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Boiled new potatoes with minty herb butter

Boiled new potatoes with minty herb butter

In these enlightened times we feast in all manner of ways on the 25th. But the traditional New Zealand Christmas dinner of a perfectly glazed ham, carrots, spuds and peas followed by a berry-packed and boozily indulgent trifle is still incredibly hard to beat. Sophie Gray aces a classic
Peppered steak sandwich with crunchy cos

Peppered steak sandwich with crunchy cos

Summer meals don't get much easier (or more delicious) than this! Baguettes are filled with barbecued pepper steak, crunchy cos and sharp dijonaise, making a sandwich that is perfect for a light dinner or picnic lunch.
Chicken and apricot curry in blue bowl

Chicken and apricot curry

This fragrant curry goes a step further with the famed combination of chicken and apricot, resulting in a simple but delicious dinner. It's such a fantastic way to experiment with fresh summer fruit!
Cheesy courgette and corn skillet bake

Cheesy courgette and corn skillet bake

The oven does most of the work in this fantastic courgette and corn skillet bake - which is a delicious way to put a glut of courgettes to good use. Serve with a simple green salad and you’ve got dinner sorted!
Cherry and raspberry pie with sweet short pastry

Cherry and raspberry pie with sweet short pastry

If you’re lucky enough to live somewhere that you can get heaps of fresh cherries for cheap, this is such a fun pie to make and eat. However, feel free to use frozen cherries (which have the bonus of already being pitted).
Fudgy chocolate, hazelnut and peach pudding

Fudgy chocolate, hazelnut and peach pudding

Chocolate, hazelnuts and peaches combine in this sweet and sticky pudding, which might just become your new go-to. Enjoy as a decadent summer dessert, served with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
15 delicious recipes everyone has been loving this summer

15 delicious recipes everyone has been loving this summer

Sweet seasonal berries, classic seafood dishes and fresh summer salads have been the flavour of the season, according to our most popular recipes. Revisit your old favourites from our summer archive or find some delicious new ideas before the season is out!