
Sweet inspiration for Christmas from Fresh
Fresh Christmas gives you plenty of inspiration for the festive season. From budget friendly fare, to delicious desserts and stunning side dishes, plus great wine to go with the perfect cheese board.
Christmas menus: Adding flair to classic fare
Christmas menus: Adding flair to classic fare
FRESH CHRISTMAS ONLINE: There's a reason things are considered classics - they just work, every time.
Time to get those Christmas cakes out of the way
Time to get those Christmas cakes out of the way
Christmas cakes are the perfect gifting option for friends, family and colleagues, Karla Goodwin, of Auckland’s Bluebells Cakery, says.
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It’s all coming up rosés
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It’s all coming up rosés
I’m sometimes asked if I feel we’ve reached “peak rosé” - whether the wave of interest in this wine style has reached its crest and begun to taper off.