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Prickly business: Growing finger limes in Gisborne

All the limes grown by this Gisborne family have prickly personalities but that doesn’t stop them from being in great demand.

On the BBQ: Sesame-Crusted Beef Fillet Steaks with Barbecued Zucchini and Chilli Butter

The difference between a good steak and a great steak is the marinade.

Recipe: Harissa-baked Eggplant with Herby Lentil Salad

Tender baked eggplant pairs beautifully with a fresh, protein-packed summer salad.

Recipe: Lemon, Raspberry & Poppy Seed Friands

Pack these for a picnic, serve them for afternoon tea or enjoy them for dessert.

Recipe: No-Churn Strawberry & Fresh Mint Ice Cream

This is a cheat’s ice cream that uses condensed milk and whipped cream instead of a traditional custard base.

Recipe: Creamy Roast Capsicum, Sunflower & Feta Dip

Wait until you try this gorgeous (and very moreish) dip; it’s always a hit.

Recipe: Cheesy Focaccia

Heavenly focaccia dotted with rosemary, fresh tomatoes and double-cream brie.

Three recipes for an outstanding summer platter

Add these dips and pickled asparagus bites to your next summer platter.

Recipe: Brown Sugar Panna Cotta with Blueberry Compote

Panna cotta is easy to make, can be made in advance and is very refreshing after a heavy meal.

Recipe: Elderflower Fritters (Pancakes)

A sweet and crispy way to enjoy your harvested elderflower.

Recipe: Roasted Beans with Toasted Seeds

A super-simple and super-delicious addition to your Christmas lunch.

Recipe: Barbecued Lamb Neck Fillet on a Rye Baguette

This recipe serves 4, but it's so good you'll want to eat it all yourself.

Recipe: Hot Rainbow Chard Salad with Crispy Roasted Garlic Skins

A colourful and warm salad to enjoy for a light lunch, or as a delicious side.

Recipe: Confetti Salad

Chop, chop! Making this salad is a meditative task for busy minds.

13 showstopping desserts for your Christmas table

Stumped on your Christmas centrepiece? Try one of these decadent treats.

Recipe: Elote

This simple Mexican street food dish transforms basic BBQ corn cobs into a delicious delight.

Why we need odd crops to save our food

Genetically diverse crops, though inefficient economically, are like insurance when environmental changes or disease strikes.

Recipe: Elderflower Marmalade

Elderflower cordial and lemons make a mean marmalade.

Recipe: Lemon Cake with White Chocolate Elderflower Ganache

A light and lovely cake perfect for morning tea.

Recipe: Jude’s Chocky Rocky Road

This gourmet version of a classic sweet makes a great homemade Christmas present.

Recipe: Roast Baby Vegetable & Ricotta Tart

By making the crust and veggies the day before, this stunning tart can be easily thrown together before a shared lunch or dinner.

Recipe: Pavlova Roulade with Apricot Curd & Grilled Stonefruit

Bursting with summer stonefruit and cream, a good roulade is a thing of beauty.

Recipe: Strawberry, Baby Basil & Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini

These canapés are little bursts of red, white and green.

How to forage, harvest and use elderflower

Large, lacy, creamy white clusters of elderberry flowers are a pretty sight and a delicious find.

Recipe: Black Forest Cheesecake / Keke Tīhi Tiakarete Me Te Tieri

The chocolate biscuit base, a creamy chocolate centre and glossy boysenberry jelly will be a winner with your whānau.

Recipe: Buffalo Yoghurt Cheesecake

If you love a rich, silky-smooth cheesecake, then this is the dessert for you.

Recipe: Lemon & Raspberry Zuccotto

Here’s a tangy, fruity take on the Italian classic, designed to keep the cook stress-free.

Sweet chestnuts are one of the secrets behind Poaka's cured meats

It’s no wonder Josh Hill’s pigs produce melt-in-the-mouth cured meats, feasting as they do on a diet of Canterbury sunshine and homegrown chestnuts.

Recipe: Garden Green Hummus

This is a lovely way to sneak some more greens into your diet, especially if you have kids who aren’t so keen on salads.

Recipe: Strawberry, Ginger & Thyme Shrub

A beautiful, fizzy mocktail you can make with frozen or fresh strawberries.

Recipe: Curry Butter Snails with Spinach and Feta

Buttery filo snails filled with crumbled feta, paneer and spinach.

Summer Day Recipes wth Ironclad Co.

Designed to do the heavy lifting for you, we put the Ironclad Co. cookware range to the test to inspire and delight your taste buds for the entertaining season ahead!

Loving the Rush – Amber Doig

From the first time she picked up a knife as a kid in New Brighton, Christchurch chef Amber Doig has found happiness creating food others will enjoy .

Recipe: Louise Slice (Keke Rahipere Me Te Kokonati)

The raspberry chia jam is a game-changer in this classic slice.

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