Cooking

Cooking tips to make healthy eating easy and delicious.

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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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Can you eat broccoli stalks?

Q: We eat a lot of broccoli and I usually throw out the...

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Is bought minced garlic as good as fresh?

Q: "I buy minced garlic you find in jars in the supermarket. Is...

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10 ways with evaporated milk

1. Mix up your mash Make your next potato mash creamier by adding some...

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What to do with Asian greens

Ever wondered about some of the more exotic produce in the supermarket? Sarah...

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How to barbecue steak

Sarah Swain demonstrates how to cook the perfect healthy steak. Tools you will need ...

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