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Amanda Laird
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Feijoa, honey and pistachio strudel
Recipes

Feijoa, honey and pistachio strudel

21 Mar 12:33 AM
Guinness glazed short ribs
Recipes

Guinness glazed short ribs

17 Mar 04:06 AM

An easy slow-cooked recipe for when there's a nip in the air

Chocolate Guinness brownies
Recipes

Chocolate Guinness brownies

17 Mar 04:03 AM

Just a handful ingredients and you'll have these rich treats ready

Chinese fried pork dumplings with black vinegar
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Chinese fried pork dumplings with black vinegar

01 Feb 12:06 AM

Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year with these easy dumplings

Classic Afghan biscuits
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Classic Afghan biscuits

13 Jan 02:18 AM

The quality of the cocoa makes a difference, so splash out on the best you can afford

Gluten-free chocolate cake with almonds and raspberries
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Gluten-free chocolate cake with almonds and raspberries

20 Dec 03:06 AM

With dark chocolate, brandy and coffee, this cake is worth the effort

Strawberry salad with venison, pistachio and balsamic
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Strawberry salad with venison, pistachio and balsamic

16 Nov 10:06 PM

Pair tender slices of rare venison with toasted pistachios and new season strawberries

Grilled artichoke and manchego
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Grilled artichoke and manchego

16 Nov 10:01 PM

Don't be put off by the artichoke's gnarly appearance - it just needs a little love

Grilled sweetcorn with balsamic and chilli
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Grilled sweetcorn with balsamic and chilli

12 Nov 12:36 AM

Spice up fresh corn with balsamic, chilli, parmesan and fresh mint

Asparagus, lemon and scallop linguine
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Asparagus, lemon and scallop linguine

22 Oct 01:00 AM

A creamy, fresh and luxurious spring dish.

Jam drops flavoured with lemon and cardamom
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Jam drops flavoured with lemon and cardamom

27 Sep 12:57 AM

The taste of childhood - with a twist

Leek, chickpea and lemon soup with roasted garlic oil
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Leek, chickpea and lemon soup with roasted garlic oil

19 Jul 11:48 PM

Eating with the seasons is satisfying for both the pocket and the tum.

Rice pudding with brandied currant and vanilla
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Rice pudding with brandied currant and vanilla

19 Jun 12:00 PM

Rice pudding is a bowlful of warming deliciousness in the cold months.

Persimmon steamed pudding with coconut anglaise
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Persimmon steamed pudding with coconut anglaise

09 May 12:00 PM

Make the most of local persimmons in store now with this lovely comforting pud.

Chocolate chip spice biscuits
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Chocolate chip spice biscuits

06 Apr 03:43 AM

A great way to use up leftover Easter eggs.

Pineapple and frangipane tart
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Pineapple and frangipane tart

22 Jan 11:00 AM

This colourful tart celebrates the best of fresh pineapple

Summer berry pudding with rosewater cream
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Summer berry pudding with rosewater cream

15 Jan 11:00 AM

This impressive pudding is bolstered by a beautiful rosewater cream

Chilled mango and cherry
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Chilled mango and cherry

15 Jan 11:00 AM

Serve these marinated mango and cherry desserts for the perfect finish to an al fresco ...

Grilled summer vegetables with buffalo mozzarella
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Grilled summer vegetables with buffalo mozzarella

18 Dec 11:00 AM

Grilled vegetables are always a taste sensation and they take no time at all to cook

Grilled salmon salad
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Grilled salmon salad

18 Dec 11:00 AM

Salmon grills well because the fillets are thick and oily

Grilled lamb, orange and mint bulgur salad and flatbread
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Grilled lamb, orange and mint bulgur salad and flatbread

17 Dec 11:00 AM

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White Christmas truffles with brandied cherries
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White Christmas truffles with brandied cherries

11 Dec 11:00 AM

This is a take on traditional White Christmas, which can be made in a myriad ways - ...

Toffee nut brittle
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Toffee nut brittle

11 Dec 11:00 AM

Toffee brittle seems quite the decadent treat for me, must be all that sugar and the ...

