Fresh Christmas Edition

Food fit for sharing

In wanting to keep the art of cooking and baking alive Dean Brettschneider has made sure his latest book is all about sharing - perfect for Christmas get-togethers.

Simple slice of Christmas

Although not traditional, this delicious slice has many of a Christmas cake’s desirable attributes.

Refreshing seasonal traditions

Last Christmas, celebrity chef Simon Gault decided to ignore tradition by making use of his much-loved pizza oven to create his favourite Neapolitan pizza.

Tricky predicting a trend

Mark Henderson's pick of wine styles that may be trending for Christmas and summer.

Creative, yet to a budget

Creative, yet to a budget

This year, Alison Lambert has kept the budget low, foraged for some ingredients and created recipes you can make well in advance of Christmas. Be creative and make it look amazing.

Christmas cheer

With Christmas just around the corner Fiona McLaren has created some festive drinks to complement the season.

From the editor

In this special edition of Christmas Fresh, our columnists have provided plenty of inspiration for those get-togethers from casual drinks parties to the big day itself.

Delicious food with a Christmassy touch

Joan Bishop shares some delicious food that's scrumptious and special and can be made ahead of time with minimal effort.

Keeping it in the family

Annabel Langbein has teamed up with daughter Rose for her latest book, A Free Range Life: Together.

The sweet life

Alison Lambert shares two types of Christmas puddings, allowing everyone gets to enjoy the sweet things in life.

Letting the simple flavours of gin shine through

Gin is one of Otago Polytechnic hospitality lecturer Fiona McLaren’s favourite spirits to work with.

Christmas treats for dogs

Christmas treats for dogs

Like us, dogs need tasty treats as well this Christmas.

An epiphany for the senses

Pavlova might be a contentious issue between Australians and Kiwis, but Silvia Colloca’s three ways with pav shows we all share the love of the pillowy dessert.

Turning up rosés

With rosé firmly in the ascendancy, there/s a high likelihood that it is going to cross your path over the festive season, says Mark Henderson.

Christmas leftovers

Often Boxing Day is the best, as time slows down, the kids are chilling and you have a fridge full of leftovers.

Christmas wines

Mark Henderson makes some recommendations for the fe stive season.

Marbecks’ orange and apricot amaretti

Ask a Chef reveals the secrets of those superb dishes you ate in cafes and restaurants and wanted to try yourself.

Preferences, fashions change the taste of Christmas

These days, Christmas and New Year have become such important celebrations and holidays that it's strange to realise that they weren't always so, Charmian Smith writes.