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This watermelon and rosewater conserve from The Australian Women's Weekly 'Made from Scratch' cookbook is a delightfully sweet perfumed jam and perfect with morning or afternoon tea.

These dairy-free nut milks from The Australian Women's Weekly 'Made from Scratch' cookbook are great alternatives for vegans, the lactose intolerant, or as a delicious change from plain cow's milk!

Luca Villari of Al Volo pizzeria in Auckland shares his recipe for Italian pizza dough. Photography by Todd Eyre.

What has eight legs and tastes delicious? This recipe for spider cake pops! Create your own as a spooky Halloween treat

Thrill the trick-or-treaters with these clever (and easy) Halloween cupcakes.

Al Volo pizzeria's Neapolitan pizza sauce is very simple. Just use the best quality canned tomatoes you can find and salt. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Not too heavy thanks to Puhoi Valley Half & Half but still sublimely creamy with a hint of garlic and herby goodness; this dressing is a must for your spring entertaining. Seriously, she’ll make your dreary iceberg lettuce sing soprano. Simply serve over lettuce wedges as a side dish or add walnuts, croutons and apple slices for a light meal.

This is a gorgeously comforting cake. It makes an ideal dessert option when served warm with fresh bananas. Photography by Todd Eyre

I first came upon a version of this recipe at the wonderful Casa Luna Cooking School in Ubud. Even if you’re not a big fan of tofu, you’ll love these tasty treats. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Curries from Bali are sweet and fragrant, and ideal for entertaining. They are often best served close to room temperature, which takes the pressure off getting everything to the table piping hot. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Make these simple side dishes to accompany your curry and you will have the perfect feast. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Muddled drinks are a fantastic way to enjoy the intense flavours of whole fruits – experiment with your favourite seasonal fruit!

This fresh summer cooler is hard to beat when chilling with friends.

The orange marmalade adds a burst of bitter-sweetness in this fruity beverage that can be enjoyed with friends at any time of the day!

This sophisticated mix is perfect (and easy to make) for when you’re having the girls over.

Gather your friends, fire up the BBQ and enjoy this fruity mocktail jug under a blue sky!

Refreshingly tart, a little bitter and a touch of sweetness from the Appletiser will cool you and your friends down on a hot summer’s day!

When I grow up - For the little dancers who want to be prima ballerinas dancing in the Royal Ballet.

Asian inspired miso vegetables and pounded rice salad - an authentic flavour combination the whole family will love!

This beautiful roasted salmon with a herb and walnut salad is a light and refreshing option to serve for Christmas dinner.

Get creative in the kitchen this festive season with this delicious hazelnut hard sauce! Perfect on top of icecream for a sweet summery treat!

Panettone is a sweet yeasted bread originally from Italy. Serve on warm on Christmas eve in fancy tea cups and dust with ice sugar.

Recreate an authentic Asian classic with these delicious roasted sticky tofu buns - quick, easy and completely meat free!

Cherry, coconut, dark chocolate delight! This divine choc-cherry vegan slice will have you craving for more, after just one bite!

This tasty, wholesome and nourishing silver beet omelette with capsicum salad is a delicious vegetarian breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

These delicious vegetable bean curd rolls are so full of flavour. And they're completely meat free too!

Indulge alcohol-free with the delicious taste of this mulled “wine” mocktail.

Indulge in the delicious combination of cherry, walnut and feta in this fresh wholesome salad - a perfect addition to Christmas lunch this year!

When it comes to dessert, nothing beats sweet, rich caramel sauce - and this recipe sure does deliver!

These seeded buckwheat dinner rolls make the perfect addition to your next meal. And they're gluten-free too!

This crispy flatbread-style pizza tastes just as good as it looks! With a flavour explosion of kumara, prosciutto, mozzarella and balsamic vinegar, you'll definitely be wanting more than one slice.

For those feeling adventurous, here’s a mocktail recipe that will fill your family home with the traditional Christmas smell of cinnamon.

Pan-fried ravioli is such a textural treat with a crisp exterior and molten cheese centre. We’ve paired it with a zingy herb sauce to cut through the richness.

This free-form garlic bread is the perfect accompaniment for your next dinner party. Fresh, fluffy and full of flavour, it's also gluten-free.

These eggplant parmigiana "meatball" subs are a delicious vegetarian alternative to traditional meatballs. Healthy, wholesome and full of flavour - even meat-lovers will be in food heaven!

Get inventive in the kitchen tonight with these wholesome carrot and harissa falafels with a fresh and zingy tahini yoghurt - a mouthwatering flavour combination!

This delicious green quinoa with sesame eggs dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Full of health boosting superfoods, and fresh delicious flavours - you simply can't go wrong!

Feed the family with this delicious and nourishing spinach, cheese and potato cannelloni for dinner tonight - sure to become a family favourite in no time!