Ginger, hazelnut and orange chocolate
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Ginger, hazelnut and orange chocolate

11 Dec 11:00 AM

My mother used to make what she called "home-made chocolate" when we were children

Cherry tomato, eggplant and mozzarella filo tarts
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Cherry tomato, eggplant and mozzarella filo tarts

05 Dec 11:00 AM

These tarts are perfect for a weekend lunch or light dinner accompanied with salad

Roast turkey, asparagus and pomegranate salad with macadamia dressing
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Roast turkey, asparagus and pomegranate salad with macadamia dressing

04 Dec 11:00 AM

The turkey breast stays juicy thanks to plenty of stock and seasoning

Salmon, parmesan, basil and spinach baked eggs
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Salmon, parmesan, basil and spinach baked eggs

04 Dec 11:00 AM

This dish is a great idea for Christmas brunch: creamy, rich and delicious

Watermelon and lime granita
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Watermelon and lime granita

04 Dec 11:00 AM

This is the perfect finish to a special Christmas day brunch

Cinnamon brioche with pawpaw and vanilla bean yoghurt
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Cinnamon brioche with pawpaw and vanilla bean yoghurt

04 Dec 11:00 AM

Ease into Christmas with a delicious brunch

Ginger sponge drops with raspberries
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Ginger sponge drops with raspberries

02 Dec 11:00 AM

Makes 12

Passionfruit and lime sponge roulade with mascarpone
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Passionfruit and lime sponge roulade with mascarpone

28 Nov 11:00 AM

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Coffee, chocolate and hazelnut sponge cake
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Coffee, chocolate and hazelnut sponge cake

27 Nov 11:00 AM

Sponge needs a gentle touch, but the results are worthwhile

Fresh mango soup with coconut and pistachios
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Fresh mango soup with coconut and pistachios

20 Nov 11:00 AM

This is a sweet chilled soup which, when served in beautiful bowls or elegant glasses, ...

Portuguese gazpacho
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Portuguese gazpacho

20 Nov 11:00 AM

Soup's still up for summer with this cool offering from Viva's Amanda Laird

Carrot, orange and paprika soup
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Carrot, orange and paprika soup

20 Nov 11:00 AM

This soup is bursting with flavour and uses basic but good quality ingredients

Lime curd tartlets with mango and raspberries
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Lime curd tartlets with mango and raspberries

13 Nov 11:00 AM

When it comes to creating your party menu be sure to offer a choice of flavours and ...

Fresh berry cups with Pimms
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Fresh berry cups with Pimms

13 Nov 11:00 AM

Serve the fresh berry cups in small cut crystal glasses or use martini glasses

Little chocolate lamingtons
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Little chocolate lamingtons

13 Nov 11:00 AM

Serve in bite-sized portions and arrange them prettily on the most beautiful platters ...

Crab, garlic chive and chestnut steamed dumplings
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Crab, garlic chive and chestnut steamed dumplings

06 Nov 11:00 AM

Dumplings are big at the moment - soft dough filled with a variety of fillings, such ...

Fried rice with eggs, ginger and lap cheong
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Fried rice with eggs, ginger and lap cheong

06 Nov 11:00 AM

Fried rice can be, at its best, a spectacular dish or, at its worst, an unappetising ...

Vietnamese rice paper rolls with mint, fish sauce and basil
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Vietnamese rice paper rolls with mint, fish sauce and basil

06 Nov 11:00 AM

Rice paper rolls are simple to make and look so attractive

Strawberry and coconut icecream sandwiches
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Strawberry and coconut icecream sandwiches

30 Oct 11:00 AM

Thinking about the flavours of strawberries, vanilla and coconut, I decided to have a ...

Strawberry shortcake
Recipes

Strawberry shortcake

30 Oct 11:00 AM

A delicate shortcake sandwiched with a little jam, whipped cream and plenty of ...

Pizzette
Recipes

Pizzette

17 Oct 11:00 AM

Makes 24 small to serve with drinks or 12 larger

Blue cheese, beef and avo mini burgers
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Blue cheese, beef and avo mini burgers

17 Oct 11:00 AM

These beef patties are deliciously infused with cumin and coriander seeds, rosemary ...

Chilli prawns with rocket lemon mayo
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Chilli prawns with rocket lemon mayo

17 Oct 11:00 AM

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Crumbed asparagus with coriander salsa
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Crumbed asparagus with coriander salsa

09 Oct 11:00 AM

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Asparagus, baked salmon with oyster sauce and mirin
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Asparagus, baked salmon with oyster sauce and mirin

09 Oct 11:00 AM

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Asparagus, chervil and pecorino quiche
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Asparagus, chervil and pecorino quiche

09 Oct 11:00 AM

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Watermelon and pineapple 'otai
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Watermelon and pineapple 'otai

04 Oct 11:00 AM

This refershing drink is perfect for warm, balmy days

Quinoa, lemon, sesame and beetroot salad
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Quinoa, lemon, sesame and beetroot salad

04 Oct 11:00 AM

Quinoa is easy to cook and good for you

Avocado and crab with snowpeas and mirin
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Avocado and crab with snowpeas and mirin

04 Oct 11:00 AM

Enjoy the classic pairing of avocado and crab with asian flavours in this light salad ...

