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Potato skins are an excellent source of fibre and vitamin B6. Note

A spicy rhubarb salsa teams beautifully with tender lamb chops in this mouth-watering dish.

You can vary the ingredients in these muffins- try adding a little chopped salami and black olives. Or try basil, semi-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and brie. Note

This recipe is high in protein with a rich source of good fats from the fish and nuts.

This spectacular cake is topped with sweetened crème fraîche and candied beetroot chips.

You could use any firm-fleshed white fish fillets for this recipe ­ we used blue-eye. Make the breadcrumbs from bread that is at least a day old, grate or process stale bread to make crumbs. Fish can be crumbed several hours ahead, store, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

Serve with crusty bread. Note

Crunch through a slice of crusty bread and enjoy the filling flavours of baked beans, fresh tomato and avocado. This vegetarian meal is the perfect way to break up your day.

A crunchy almond topping makes this delicious Christmas fruit cake different from the rest. Perfect served with a pot of hot tea.

The ganache can be made 2 days ahead; store in the refrigerator. When ready to use, beat with an electric mixer until it is of a spreadable consistency. Decorate the log with fresh cherries, if you like. Note

Spoil the carrot cake lover with these scrumptious cupcakes topped with maple cream cheese icing.

Sandwiched with brandy butter cream, these stacked hazelnut and orange spice cookies make a stunning Christmas treat.

Get the kids busy in the kitchen with these delicious coconut, lime and pineapple cookies.

Herb-flecked and fragrant, this delicious salad makes an excellent lunch or side dish.

We used golden kiwifruit in this recipe. You need two passionfruit for this recipe. This recipe is suitable for diabetics. Note

There's no cooking required for this stunning, delicious berry-swirled cheesecake tart.

This marinade is absolutely delicious served with beef, lamb or pork. Hot potatoes can also be tossed through as a dressing.

Topped with fresh spinach and dollops of horseradish cream, this easy salmon frittata is perfect for a busy, hungry cook.

This quiche is simple, easy and utterly delicious.

Your kids will love this recipe, great tasting and easy to make

These spicy oysters are sure to win over your guests at a barbeque or cocktail party. You can make the spicy dressing in the morning and dress the oysters just prior to serving.

Spiced honey muffins with chocolate chunks are topped with whipped cream and toffee bar shards in this decadent recipe.

Kick up your heels and serve this delightfully fresh and zingy passionfruit and rum liqueur at your next soiree. Your guests will love you for it!

These little potato cakes are as fluffy as a soufflé, with a nice crunchy golden exterior. They’re delicious served with chutneys and pickles.

This dish is absolutely decadent and one for the grown ups. Barely ripe figs are best to use, if overripe, they are likely to fall apart during cooking. If you must, dried figs will do.

If you're feeling like a low-carb light and nutritious dinner this recipe will not let you down. It's also quick and easy and perfectly finished off with a squeeze of lemon.

Use 3kg (6 pounds) turkey marylands if you can’t get drumsticks. Note

Cover puddings halfway through cooking if the tops are becoming too brown. Note

This dense chocolate cake is filled with orange zest, chopped walnuts and almonds. A delicious sweet treat for an afternoon tea.

Speedy and spicy, this tasty dish is great served with steamed basmati rice.

The crunchy cashew layer turns this simple loaf, into a spectacular sweet dessert or afternoon tea snack.

Honey may contain harmful bacteria and is not recommended for children under one year old. Note

Drizzled in orange blossom icing, these dense almond and orange cakes are perfect served with a pot of hot tea.

Thrill your family and friends this Christmas by attaching these easy, stunning angel cookies to your presents.

You can use pumpkin instead of the kumara. The beef mixture, without the coriander, is suitable to freeze. Add the coriander when reheating Note

Plump, sweet blackberries are a gorgeous match with understated pear in this luscious jam.

Quickly throw these tasty salad pockets today for a tasty lunch bite. This recipe is great for giving leftovers new life!

With layers of sponge, cheesecake filling, berries and custard, this delicious trifle is sure to impress.

Add a taste of Japan to your evening and serve these nibbles with drinks for an easy snack before a dinner party.

Classic banana muffins have been given a local twist by adding a well known national breakfast cereal to the mix.

Straight out of an authentic Japanese restaurant and on your dining table. This fresh, clean and delicious Japanese soup is delicious and oh-so-versatile.

A trick to cutting turkish delight is to place it in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up, then cut it with an oiled knife, making sure to oil the knife regularly. You need a 6cm (2½-inch) fluted square cutter, or alternatively use a 7cm (2¾ inch) fluted round cutter. Note

This sandwich is at its best eaten warm, but if you don't have the right facilities to cook the chicken and bacon at lunch time, then cook the chicken and bacon in the morning and assemble the sandwich at work.

Good quality mayonnaise, chicken breasts and soft, white bread; there's nothing like a classic chicken sandwich.

