How to get good results when baking
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Pasta alternatives for coeliacs
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Using chickpeas in stews, casseroles and soup
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Vegetarian fish sauce substitute
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Ask the experts: What is quark?
Where can you buy quark from and if you can't find it, can...
How to make egg sandwiches healthier
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How to use unripe, green tomatoes
Struggling to find a use for unripe tomatoes? Even when tomatoes are green,...
Crockpots and food safety
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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?
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Soy beans or edamame
Are raw soy beans/edamame available in NZ, and where can you buy them?
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Are canned tomatoes healthy?
Q. "Are canned tomatoes as good for me as fresh ones? Can I...
Can you eat broccoli stalks?
Q: We eat a lot of broccoli and I usually throw out the...
Is bought minced garlic as good as fresh?
Q: "I buy minced garlic you find in jars in the supermarket. Is...
10 ways with evaporated milk
1. Mix up your mash
Make your next potato mash creamier by adding some...
What to do with Asian greens
Ever wondered about some of the more exotic produce in the supermarket? Sarah...
How to barbecue steak
Sarah Swain demonstrates how to cook the perfect healthy steak.
Tools you will need
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