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Taste canned tuna before adding any seasoning as it can be quite salty. Risoni is pasta that is the size and shape of rice, and it takes very little time to cook. Note

If you plan to make the coleslaw ahead of time, keep it fresh in a snap-lock bag in the fridge. Note

You can use low-fat ice-cream instead of yogurt in these smoothies. Note

Pastry case suitable to freeze. Filling suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze .Not suitable to microwave Note

Beef brisket is an inexpensive cut of meat. Ask your butcher to remove most of the excess fat from the beef. This recipe can be prepared two days ahead, up to the final frying stage. This recipe is based on one from Tai Woo Restaurant in Hong Kong, winter of the beef category in the […]

Makes 24. Prep and cook time 40 minutes (+ refrigeration and standing time).

With just 15 minutes baking time there's no need for these fruit mince cupcakes to merely be enjoyed at Christmas. Treat yourself all year long!

Serve these to your guests as nibbles and they’ll be chasing you for the recipe. And they only take 30 minutes to make!

Comfort foods don't need to be stodgy and unhealthy.

Don’t be put off by how long it takes to make this dish – it mostly cooks itself. It’s surprising how so few ingredients can result in such fantastic flavour.

Spicy Zucchini and Ricotta Pasta Shell

Green chicken curry goes exceptionally well with a golden, crispy pastry lid.

Cake without toffee suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

These crunchy chicken drumsticks are a quick and easy meal. They are always a hit with children as they love the finger food nature.

This combination of sweet potato (kumara) and warming aromatic spices is satisfying and delicious.

This is an easy slice to whip up with a short baking time. It's perfect for a sweet lunch box treat or little mid-morning snack at work!

A basic recipe you can build on. Plus it is perfect to make-ahead.

Beat the Christmas rush with Alexa Johnston’s delicious make-ahead gifts.

Stylish and delicious, these sweet treats by Jordan Rondel are full of goodness and free of gluten

Beat the Christmas rush with Alexa Johnston’s delicious make-ahead gifts.

Raid the strawberry patch, take the ripest, freshest, reddest berries, mix them with sugar and cream, perhaps a little alcohol, a little citrus zest, and create desserts that will send everyone into raptures

A blanket and a patch of lawn is all you need to turn lunch at home into a romantic spring picnic

Stylish and delicious, these sweet treats by Jordan Rondel are full of goodness and free of gluten

Stylish and delicious, these sweet treats by Jordan Rondel are full of goodness and free of gluten

Beat the Christmas rush with Alexa Johnston’s delicious make-ahead gifts.

Raid the strawberry patch, take the ripest, freshest, reddest berries, mix them with sugar and cream, perhaps a little alcohol, a little citrus zest, and create desserts that will send everyone into raptures

A blanket and a patch of lawn is all you need to turn lunch at home into a romantic spring picnic

Raid the strawberry patch, take the ripest, freshest, reddest berries, mix them with sugar and cream, perhaps a little alcohol, a little citrus zest, and create desserts that will send everyone into raptures

Grandad’s been having a quiet think in his easy chair. Thinking looks a lot like napping to me, but while he’s deep in thought I have a chance to knock up a quick pie for our tea.

A blanket and a patch of lawn is all you need to turn lunch at home into a romantic spring picnic

Cardamom gives this simple pickle an exotic taste. Great with a tray of roasted kumara and broccoli, broccoflower or baby carrots.

Honey, Cointreau and berry sauce is the perfect finishing touch to this melt-in-your-mouth-delicious baked cheesecake.

Whip up these decadent chocolate desserts in just 20 minutes! Prepare ahead for a dinner party so they have plenty of time to chill.

Ready-rolled pastry makes these tartlets as easy as 1-2-3.

Cooking time of sausages will depend on their size and thickness. Do not prick sausage or they will become dry. Note

Do not wash mushrooms-simply wipe over with a damp paper towel is necessary. Note

These make a delicious entree they are, or a main served with salad and chips. Note

This sweetened bread studded with colourful dyed hard boiled eggs makes a gorgeous centrepiece for an Orthodox Easter Sunday feast.

Make the most of your leftovers with this glorious Easter bun pudding.

Chocolate hokey pokey bars are crumbled through delicious creamy cheesecake and then baked. Top with whipped cream

And ground cumin and coriander for extra flavour. Note

Makes 16 Meatballs Note

Enjoy these delicious prawn and scallop skewers with aioli for the perfect meal to enjoy outdoors with loved ones

Use other berries in place of the raspberries. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts of your choice and reduce the amount of coconut to 1/2 cup. Note

Cover any leftover mayonnaise and basil mixture are store in fridge for later use. Note

If liked, roast the vegetables the day before to save time when making the soup to eat. Make croutons by baking cubes of crustless bread at 180°C for 5-10 minutes or until golden. Note

The frankfurter wrap is a healthy alternative to the calorie overload that is the classic hot dog.

