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Try this modern take on a traditional Christmas dessert.

Spicy marinated chicken thighs cooked on the barbecue and served with healthy vege.

This easy dip is such a pretty colour on an antipasti platter.

You can slow cook these smokey shanks in the oven or in the slow cooker.

Salmon is a classic Kiwi Christmas choice and this is a creative way to share it.

Wonton wrappers are a versatile platform to top with any array of deliciousness.

A lea cut of lamb pairs perfectly with new potatoes tossed in fragrant fresh herbs.

This staple of the Italian peasant kitchen makes a brilliant lunch.

It's never too early to start planning what to make for your Christmas dessert.

This vegan take on scrambled eggs is really worth trying.

Don't reveal that there's coffee in this and see if people can pick the unusual flavour.

For a seriously impressive dessert, this white chocolate cheesecake does the trick.

The crunch and aniseed flavour of fennel makes this perfect and flavoursome salad.

Give as gifts or hang these spiced shortbread from the Christmas tree.

This recipe also works well with chunks of firm white fish, scallops or cherry tomatoes.

Bring this along to your next barbecue or simply add protein for a healthy dinner.

Smoked salmon fish cakes are the easiest standby; 30 minutes to make from start to finish.

These grilled vege skewers with a delicious dipping sauce will even impress meat fans.

This Christmas cake improves with age, just wrap tightly and store in an airtight tin.

A great go-to teriyaki sauce that is perfect for pouring over quick fried tofu.

Also called okonomiyaki, this quick and easy dish is a popular street food in Japan.

Increase your plant-based intake with this healthy, easy to make stir fry.

Celebrate strawberry season and the blossoming of spring with this pretty-in-pink drink.

This is a great way to enliven early season strawberries that are a bit too tart.

Barbecued scallops and prawns with brown butter and grilled lemons.

For a delicious sharp lemon flavour, use thick-skinned lemons in this moist loaf.

Knock this focaccia up to eat warm with a flavoured butter or dip into olive oil.

This affordable meal uses mince instead of more expensive cuts, great for big groups.

Serve this up as a dip with corn chips or use as a fun salad dressing.