Impress your Christmas guests this year with a perfectly-created fruit cake, with the help of our simple step-by-step guide.

Making your own gravy from scratch is easier than you think! Our simple 9-step guide is all you need to create smooth, flavourful gravy to complement your next roast

Have fun with the kids these school holidays by getting them in the kitchen and making our favourite kid-friendly sweet and savoury recipes. These creative, easy-to-make snacks are going to go down a treat!

Making a great coffee is the perfect mix of science and art but you don’t need to be a trained barista to make the perfect cup.

Nothing beats a fluffy, golden spud! Sophie Gray reveals her must-know secret weapon for whipping up the best roast potatoes ever. Warning: this recipe may change your life!

It's easier than you think to pack your meals with nutrients, texture and flavour with sprouted legumes and grains. My Darling Lemon Thyme's Emma Galloway explains how to sprout legumes at home.

Rise and shine, it's coffee time! Discover eight deliciously different ways to wake up to a good cuppa on Christmas Day, from cooling iced creations to naughty booze-spiked treats.

Food magazine Editor Sophie Gray explains how to cook scrambled eggs in the microwave, without ending up with an overcooked, rubbery result. It's a must-know for quick breakfasts or lunches at work!

Add a touch of worldly wonder to your next gathering with a sumptuous spread infused with exotic flavours. Copper Kettle Kumara Sea Salt & Dukkah Spice crisps will take your table to new heights.

A springtime al fresco feast for friends is made all the more divine with Copper Kettle Special Reserve Sea Salt & Black Truffle deluxe potato crisps and a refreshing Aperol spritz.

Expert's offer their advice on cleaning up your diet without spending a fortune or forgoing treats. Here's how you can eat a little healthier every day - without banishing takeaways from the menu.

This root vegetable is packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, but can be a tricky to prepare. Luckily, we've got the know-how to make your next beetroot meal a less messy affair.

Try this retro recipe for a taste of your nana's favourite sweet treat, classic old-fashioned barley sugars.

Wine enhances the flavour of food and there are a few easy tips for adding the glorious grape to your gastronomic endeavours. Discover our ultimate how-to guide for cooking with wine.

Mastering this meringue-based bake is more achievable than you might think. Discover how to make these delicate treats in just six easy steps.

Mince is a family favourite - whether it's in bolognese, on toast or in a pie. So how long do you need to cook it for? Food magazine editor Sophie Gray answers this commonly asked question.

Lemongrass is a staple of Asian and Indian cooking, lending its citrusy flavour to a range of dishes. But how exactly do you cook with a fresh stalk? Food magazine Editor Sophie Gray explains how.

Food magazine editor Sophie Gray solves a common dilemma - how to turn rock hard cold butter into softened butter for easy creaming while baking biscuits, cakes and slices.

Thanks to the Taste Dinner Delivery by the new Holden Trax, one lucky Taste reader got the chance to enjoy some margaritas, fried chicken, some delicious soft tacos, zingy salads and churros – all delivered right to her doorstep from Mexico restaurant.

Healthy, tasty, versatile - there's a reason they call quinoa a superfood! Learn how to cook this special seed to perfection for salads, baking, desserts, breakfasts and more

And it's not barbecuing it to within an inch of it's life, trust us.

Create a smash hit Easter treat with this simple yet impressive piñata cake recipe.

Nothing says Easter like a fruity hot cross bun, warm from the oven. Watch our video and see how you can create these delights at home.

Junior cooks will love helping you whip up this yummy spaghetti carbonara. From kid-friendly jobs to tips for preventing tears, here's how to make this dinner winner.

Encourage your child's confidence in the kitchen by whipping up this delicious muesli slice together. From kid-friendly jobs to tips for preventing tears, here's how to make this lunchbox fave

Marinara sauce is an Italian essential. Made with tomatoes, onions, garlic and herbs, it’s perfect for bulk cooking and can be bottled or frozen. Here's how to make your own.

Not only do they look beautiful, these infused oils will add zing to your cooking and salad dressings, plus they can make a lovely gift for friends.

Fruit is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, making it a necessary addition to your daily diet.

Love the idea of making your own jam and chutneys for loved ones? Check out our step-by-step guide to storing homemade jams, marmalades, and preserves the hygienic way

Fact: Cheese makes the world go round. Master this entertaining essential with our easy how-to guide for creating the perfect cheese platter for your next party.

Skip the cooking altogether with this classic Peruvian dish, ceviche with leche de tigre. Watch our video and discover how to make this sensational dish for yourself

You'll be puffed up with pride once you add these light, crisp treats to your repertoire. Watch our easy video and discover how to make choux pastry at home.

At the start of a new year, we often think about adopting a new diet. But just how safe are the raft of eating regimens gaining popularity? We get a nutritionist's opinion on four common trends.

You may associate making jam with your grandmother, but this traditional cooking ritual is making a comeback. And once you learn how, making your own will become easier than you think

Every morning at Hapī they make these mini paleo loaves, adapting the basic recipe to suit their fancy for the day. Here are a few of their favourite flavour combinations

A ham on the bone is a Christmas classic, but it can be tricky to carve. Master the skill of slicing perfectly with our step-by-step guide

No traditional Kiwi Christmas would be complete without a ham or turkey taking pride of place at the table. Ensure you buy the best with our top tips for buying meat over the festive period.

Warm mince pies are a quintessential festive treat. If you haven’t made your own mince, just use a shop-bought jar with this delicious shortcrust – or try a maple pecan filling

Let’s have no tears on Christmas Day! Check out our foolproof Christmas cooking guide that ensures no little details get forgotten in the kitchen come December 25

Add the perfect finishing touch to your wickedly chocolately spider tart with this handy spider leg plan

Take the guesswork out of cooking your favourite cut of meat and discover how a meat thermometer can help you achieve the perfect roast dinner

When you open your fridge what do you see? Lots of leftovers and food that has passed its use-by date? It’s time for a change. Here’s how to organise your fridge in 10 steps.

Want to know how chefs manage to cook steak to perfection every time? Here, Sophie Gray reveals her top tips and tricks to cooking steak just like a professional.

Simple yet effective, brining is a great technique to ensure your next roast chicken is juicy, tender and moist

Pork belly is the perfect candidate for slow-roasting. The challenge is to achieve crispy crackling and meltingly tender meat. You can take your pork belly to the next level by pressing it after cooking to achieve restaurant-style presentation

Baking with chocolate is always an indulgent treat and knowing which chocolate product is right for your recipe will make it all the more delicious!

Don’t waste your surplus summer fruit and vegetables, gather them together and get preserving!

It’s the one appliance that’s always working hard to keep food fresh and is often subject to spills, stains and sticky fingers. A clean fridge is a happy one, so here’s how to give it a deep and satisfying clean.

Leftovers are not just about chucking the remnants of your dinner into a container. Here are some handy little hints to ensure you're getting the most out of your meals

Hint: It’s not as easy as you think.

Every summer, thousands of Kiwis go camping – and I am one of them.

Coddling is a wonderful old way to prepare an egg as a dainty little meal, especially if you have an old china or porcelain egg coddler with a silver lid. It makes breakfast in bed that extra bit special and for lunch it is looks very dainty.

Look beyond tradition; there are no rules when it comes to how you serve food at your wedding. Here are ways to keep costs down on your big day, while still making food a special feature for your guests.

Woman's Day food director Jennene Plummer shows us how to cut cooking time by up to 70 per cent by using the fashionable-again pressure cooker.

Serves 6, prep time 5 minutes and cooking time 1 hour 10 minutes (plus resting)

Celebrity chef Simon Gault gives his top tips for cooking the perfect Sunday roast.