These make a great alternative to pastry.

A lighter take on the classic BLT, these are great for breakfast or lunch.

Avoid the usual bread, pastry and dough by opting for this healthy, tasty alternative.

Are you familiar with the adage ‘the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach’? Well, Nana knows the truth of it. Grandad has always been a man of simple tastes. He likes to start a meal with a full plate and finish with a full stomach. As long as the plate is warm and the food hot, not tepid or too “mucked about with”, he is content, with a farmer’s respect for good, fresh food. So it was with trepidation I cooked for him that first time at my parents’ house. Him on his best behaviour, nervously sipping at his beer, while Dad gave him the once-over. I made a chicken cobbler – I barely ate a bite, though it was savoury and delicious with a fluffy, light crust. Later, walking out to the gate, he proposed, citing my dimples and my dinner as qualities “a man’d be a damn fool to pass up”.

Alexa Johnston packs a perfect spring picnic. It’s not summer yet, but finding a sheltered spot in the sun to have a simple spring picnic can make the warmer days seem a little closer. Take a thermos of hot tea, a bottle of homemade lime or lemon cordial and some fizzy water, savoury cheese scones and butter, a few apples – and a tin full of delicious apricot and cranberry picnic slice. Even if it rains, you’ll be happy.

Eleanor Ozich takes dishes that usually contain gluten and reworks them with alternative grains and nuts

There’s nothing like the flavour of new-season lamb. Julie Biuso will have you charging to the butcher to get your hands on this delicate, succulent and versatile meat

Salads with pep, punch and panache by Julie Biuso

You’ll be the star of the school fair with these candied creations by Sophie Gray

Salads with pep, punch and panache by Julie Biuso

Salads with pep, punch and panache by Julie Biuso

You’ll be the star of the school fair with these candied creations by Sophie Gray

Alexa Johnston packs a perfect spring picnic. It’s not summer yet, but finding a sheltered spot in the sun to have a simple spring picnic can make the warmer days seem a little closer. Take a thermos of hot tea, a bottle of homemade lime or lemon cordial and some fizzy water, savoury cheese scones and butter, a few apples – and a tin full of delicious apricot and cranberry picnic slice. Even if it rains, you’ll be happy.

Eleanor Ozich takes dishes that usually contain gluten and reworks them with alternative grains and nuts

Megan May shows you just how good raw food can taste with this modern twist on a classic cake combination

Eleanor Ozich takes dishes that usually contain gluten and reworks them with alternative grains and nuts

You’ll be the star of the school fair with these candied creations by Sophie Gray

This dish is nothing short of spectacular. Plump roast chicken with crispy skin, redolent of garlic and herbs, and juicy, fall-off-the-bone flesh, with a crisp, colourful salad of just-picked leaves tossed with a tangy dressing.

This recipe makes six large tarts, but you could make mini tarts instead using Christmas mince-tart tins.

New Zealand has great avocados and freshly smoked fish is easy to find – combine them on crispy potato cakes for a winner to serve with drinks.

There is a nice twist to this Mediterranean-inspired dish that. For the fritters, use the nicest, ripest tomatoes you can find.

Slow cooking duck is the best way to ensure every last scrap of meat is deliciously succulent and falling off the bone.

Your guests will be intoxicated by the smell and fall in love with this dish at first bite, begging for the recipe. Sunday roast lamb will never be the same again.

This feta omelette is proof that keeping a recipe simple can yield satisfying results. Whip this tasty breakfast up in just 10 minutes.

Make sure to use fresh, crisp apples, as they provide a perfect contrast to the rich, creaminess of the Haloumi cheese.

Pomegranate gives this dressing a flavour is more sour than sweet, and a little tart. It is used like tamarind or balsamic vinegar to give a complex sweet-sour flavour to the dish.

The negroni is a classic Italian aperitif traditionally enjoyed before a meal to prime the appetite.

The flavours of this dessert are deliciously balanced with the sweetness of the strawberry sorbet offset by the tart fruit and syrup.

This is a cocktail for the health conscious. You’ll need a juicer to get the fresh, green colour out of the apple and cucumber, resulting in a drink full of alkalinising goodness. And it doesn’t end there either, it’s got gin in it too, which is full of alcoholising goodness.

Producing 'cookies in a jar' gifts that taste as good as they look is a bit of an art. Thankfully this recipe fits the bill on both fronts.

This vegetarian and gluten-free vegetable dish is quick, easy, and oh so tasty. Whip up as a snack, side or starter accompanied by the creamy lemon, coriander and avocado dip.

Who could resist a bowl of Asian-style sticky wings? Great for the barbecue, kids’ parties… any occasion, really.

This bold flavoured beverage is a great, fun option for a cocktail party.