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Walnut caramel tart recipe with orange chantilly cream
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Walnut caramel tart recipe with orange chantilly cream

This dessert is a beautiful ending to a special meal on a crisp autumn day.

27 Mar 04:08 PM
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A gorgeous pavlova is an integral part of any special Kiwi feast.

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The best (and cheapest) beef mince alternatives – and the one dish to never swap
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The best (and cheapest) beef mince alternatives – and the one dish to never swap

Smart swaps, cheaper proteins and the dishes worth sticking to beef for.

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'Easter gold': Top selling chocolate eggs in short supply a week before Easter

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Can the keto diet really improve mental health?

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Crispy bacon rosti: A simple cafe-style breakfast at home
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Crispy bacon rosti: A simple cafe-style breakfast at home

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Society Insider: Auckland fashion dynasty daughter's fairytale wedding to the boy next door
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Society Insider: Auckland fashion dynasty daughter's fairytale wedding to the boy next door

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Society Insider: 'A new lens on life' – How hospo legend Tony Stewart is turning brain injury into purpose

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2 science-backed ways to improve your breakfast

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Here’s what to eat every day to sleep a little better

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Mini doughnuts with strawberry ripple custard: A quick way to use the last of the season

This simple dessert transforms 10 brioche buns into jammy custard sliders.

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Are homemade sauces, dips and dressings really cheaper? What the NZ supermarket maths shows

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Which NZ cooking oils are healthiest – and the one you shouldn't be using every day
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Which NZ cooking oils are healthiest – and the one you shouldn't be using every day

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Christmas sauces and trimmings recipes

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Why you're making your scrambled eggs wrong - and how to fix it

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How to make Christmas dinner for four people for less than $100

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09 Dec 10:59 PM
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Why homemade chips never taste like the ones from the chippie – and how to fix it

It is possible to make the perfect hot chip at home.

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Cauli-power: The best cauliflower recipes

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Popular cafe's $1.5m tax bill but it could be set to have a new chapter

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Would you pay $20 for a Subway sandwich?

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Does Burger Wellington still live up to the hype?
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Does Burger Wellington still live up to the hype?

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How to eat your way around London’s department stores

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How Auckland cafes are elevating the humble hot cross bun this Easter
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How Auckland cafes are elevating the humble hot cross bun this Easter

Some say sales of the Easter favourite have helped keep their small businesses afloat.

14 Mar 02:37 AM
Easy focaccia with cherry tomatoes and onion relish
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Easy focaccia with cherry tomatoes and onion relish

Serve warm, sliced, with cheese, salami or a hearty autumn soup.

13 Mar 04:00 PM
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Inside the secret $6.3m plan to get NZ a Michelin star – and why it will change our restaurants forever
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Inside the secret $6.3m plan to get NZ a Michelin star – and why it will change our restaurants forever

The campaign began in plain sight, far earlier than we were told – was it all worth it?

13 Mar 04:00 PM
Woman shares ‘secret’ Wattie’s tomato sauce recipe
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Woman shares ‘secret’ Wattie’s tomato sauce recipe

Beverley Bodle-Carswell said Sir James Wattie gave her mother the recipe in the 1940s.

13 Mar 04:00 AM
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The NZ supermarket sauces quietly derailing your healthy meals - and the fiery worst offender
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The NZ supermarket sauces quietly derailing your healthy meals - and the fiery worst offender

Simple saucy supermarket swaps to make your meals healthier.

13 Mar 12:00 AM
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'It was hell': A chef’s past abuse haunts the world’s top-rated restaurant
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'It was hell': A chef’s past abuse haunts the world’s top-rated restaurant

NY Times: Dozens of former workers say they were physically and psychologically attacked.

12 Mar 01:38 AM
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Not all processed food is bad. These are the products that should stay on your shopping list
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Not all processed food is bad. These are the products that should stay on your shopping list

The word 'processed' doesn't always mean 'don't buy', according to nutritionists.

10 Mar 12:30 AM
$30 sausage sizzle - fans fume over prices at F1
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$30 sausage sizzle - fans fume over prices at F1

Racing fans were seen ripping down signs, saying they were getting their money’s worth.

09 Mar 05:54 AM
Roasted eggplant pasta: Classic Sicilian dinner with a lighter touch
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Roasted eggplant pasta: Classic Sicilian dinner with a lighter touch

Pasta all Norma is an easy vegetarian dish that is big on flavour.

07 Mar 04:00 PM
Weeknight hotpot hero: One-pot miso chicken udon with a kick
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Weeknight hotpot hero: One-pot miso chicken udon with a kick

It's a healthy and delicious one-pot meal for dinner in a hurry.

06 Mar 04:00 PM
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Which NZ supermarket muesli bars are healthy - and which are basically lollies
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Which NZ supermarket muesli bars are healthy - and which are basically lollies

How to pick a healthier muesli bar at the supermarket, according to dietitians.

05 Mar 11:00 PM
'Diabolical': Simple note on packet of Tim Tam's in work fridge sparks outrage
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'Diabolical': Simple note on packet of Tim Tam's in work fridge sparks outrage

The employee was so shocked, they took a picture of the note and shared it online.

05 Mar 07:05 AM
Rum and raisin is out – but what's the best ice cream flavour?
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Rum and raisin is out – but what's the best ice cream flavour?

Goody goody gum drops or vanilla. Salted Caramel or fairy bread. What is NZ's best scoop?

05 Mar 04:17 AM
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Why an iconic ice cream flavour is vanishing from supermarket freezers
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Why an iconic ice cream flavour is vanishing from supermarket freezers

The divisive rum and raisin has been pushed out to make way for 'modern flavours'.

04 Mar 04:00 AM
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Do energy drinks offer benefits beyond caffeine?
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Do energy drinks offer benefits beyond caffeine?

Telegraph: Here's what the science says about the vitamins and extracts in energy drinks.

02 Mar 11:00 PM
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Easy swaps to avoid ultra-processed foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Easy swaps to avoid ultra-processed foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Small daily changes can have a big impact on our overall health and wellbeing.

02 Mar 06:00 PM
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The longevity 'rock star' who thinks doctors should prescribe food instead of medicine
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The longevity 'rock star' who thinks doctors should prescribe food instead of medicine

Telegraph: Is eating like our grandparents the key to tackling chronic illness?

01 Mar 04:11 AM
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Slow cooker Thai red curry for an easy hands-off weeknight dinner
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Slow cooker Thai red curry for an easy hands-off weeknight dinner

This flavoursome red curry is quick to prepare and can be left cooking by itself all day.

28 Feb 04:00 PM
How to make a rustic courgette and pine nut tart
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How to make a rustic courgette and pine nut tart

It's a simple savoury tart for a weekend brunch or light dinner.

27 Feb 04:00 PM
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The vegetables that are healthier frozen – and the one to avoid buying fresh in NZ
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The vegetables that are healthier frozen – and the one to avoid buying fresh in NZ

One of food's biggest misconceptions is that the freezer aisle is unhealthy.

26 Feb 07:00 PM
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