Fire up the barbecue with this lip-smacking seafood dish with grilled vegetables.

These caramel macadamia bars are a definite luxury item. Sprinkled with icing sugar, they are a most delicious treat.

These miniature wedding cakes would make a lovely gift to hand around to friends at a bridal shower or engagement party.

Ginger cleans, stimulates and rejuvenates the digestive system. Note

It is always incredibly handy to have some homemade chicken stock on hand; freeze it in handy 200ml and ice-cube sized portions for soups, curries and sauces. Frozen stock will keep well for up to 3 months.

Asparagus and melted brie make a delicious pair in this easy dish.

These sandwiches are so chunky and rustic, and most importantly, delicious!

In China, dragons traditionally symbolise good luck, which, along with this dragon, is a pretty nice gift to give as a birthday present.

Topped and tailed with caramelised apple, these delightful tea cakes can be served up for morning or afternoon tea, and would be a different and welcome addition to the school lunchbox.

equipment 31cm x 34cm teddy bear cake pan 38cm x 47cm covered cake board Allen’s Peaches & Cream and Strawberries & Cream can be found in Allen’s Party Mix. Note

This recipe can be made a week ahead. Note

This dish makes a lovely, lighter alternative to regular fish-n-chips. We used blue-eye in this recipe but you can use any white fish fillets you like.

Stuffed with chopped pecans and drizzled in a butterscotch sauce, these buttery apples make a heavenly dessert.

Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe. Note

We used `forest berry’ tea bags to make the iced tea. Note

This warm pasta salad is packed with flavour and makes brilliant leftovers.

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This cheesy kumara bacon and egg bake is one of those easy one-dish recipes that you really need to have to hand for mid-week dinners and lazy weekends.

Served with creamy mashed potato and gravy, this lamb shank stew is comfort food at its finest and yet fancy enough to serve up to guests.

With a fruitcake base, creamy cheesecake filling and fruit topping drizzled with toffee, this Christmas dessert is a wonderfully decadent treat.

This makes a fantastic centrepiece for the table but it’s really just lettuce and tomatoes given a bit of a makeover.

This light and full-of-flavour starter is the perfect way to start your five star meal.

This decadent loaf is filled with juicy blackberries, soaked in lemon syrup and dolloped with a sweet blackberry fool.

Serve these rum-spiked chocolate cake pops at your next cocktail party and watch as they quickly disappear.

Loaded with peas, mushrooms, zucchini and herbs, this creamy noodle dish is delicious and filling.

This spectacular layered chocolate cake with candied oranges is the perfect way to mark a special occasion.

These treats are best served while warm. Note

This stunning lattice-topped pie is delicious served with warm custard or ice-cream.

You could use any dried fruit instead of the sultanas. Dried cranberries would be the best combination with apples for this excellent dessert. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream to top it off. Note

This classic dish is comforting, dependable and delicious. No wonder it is so popular in so many cultures around the world.

This easy tart is delicious served warm with a drizzle of buttery maple sauce and vanilla ice-cream.

Delight the kids this weekend with these easy baked mini donuts.

This easy recipe transforms a simple packet cake mix into a marbled chocolate slab cake with swirly pink icing.

Juicy Italian sausages sit atop crispy, golden slabs of chargrilled polenta in this popular family dish.

Topped with fresh parsley and lemon zest, the flavour combinations in this crispy tart are heavenly.

Vary the flavour by using pork or veal mince instead of chicken, or serve with sweet chilli sauce for dipping. Note

Kids will fight for seconds over this adorable edible armour!

Smoked chicken, radicchio and crisp green beans are bound in a hazelnut dressing in this easy, delicious salad.

Try different colours of popcorn for a multi-coloured effect on this cheeky pig cake. Use leftover lollies, biscuits and popcorn for take-home lolly bags.

You can make this savoury loaf up to a day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Note

Goat’s cheese is a treat in this dish, but if it’s not in your grocery budget, you can use deliciously creamy ricotta instead. Note

This pudding perfectly balances the tartness of the rhubarb with the sweet, creaminess of white chocolate. Delicious!

A family favourite.

Infused with cinnamon and cardamom, these preserved lemons and oranges are so easy to make at home and add flavour to all sorts of dishes.

A bubbling plum and berry filling is topped with golden rounds of sweet scone dough in this stunning, delicious cobbler.

These cute little high tea style sandwiches are a little bit fancy, and great for morning or afternoon tea gatherings.

This mouth-watering turkey with pancetta, herb and pine nut stuffing will be the centrepiece of your Christmas table.

With the addition of sweet rhubarb, this nutty crumble is divine served with scoops of vanilla ice-cream.

Served with a cooling minted yoghurt sauce, this wholesome salad is delicious and nutritious.

These easy, speedy beef pies are perfect for a family meal or casual dinner party.