Learn how to make real custard - for all those Christmas puddings, or even just a bowl of icecream and fruit.

Make them thin, soft and light with a simple sweet topping of lemon and sugar.

Create an impressive cheeseboard or antipasto platter; it's fuss-free entertaining at its best.

A fresh and vibrant collection that brings together our best sides and salads.

Making your pav today? Arm yourself with handy tips and tricks for creating an unbeatable pavlova.

Christmas food isn't just about eating, it has meaning. So it's a traditional Christmas menu for Ray.

The result is a sweet, aromatic and sticky coating on a lovely moist ham.

Make this your summer go-to dessert; mango, pineapple and watermelon work beautifully.

It's all here: protein, pulses and - thanks to the chorizo - a heap of flavour.

A meal celebrating a special occasion deserves an impressive finish.

Put this seared salmon with two-bean salad on the menu tonight.

No need for weeks of planning and preparation in these three festive menus for the time-stretched cook.

Let the aroma of Christmas spices waft, Ray McVinnie is here to show us how to bake the best gingerbread.

The flavours of Christmas in a rich and boozy icecream - make it in a machine, or with a fork.

A protein-rich dinner that's ready in a flash - great for busy nights or meals at the bach.

Eight great festive feasts to help you celebrate, from alfresco picnics to a traditional meal.

No baking required with this treat that deliciously combines coconut, cranberries and cocoa.

To celebrate Christmas in true Kiwi style, add a little seafood to the menu alongside the traditional offerings.

A frangipane filling and strawberries piled high, this dessert exemplifies summer in all its sweet glory.

From defrosting and brining the bird, to stuffing, cooking and carving, here's our guide to the Christmas turkey.

Four bite-sized tidbits for a summer garden party.

The traditional pudding and the classic pavlova in one fantastically festive dessert.

A great recipe if you're firing up the barbecue this weekend, with a hankering for seafood.

Six cherry recipes to make the most of this short, but very sweet, season.

A heady combination of cauli, garlic scapes, fresh thyme and tarragon, with pomegranate for a colourful finish.

An spicy twist to eggnog, add a good swig of brandy to make it boozy.

Use frozen cranberries to create this traditional accompaniment to the Christmas turkey or ham.

Julie Le Clerc's white chocolate and cranberry fudge sings 'Merry Christmas' with each delicious bite.

Lift your tuna salad into hearty territory with the addition of baby potatoes, green beans and a boiled egg.

Vibrant in colour and sweet fruitiness, it's the time to indulge in our favourite summer berries.