American style omelette
I was asked an interesting question recently — "why are eggs so important in baking?" writes chef Kevin Gilbert.
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Six exotic dishes to try this Easter
Six exotic dishes to try this Easter
Kevin Gilbert shares some Easter recipes from around the world.
Childhood food warnings stick in the memory
Childhood food warnings stick
Kevin Gilbert gives his recipe for frangipane.
No wheat, sweet, no worries
No wheat, sweet, no worries
This is a gluten-free cookbook with a difference - to be included in it a recipe had to be naturally gluten-free.
Recipe: Pasta with salmon, cream and white wine
Recipe: Pasta with salmon, cream and white wine
In summer the last thing you feel like doing is spending too much time in the kitchen. This recipe from Wellington food writer Lucy Corry can be whipped up quickly and is ideal for last...
Recipe: Fruit shrubs
Recipe: Fruit shrubs
After all the excess of Christmas, New Zealand chef Emma Galloway provides a refreshing alternative to the celebratory season bubbles for children and adults with a shrub — aka a drinking vinegar —...
Recipe: Pork and cabbage spring rolls with peanut pineapple dipping sauce
Recipe: Pork and cabbage spring rolls with peanut pineapple dipping sauce
As New Year’s Eve approaches, it is good to have some ideas for snacks to serve if you are going to entertain for the evening.
Kiwi burger with pickled beetroot and fried egg
Kiwi burger with pickled beetroot and fried egg
Kylee Newton has a soft spot for preserves. The British-based Kiwi explains how to pickle beetroot so you can make the ultimate Kiwi burger.
No fuss one-pan creations
No fuss one-pan creations
Life just seems to go mad at this time of year so having some quick and easy dishes to get you through is essential.
Homemade ginger beer
Homemade ginger beer
I have been meaning to share this family recipe for some time and I thought with holidays fast approaching it would be a great time to get this magical "bug" under way.
Linking nutrition, lifestyle, women’s health
Linking nutrition, lifestyle, women’s health
Forming positive lifestyle habits, rather than restricting calories, and focusing on nourishing women’s bodies is the aim of Australia’s national science agency’s latest book.
Peppered venison medallions with mushroom risotto
Peppered venison medallions with mushroom risotto
Menu planning for a special occasion like Mother’s Day can be fraught, but chef Greg Piner has an easy and quick recipe for those time-poor on Sunday.
Waste not, want not
Waste not, want not
Sarah Burtscher wants to show people how they can use the older, forgotten food from their pantries, fridges and fruit bowls to create delicious home-cooked meals.
Tomato tart
Tomato tart
Alison Lambert shares a recipe for a tasty tomato tart.
Classic pickled onions
Classic pickled onions
I am a fan of pickled onions. It was one of those odd cravings I had when I was pregnant and I still go through phases when I want to munch on them, writes Alison Lambert.
Apricot and coconut slice
Apricot and coconut slice
The combination of fresh, tangy apricots with a buttery dough and coconut really makes this simple slice a delight. It’s so delicious it can be enjoyed as a dessert as well.
Living your best life
Living your best life
Cambridge mother-of-two Nicola Turner loves spreading the concept of mindful consumption.
Christmas cheer
Christmas cheer
With Christmas just around the corner Fiona McLaren has created some festive drinks to complement the season.
Appreciating autumn bounty
Appreciating autumn bounty
Wanaka chef Lucas Parkinson wants to share his passion for sourcing organic, ethical, local, sustainable, seasonal ingredients and creating good food. In this column he talks about simplicity.
Easter tipples
Easter tipples
Otago Polytechnic lecturer Fiona McLaren has gone all out to create warming, chocolatey liquid treats for the Easter break.