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The Best Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

Discover the ultimate creamy roasted tomato soup recipe made with fresh herb-roasted tomatoes, garlic, and a rich blend of spices. Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and includes a vegan version! There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of homemade roasted tomato soup, especially when it’s made from scratch with fresh, organic ingredients. We've found and…

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Addictive Fluffy Maple Flatbreads

Craving something sweet and special? Try this Canadian-inspired Maple flatbread recipe, golden fried dough topped with maple glaze. Made easy for Kiwi kitchens! These Canadian street food classics are a delicious fried dough treat, crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and topped with a rich maple glaze. After trying one in Canada, we had to…

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Amazing Spicy Cucumber Salad

This amazing spicy cucumber salad recipe is crunchy, refreshing, and ready in 30 minutes! A perfect side or light meal, packed with flavour and vegan-friendly. Ingredients How to Make It 1. Prep the Cucumbers Trim both ends off the cucumbers. Place one between two chopsticks on a chopping board (this stops your knife from cutting…

This tasty, light, and flavourful Strawberry Olive Oil Cake is the perfect balance of fruity, moist, and fragrant, finished with a silky Lemon Verbena Buttercream that takes it to the next level. It's a stunning dessert for spring and summer celebrations or simply for a weekend baking treat.

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Incredible Tasty Strawberry Olive Oil Cake

A tasty strawberry olive oil cake topped with creamy lemon verbena buttercream. Fresh, light, and perfect for any occasion. This tasty, light, and flavourful Strawberry Olive Oil Cake is the perfect balance of fruity, moist, and fragrant, finished with a silky Lemon Verbena Buttercream that takes it to the next level. It's a stunning dessert…

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Incredible Creamy Turkish Pasta with Spiced Beef and Yoghurt

Incredible Creamy yoghurt pasta with spiced beef in just 20 minutes! This easy, flavour-packed Turkish-style pasta is perfect for an easy dinner.

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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

When life gives you lemons, bake these soft, zesty lemon crinkle cookies. Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 large egg 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (use 4 tablespoons for a stronger lemon flavour – for an even bolder taste, add…

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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

Ingredients: 225g dried pasta of choice 1 tablespoon olive oil 125g onion, finely chopped 3–4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 450g chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces ½ teaspoon each: Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper 250ml heavy cream 50g Parmesan cheese, grated 50g sun-dried tomatoes, chopped Fresh…

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Dutch Christmas Log

Ingredients 400 g almond paste 2 eggs 1 sheet fresh puff pastry Instructions Preheat your oven to 200°C and prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper. Roll out the puff pastry and slice it into two long strips. Create the almond filling by combining the almond paste with one egg. Mix and…

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Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)5.4kg spicy chicken or venison sausage, sliced (New Zealand venison sausage adds a uniquely Kiwi touch)6 cloves garlic, minced1 cup orzo2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth1/4 cup full-fat canned coconut milk1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)1/2 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp sea…

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Strawberry Lemon Curd Tartlets

Tart Shell 120 g powdered sugar½ teaspoon salt170 g unsalted butter, softened1 large egg (room temperature)1 teaspoon vanilla extract350 g all-purpose flour Lemon Curd 2 large eggs90 g granulated sugarJuice of 1 lemon50 g unsalted butter, softened and cubed Toppings Chopped strawberriesPowdered sugar for dusting Instructions Tart Shell In a large bowl, mix together the…

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