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  • 10 tasty Christmas breakfast and brunch recipe ideas

    Get Christmas day off to a delicious start! These easy breakfast and brunch ideas range from healthy to downright decadent. Best of all, they're perfect with a cheeky glass of champagne or a mimosa.

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  • 6 Kiwi food charities you can support this Christmas

    Christmas is the most wonderful time of year for many, but for some Kiwis it can be filled with more struggle than joy. We’ve rounded up some incredible charities you can support this year, to help them bring a little more hope and happiness to deserving families.

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  • Produce Guide: What's in season this December

    Enjoy the freshest, cheapest and most nutritious fruit and vegetables this month, thanks to our helpful produce guide. Find out what is in season this December, and what recipes will bring out the best in each seasonal star.

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  • 20 cheesecake recipes that are perfect for Christmas

    Whether you need a break from the classic pav or just want to add another masterpiece to your already-stunning dessert repertoire, a cheesecake is the way to go this Christmas. Here, we round up the best of the bunch!

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How to create the perfect Christmas grazing platter

The countdown to Christmas has begun and the one thing on everyone’s mind, apart from the presents piled under the tree, is the food that will be adorning our tables come Christmas Day. So get ahead of the game this Christmas with a beautiful grazing platter, so there is no need to worry about the festive table looking inadequate or running dry before time’s up.

Food To Love|Dec 07, 2018

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  • Summer pavlova ice cream torte

    Be the star of the show this Christmas with this dazzling dessert idea. Our summer pavlova ice cream torte (which graced the cover of Food magazine's 2019 Christmas issue) is sure to make this year's feast memorable!

    Food|Dec 15, 2019

  • How to make brownie mix in a jar for Christmas gifts

    For something a bit different this Christmas, gift a jar of prettily stacked brownie mix, which your recipient can transform into baked deliciousness with ease! All you need to do is stack the dry ingredients, write a note and voilà!

    Food|Dec 11, 2019

  • Raspberry and sabayon trifle with macadamias

    Embrace the joy of a summer Christmas with this heavenly trifle recipe. With interspersing layers of raspberries, cream, sherry-spiked sponge cake and silky homemade sabayon, it's a dessert that is sure to delight.

    Food|Dec 10, 2019

  • Raspberry and honey-baked haloumi salad

    Fresh, zingy and oh-so-colourful, this raspberry and honey-baked haloumi salad is packed with goodness. Serve this flavoursome dish as a side salad or a vegetarian main course this Christmas!

    Food|Dec 10, 2019

  • Pavlova roll with marinated berries & spiced cream

    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.

    Nadia|Dec 05, 2019

  • Christmas cranberry chutney

    Cranberries and Christmas go hand in hand, and this rich-red chutney is the best way to make the most of the festive pairing. Make little jars for gifts, or keep them all for yourself to be enjoyed with your turkey!

    Nadia|Dec 05, 2019

  • Chocolate summer berry tart

    Even if you don’t make your own pastry that often, this recipe is so simple that it’s worth the extra effort. The topping could also be tropical fruit or roasted rhubarb, just make sure whatever you use it’s generously piled high.

    New Zealand Woman's Weekly|Nov 29, 2019

  • Peach trifle roll with raspberry jelly filling

    This peach trifle roll is a Christmas winner! It combines all the components of a trifle – custard, cream, fruit, jelly and sherry – rolled into a soft vanilla sponge that can be prepared ahead of time.

    New Zealand Woman's Weekly|Nov 29, 2019

  • 15 easy Christmas cocktails that will make your day extra merry

    Raise a glass - it's the most wonderful time of the year! These summery cocktails will bring the cheer for you and your guests this Christmas, so make sure you give yourself a chance to relax in the sun with a drink in hand.

    Food To Love|Nov 27, 2019

  • Produce Guide: What's in season this December

    Enjoy the freshest, cheapest and most nutritious fruit and vegetables this month, thanks to our helpful produce guide. Find out what is in season this December, and what recipes will bring out the best in each seasonal star.

    Food To Love|Nov 26, 2019

  • Profiteroles with homemade mango curd

    Create little morsels of sweetness with this mango profiteroles recipe! Homemade pastries are filled with cream and silky mango curd - making a bite-sized dessert that is perfect for your next summer dinner party.

    Food|Nov 25, 2019