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Grilled stone fruit with red wine syrup
A simple and stunning summer dessert - roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the stone fruit.

Roast chicken legs, peppers, corn and basil
A super summery dish making good use of the peppers and corn that are good buying right now.

A lovely plum dessert
A dessert that can use various excess fruits, especially plums - the tart fruit works well with the sweet batter.

Watermelon agua fresca
A fresh summer juice with the fruity flavours of watermelon and citrus.

Berry ice cream
For a dose of summer, make this super simple ice cream and top it with fresh berries, and meringues for a little crunch.

Chocolate and red plum cake
Vanilla-poached plums are beautifully matched with a simple chocolate cake.

Fruit loaf
A dense and moist loaf made with grated carrot and mixed fruit of raisins, apricots, currants and dates.

Slices and brownies
Stock up the tins these summer holidays with this delicious array of baked treats.

Quiche, three ways
A classic recipe with the option of three tasty fillings. Ideal for picnics, on-the-go meals and alfresco dinners.

20+ toasted sandwiches
Can't face cooking today? Make it a toasted sandwich for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Healthy drinks
After the season of excess, give the body a boost of nutrition and hydration with these healthy smoothies and juices.

Party drinks
Tipples and cocktails to perk up the party season, plus fantastic alcohol-free options too.

Feasts of fortune
A search for traditional New Year dishes from all over the world inspires the menu at Will Eaglesfield's No5 restaurant.

Your story of 2015
As we head into the new year, take a moment with wellbeing expert Louise Thompson to reflect on how 2015 went for you.

Kumara and lamb cakes
A versatile fritter that you can make ahead of time; swap the lamb for salmon, or courgette to make it vegetarian.

Substantial salads
Make the most of the best summer produce with these hearty salads, great for a bring-a-plate party.

Get sizzling
Crank up the barbecue with ten tantalising recipes, including Ray McVinnie's Indian-inspired barbecued chicken.

Holiday recipes
Sharing a holiday home with a group of friends? We've got a few suggestions for crowd-pleasing food.

5 fruity desserts for summer
For those with a good supply of berries, stonefruit and cherries, these desserts will be hard to resist.

Party bites
Tasty little morsels for your next gathering, including these iceberg cups with Mexican cerviche.

Smoky barbecue pork ribs
Paprika, barbecue sauce and tomato sauce make these ribs deliciously sweet and smoky.

Watermelon and pineapple 'otai
Watermelon and pineapple are in season so make this refreshing drink for these balmy days.

Seafood fritters
Make a simple batter and add mussels, calamari, prawns or fish of your choice; it's classic summer fare.

70+ barbecue recipes
Our best recipes for the grill, including tasty sauces to marinade your chosen meat.

Boxing Day Benedict
The Depot's Kyle Street combines leftovers into a cracking lazy day meal.

Toasted ham and cheese sandwich
Super tasty, minimal time in the kitchen, a great way of using leftovers... it's hard to beat.