British

There’s nothing quite like a hot, homemade crumpet drizzled with butter and perhaps a little honey to make you feel all warm and cosy.

As far as comfort food goes, this lamb and red wine shepherd's pie is at the top of our list. The smooth kumara topping is a perfect match for the rich, flavoursome filling, creating a dish that will warm your soul.

You can’t beat pikelets for morning or afternoon tea! These may be a little retro to some, but to us these are a Kiwi staple that are a cost-effective, comforting bite. You can never go wrong with the classic jam and cream topping, or if you’re looking for other ideas, take a look at some […]

Make the lightest, fluffiest scones with just a few ingredients - the secret ingredient in these scrumptious scones is lemonade!

Nadia Lim's sticky date pudding is so irresistible it will have you licking the bowl! The dates create such a gorgeous texture and sweetness, and that butterscotch sauce is just pure heaven.

Starring sweet, seasonal fruit and coconut, these crunchy baked crumbles turn out as comforting winter warmers. Or try them with custard as a substitute for traditional festive season pudding.

NZ Pork with apple is already a marriage made in heaven - but the addition of earthy sage to this mixed meatloaf, wrapped with prosciutto and brushed with apple jelly, takes it to a new level.

Shortbread is a traditional Scottish biscuit usually made from sugar, butter, and plain flour. Other ingredients like ground rice or cornflour are sometimes added to alter the texture. The addition of both lemon and orange rind gives a heavenly citrus hint while the use of brown sugar rounds out the flavour of these sweet buttery […]

These can be prepared ahead and reheated in a slow oven, 150°C, 5-10 mins. If like, used ready-made shortcrust pastry. Note

Make blinis ahead and store in an airtight container. Note

To make conserve, boil 1 1/2 cups frozen berries, 1/4 cup caster sugar and 2 tbsp lemon juice on medium. Bring to boil, simmer 10 minutes. Note

The piccalilli is best made a week in advance. Note

This is an easy dessert to put together using up any leftover Christmas cake or pudding, fresh fruit that’s ready to be eaten and meringues. Plus, it’s super-yum!

This pudding has got to go down as one of the tastiest things you can make in a skillet. Apples and raisins are paired with the subtle spices of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, making a warming dessert for two that can be whipped up in no time.

Embrace the joy of a summer Christmas with this heavenly trifle recipe. With interspersing layers of raspberries, cream, sherry-spiked sponge cake and silky homemade sabayon, it's a dessert that is sure to delight.

This peach trifle roll is a Christmas winner! It combines all the components of a trifle – custard, cream, fruit, jelly and sherry – rolled into a soft vanilla sponge that can be prepared ahead of time.

This vegetarian take on beef Wellington makes a filling and flavoursome dish that's special enough for a dinner party - or even your Christmas spread! Serve with our rich mushroom gravy and roast veggies for a complete meal.

Try something new with your Christmas fruit mince this year with Nici Wickes’ Christmas shortcake. A sweet, crumbly crust is filled with her mum’s ever-reliable mincemeat recipe, and makes a gorgeous gift for friends and family.

These dainty little strawberry sponge sandwiches are divine! The only problem is, it’s very easy to eat a lot of them - which makes them perfect for dinner parties so they can be gobbled up quickly by your guests.

This gorgeous steamed pudding is such a treat on a cold winter's night. The sweet caramel pairs beautifully with the gently spicy crystallised ginger, not to mention the luxurious brandy-spiked custard sauce!

Beautifully tender lamb meat falls off the bone in this rich and hearty lamb stew, which is a fantastic idea for a winter family dinner. Homemade onion and rosemary dumplings give the dish the perfect finish!

To me, dinner is dinner, and if I want roast chicken with all the trimmings, that’s what I’ll have. Here's my pared-down version of a full roast chicken - there’s stuffing and gravy, vegetables and roasties, and just enough for one!

This chocolate caramel cheesecake is the ultimate Easter indulgence. With a cookie base, creamy coffee liqueur inner, caramel sauce and chocolate ganache topping, you won't be needing any Easter eggs after a slice of this cheesecake!

