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For your sweetie pie! These are fantastic tiny little tempters if you’re looking for picnic fare - or anytime fare too!

Store cooled pies in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Simply reheat in pie maker or in a moderate oven. Note

The humble pancake holds a special place in our hearts... and stomachs.

Chocolate caramel slice lovers, we've got a recipe that will make your mouth water. So simple to make and combining the classic crispy base, creamy caramel inner and crunchy chocolate topping, it's bound to be a winner.

Everyone loves a classic pav at Christmas, but try rolling yours into a luscious log for a delicious update. This billowy confection of meringue wrapped around a centre of sweet berries and spiced cream will cause a sensation when it arrives at the table.

This is a great recipe for kids to make in the school holidays. They are yummy and crunchy but nneed to be chilled before you eat them, so patience is needed!

The traditional New Zealand Christmas dinner of a perfectly glazed ham, carrots, spuds and peas followed by a berry-packed and boozily indulgent trifle is still incredibly hard to beat. Sophie Gray aces a classic boiled new potatoes with minty herb butter, perfect for summer dishes.

If you’re not keen on potatoes, try using kumara instead for this delicious potato salad recipe with broad beans, NZ Pork bacon and feta

An air fryer isn't only for meat, vegetables can also be cooked to perfection in the little oven

A yummy cake using new season oranges with a zesty citrus icing. You can easily make this cake ahead and keep in the freezer for any occasion

Kaleslaw is a mixture of shredded kale, cabbage, carrot, beetroot and broccoli with a seed mix and a yoghurt dressing available from most supermarkets. If unavilable, use any slaw mix of your choosing. Toss remaining slaw with dressing for use the following day as a sandwich filling or salad base. Note

You can steam your salmon and flake it, or pan fry in a little oil. For a faster option, try using a fillet of hot- smoked salmon. The fish cakes can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. You can also grill the fish cakes. Place on a baking tray lined with lightly greased foil. […]

These delectable salmon blinis are quick to whip up. You can make the avocado crème fraîche ahead of time for easy entertaining

Make this delicious butterflied chicken your centrepiece this Christmas. Serve with an avocado summer salad and perfect Christmas roast Lotatoes™

For fluffy and crispy Lotatoes™, make our perfect Christmas roast Lotatoes™. Cooked with malt vinegar and fresh herbs, they’ll surely be a favourite!

Bring out the barbecue this Christmas for these venison cutlets. They’re so delicious that your guests will be going back for seconds and asking for the recipe

It isn’t Christmas without a perfectly glazed ham. Follow our easy steps to prepare and glaze your festive favourite

This decadent blueberry tiramisu is perfect for the whole family, as it doesn't contain caffeine. It’s a show-stopping dessert that you can make ahead of time. Caramelising the nuts adds texture and ultra deliciousness

Find out what all the fuss is about around air fryer chicken nuggets with this easy and delicious recipe

The perfect recipe to try baking out in an air fryer

Breakfast will be done in a jiffy with this indulgent recipe cooked in an air fryer

Like a little roast dinner in a bun, these lamb and minted pea sliders are such a fantastic idea for snacks when entertaining guests! Prepare the lamb ahead of time to make things completely fuss-free on the day.

Keep the family sweet with this easy but delicious recipe

Here flaky fish and crunchy beans can be on the table in under 30 minutes

An air fryer makes cooking chicken super quick and easy and these crumbed tenderloins are no exception

This simple but elegant meal can be on the table in less than 30 minutes when cooking salmon in an air fryer.

These gluten-free sausage rolls are easier to make than the original which uses pastry and, dare we say it, we prefer them! Whip up a batch the next time you're entertaining and you won't have to worry about any dietary requirements!

These are the only scones to make if you’re after a recipe that’s super-charged with cheese. The recipe comes from Nici Wickes’ mum’s local café, but they’ve adjusted the recipe by adding chives for extra zing!

Bring back a classic with this light and delicious lamington recipe. Using freshly made sponge and delectable chocolate icing, this coconutty treat is the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon cup of tea.

Spoon yourself a bowl of Nadia Lim's ambrosia for a dessert that will take you back to your childhood. The soft and pillowy goodness, filled with crunches of chocolate, is the summer dessert of our dreams.

This impressive dessert is the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas table. The best part is, the meringues and fruit can be made ahead of time, then it’s just a quick assemble on the day.

This berry pavlova roll puts a great spin on the traditional pavlova, and creates a delicious festive dessert. Bring this out on Christmas Day and you'll be the star of the show!

Kiwi-style pasties take the classic mince pie and add a bit of extra magic. Encased in crispy pastry and combining beef mince and swede, this is sure to become a favourite.

This recipe puts a new spin on the classic pavlova, and it works like a dream! The cherry topping and coffee cream match deliciously with the chocolate meringue base - making an irresistible dessert.

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.

A classic chocolate caramel slice for a special occasion.

Nuts bring a wide array of nutty, toasty and sweet flavours to dishes – think the sweet butteriness of pine nuts, the milky sweetness of fresh almonds, and the toasty coffee-like taste of roasted hazelnuts.

