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![How to make a perfect toasted sandwich at home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=815)
How to make a perfect toasted sandwich at home
Nikki Birrell explains how to avoid a soggy toastie.
![What's winter melon?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=815)
What's winter melon?
How much do you know about this versatile ingredient? Not a lot? Read on.
![From groats to quick oats: Navigating your porridge options](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
From groats to quick oats: Navigating your porridge options
A guide to starting your day with a nourishing bowl of porridge.
![What are the handiest kitchen gadgets?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
What are the handiest kitchen gadgets?
These appliances are actually useful (and won't just gather dust).
![Salt and pepper: All your seasoning questions answered](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Salt and pepper: All your seasoning questions answered
What’s the difference between them all and how should you use them?
![Transforming cabbage: From bland to brilliant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Transforming cabbage: From bland to brilliant
Cabbage, often relegated to the sidelines, deserves a starring role in your kitchen.
![Baking with winter spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and more](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Baking with winter spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and more
They not only enhance the flavour of baked goods but also offer various health benefits.
![Toast Martinborough is coming back, here's when it's happening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Toast Martinborough is coming back, here's when it's happening
The popular Wairarapa wine festival is toasting the start of a fresh chapter.
![Roast vegetables: How to get the most out of them this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Roast vegetables: How to get the most out of them this winter
Roast veg are a winter pleasure that can be heightened with only a little bit of know-how.
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![How to make a perfect toasted sandwich at home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
How to make a perfect toasted sandwich at home
Nikki Birrell explains how to avoid a soggy toastie.
![Love at first swipe: Why did Marry Me Chicken go viral?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Love at first swipe: Why did Marry Me Chicken go viral?
Could this viral recipe make you say I do?
![Soufflé: All the tips and tricks to getting it right every time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Soufflé: All the tips and tricks to getting it right every time
Don't be scared to give souffle a go - it's easier than you think.
![Sausage 101: From chorizo to lap cheong, a taste trip of the humble snag](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Sausage 101: From chorizo to lap cheong, a taste trip of the humble snag
Discover the fascinating journey of sausages through time and across cultures.
![Winter seafood and the role of a good fish stock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Winter seafood and the role of a good fish stock
Tuck into some hearty seafood dishes this season and make them shine with home-made stock.
![Caesar Centenary: What's the story behind the famous salad?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Caesar Centenary: What's the story behind the famous salad?
Now considered a classic, who crafted the first rendition of this 100-year-old dish?
![Cooking with orzo: Tips, techniques and delicious recipes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Cooking with orzo: Tips, techniques and delicious recipes
This versatile rice-shaped pasta is perfect for a variety of dishes.
![Citrus, kiwifruit, tamarillos and what to do with them](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Citrus, kiwifruit, tamarillos and what to do with them
Take advantage of the season and tuck into vibrant, nutrient-packed fruits.
![Quick, nutritious, efficient: The magic of a microwave meal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Quick, nutritious, efficient: The magic of a microwave meal
From chocolate pudding to cost-saving, is this classic kitchen appliance underestimated?
![Can you make pancakes without eggs? Yes, and here’s how](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Can you make pancakes without eggs? Yes, and here’s how
Find your perfect egg substitute and nobody need ever miss out.
![How to bake flawless scones every time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
How to bake flawless scones every time
Learn fail-safe techniques and recipes for scone perfection.
![Cold season: Immunity boosting foods you should be eating this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Cold season: Immunity boosting foods you should be eating this winter
What to eat to recuperate from illness (and stay well in the first place).
![Hearty Cheesy Meatball Bake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Hearty Cheesy Meatball Bake
This recipe is perfect for those colder nights. Topped with Mainland Tasty Grated cheese
![Crispy parmesan potatoes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Crispy parmesan potatoes
A perfect, no fuss main that is a hit for the whole family. We love this served...
![Grant Kereama’s special Matariki celebration meal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Grant Kereama’s special Matariki celebration meal
The Sunday Series: A Matariki celebration meal with Grant Kereama.
![Loaded Kumara with Tasty Light](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Loaded Kumara with Tasty Light
A perfect, no fuss main that is a hit for the whole family. We love this served...