This shortcake is so wonderful as it isn’t too sweet. The pears and blueberries are a magical duo! Perfect for morning tea, afternoon tea or dessert, this is a recipe you're going to be pulling out time and time again.

This ice-cream pudding recipe is New Zealand's answer to the traditional British Christmas pudding, perfect for a hot summer Christmas. Prepare the day before so it can freeze overnight!

This trifle cake is perfect for your Christmas day celebrations. In a fun wreath shape and topped with beautiful summer fruit and homemade custard, it couldn't get much more festive!

This Nici Wickes Christmas pudding is crammed full of cranberries, currants and raisins, and topped with homemade honeycomb for wow factor. Impress your guests with this incredible creation.

This is an alternative to the little Christmas mince pies many people make at Christmas time. It takes a fraction of the time to make, and a slice for dessert is just perfect!

There's only one thing better than a warm scone, and that's a warm scone slathered in homemade jam! Try these tasty chocolate chip buttermilk scones with our exquisite cherry jam.

Tauranga's Nourish Café shares the recipe for their much-loved date scones. Dust with icing sugar and enjoy with a hot cup of tea or coffee

This rich Christmas pudding recipe is a deliciously decadent way to celebrate Christmas with loved ones. Top with 'frosted' cherries for a real festive feel

Add a chocolatey twist to a Christmas classic with this chocolate fruit mince tarts recipe! Delight your family and friends with this perfect sweet treat for the festive season

This recipe for semifreddo with brandy butter sauce combines the warming winter flavours of a traditional British Christmas pudding into a cooling chilled dessert

With fresh bananas, a sweet toffee filling and a crumbly biscuit base, this recipe for banoffee pies creates a delicious dessert that can be enjoyed all year round with friends and family

This beautifully flavoured Cara cara navel orange and vanilla marmalade recipe is fantastic enjoyed for breakfast, served spread on warm buttered toast

Cherries are gently stewed in lemonade and layered with lemon curd, cream and coconut for this silky cherry fool recipe

This recipe makes two loaves of beautiful bread. You can make one to eat now, and one to freeze for later use.

My mother made it for party snacks and they were always popular; people who have eaten them always ask what they’re made of, as they’re delicious. We called them “chicken balls”!

A light and fluffy cake with a deliciously zingy syrup drizzled on top.

Soft and moist rhubarb muffins from New Zealand Woman's Weekly.

This pudding is traditional British comfort food.

Michele Cranston shares this deliciously easy recipe for lemon posset in "A Simple Table". "Part of me loves this dessert for its wonderful old-fashioned name but I mostly love how stupidly simple it is. It sets into a sublimely silky, creamy, lemony pudding that could be served with crisp almond bread, but for this recipe I’ve decided to celebrate the lemon and garnish it with sugared zest. The zest adds just a little bit of sweet texture, which is really all you need, because the posset is pretty darn close to perfection as it is. Just one quick note: make sure you buy thick, or double, cream and not thickened cream or the result will be disappointing."

A twist on the classic dirty martini

These are a wonderful treat for a party – small enough to pop in one’s mouth but substantial enough to be filling after a few. Photography by Todd Eyre.

A classic drink with cooling cucumber and subtle dryness, this Pimms has a few extras including added flavour from aniseedy fennel flowers. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

These individual puddings are different from the usual sticky date dessert - they're made with quinoa, so they're gluten-free.

Calling all Banoffee Pie lovers! This rich, indulgent banana and maple pie is fully vegan and absolutely delicious!

A classic dish with a fishy twist! Serve with oak leaf and mixed herb salad with dijon vinaigrette.

Sweet, crumbly and glazed with the sweet tang of passionfruit. Perfect for morning or afternoon tea with the girls, and sweet treats for the kids.

Meatloaf is traditionally served with tomato sauce, and leftover meatloaf is great when put in sandwiches. This recipe is a bit fancier if you feel like a special meatloaf for dinner. It looks and tastes like a giant sausage roll! Photograph by Dean Wilmot / Bauersyndication.com.au.

Rissoles and gravy is a great old-fashioned meal that children love, especially as this recipe has the addition of tomato sauce – which provides some sweetness. Rob Shaw/Bauersyndication.com.au

Take your favourite midweek dinner, bolognaise, and use it to fill a delicious flaky pastry pie. Serve with mushy peas and you have a complete meal for culinary comfort. Photography by David Hahn / Bauersyndication.com.au.

