Christmas

Enjoy the freshest, cheapest and most nutritious fruit and vegetables this month, thanks to our helpful produce guide. Find out what is in season this December, and what recipes will bring out the best in each seasonal star.

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

Why have a traditional, British-style Christmas dinner when the sun is shining and the BBQ should be sizzling? Try these fuss-free recipes for a Kiwi Kirihimete that tastes like summer - just as Christmas should.

Take a break from that traditional pav and try one of our 16 tasty Christmas dessert alternatives. From trifle to ice cream cake, these recipes add a deliciously different twist to your Xmas spread

Let's face it, Christmas feasting begins from the moment you open your eyes on the 25th! Get ready for a day of grazing with these nibbles recipes - they're perfect for keeping the family satisfied until the main event!

Christmas isn't the same without a beautiful fruit cake or pudding! From traditional recipes to butterscotch, honeycomb and even gluten-free variations, these Christmas cakes and puddings will bring the cheer to your celebrations this year.

An unforgettable Yuletide summer spread to share the joy this Christmas

We’ve brought together the ultimate guide to planning and preparing your Christmas dinner in the weeks leading up to the big day – so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with friends and family!

Christmas is the most wonderful time of year for many, but for some Kiwis it can be filled with more struggle than joy. We’ve rounded up some incredible charities you can support this year, to help them bring a little more hope and happiness to deserving families.

Raise a glass - it's the most wonderful time of the year! These summery cocktails will bring the cheer for you and your guests this Christmas, so make sure you give yourself a chance to relax in the sun with a drink in hand.

Whether you need a break from the classic pav or just want to add another masterpiece to your already-stunning dessert repertoire, a cheesecake is the way to go this Christmas. Here, we round up the best of the bunch!

To help you avoid that last-minute Christmas shopping panic, we've teamed up with Liquorland to bring you the ultimate guide to making a gift basket that's centred around your loved one's favourite drink.

One of the best things about a Kiwi Christmas is the fresh seafood! Dig into these delicious recipe ideas for enjoying prawns, salmon, whole fish, scallops and crayfish this festive season.

Ditch the cellophane this year and opt for an earth-friendly alternative for wrapping edible Christmas presents. Cute, plastic-free and totally reusable, these creative wrapping ideas are gifts in themselves that just keep on giving!

Give the gift of love and deliciousness this Christmas with these thoughtful edible present ideas. From Christmas cake brownie pops to a gorgeous chilli-infused oil, these ideas will show your friends and family how much you really care.

Cater for all your guests at this year's Christmas feast with the help of these scrumptious vegetarian and vegan recipes. From festive stuffed capsicum to mini vegan pavlovas, these ideas mean everyone can indulge in the deliciousness!

There's nothing quite as festive as the aroma of gently-spiced fruit mince drifting through the house! From classic mini pies to a stunning tart with meringue topping, these are our favourite ways to jazz up the Christmas favourite.

Get creative in the kitchen during the lead up to Christmas with these gorgeous spiced gingerbread recipes! They make such a thoughtful idea for gifts, decorations or sweet treats on the day - there's nothing better than homemade.

Italy’s most famous antipasto makes the perfect addition to a sharing platter - so try one of these three scrumptious ideas to impress your guests. They would be a fantastic way to get the nibbles started on Christmas Day!

Planning your Christmas menu just got easier, with the help of Nici Wickes’ top festive recipes. Get inspiration for every course, from main meal masterpieces all the way through to tasty sweet treats.

The countdown to Christmas has begun and the one thing on everyone’s mind, apart from the presents piled under the tree, is the food that will be adorning our tables come Christmas Day. So get ahead of the game this Christmas with a beautiful grazing platter, so there is no need to worry about the festive table looking inadequate or running dry before time’s up.

Embrace the season for giving and treasure your loved ones with edible gifts. With the help of Mainland, we make it simple to put some delicious thought into your Christmas presents this year. But don't forget to gift yourself some well earned social joy, by relaxing with friends over a Mainland cheese platter.

Combine the classic with the current in a fresh new approach to the festive banquet. This Christmas menu will suit both traditional tendencies and relaxed summer vibes, creating a delicious and balanced feast everyone will love.

Set yourself up for the festivities with a light and bright brunch, which ticks all the boxes while leaving plenty of room for dinnertime indulgence.

Not sure what to cook this festive season? Then follow this delicious Christmas menu for a knockout brunch, lunch or dinner guaranteed to put everyone in a very merry mood.