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Bring the indulgent flavours of coffee and liquor to this truly decadent Kahlua-infused dessert.

Put a refreshing spin on everyone's favourite cocktail with this piña colada pops recipe! Perfect for enjoying on a hot day, these frozen treats hit the spot every time.

This classic pud gets a deliciously decadent twist with rum-soaked prunes. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a dessert that is choc-full of satisfaction.

Cooked a day ahead, coq au vin is a brilliant and easy-to-make dish for serving a large group. With the flavours of wine, mushrooms, smoky bacon and thyme, the slow-cooked chicken is always succulent and juicy.

These little nectarine and Pimms picnic jelly jars are so much fun to make, and even more fun to eat! Chill in small jars so they are easy to transport, and enjoy for a delightful boozy dessert.

Whether you're looking for a cool refreshment at the beach, or the perfect tipple for a summer party, this recipe is it. Keep it alcoholic or swap the bubbles for soda water, depending on your mood.

Start your day off with a delightful tipple with our nectarine kombucha Champagne cocktails. Light, fresh and fizzing, there could be no better way to begin Christmas morning!

Introducing your summer cocktail go-to! This cooling peach and gin slushie recipe so simple and refreshing, with a silky texture that sits somewhere between a sorbet and a frozen cocktail

Timeless and sophisticated - the Aperol spritz is the drink to have at your next get-together! Prosecco and soda mingle with Aperol, an Italian apéritif made of bitter orange and rhubarb, for a fun and flirty tipple. Enjoy with Copper Kettle Special Reserve Sea Salt & Black Truffle deluxe potato crisps for the perfect sophisticated spread

Gemmayze St restaurant's head chef and owner Samir Allen shares this recipe for his refreshing rose water and prosecco spritz cocktail. Serve with dried rose petals for an extra special touch

Everything looks prettier in pink, including your gin and tonic. Soda Press Co's all-natural, organic syrup is the key to making this must-try drink pop

This tart and tangy caipiroska recipe combines pomegranate and lime to create the ultimate pink summer drink. Be sure to serve with pomegranate seeds for an extra burst of flavour

Subtly sweet and sour, this classic whiskey sour recipe is a wonderfully light and refreshing drink that's perfect for summery evenings

A lazy summer afternoon isn't complete without a jug of this white sangria with peaches and raspberries shared between friends. Simple, fruity and refreshing, this sangria will be your go-to cocktail

Originating in northern Italy, Aperol spritz has become a popular Summer drink, making it an essential recipe to be included in Deborah Hutton's new book, Entertaining Made Easy. It's a great way to start a meal and whet the appetite.

These little fruit mince pikelets are simply divine!

Chicken liver pate can be served on toast or biscuits, with drinks or, set in small individual containers, it is a perfect first course for a dinner party.

A sweet and fresh passionfruit, pineapple and orange cocktail.

With swirls of Nutella and the crunch of caramelised hazelnuts, this ice-cream is set to impress and delight.

There's Mars bars and Kahlua hidden in these wickedly good chocolate mousse cups.

The Venice dusk cocktail, brings you one step closer to sipping a cocktail on one of the terraces overlooking picturesque Venice.

Perfect cocktail party drink

Pimm's is a gin-based liquor infused with liqueur, fruit juices and spices. We've added fresh fruit, fragrant mint and cooling cucumber to create a refreshing alcoholic punch, perfect for warm Summer evenings.

This simple Chocolate Martini recipe is an easy cocktail to make.

Start your next romantic dinner with a flourish and serve these luscious toblerone cocktails. The best part is the preparation time; in mere moments these chocolatey, boozy glass of creamy decadence can be on the table.

This beautiful rose gold cocktail is a signature drink. This adult's only beverage combines fruity wine and liqueur to create a sweet and relaxing drink, perfect for the weekend.

An Italian menu is perfectly rounded off by a traditional espresso, make it special with The Perfect Espresso Martini.

You can add some thinly sliced blood orange as well as the lime to this classic cosmopolitan if you like.