Green-lipped mussel fritters sandwiched between wholemeal bread with lemony rocket mayo.

Quick and tasty ham and courgette slice from New Zealand Woman's Weekly.

Sweet and delicious fruity mince slice from New Zealand Woman's Weekly.

This pavlova recipe will create delicious puddings that are crunchy on the outside and marshmallow on the inside. Served with minted kiwifruit salsa, they are a summer dessert sure to delight.

This delicious beer batter fish recipe will have your guests asking for more!

This light and fluffy pikelet recipe makes a delicious family treat served with jam and cream.

These sweet and salty carrot fritters will also work well with char-grilled lamb steaks.

A slow-cooked lamb leg or shoulder satisfies us all – the browned meat stays moist and is pull-apart soft thanks to the vinegar helping to break it down.

This smoked fish-based pâté is creamy and slightly tart thanks to the addition of crème fraîche and is a great dish for eating outdoors.

Seriously delish (and devilish!) snarlers for your next dinner party

While you can serve smaller portions as an entrée, this soup is filling enough to offer as a main course.

By merging this Kiwi classic with an Italian-American favourite, the cannoli, we’ve taken mid-winter Christmas dessert to a whole new, and stunningly simple, level.

Piping-hot hearty beef pies are the ultimate in comfort food.

Kids love this cheesy sausage bake which is quick and easy to prepare.

The finished product looks so glamorous but the elements are very easy to prepare in advance. Enjoy putting the finishing touches on your masterpiece and wait for the oohs and aahs! Note

The tangy chill of the sorbet cuts through the sweet, warm tarte tatin.

Fruit salads are great all year round, but a little harder in winter. However more hearty in its flavours, this dish does the trick.

This recipe isn't fussy, just pure and simple beefy flavour with lashings of tart cheddar cheese for a bit of bite. This Kiwi staple makes a damn fine meal.

Family Fave! A pie is the perfect way to feed the masses.

So cheesy! Googly-eyed puffs and chewy, tasty scrolls go down a treat with adult guests too.

These tomtato, cheese and ham scrolls will go down a treat with the kids! Easy to assmeble, these make for a fun lunchbox idea or get the kids to help make them in the school holidays! Looking for other food ideas? Try these school holiday snack ideas, and find some lunchbox inspo for when they’re […]

Sweet, chewy and nutty, these gorgeous peanut squares are wonderful enjoyed with a mug of tea or coffee for an indulgent afternoon pick-me-up.

This is an easy dish to put together for a midweek meal. Serve it with crusty bread or jacket-baked potatoes and silverbeet.

The kids will love creating their very own marshmallows for dessert.

A surplus of kale in the garden inspired this innovative take on an old favourite.

Thanks to the abundance of ingredients that were unfamiliar just a few years ago, the cook now has more options than ever when it comes to delighting the family with new flavours.

These delicious burgers are a great homemade takeaway. Get the kids to help prepare the tangy mayo and the salad bits and you will have dinner on the table in no time.

Tangy mayo adds a refreshing zing to these quick and easy fish burgers.

Keep the barbecue ablaze and serve up this warming midday meal – a perfect way to wind up to the colder weather.

Season the flour with salt and pepper or any other spice you iike before dusting the fish. Rice flour helps give the fish a crisper crust. Note

Whether you are camping or simply feel like cooking outdoors, this dashing dish done on the barbecue is a winner

For flavour, colour and versatility, this is the pickle of all pickles!

Ginger and mint are a classic combo. Pair them with honey and soda water for a sensational drink.

Can-do dinner. There’s a reason this BBQ cooking method is still a hit – because it’s great!

Kumara hold more moisture than potato, so I season them and bake whole in the oven, before peeling the skin and smashing the flesh. Doing this dries them out a bit more so you’ll have gorgeous fluffy mash. Note

Feijoa and kiwifruit. Has there ever been a cocktail so quintessentially Kiwi?

Whether you are camping or simply feel like cooking outdoors, this dashing dish done on the BBQ is a winner.

These have the added goodness of grated vegetables.

A twist on the Kiwi family fave made in half the time

A classic meal gets a modern makeover

So easy and the kids love them! Don’t use acidic fruits, such as pineapple or kiwifruit, as they prevent the jelly from setting.

This mix makes a great club sandwich, or ham and egg roll.

This delicious mixture combines leftover roast or deli chicken with vegetables, cheese and a dollop of creamy aioli or mayo.

This spread makes the ultimate Hawaiian sandwich.

If you prefer a liquid breakfast or something you can have on the go, a shake or smoothie is just the ticket.

These old-fashioned favourites are so simple to make for breakfast or for after-school munchies.

These scrambled eggs are a one-dish wonder and cook in about 11/2 minutes in the microwave.

Some people don’t agree with putting fruit in savoury salads, but I think this dish has just the right balance of smoky chicken and tart raspberries.

Alexa Johnston bakes a classic fruit-laden pavlova.

Glaze ham for Christmas then slice it and spice it… here’s Julie Biuso’s menu-winning ham.