Simon and Alison Holst
Dame Alison Holst is one of NZ's best-known food personalities. She has appeared on Kiwi TV screens since 1965 and is the author of over 100 cookbooks. Since 1990 she has been co-authoring books with her son, Simon
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- Exercise
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- Food and nutrients explained
- Additives
- Alcohol
- Beverages
- Breads, cereals
- Calcium
- Carbohydrates, grains
- Chocolate
- Dairy products
- Eggs
- Fast food
- Fats
- Fibre
- Fruit, vegetables
- Herbs, spices
- Iron
- Legumes, pulses
- Meat, seafood
- Nuts, seeds
- Oils
- Omega-3
- Organic
- Pasta, rice and noodles
- Probiotics, prebiotics
- Protein
- Salt, sodium
- Soy
- Sugar
- Vitamins, minerals
- Health advice
- Health and medical
- Home and lifestyle
- Letters from our director
- Life stage
- Mental health and wellbeing
- All Topics
- Anxiety and depression
- Being active, exercising
- Body confidence
- Burnout
- Connection and belonging
- Courageous conversations
- Digital balance
- Family violence
- Food and diet
- Grief and trauma
- Kids and teens
- Mental health disorders
- Mindfulness and breathwork
- Mood
- Neurodiversity
- Pain and illness
- Psychosocial safety
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- Resilience and emotional regulation
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- Stress and overwhelm
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RECIPE FILTERS
POPULAR
Burgers
Curries, Asian-style recipes
Homemade takeaways
Low sugar recipes
Pasta, rice and noodles
Roasts
Slow cooker
Stir-fries
Top 10 chicken recipes
Top 10 readers favourite recipes
Weight-loss winners
MEALS
BakingBarbecueBreakfastCasseroles, StewsChristmasCurries, Asian-styleDessertsDressingsDrinksFrittatas, quichesFrittersHomemade TakeawaysMainsMarinades, rubsOne-dish MealsPancakesPasta, rice and noodle dishesPies, tarts and flansPreservesRoastsSaladsSaucesSide DishesSnacks and Light MealsSoupsStarters, dipsStir-fries
SPECIAL DIETS
Dairy freeDiabetes-friendlyGluten freeGluten-free optionHigh calciumHigh fibreHigh ironHigh proteinLow fatLow FODMAP recipe options for IBSLow FODMAP recipes for IBSLow kilojouleLow sodiumLower carbNut freeVeganVegan optionVegetarian
COLLECTIONS
$AVER (low cost)5pm panic!Family favouritesFreezes wellHow to cookHow to cook the basicsKids can cookKids in the kitchenMade just for twoMakeoversMeals for oneMicrowaveNo, or minimal, cookingReader recipesReady in 20 minutesSchool lunchesSlow cookerSponsor recipesWork lunches
INGREDIENTS
Agar agar powderAlmond butterAlmond essence, almond extractAlmond meal, ground almondsAlmond milkAlmondsAmaranthAnchoviesAntipasto mixApple juiceApple purée, apple sauce, apple pulpApplesApricot juice, apricot nectarApricotsArrowrootArtichokesAsafoetidaAsian greensAsparagusAvocadoBaby spinachBaconBaked beansBaking mixBaking powderBaking soda, bicarbonate soda, bicarb sodaBalsamic glazebalsamic vinegarbambooBananasBarbecue sauceBarleyBasilBeansBeefBeerBeetrootBerriesbiscottiBiscuitsBittersBlack bean chilli pasteBlack bean sauceBlack beansBlack puddingBlackberriesBlackcurrantsBlue cheeseBlueberriesBocconciniBok choy (Asian greens)Bolognese saucebonito flakesBorlotti beansbottledBoysenberriesBranBrandyBrandy snap basketsBreadBread mixBreadcrumbsBrieBroad