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The ultimate guide to using avocado this Christmas
One of Australia’s favourite fruits, avocado is not only praised for its delicious taste but also its many nutrients and healthy fats. Here’s how to add avocado to your Christmas menu this year.
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The easiest sauces to go with your Christmas meat
Who wants to spend hours slaving away on the stove just for a sauce? After all, your meat will be the star of the show. Here are seven easy and tasty sauces to accompany your Christmas dinner this year.
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Entertaining time-savers you need to know
With Christmas on the horizon, ‘tis the season for entertaining. Last-minute guests and impromptu parties are all part of the fun, so here are a few time-saving tips to help you put together a fabulous meal at the drop of a hat.
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Matt Preston’s ultimate easy cocktail party
So, party season is here and you want your cocktail party to stand out from the ones your friends are throwing. We’ve enlisted the help of Matt Preston for tried-and-tested tips to ensure your soiree is the toast of Christmas.
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The secrets to picking the perfect cocktails to match your party
Matching cocktails to food not only makes them taste better, it also reveals a whole new world of exciting flavour pairings. We asked Matt Preston for his take on picking the best food and cocktail combinations to try this festive season.
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Matt Preston’s 8 favourite ways with PIMM’s
PIMM’S is synonymous with summer entertaining. We asked all-round entertaining expert Matt Preston to reveal his favourite cocktails for PIMM’S season, and the best ways to serve them.
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The dos and don’ts of Christmas baking
Want to nail baking this Christmas with cakes, cookies and truffles your guests will love? Follow a few tried-and-tested rules and you’ll be set to impress.
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Our ultimate Christmas baking guide
Already making a start on your Christmas baking? We’ve answered some of the most commonly asked baking questions to help you avoid any unexpected kitchen disasters.
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The food trends we loved and loathed in 2016
While we were big fans of many food trends that had their moment in the limelight this year, there were others we certainly weren’t queuing up to try. Discover our verdicts on the food trends that hit the headlines in 2016.
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Foods you shouldn’t keep in the fridge (but probably are)
You may be in the habit of throwing almost all your fruit and veg straight into the fridge when you’ve done your grocery shop, but some products fare better than others when chilled.
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11 foods that have the power to transform any snack
Take your snacks to the next level with a few choice ingredients that add flavour, fun and a touch of wow. Now you can really look forward to your between-meal nibbles.
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8 ways to give snack food a makeover to remember
Discover how to reinvigorate your snack time with a handful of ingredients and some creative thinking. From the new way to make bliss balls to a radical new twist on pizza, you’ll wonder why you never tried these tricks sooner.
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9 new snack trends to discover now
Whether it’s the 3pm slump or the midnight munchies, a good snack is sometimes all you need. Here are 9 new snack ideas we think you’ll love.
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