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Late summer calls for lovely finger food that celebrates fresh ingredients, like eggplant and red pepper.

Make the most of ripe elderberries with this lovely homemade cordial that will last up to two years.

Whether you sip it straight over ice or dilute it with soda to make a spritz, this sweet sensation tastes of southern Italy.

These Yoyos are guaranteed to melt-in-the-mouth. This classic sweet treat is quick to make and will no doubt be an absolute crowd pleaser.

Make your own beeswax food wraps: updated recipe

This environmentally friendly alternative to plastic cling film is easy to make at home.

If you’re not in the mood for pasta with your sardines, another great use for these tasty fish is to bake them instead, as Francesca's Italian Kitchen does. This is their version of a dish they found all over Sicily.

Make the most of a late summer peach glut with three quick (and tasty) recipes.

Start a simple yet sensational late summer lunch with some autumn flavour.

NZ actor Nicola Kawana is also a talented gardener.  She shares her favourite chutney recipe, perfect for using up a tomato glut.

These delicious feijoa pastries will be a hit at your next morning tea.

Could making your own larder staples, cleaning products and beauty creams really be a simpler, healthier way of life?

A recipe that is both indulgent and virtuous, these courgette, apple and orange-scented mini cakes are irresistibly moist and beautiful to eat.

You don’t need a lot of capers, but they can give a dish a real flavour punch.

Add some Mediterranean spice to your summer BBQ with homemade flatbreads and yoghurt dip.

How to save time by sorting your seed garlic during the harvesting process.

Tomatoes won't ripen? This green tomato jam might be the solution to the green tomato glut.

Kale is a trendy healthy option but it can be tough and chewy if not handled with care. Jenny Somervell shares her tips on when to plant and harvest kale and how to cook it properly.

What Tom and Benita Ormond knew about business when they took over a prominent Hawke’s Bay coffee roastery could have been written on one of those nuggety brown beans. Now they are winning awards.

An easy-to-make fruity dessert that epitomizes the taste of summer.

Ruth Pretty's fresh take on a refreshing summer salad— the perfect plate to bring.

Iced watermelon is a refreshing summertime treat that can be made into a mocktail or served with a dash of gin for a cocktail.

This is a non-traditional panzanella (bread salad) with the addition of nectarine.

Grilling on the barbecue one of the easiest ways to cook salmon.

The smooth, creamy texture of avocados makes them a great ally in baking. Give these delicious recipes a try.

Whether you like to dress up or dress down, there is an analogy here for salad creators.

These are tasty foods you typically can’t get in supermarkets but are easy to grow on your property.

Make the most of a tomato glut with this simple fermenting technique.

Deeane Sara from Stewart Island's Church Hill Restaurant serves local mussels steamed in the shell.

Lavender goes beautifully in dessert recipes. Just add to any liquids in a recipe that require gentle heat, then strain the flowers out.

Potatoes, s'mores and sausages: Campfire cooking is caveman stuff but even burnt the food tastes better.

For a refreshing twist on the popular frosé cocktail, try these adult ice blocks with stewed rhubarb.

Let these bold flavours and colourful combinations brighten up summer barbecues.

This luscious dish makes good use of seasonal produce. You need to make the red pepper relish at least a day ahead.

Don't end up with a dried out bird on Christmas Day.  Here's 12 tips to ensure your turkey is cooked to perfection.