Grilled lamb cutlets, shredded brussel sprout salad, and crisp mashed potatoes make for a perfect midweek dinner for two. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

Pan baked chicken with sweet caramelised​ onion and golden maple parsnips - simple, delicious and ready in under an hour. And suitable for diabetics too!

This divine double chocolate sponge cake is requested by Queen Elizabeth II every year for her birthday celebrations. Here, former royal chef Darren McGrady shares this iconic recipe with us.

Hot, sweet and syrupy with a hint of cinnamon – these sticky buns are a real treat! A tray will hit the spot after Saturday morning sport.

The traditional Sunday roast accompaniment downsized for small appetites.

Feather sponge filled with clouds of whipped cream and topped with passionfruit icing.

An impressive dish with attractive layers of golden pastry, greens and vibrant salmon.

Christmas is not the same without the traditional Christmas cake! A cake that has all the ingredients that are mandatory to a Christmas cake, the only thing different is it's gluten-free!

An old favourite recipe with chewy, flavoursome dates and ginger, and crunchy cornflakes.

A sweet English dish consisting of cream, sugar and Grand Marnier.

I know it’s not the old-fashioned way of making jam, but it is foolproof and sometimes you just need to know it’s going to work and set perfectly.

Comfort food in a bowl, this porridge and fruit is a great winter's start to the day for anyone in the family.

This sweet, moist pudding is absolutely divine served warm, drizzled with rich golden syrup and a spoonful of creamy ice-cream.

Pop some healthy veggies into the kids favourite macaroni and cheese dish. With grated carrot, broccoli and crispy bacon rashers there's no need to feel guilty about this cheesy pasta delight.

Whether you're baking for a high tea, party or simply a treat this classic cake will delight in taste and appearance.

This moist and buttery tea cake, adorned with raspberries and almond flakes is a wonderful afternoon or after-dinner treat - especially with thickened cream.

These wonderfully fragrant hot cross buns are quick and easy to make and taste great served toasted with butter, fresh and warm with your favourite jam, or just by themselves. Happy Easter!

Make these cute and colourful gingerbread cookies for the family, a children's party or to give as gifts. They can be made up to 4 days ahead.

This classic English lemony sponge cake gets a fruity twist by adding sultanas. Freeze in slices to put in lunchboxes and take to picnics.

Get out the teaset for tea and grapefruit with this delightful teacake with ruby grapefruit.

Use any type of jam you like to make these yummy morsels with muesli. A snack everybody will love.

Try these traditional British cottage pies, topped with cheesy, creamy mashed potato and served in four individual ramekins. Great partnered with a rosemary salad.

A tasty, quick and easy meal for that time of the week when grocery stocks are running low. You can add curry powder to taste for family members with sensitive palates.

Homemade marmalade is the best you can get. Make it when oranges are in season and gift a batch to your friends.

A fabulous creamy, vegetarian- and child-friendly winter meal. Serve with croutons or warm crusty bread.

These golden, fluffy scones are absolutely beautiful with sweet berries mixed throughout. Serve your scones warm, split open with a dollop of thick cream and some fresh raspberries for a perfect afternoon tea.

The ultimate comfort food and family favourite, this chocolate pudding is so easy to make while you entertain your guests at dinner.

Making these cute Christmas treats is truly a piece of cake. The special skill comes in adding the festive decorations. You'll need star and snowflake cutters, edible gold paint and a small brush. Bon Noel!

Cooked in a microwave, this citrus marmalade is a delicious homemade addition to any breakfast table.

This delicious pudding mixes a sweet, oozing caramel sauce with crunchy pecans and chewy dates.

A quick and nourishing winter vegie soup. Packed hot into a thermos, this is a wonderful homemade work or school lunch.

These wonderfully fragrant hot cross buns are quick and easy to make and taste great served toasted with butter, fresh and warm with your favourite jam, or just by themselves. Happy Easter!

This twist on beef Wellington has horseradish for a kick and will make a great addition to a special meal.