Food & Wine
Recipes for raw power
LISSA CHRISTOPHER
Uncooked food - nutritious and fast - takes the heat out of the kitchen.
Outside the (wine) box
This new take on sangria will fit nicely with your Valentine's Day colour scheme.
A romantic dessert for two
This rich icecream serves two, with plenty left for late-night munchies or breakfast. It goes perfectly with baked peaches.
The vegetarian lunchbox
JUDITH SUTTON - © Fairfax NZ News
These nutritious patties are great barbecued or shallow fried. The accompanying relish uses cheaper seasonal vegetables.
The allure of very sharp knives
Blog: I reckon if you are at all keen on cooking, you need at least four knives.
Traditional Chinese treat
Celebrate Chinese New Year this weekend with traditional chive and pork dumplings.
Recipe: Sweet chilli salmon
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Salmon and noodles make for an easy and quick after-work dinner.
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Big carb breakfasts best - study
Wholegrain cereals, natural muesli, fruit and vegetables best for boosting energy and concentration, according to researchers.
Eat, drink and revel in singledom
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Don't cry into a tin of cold baked beans if you're single on Valentine's Day, cook yourself something delicious.
Dinner party show-stopper
This mouth-watering rib eye tagliata with goose-fat potatoes will have dinner guests singing your praises.
Indie music festival - indie food?
Blog: If you're going to have an "indie" music festival, I guess you also oughta have "indie" food, right?
Sweets for your sweet
JILL DUPLEIX
Don't spend February 14 in the kitchen - this refreshing, vibrant dessert is made in advance and chilled.
Three ways with lychees
LYNNE MULLINS
Fragrant and delicate, these little lychee orbs shine when you add lime, lemongrass, mint or even coriander.
Wow guests with tasty tarts
JILL DUPLEIX
Tomatoes, olives, goat's cheese and fresh herbs are a match made in heaven in this flavourful starter.
Dreamy dinners out for foodies
Looking to treat your beloved to a special dinner out on Valentine's Day? Check out our top picks.
A mighty meal at The Matterhorn
Blog: The new seven-course degustation menu at Wellington's The Matterhorn is fine dining with its shoes off.
Creating a delicious cobbler
A traditional cobbler consists of a scone-type mixture spooned over a fruit base.
Recipe: Lavender Shortbread
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