This fruity and refreshing cocktail from popular Sydney bar, Della Hyde's, seasonal menu combines gin, mango and basil to create the ultimate Summer drink.

This gorgeous cocktail recipe is courtesy of Sydney's popular bar, Della Hyde. It combines tequila, ginger and rhubarb to create a wonderfully zesty and fruity beverage to cool you down during a warm Summer evening.

Margaritas are a refreshing must-have cocktail for Mexican Summer fiestas. They’re a perennial favourite of Deborah's, which is why she included this recipe in her new book, Entertaining Made Easy.

This quick-to-make custard is very rich so serve either warm and drizzled over fresh berries or chilled in small glasses.

Serve this delicious alcoholic custard with Christmas pud, pineapple upside down cake, in fact almost any cake, bananas…

This gift takes a few months (so start now for the following Christmas), but the magic and shared wonder is well worth the wait. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

This icy cold limoncello keeps guests guessing as to how the lemon got inside the bottle. The secret is patience. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

With blanched peaches, elderflower liqueur and rye whiskey, this is better than your average Christmas punch. Recipe and photography by Bauer Syndication.

Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective & Kate Rose of Mea Culpa share their fresh orange negroni recipe.

Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective & Kate Rose of Mea Culp share their sweet and sour cocktail recipe.

Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective and Kate Rose of Mea Culpa share a cocktail recipe for a stylish Christmas soirée. Photography by Lauren Matthews.

Mea Culpa's Kate Rose . Photography by Mike Rooke.

Mea Culpa's Kate Rose shares her highball secrets. Photography by Mike Rooke.

Kate Rose from Mea Culpa's bloodbath cocktail is full of beetroot and lemon, but it isn't healthy. Photography by Mike Rooke.

Kate Rose from Mea Culpa shares her take on a kiwi highball. Photography by Mike Rooke.

Christmas doesn't have to be without luxury. Serve this refreshing ginger cocktail with oysters on a bed of ice.

Enjoy a classic apple Pimm's cocktail this festive season with this delicious recipe! Fresh and fruity!

This delicious bourbon molasses barbecue sauce from The Australian Women's Weekly 'Made from Scratch' cookbook is great as a marinade, for basting meats, or as a dipping sauce for your next BBQ!

Taste features a few of our favourite New Zealand craft spirits and the talented Kate Rose, of Mea Culpa bar on Ponsonby Road, takes her pick to create stunning winter cocktails.

Indulge in these delicious red wine and blueberry cupcakes - the perfect choice for a delightful dessert or afternoon treat!

Cool down on a hot Summer day with this refreshing peach and spiced rum iced tea - a delightfully uplifting and tasty beverage for the adults.

This sweet and refreshing crushed cherry drink can be enjoyed on it's own as a beautiful cordial or with an added punch to create a delicious cocktail. Delicious and uplifting, it's perfect for warmer Summer evenings.

Enliven these lightly baked french specialty cakes with rich coffee and luscious chocolate to leave your dinner guests totally satisfied after dessert.

These veal schnitzels soak up the tasty lemon and caper sauce providing a delicious dinner in just 18 minutes.

Enjoy this brandy sauce as it soaks from the juicy chicken into the smooth bed of polenta underneath.

Give into temptation with this rich chocolate sensation. Forget the traditional fruity pavlova topping. Let the layer of meringue melt in your mouth while chunks of dark chocolate blend with smooth chocolate sauce and cream.

Warm up with this creamy, seafood broth infused with clams and snapper and seasoned with thyme and tabasco sauce.

Chicken liver pâté is a deliciously decadent retro classic that’s equally good on a crusty baguette or encased within a beef Wellington. The velvety lusciousness of a traditional pâté is retained in my lighter version, but the calories are substantially reduced.

Who says milkshakes are just for children? Reconnect with your inner child with these indulgent adult-version of chocolate milkshakes, complete with creamy liqueur for a relaxing evening drink.

Skirt steak is renowned for its juicy, bursting flavour and combined pesto it's one beef recipe you're sure to use again.

