Take a sneak peak at what Bite's Healthy Habits columnist Aaron will be cooking up for Christmas.

With a handful of ingredients and half an hour, dinner is served.

A black olive and anchovy stuffing delivers a flavoursome hit, with a touch of sweetness from roasted cherry tomatoes.

Flaky chunks of hot-smoked salmon with a zesty horseradish and cream cheese spread.

Mince pies too fiddly or predictable? This simple slice is a great way to use up that Christmas fruit mince.

Dark chocolate and pistachios are heavenly combination in this alternative to the after-dinner mint.

These hokey pokey, ginger and almond chocolates are wonderful stocking fillers or keep them as on-hand festive treats.

Ray McVinnie creates an easy midweek fish bake with braised agria potatoes and leeks, topped with a golden crust.

Pack the picnic basket with Peter Gordon's four clever ideas for hands-on eating in the outdoors.

Classic flavours of rosemary, lemon and garlic in this easy dish; they're great for dinner just as they are as party bites.

There'll be excitement at the breakfast table with this golden breakfast crumble and its berry-rich filling.

Top sweet short pastry with a simple pastry cream and summer berries, or try it with peaches and apricots.

An earth and turf twist to the Kiwi classic; a mussel fritter with kumara, ginger, chilli, coriander and citrus.

Be prepared to impress this festive season, with homemade eclairs and profiteroles.

When made with love and care, and good quality ingredients, gifts of food are the best kind of Christmas presents.

Stand out from the crowd and bake something a little different yet still delightfully festive.

Ray McVinnie's hot smoked salmon, leek and potato pie is made with only the best puff pastry - it's a classic.

A picnic, at the bach, traditional, vegetarian... eight great festive feasts to help you celebrate.

If you love tarte Tatin, try this easy pastry-free alternative - it turns the humble apple into something utterly sublime.

An impressive dessert to quickly pull together, four ingredients is all you need for these gorgeous tarts.

A delicious combination of citrus, crunch and spice in a flavourful Thai-inspired curry.

It's a great time to make these nutritious courgette fritters, best enjoyed with a light salad or buttered bread.

Get yourself into the spirit with great-tasting festive sweet treats, like this sour cherry and custard tart.

A decadent plant-based dessert made with coconut icecream jazzed up with berries and chocolate. Gluten- and dairy-free.

A sweet and moist apple cake. Pour over a rich dark chocolate caramel sauce if a decadent touch is desired.

A classic combination of fresh and smoked fish in a creamy sauce, topped with a golden cheesy crumb topping.

Perk up your French toast with zesty lemon curd, fresh berries piled up high, and a dusting of icing sugar.

Crunchy meringue topping and a gooey centre with plenty of sweet cherry jam in this lovely tea-time treat.

The Depot's Kyle Street lovingly matches sweet asparagus with the bold smoky flavours of pastrami.

Tender and delicious pan-fried chicken with light citrus flavours. Serve with Asian greens and fluffy white rice.