Cooking

Cooking tips to make healthy eating easy and delicious.

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Ask the experts: Egg alternatives in cooking

Q: "My partner is allergic to wheat, eggs and dairy products. I would...

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Ask the experts: Baking substitutes

Q. "A number of your recipes use apple purée as a binding agent and...

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Ask the experts: Healthy cooking oils

Q: "I was told grape seed oil is the best cooking oil. Is...

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Ask the experts: Dried vs cooked weights

How do I interpret the weight on a pasta pack? Q: "I have always...

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Ask the experts: Tomato intolerance

Q: "My husband and children have a tomato intolerance. I really miss lasagne...

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How to get good results when baking

Q: I’m a beginner baker and I am enjoying trying all sorts of...

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Pasta alternatives for coeliacs

Q: We eat a lot of pasta in our house for quick, easy...

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Using chickpeas in stews, casseroles and soup

Q: "I am unable to eat lentils or beans of any sort. I...

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What is harissa?

Heard of harissa, but not sure what it is or where to get...

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Vegetarian fish sauce substitute

Q: "What is fish sauce, and can I substitute something else for it?...

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Ask the experts: What is quark?

Where can you buy quark from and if you can't find it, can...

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How to make egg sandwiches healthier

Q: "I love your healthy makeovers of food faves, and I was wondering...

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How to use unripe, green tomatoes

Struggling to find a use for unripe tomatoes? Even when tomatoes are green,...

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Crockpots and food safety

Q: "Years ago, using a crockpot was not considered safe, because the temperature...

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How to smoke fish

Do you need to spend a lot of money on a fish smoker...

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The differences between crème fraîche, double cream and heavy cream

What's the difference between crème fraîche, double cream and heavy cream? Q: "I'm new...

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Soy beans or edamame

Are raw soy beans/edamame available in NZ, and where can you buy them? Q:...

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Are canned tomatoes healthy?

Q. "Are canned tomatoes as good for me as fresh ones? Can I...

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