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Food & WineNovember 25

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.

Food & WineNovember 25

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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Food & WineNovember 25

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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Food & WineNovember 25

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.

Food & WineNovember 25

Pre-dinner drinks

Cocktails are riding a wave of popularity at the moment.

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Food & WineNovember 25

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.

Food & WineNovember 25

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.

Food & WineNovember 25

Chewy ginger & peanut caramel brittle cookies

These Chewy Ginger & Peanut Caramel Brittle Cookies would make a great handmade Christmas gift.

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Food & WineNovember 25

Turning over a new leaf

Fancy trying something new? Perhaps it’s time to delve into Blanc de Noir.

Food & WineNovember 26

Gifts that keep on giving

Making your own Christmas gifts can be so satisfying.

Food & WineNovember 26

Say cheese

The New Zealand Specialty Cheesemakers Association has the following tips to create a New Zealand cheese board.

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Food & WineNovember 26

Christmas delights on a friendly budget

Alison Lambert creates an outstanding and memorable Christmas dinner for less.

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Food & WineNovember 26

A fresh take on a fruity classic

This Christmas cake full of dried fruits is probably best left a day before cutting.

Food & WineNovember 26

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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Food & WineNovember 26

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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Food & WineNovember 26

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.

Food & WineNovember 26

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.

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Food & WineNovember 28

Festive gifts

Cooking from the heart can make for special presents at Christmas.

Food & WineNovember 28

Flavours of Germany

For Maria and Eva Konecsny, Advent is a time of buildup, of looking forward, of anticipation and of ritual.

Food & WineNovember 28

Get in spirit of Christmas with spiced schnaps

This schnaps is an ode to the flavours of Christmas.

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Food & WineNovember 28

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.

Food & WineNovember 28

Traditional desserts with a twist

Dessert is always special, but at Christmas-time it is elevated to another level.

Food & WineNovember 28

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.

Food & WineNovember 28

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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Food & WineNovember 28

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.

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