Take a twist on the classic takeout favourite with this root vegetable tray pizza - wholesome, nourishing, and oh-so-delicious!

Looking for delicious and healthy vegetarian dinner ideas? Then don't go past this wholesome Lebanese roasted pumpkin salad - a tasty and nutritious crowd-pleasing dish!

Spice up dinner tonight with these delicious, nourishing chilli beans with chimichurri - a great option for a quick and tasty vegetarian meal!

Feed the family with this eggplant ma po tofu - tasty, wholesome and full of authentic Asian flavours!

Enjoy this tasty tomato, tofu and chilli pilaf for dinner tonight. It works perfectly as a side or on its own - a delicious vegetarian dish the whole family will love.

Delicious and nourishing green dumplings with a soy chilli dipping sauce - a tasty and light Asian inspired meal.

Deliciously tender roast vegetables with a creamy basil and feta polenta. This winning combination is perfect for a healthy meat-free meal any night of the week.

This potato, capsicum and spinach frittata is done in no time - full of flavour and nourishing goodness.

This nourishing roasted beetroot and millet salad is the perfect balance of flavour and texture. Full of wholesome ingredients, this is one tasty dish you can feel good about eating!

This delicious vegan yoghurt is a healthy and nourishing alternative on the dairy classic.

Nourish yourself with this delicious chickpea ‘tofu’ and spiced black-eyed beans. A healthy and flavoursome vegetarian dish perfect for dinner.

The longer you cook this nourishing broth, the more nutritious it will become. You can sip the broth on its own for a quick health-boost, or use it in place of stock in your soups, stews or casseroles.

Get the kids involved and let them go crazy and draw pictures on the icing cake, or draw their favourite character!

A-B-C fun with letters! This birthday cake is perfect for preschool and early primary kids.

Play edible checkers with this game cake! Use pink lamingtons for a pink themed checkerboard cake, if you prefer.

Peacock pomp and pageantry. Fan that tail! Make as many lolly skewers as there are children at the party so they can each have their own part of the peacock tail.

These easy-to-make bars are great for a quick snack. They're made with quinoa flour and quinoa flakes, so they're nutritious and gluten-free, too.

Take this delicious lettuce wrapped burger to the next step and veg it up! Replace turkey patties with pan-fried haloumi or fried flat mushrooms.

Summer treats don't get any better than this. Smooth, sweet, fruity mango mousse - perfect for the warmer weather!

Consider yourself a bit of a sweet tooth? Then you will love these baked lemon caramel custards. Sweet, creamy and delicious!

In the mood for something sweet and refreshing? Try this rockmelon sorbet with fresh papaya- the perfect fruity summer treat!

Tasty wholesome corn fritters with crispy bacon and hearty mushrooms - a mouthwatering flavour combination perfect for weekend brunch!

Spice up dinner tonight with these succulent chicken tacos garnished with a spicy cucumber salsa!

These finger-licking sweet teriyaki chicken wings are on the menu tonight! Served with a wholesome rice salad, this is one delicious dish!

Kalamata olive and herb pasta

Looking for midweek dinner ideas? This delicious roasted pumpkin and cauliflower filo tart hits the spot! Crisp pastry full of fresh wholesome ingredients!

Tasty, fresh pasta with poached egg and spinach. A perfectly balanced dish full of wholesome, delicious ingredients.

Feed the family with this delicious cabanossi and corn impossible pie - Simple to prepare and full of tasty wholesome ingredients. Easy as pie!

Tender, succulent, and oh-so-delicious honey mustard lamb skewers - perfect for dinner tonight!

Freshen things up with this delicious and wholesome chicken, prawn and mango salad. Packed full of flavour and crunch, this is sure to become a family favourite!

Rise and shine - wholesome buckwheat pikelets with crispy bacon and sweet sugary maple butter. Breakfast worth getting out of bed for.

Excite your taste buds with this tender, juicy char-grilled sirloin steak, and creamy garlic butter. Perfect for your next BBQ or family lunch.

Deliciously moist and tender pan fried fish with a fresh lime and coriander butter. Tasty, fresh and wholesome - perfect for dinner any night of the week!

Fresh, light and full of those essential fatty oils - this salmon dish is a delicious no-fuss mid-week meal for two. It's also suitable for diabetics.

Quick, easy and tasty, this pasta salad is the perfect dish to whip up after work with no compromise on taste! This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

I first ate this dish at a restaurant in Sydney and fell in love with it. I immediately set about trying to figure out the recipe when I returned home. The combination of sweet carrots, baked until they’re like candy, dipped in a silky custard made sharp with Parmesan is excruciatingly good. Quite frankly, I’m happy with this as a complete meal but you can always pair it with a decent steak if you need to beef it up. Photography by Todd Eyre

This sweet and sticky recipe is a little tart with home-grown Granny Smith apples. Photography by Jani Shepherd.

