Have you tried our cornflake crack yet? If not, you’re really missing out! It’s a thin and crispy sweet treat that is quick and easy to make, and satisfies even the pickiest of eaters – win, win and win!
These salted caramel Jatz are a great sweet fix to satisfy your cravings, a pretty little addition to decorate your table setting or a fun way to keep the kids happy. They’re even so easy to make that the little ones could do it themselves (with some supervision around the oven, of course). We find: […]
With our top salmon cooking tips and best flavourful pairings, try your hand at making this salmon with macadamia pangrattato side dish. Trust us, it won’t disappoint!
This pavlova rocky road recipe is quick, easy and can be manipulated to suit any need or preference. For example, if you’re not all about the white chocolate base, feel free to swap it for a milk or dark chocolate instead. Not so keen on the almonds? We love walnuts, pecans or macadamias as well. […]
These festive chocolate trees are ultra easy, take no more than 45 minutes to make and will have your Christmas guests in awe at your kitchen skills (don’t tell them they’re this easy to make). You can have some fun with them too, by changing up you ingredients to cater to different taste buds. Consider […]
These chocolate reindeer pops are super fun, super easy and super delicious! Get the kids involved this Christmas – we’re sure they’ll have just as much fun making them as they will eating them. We find: These are best stored in a single layer, interleaved with baking paper in an airtight container. If the weather […]
Celebrate Christmas with this show-stopping butterflied roast turkey, the perfect pairing for our macadamia stuffing wreath. Juicy, golden and full of irresistible flavour combinations, it’s bound to impress your guests this holiday season! Tip: To learn how to make the Macadamia Stuffing Wreath, find the full recipe here.
Add a stunning touch to your Christmas table with this macadamia stuffing wreath. Beautifully festive and bursting with flavour, this elegant dish perfectly complements turkey or any other holiday roast. Tip: We recommend pairing this wreath with a roast turkey. For our favourite option, find the full recipe here. We find: Our recipe cooks most […]
Bring a touch of Christmas magic to your table with this festive air fryer roast pork with apricot, fetta and pistachio stuffing. This dish combines classic holiday flavours with a modern twist, and is perfect for a stress-free, show-stopping centerpiece that will impress family and friends this festive season! Note: If you’re looking for the […]
This is a wonderful way to get the children involved in creating some of their own Christmas gifts for family, teachers or friends. They are a cut-out cookie and the decorations you use are only limited by your imagination.
These adorable reindeer and gingerbread men cookies are perfect to give as gifts at Christmas time, or to serve alongside dessert after your lunchtime spread for a cheeky sweet treat.
This sage and onion stuffing is a classic accompaniment to a roast chicken. This stuffing recipe is also a great base to change or add to depending on what's in the pantry
It's been a great year, and now it's time to soak up some sun and kick back and relax with friends and family. This New Years menu offers the best of the season, with easy shared plates and bright, summery sweets.
One of the best things about a Kiwi Christmas is the fresh seafood! Dig into these delicious recipe ideas for enjoying prawns, salmon, whole fish, scallops and crayfish this festive season.
Cater for all your guests at this year's Christmas feast with the help of these scrumptious vegetarian and vegan recipes. From festive stuffed capsicum to mini vegan pavlovas, these ideas mean everyone can indulge in the deliciousness!
Get creative in the kitchen during the lead up to Christmas with these gorgeous spiced gingerbread recipes! They make such a thoughtful idea for gifts, decorations or sweet treats on the day - there's nothing better than homemade.
Planning your Christmas menu just got easier, with the help of Nici Wickes’ top festive recipes. Get inspiration for every course, from main meal masterpieces all the way through to tasty sweet treats.
Embrace the season for giving and treasure your loved ones with edible gifts. With the help of Mainland, we make it simple to put some delicious thought into your Christmas presents this year. But don't forget to gift yourself some well earned social joy, by relaxing with friends over a Mainland cheese platter.
Combine the classic with the current in a fresh new approach to the festive banquet. This Christmas menu will suit both traditional tendencies and relaxed summer vibes, creating a delicious and balanced feast everyone will love.
Not sure what to cook this festive season? Then follow this delicious Christmas menu for a knockout brunch, lunch or dinner guaranteed to put everyone in a very merry mood.
Jazz up your Christmas table this year with this spiced shortbread cookie wreath, which is great to look at and great to eat! It's such a breeze to make and looks an absolute treat as a centrepiece.
What are the best wines to serve with your festive food? Master of Wine Bob Campbell guides you through his top wine pairings for a Kiwi-style Christmas lunch or dinner, from start to finish.
This chocolate pavolva recipe takes this classic Kiwi dessert to delicious new heights. Small in size but big on flavour, these mini pavs are a great sweet finale for your next dinner party
Get back to basics this Christmas and adorn your table with the flawless combination of grey, green and brass. Modern yet classical, this look is a breath of fresh air this festive season
Give your decorations a edible twist with these moreish stained-glass cookie Christmas tree ornaments that not only look lovely, but taste delicious too!
Nothing says you care quite like homemade, especially for Christmas! Whether the budget is a bit tight or you just want to get creative, these recipes add a tasty personal touch to the festive season.
No traditional Kiwi Christmas would be complete without a ham or turkey taking pride of place at the table. Ensure you buy the best with our top tips for buying meat over the festive period.
Take a tasting tour of the country with Master of Wine Bob Campbell as he picks out some of the best and most interesting sparkling wine producers, so you can stock up for Christmas
Warm mince pies are a quintessential festive treat. If you haven’t made your own mince, just use a shop-bought jar with this delicious shortcrust – or try a maple pecan filling
Is there anything better than a shiny, dripping-with-flavour ham on Christmas Day? Here we reveal how to prep and glaze your ham, as well as three gorgeous glazes that are guaranteed to go down a treat
Let’s have no tears on Christmas Day! Check out our foolproof Christmas cooking guide that ensures no little details get forgotten in the kitchen come December 25
Making your own gravy from scratch is easier than you think! Our simple 9-step guide is all you need to create smooth, flavourful gravy to complement your next roast
Sometimes the best gift you can give is homemade sweet treats. Here, we show you how to decorate and wrap these cute gingerbread cookies for Christmas time.
There's nothing better than a homemade gift at Christmas time. Share the gift of love with these recipes for edible chocolate bark, delicious chutneys, biscuits and more.
This gift takes a few months (so start now for the following Christmas), but the magic and shared wonder is well worth the wait. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.
A magnificent glazed ham is easy to achieve with these simple tips. From cooking to glazing to how to store the inevitable leftovers - we've got you covered!
Oh, my goodness. Oh, my very goodness. This homemade Irish creme liqueur makes a wonderful and unique Christmas gift. But be warned, you may not want to give it away.