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Louise Thompson: Capture happiness in the smile jar
In my experience of coaching thousands of people to health and happiness, I have found that as much as we seek magic silver bullet solutions that change the...
Produce report December 17: Fruit and vege buys of the week
The summer solstice on Saturday is something to be celebrated, even more so for garlic lovers — it’s when those mild new bulbs are traditionally harvested....
Get the idea: Shared platters
Rub a butterflied leg of lamb with extra virgin olive oil, ground cinnamon, crushed garlic, freshly ground black pepper and salt. Roast at 200C or barbecue...
A classic, modern Christmas dinner by Geoff Scott
Take the pressure off by shopping and preparing (almost everything) for these recipes a few days before, then simply relax and enjoy a classic, modern...
Time for turkey: tips and recipes
Never cooked the big bird before? You need our Turkey 101 for how to defrost, brine, cook and carve. Roast brined turkey with gravy and cranberry relish...
No frills: sour cream strawberry tart
This baked tart shell can be made several days in advance and stored in an airtight container. If it becomes soft, put it back into a 200C oven for a few...
Produce report December 10: Fruit and vege buys of the week
The first of the early cherries — from Hawke’s Bay — have arrived in New World supermarkets but, as we said last week, we are still awaiting the main crop...
Seven gluten-free festive treats
Rolled chocolate pavlova This pav can be filled and frozen for up to one month. Garnish with fresh berries when ready to serve. Christmas bliss balls Fruit...
Jan Bilton's festive sides and salads
Festive meats are great and salads, sides and sauces make them even better. What would a roast be without the pleasures of an awesome sauce? If you’re...
Simon Gault's Christmas puddings
I remember as a child the lucky one would get the coin and the not so lucky one would get the button in Mum's Christmas pudding. Clearly, though, I wasn’t...