The timeless combination of rich rum and sweet, juicy raisins is brought to life with decadent caramel notes in this beautiful fudge. Serve sliced straight from the fridge for a beautiful afternoon treat.

What could taste better together than berries, liqueur and mascarpone? This indulgent jelly is super easy to make and tastes just as good as it sounds.

Make your Christmas or special occasion a little classier with this delightfully golden brandy custard and brandy butter. Make it in advance so it's ready to pour over pudding or a favourite dessert.

An Italian menu is perfectly rounded off by a traditional espresso, make it special with The Perfect Espresso Martini.

Pimm's is a gin-based liquor infused with liqueur, fruit juices and spices. We've added fresh fruit, fragrant mint and cooling cucumber to create a refreshing alcoholic punch, perfect for warm summer evenings.

Make a batch of your very own Limoncello liqueur to give to family and friends as exciting Christmas or birthday gifts, or enjoy a glass on your own to wind down after a long day.

Please guests over the holidays with these pudding truffles, soaked in brandy and drizzled with a white chocolate sauce.

The juicy flavours of lychee and lime blend with a cheeky splash of vodka and soda water for a minty refreshment.

A sweet, fruity treat has never been easier than with this strawberry romanoff. With only five ingredients and taking just 20 minutes to create, this dish is a staple for busy dessert lovers.

This fiery main is sure to impress any guests. Just fry your favourite fish and marinate in spices of garlic, ginger and chilli bean sauce.

Bring a nostalgic feeling to the table with this homely chicken drumstick, potato and rosemary bake immersed in lemon juices. Don't forget to add a splash of white wine.

Pasta perfect. This meal is fast and fab.If you’ve got prawns in the freezer, you’ve got it made!

This recipe has chocolate, raspberries, coffee cream and hazelnut and takes just 30 minutes to make. If that doesn't make your mouth water then absolutely nothing will.

Savour these tender, juicy pork ribs, drizzled in Chinese chilli plum sauce and served with steamed rice or Asian greens.

You only need 30 minutes to make this creamy, juicy mushroom and chicken dinner delight and you don't need to worry about washing up - everyone will be licking their plates clean!

Escape to the villas of rural France with all the delicious flavours of coq au vin but only 20 minutes of the cooking time.

Heaven comes in the shape of a log with this chocolate roulade. Mixed with a thick coffee cream this only takes 30 minutes to bake and even less time to eat!

Tuck into these hot pots with a fishy surprise.

For an exciting variation on classic fish and chips, try fresh Tasmanian mussels simmered in a spicy tomato and white wine broth. They work just as well with crunchy bread.

Create a decadent dessert with less than ten ingredients that will impress everyone with its vibrant colour and juicy sweet flavour.

We've made small versions of the traditional British beef and Guinness pie. Packed full of a hearty, flavoursome meaty sauce, these golden, flaky pies are beautiful served hot, topped with a dollop of tomato sauce.

Rich duck cooked in wine and tomatoes makes for a perfect winter dish.

Ginger, tequila and cassis; delicious.

A lady-like twist on the classic Mexican cocktail.

Complete your Mexican fiesta with a jug of fresh, icy cold margaritas.

This is a great take on the refreshing lime drink sold by street vendors all over Mexico. A citrusy icy beverage, perfect for any season, but particularly those full of zesty lemons or limes.

This vegetarian recipe is perfect finger food for your next party, barbecue or family gathering. If you have many mouths to feed, this will make enough for 10 or more people.

Leaving the fruit intact will give your presentation a professional edge.

Two of your favourite things in one boozy cup.

This cocktail makes a great palate cleanser between courses or a low-fat dessert.

A modern take on the traditional French dish duck a l'orange. It's easy to make to wow your guests at your next dinner party ... or serve as a special dinner for your loved ones.

This hearty lamb dish is a classic of British and Australian cuisine. Immersed in a delightful red wine and cranberry sauce and placed on a bed of mashed potato this lamb shank dinner is a staple you can't go past.