This delectable vegetarian pasta is packed with mushrooms, pecorino and crunchy almonds. Delish! It's also good for diabetics.

There’s nothing greater than a slice of good gingery cake, cool vanilla ice cream and creamy caramel sauce. This sticky loaf style cake is perfect for taking on trips and it freezes well. Just warm each slice for a few seconds in the microwave before adding the ice cream and warm sauce.

Over the warmer months it can be so much nicer to drink a long cold coffee full of ice rather than a hot one and this brew is perfect for taking on the road. This slow technique of brewing coffee creates a brew that is lower in acid than heat expressed coffee so it tastes naturally sweeter. Home cold brew combined with Puhoi Valley Half & Half is a cool glass of summer coffee perfection especially for all those coffee addicts out there!

Nothing will fill and gear you up first thing in the morning like a bowl of wholegrain porridge, whatever the season. Team with seasonal berries, creamy Puhoi Valley Half & Half, a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, a bit of tart yoghurt and add a few nuts, some honey & preserved fruit if you prefer.

This spiced tea should be correctly called Masala Chai as that’s what it’s called in India where it originates from. To most Kiwis it’s simply referred to as Chai. Gently spiced and very comforting it’s a great thing to blend at home as you can adjust the spice levels to suit your own taste. Take a jar on the road or to the Bach and enjoy your own Chai blend wherever you are. A jar also makes a perfect gift – just add brewing instructions. (If you can’t find cassia just add another cinnamon stick).

This recipe is a must have go to for speedy breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner – its versatility is unsurpassed. Free-range eggs, Puhoi Valley Half & Half, a scratching of good cheese, whatever vege you have on hand, some wholegrain bread and, presto – one beaut meal. Done.

Pretty simple and damn good – juicy beef steaks are sandwiched between flatbread with crunchy rocket leaves and plenty of creamy peppery sauce. No room for cutlery preciousness, this is to be eaten outdoors but napkins will definitely be required for the inevitable chin dribbles.

Long gone is the dried handful of nuts & raisins we grew up with - this moist dense cake will without doubt sustain all your explorers. It contains goodness from walnuts, almonds and dates but isn’t without decadence – she sports a sweet creamy caramel coconut topping. Just the thing to enjoy with a thermos of hot tea on the riverbank or even with friends and a cuppa at home.

Juicy, garlic-infused mushrooms on lightly toasted sourdough sprinkled with onions. Perfect for lunch or brunch. And suitable for diabetics, too.

These golden caramelised vegetables, tossed with baked ricotta and chickpeas are best served warm. But if you have any leftovers, they make a great work lunch. And they're suitable for diabetics, too.

This beef noodle salad is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner - spritz with lime for a citrus zing, and top with a crunch of peanuts. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

This is a nice alternative to a classic chocolate log.

This is a gorgeous, gluten-free snack to have any time of the day. I love the way shortbread just melts in the mouth!

Coffee and walnuts are old friends. In these cute little cakes, the sour cream adds an extra richness and ensures a wonderfully moist crumb. The recipe makes 8 small cakes or 10-12 muffins.

Packed with cherries, honeycomb and passionfruit, this barley breakfast bowl is the perfect way to start the day. It's full of fibre, fruit and good sugars, making it suitable for diabetics.

Savoury pea fritters, perfect for brunch or lunch! Tasty, golden and green these fritters are a delicious alternative to corn. They are also suitable for diabetics.

This delicious and nutritious breakfast is suitable for diabetics. Add your favourite mixed berries, pistachios and nuts for an extra crunch, and fruity flavour.

This light, low GI, avocado and herb salad, sourdough bruschetta, is a perfect dish for brunch, or for an afternoon snack. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

This gorgeous savoury crepe 'cake' combines delicate smoked salmon, creamy mascarpone cheese and zesty herbs to create an irresistible dish perfect for entertaining guests.

This is a quick and easy chicken liver pâté recipe, with a hint of brandy and thyme to make it extra moreish. It freezes well too, so it can be on hand at a moment’s notice! Photography by Todd Eyre.

This warming dish is alive with the flavours of Middle Eastern cuisine. Given how nutrient-rich liver is, you’d be wise to add this dish to the menu once a week! Photography by Todd Eyre.

A pan of kidneys sautéed in butter, spiked with chilli and plenty of parsley is a fabulously nourishing dish.

This is my version of the French classic, chicken liver salad. Here I encase the livers in a golden crumb and serve them in lettuce cups with a wedge of lemon. Delicious. Photography by Todd Eyre.

You might call this shepherd’s pie or cottage pie, but we named it hash. In the old days, there always seemed to be leftover meat, not so these days! Photography by Todd Eyre.