These are special occasion biscuits with their chewy combo of honey, almonds and fruit

This is a great barbecue concept recipe because it is so versatile

This favourite pass-around party food is hot, crisp, tasty and incredibly easy to make

These crunchy nut bars pack an energy punch

The perfect medicine for sweltering hot summer days

Here is a healthy ice block - sugar-free and totally natural

Try fish on the barbecue

This cake is an old-fashioned classic and a favourite

Fast and simple is not my speciality and not at all what I do in the kitchen at ...

I first discovered just how good potato gratin can be when I was working in Paris

Make the most of in-season limes with this wonderfully tart and sweet treat.

This casserole's relatively short cooking time means quick, delicious comfort.

A double whammy of ginger makes this spiced loaf worthy of at least two servings.

A whole roast rack always looks very impressive on the festive table, especially if it ...

Take the pressure off by shopping and preparing (almost everything) for these recipes ...

This delicious prawn and mango combo is a light and healthy way to start your ...

This is one of the easiest and most impressive Christmas desserts ever

This indulgent muffin has just the right amount of sweet, crunch and acidic berry bite

Every home kitchen should have a recipe that uses up old bananas

I have a sweet tooth and love this rhubarb and custard combo

If made in advance, this fragrant curry is perfect for those hectic days when all you ...

This is an easy way to cook chicken and veges in one tray at the same time

It’s worth spending a little more on quality sausages

The choripan is a popular street food snack in Argentina

Traditional, easy to make pastry dough makes the difference to these small, oven-baked ...

Rucking good street food to enjoy before or during the All Blacks-Pumas test ...

Chimichurri is perhaps the most famous Argentinian sauce, similar to pesto, and very ...

The lomito is perhaps as common as the burger on the streets of Argentina

This classic dish is famous throughout the Yunnan province in China

In France there are many versions of this tender lamb baked with potatoes, cooked in ...

For those days when comfort food is required but time is tight, this delicious dish ...

Rich belly pork gives flavour to the beans as it cooks slowly and melts to form a ...

This casserole has its origins in Greece where it is made with either chicken or rabbit

I love to eat this simple, honest dish in winter alongside any fish or meat, or even ...

When I worked in Aix-en-Provence, head chef Jean-Marc Banzo taught me one thing ...

Apart from using great vegetables and fresh herbs, there’s a reason each of ...

A whole roasted cauliflower is a stunning centrepiece on the dinner table

This fresh spinach pasta dough can also be used to make ravioli or tortellini

Make the pastaIngredients3 eggs2 tsp olive oil½ tsp salt300g flour1 Whisk eggs ...

Like ravioli, the filling for these can be anything from meat to seafood or vegetables

Like ravioli, the filling for these can be anything from meat to seafood or vegetables

There are many variations of ravioli with different shapes and fillings

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After all the fun sugary stuff, it might be nice to make something sensible, a little ...

Popping corn at home is brilliant fun — I’m not talking in a paper bag in ...

There are two really good things about this recipe — you use up the bananas from ...

I love pies, especially a rustic homemade one with real pastry

As the Easter holidays are upon us, I’m thinking about food that can be made at ...

“Can you bring something sweet?” How often do we hear this last-minute, ...

Courgettes that are char-grilled on the barbecue without oil have a fantastic sweet ...

When you’ve had enough lettuce, let this dark green super leaf take over

Red cabbage makes the perfect base for this slaw and the summer fruit bowl is your ...

This is a jazzed-up green salad

Turn the barbecue on, kick back and celebrate Auckland’s birthday with a ...

Any type of fresh fish will make the most deliciously FAB sandwich

Caramelised beef and seared garlicky salty prawns are two flavours that work superbly ...

Most of us all have a sherry trifle memory and mine was not all that great

As the Christmas carol goes “we all want some figgy pudding” and serving ...

This frozen mountain could be interpreted as an ice cream cake or a bombe alaska with ...

Eye fillet, when just sizzled on the barbecue and still rare on the inside, is quite ...

The smoked salmon mousse “pillow” we used to make at Le Gavroche ...

The combination of cheese, fruit and nuts has been a winner for centuries

This is our family’s (actually, to be honest it’s my wife Jane’s) ...

Use these recipes to chop and change between whatever types of leftovers you might have

There is always a surprising amount of leftover meat on a roast chook

A tasty little homemade lunch can often cause a bit of office jealously — but ...

The French were on to it when they invented the baguette, the perfect lunch vehicle ...

There is something quite moreish about the flavour of chargrilled lamb cutlets

This tongue-twisting dish uses pork that has been brined to add flavour and moisture, ...

Apart from my taste buds getting excited about a slowly cooked, meltingly delicious ...

This the ultimate beef stew

This cake is delicious warm or cold

The secret to this cake is the lovely chewy coconut topping

Pea and ham is a firm family favourite in our house and has been for generations

What I really like about this soup is that it is so flexible

The secret to making this soup is to use only the cauliflower “flowers” or ...

Refreshments, more often than not, are a big part of any club meeting: the social ...

This pesto can be made a day or two in advance when you’re not rushed or under ...