Crumbed scallops with grilled tomatoes and salsa verde
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Crumbed scallops with grilled tomatoes and salsa verde

27 Sep 12:00 PM

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Green beans, lamb and toasted pine nut dressing
Recipes

Green beans, lamb and toasted pine nut dressing

12 Sep 12:00 PM

Make the most of spring lamb and New Zealand oranges with this light, colourful salad

Petite croque monsieur
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Petite croque monsieur

30 Aug 12:00 PM

A crispy croque monsieur on toasted challah or brioche with Dijon mustard, melting ...

Pomegranate glazed duck on cauliflower fritters
Recipes

Pomegranate glazed duck on cauliflower fritters

30 Aug 12:00 PM

This canape uses succulent grilled duck breast glazed with pomegranate molasses

Scallop, jerusalem artichoke and watercress pesto
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Scallop, jerusalem artichoke and watercress pesto

30 Aug 12:00 PM

While jerusalem artichokes can be a bit irritating to peel, with all their lumps and ...

Coconut, courgette and rosewater cakes
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Coconut, courgette and rosewater cakes

14 Aug 12:00 PM

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Kumara coffee praline cakes
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Kumara coffee praline cakes

14 Aug 12:00 PM

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Lemon and rosemary roasted chicken wings
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Lemon and rosemary roasted chicken wings

07 Aug 12:00 PM

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Lemon, red lentil and pumpkin soup
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Lemon, red lentil and pumpkin soup

07 Aug 12:00 PM

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Lemon semolina syrup cake
Recipes

Lemon semolina syrup cake

07 Aug 12:00 PM

Makes 1 x 20cm cake

Roast hapuka and leeks with peas and beurre blanc
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Roast hapuka and leeks with peas and beurre blanc

31 Jul 12:00 PM

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Roast goat leg with garlic and marjoram
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Roast goat leg with garlic and marjoram

31 Jul 12:00 PM

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Roast winter fruit with port and spiced mascarpone
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Roast winter fruit with port and spiced mascarpone

31 Jul 12:00 PM

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Chocolate almond cake
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Chocolate almond cake

25 Jul 12:00 PM

This flourless cake is not too heavy but is still luscious

Chocolate self-saucing individual puddings
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Chocolate self-saucing individual puddings

25 Jul 12:00 PM

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White and dark chocolate muffins with hazelnuts
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White and dark chocolate muffins with hazelnuts

25 Jul 12:00 PM

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Rice noodles, shiitake, fried tofu, sesame and soy
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Rice noodles, shiitake, fried tofu, sesame and soy

18 Jul 12:00 PM

By substituting the fish sauce for salt, and the chicken stock for vegetable stock, ...

Stir-fried hokkien noodles with chilli prawns and lemongrass
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Stir-fried hokkien noodles with chilli prawns and lemongrass

18 Jul 12:00 PM

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Soba noodles, ginger and garlic broth, chicken and coriander
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Soba noodles, ginger and garlic broth, chicken and coriander

18 Jul 12:00 PM

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Cherry and kirsch clafoutis
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Cherry and kirsch clafoutis

11 Jul 12:00 PM

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Roast duck, shallot and garlic salad
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Roast duck, shallot and garlic salad

11 Jul 12:00 PM

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Chicken liver and pork terrine
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Chicken liver and pork terrine

11 Jul 12:00 PM

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Seared scallops, microgreens and caper breadcrumbs
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Seared scallops, microgreens and caper breadcrumbs

04 Jul 12:00 PM

Serve scallops in their shells for a rustic entree

Venison loin Wellington
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Venison loin Wellington

04 Jul 12:00 PM

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Chocolate marsala mousse with gold leaf madeleines
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Chocolate marsala mousse with gold leaf madeleines

04 Jul 12:00 PM

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Bread, baba ganoush and taramasalata
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Bread, baba ganoush and taramasalata

27 Jun 12:00 PM

Both these dips hail from the Meditarranean

Panna cotta with campari mandarins
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Panna cotta with campari mandarins

27 Jun 12:00 PM

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Crepes parmentier with cured salmon and creme fraiche
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Crepes parmentier with cured salmon and creme fraiche

27 Jun 12:00 PM

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Oatmeal, raisin and spice biscuits
Recipes

Oatmeal, raisin and spice biscuits

19 Jun 12:00 PM

These large biscuits should be baked just long enough to remain chewy in the centre ...

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