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Mini pork, apple and sage meatloaves

Mini NZ Pork, apple and sage meatloaves

NZ Pork with apple is already a marriage made in heaven - but the addition of earthy sage to this mixed meatloaf, wrapped with prosciutto and brushed with apple jelly, takes it to a new level.
Thai-style pumpkin soup

Thai-style pumpkin soup

Add some spice to your winter warmer with this Thai-style soup. The pumpkin is enhanced by chilli, lemongrass and coriander while a sprinkling of beansprouts keeps this dish feeling fresh.
After school snack ideas

Five after-school snack ideas

When the kids get home from school starving, it's a good time to slip something healthy on their plate. We've got five great ideas including muffins, a smoothie, snack balls, fruit dip and quesadillas...
Grilled plums on toasted panettone with honeyed ricotta and mint syrup

Grilled plums on toasted panettone with honeyed ricotta and mint syrup

Panettone is a light, airy Italian version of a fruit cake, usually eaten at Christmas and Easter. It varies slightly from region to region but generally is studded with raisins and fruit peel. My favourite brand is called Dal Forno (available from specialty food stores). It is fabulous eaten on its own with an espresso or sweet liqueur, or lightly toasted as I have done in this recipe.
Little chocolate whisky cakes

Little chocolate whisky cakes

These little dark cakes are sized to share, but you could also bake them in Texas muffin tins – just shorten the cooking time. Recipes and styling by Fiona Hugues. Photography by Jani Shepherd; Gatherum Collectif.
Walnut and blue cheese tart

Walnut and blue cheese tart

This rich, textured, buttery tart is made sweet with slow-cooked onions and sharp with knobs of blue cheese – a great combination.