beansBroccoliBroccoliniBrown RiceBrussels sproutsBuckwheatBuckwheat flourBulgar, bulgur, burghul, cracked wheatBurritosButterButter beansButtermilkButton MushroomsCabbageCacao nibs, powderCalamari, squidCamembertCannellini beansCapersCapsicum, peppersCaramelCaraway seedsCarrot juiceCarrotsCashew buttercashew cheese sauceCashew nutsCauliflowerCavolo neroCeleriacCeleryCerealsChar siu sauceCheeseCherries - cannedCherries - freshCherries - glacé, crystallisedcherry tomatoeCherry tomatoeschervilChia seedsChickenChicken liversChickpea flourChickpeasChilli beansChilli flakesChilli jam, chilli relishChilli sauceChillies - crushed, purée, pasteChillies - freshchillisChipotle peppersChipotle sauceChivesChocolateChorizoChoy sum (Asian greens)ChutneyCiderCinnamonCinnamon sticksClams, cocklesCocoa powder, drinking chocolateCoconutCoconut aminosCoconut essenceCoconut flourCoconut milk, coconut cream, coconut powderCoconut waterCoffeeCoffee essenceCointreauColeslawCollard greensCondensed milkCordialCorianderCornCorn chipsCornflakesCornflourCornmealCos lettuceCottage cheeseCourgettes, zucchiniCouscousCrabCrackersCraisinsCranberriesCranberry juiceCranberry sauce, cranberry jellyCreamCream cheese, cream cheese spreadcream of tartarCreamed riceCrème fraîcheCrêpesCrispsCroutonsCrystallised peelCucumberCuminCurrantscurryCurry leavesCurry paste, flavour paste, spice pasteCurry powderCustard, custard powderDaikon, Japanese radishDashi powderDate syrupDatesDesiccated coconutDillDim simsDipDragon fruitDressingDried culinary rose petalsDuckDukkahDumplings, dumpling skinsEdamame, soy beansEdible flowersEggplant dip, baba ganoushEggplant, aubergineEggsEnchilada sauceEssenceEvaporated milk, evaporated soy milkFalafelFeijoasFennelFeta cheeseFigsFilo pastryFishFish cakesFish sauceFlatbread, Lebanese bread, Turkish breadFlaxseed mealFlourFood colouringFour-bean mixFreekehFromage frais, frûcheFruit - cannedFruit - mixed driedFruit - mixed freshFruit - mixed frozenFruit cake, Christmas cakeFruit juiceFruit minceFruit puréeFruit saladGai lan (Asian greens)Garlic - crushed, minced, purée, pasteGarlic - freshGarlic - granules, driedGarlic saltGelatineGherkinsGinger - crushed, minced, purée, pasteGinger - freshGinger - glacé, crystallisedGinger - pickledGinger - stem, uncrystallisedGingerbread menGlucoseGnocchiGoats' cheese, goats' fetaGochujangGoji berriesGolden syrupGranolaGrapefruitGrapesGravyGreen beansGround nutmegGuacamole, avocado dipHaloumi, halloumiHamHaricot beansHazelnut meal, ground hazelnutsHazelnut spreadHazelnutsHerbs - dried, lightly driedHerbs - freshHerbs - pastesHoisin sauceHoneyHoneydew melonHorseradishHorseradish or horseradish sauceHummus, hommous, hoummosIceIce creamjackfruitJalapenosJamJapanese green tea powder, matcha teaJelly, jelly crystalsJuniper berriesKaffir lime leavesKaleKecap manisKidney beansKimchi, sauerkrautKiwifruitKohlrabiKombuchaKumara, sweet potatoLambLasagne sheetsLeeksLemon curdLemon essenceLemon juiceLemon pepperLemon thymeLemon zestLemonadeLemongrassLemonsLentilsLettuceLime juiceLimesLinseeds, flaxseedsLiqueurLollies, sweetsLSALycheesM&MsMacadamia nutsMaize cornflourMandarinsMango juiceMangoesMaple syrupMarinadeMarinara mixMarjoramMarmaladeMarmite, VegemiteMarshmallowMascarponeMatchaMayonnaiseMeatMeat pattiesMeatballsMeringueMesclun mixMilk, milk powderMilletMinceMintMint