Christmas menus: Adding flair to classic fare
FRESH CHRISTMAS ONLINE: There's a reason things are considered classics - they just work, every time.
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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.
Flavours of Germany
Flavours of Germany
For Maria and Eva Konecsny, Advent is a time of buildup, of looking forward, of anticipation and of ritual.
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Festive gifts
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Festive gifts
Cooking from the heart can make for special presents at Christmas.
Traditional desserts with a twist
Traditional desserts with a twist
Dessert is always special, but at Christmas-time it is elevated to another level.
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Salads steal the spotlight
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Salads steal the spotlight
’Tis the season for festive feasting, and what better way to decorate your Christmas table than with a lineup of vibrant salads that are as decorative as they are delicious.
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A cake for all seasons
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A cake for all seasons
In the busy days leading up to Christmas and the holidays this is such a useful cake recipe to have on hand, writes Joan Bishop.
Get in spirit of Christmas with spiced schnaps
Get in spirit of Christmas with spiced schnaps
This schnaps is an ode to the flavours of Christmas.
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Sherry - not just for nana
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Sherry - not just for nana
Sherry can be challenging for the uninitiated, but there's lots to enjoy about this fortified wine this Christmas.
Spread with an Australian twist
Spread with an Australian twist
Australian cook Donna Hay is the master of simple, tasty and stylish food and her Christmas spreads are no exception.
A very berry Christmas
A very berry Christmas
Nothing says ‘‘Christmas is coming’’ quite so cheerfully as the appearance of berries in the garden and even wild ones in the countryside, writes Nadia Lim.
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Feasts with farmers’ market ingredients
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Feasts with farmers’ market ingredients
Alison Lambert creates a Christmas menu around the farmers’ market and her garden.
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Smoked and fresh salmon terrine
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Smoked and fresh salmon terrine
A salmon terrine must be the epitome of luxury and is absolutely perfect to serve on Christmas Day.
Sweet treat
Sweet treat
Angela Redfern from Auckland’s popular Ripe Deli shares this addictive white chocolate fudge recipe from her head baker Jo Singer. Ideal for gifting to friends and family.
Recipes that gather friends and family
Recipes that gather friends and family
At the risk of sounding like a ’70s hippy - love, family, friends and home are at the centre of everything.
Original ways to use preserves
Original ways to use preserves
New Zealander Kylee Newton might live in England but she has kept a few nods to her Kiwi past in her Christmas celebrations.
Summer grazing made simple
Summer grazing made simple
Leading up to summer we all get busy and spending a small amount of time getting pre-prepared with some staples will make things a lot easier and more enjoyable.
A Christmas to remember
A Christmas to remember
Christmas this year is well deserved for us all. It has been a trying year with so much uncertainty and worry.
Fruit-topped perfect finish to any meal
Fruit-topped perfect finish to any meal
This special upside down pudding/cake is a celebration of summer and actually improves if made a day or so before eating.