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The couple behind Forty Thieves share three ways to prepare hummus

Traditional hummus is a staple for Shyr and Brent Godfrey. Here's how they do it.

Beautiful, Modern, Delicious Formosa

Taiwanese food is versatile, colourful, beautiful and influenced by the rich history and geographical location of Taiwan. It is also delicious. We meet a young couple putting this mouth-watering cuisine on our local map.

Recipe: Everyday Multigrain Sourdough Sandwich Bread

This no-knead sourdough bread is perfect for beginners.

Recipe: Danish Red Beet Soup with Ribs (Rødbedesuppe)

Kristina honours her Danish ancestry with a rub-red bowl of hearty rødbedesuppe.

13 great party food ideas for the Rugby World Cup

Planning a viewing party for the All Blacks during the Rugby World Cup? We've found our 13 favourite party dishes to feed  support crews around New Zealand.

Recipe: Vegan Banoffee Pie

This decadent dessert is not only easy to make, but equally easy on the eyes.

Recipe: Triple Chocolate Cookies

A medley of white, milk and dark chocolate make these cookies the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Recipe: Coriander cake

Take any plain cake recipe and finely grind 1-2 tbsp of coriander seed and add to the mix, or use this upside- down apple cake.

Recipe: Ruth Pretty's Chicken & Asparagus Yakitori

Kick off the first rays of sunshine with these Japanese-inspired skewers on the barbie.

Why colostrum shouldn't go to waste (and how you can benefit from it)

Colostrum is essential for newborn calves, very beneficial to humans, and – as Sheryn has discovered – simple to cook and delicious to eat.

How Kiwi innovators are tackling food fraud in New Zealand

Science is at the forefront of detecting and prosecuting food fraud.

Recipe: Low-Sugar Orange Kumara Brownies

This sweet little brownie uses sweet potato and maple syrup as alternatives to refined sugar.

Yeshi Taye's homemade Ethiopian sauce is stirring up Wellington's food scene

A former refugee cooks up a taste of Sudanese culture in memory of her mum.

Are organic apples the secret to good gut health?

An apple carries about 100 million bacteria. Good luck washing them off.

Recipe: Ruth Pretty's Chirashi-Sushi

This deconstructed sushi bowl tastes as good as it looks.

Ruth Pretty's Ricotta and Pesto Torte

Impress your guests with this delicious dip from Ruth Pretty. One of the top cook’s most sought-after recipes, it’s great to have when entertaining.

The artisan tonic water from a once-secret colonial recipe

A once-secret family recipe that saved lives in Kenya’s colonial days has become available to New Zealand G&T lovers.

Tasting the future of sausage...

Emma Rawson encounters a strange new world of flavours while dining on sausages of the future.

Recipe: Ruth Pretty's Lemon Frippery

This tart mousse is a great way to use up extra lemons this season.

8+ ways to cook with shungiku

This humble little green is a hero in Japanese cuisine.

Recipe: Fresh Lactic Cheese

This soft cheese, traditionally made with goat's milk, has a delightfully light texture.

An easy recipe to reduce food waste

Thirty percent of all food produced on the planet is not eaten, and Kristina has a recipe for that.

Recipe: Cacao Almond and Fudge Slice

An easy no-bake slice that's a crowd favourite.

How to use thyme to combat winter ills

Kristina finds her garden has the cure for what ails her.

Recipe: Make your own kombucha

Brewing this popular fermented drink at home is easy, cheap and oh-so-satisfying.

Recipe: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Saffron Almond Cake

This cake is gluten and dairy-free - and delicious. It’s a beautiful saffron-gold colour, and has a delicious orange flavour and moist texture, plus it’s easy to make.

Recipe: Ruth Pretty's Grapefruit Cheesecake

When the trees are laden with those wonderfully sweet/bitter orbs we call the grapefruit, there’s only one thing to do – make cake.

Recipe: Ruth Pretty's Marmalade Baklava with Chocolate Crème

Orange marmalade and a side of rich chocolate crème make this Mediterranean classic truly sing.

5 non-edible uses for grapefruit

Grapefruit seem to be one of those contentious, love-it-or-loathe-it kind-of fruit. Here are some easy DIY ways to use up grapefruit that don’t involving eating them.

Recipe: Garden Greens & Feta Filo Pie

A simple tart to use up excess garden greens, heavy on the fresh herbs and complemented with briny feta.

Omaka marae 'aunties' say their preserves are 'Maori culture in a jar'

Manaaki condiments, made in Blenheim with traditional Māori ingredients, aren’t just delicious. They also spread hospitality and generosity.

Topp Secret Gingernut recipe

The Topp Twins had to beg their mum Jean to share their nana’s famous Gingernut Biscuit recipe for their new cookbook Topp Country: A Culinary Journey.

Recipe: Blackcurrant Muffins

Put a fresh and healthy twist on muffins by swapping out blueberries for antioxidant-rich blackcurrants.

This chrysanthemum is pretty and tasty

Chrysanthemums are a florist favourite, but one type makes a great dish too.

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