sauce, mint jellyMiso, miso paste, miso soupMixed peelMixed seedsMolassesMousseMozzarella cheeseMuesliMushroomsMusselsMustardNaanNashi pearsNavy beansNectarinesNoodlesNori, seaweedNut butterNutellaNutmeg - freshNutsNuttelexOat branoat milkOats, rolled oatsOil, oil sprayOlive oilOlivesOnion flakes, onion powderOnions - brown, whiteOnions - redOrange juiceOrangesOreganoOven chipsOyster sauceOystersPak choy (Asian greens)Pancake mixPapadumParmesan cheeseParsleyParsnipsPassataPassionfruitPastaPasta saucePastramiPastryPawpawPeachesPeanut butterPeanutsPearsPeasPecan nutsPeppadews, petit peppersPepper, peppercornsPeppermint essencePersimmonsPesto, pesto dipPickled cornichonsPicklesPine nutsPineapplePineapple juicePinto beansPipisPiri piri sauce or marinadePistachio nutsPita breadPizza base, pizza doughPizza saucePlantainsPlum saucePlumsPolentaPomegranatePomegranate juicePomodoro sauceponzuPopcornPoppadums, poppadomsPoppy seedsPorkPotato flourPotatoesPrawns, shrimpsPretzelsProsciuttoPrunesPsyllium husksPuffed ricePumpkin seeds, pepitasPumpkin, butternut, squashQuarg, quarkQuinoaQuinoa flakesQuornRadicchioRadishesRaisinsRaspberriesRavioliRed currant jellyRed kidney beansRed onionRelishRhubarbRiceRice flakesRice flourRice milkRice noodlesRice paper wrappers, roundsRice wine - ChineseRice wine - Japanese, mirinRicotta cheeseRocket, baby rocketRockmelonRose water, rose water essenceRosemaryRotiRumRye flakesSaffronSageSagoSakeSalad - greens, leavesSalad - mixedSalad kitsSalamiSalmonSalsa, salsa sauceSaltSambal oelekSardinesSatay sauceSausages, sausage meat, sausage minceSavoury seed mixScallopsScobySeafoodSeasoning mix, seasoning paste, spice mixSeedsSemolinaSesame seedsShallots, eschalotsSherryShrimp pasteShrimpsSichuan pepperSilver beet, silverbeetSimmer sauceSirarchaSmoked Sweet PaprikaSnow peasSoba noodlesSoda waterSorbetSorghumSoup, soup mixSour creamSourdough starterSoy milkSoy sauceSparkling waterSpelt flourSpices - dried, ground, seeds, flakesSpinachSplendaSplit peasSponge cake, sponge fingersSpreadSpring onions, green onionsSprinklesSprouts, shootsSquashSquidsrirachaSteakSteak sauceStir-fry kitsStir-fry sauceStockStrawberriesSugar snap peasSugarsSultanasSumacSunflower seedsSwedesSweet chilli sauceSweetenerTabasco sauceTabboulehTacosTahiniTamariTamarillosTamarindTangelosTapenade, olive pasteTapioca flourTaroTarragonTartare sauceTeaTempehTeriyaki sauce, teriyaki marinadeThai basilThymeTofuTomato juiceTomato pasteTomato puréeTomato sauceTomatoes - cannedTomatoes - freshTomatoes - mixedTomatoes - semi-driedTomatoes - sun-driedTortelliniTortillasTreacleTunaTurkeyTurkish DelightTurkish delightTurmeric - freshTurnipsTVP, meat alternativeTzatzikiVanillavegan dark chocolatevegan fetavegan oat creamVegetables - greenVegetables - mixed cookedVegetables - mixed freshVegetables - mixed frozenVegetarian burger pattiesVegetarian sausagesVenisonVermicelli noodlesVinaigretteVinegarsWaffles, waffle cones, wafersWakame flakesWalnutsWasabiWasabi peasWater chestnutsWatercressWatermelonWeet-BixWheatgermWhite beansWhite sauceWineWombok (Asian greens)Wontons, dimsimsWorcestershire sauceWrapsXanthan gumYamsYeast - active, instantYeast - savoury, nutritionalYoghurtzero alcohol ginzero alcohol Italian spritzzero alcohol prosecco
SEASONS
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