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Prosperity salad

Birdseye view of colourful salad in a large round platter with raw salmon, green and red vegetables and white noodles.

A Chinese New Year festive dish recipe. The salad starts off as separate components on a big platter, then people toss together for luck and prosperity. Whether you do it traditionally or not, you’ll enjoy the delicious combination of colours, flavours and texture.

Beetroot and Avocado Salad with Walnuts

An oval plate of beetroot, avocado and walnut salad, a small plate of walnut and a bowl of dressing.

This salad is full of colours and textures, refreshing flavours and energizing nutrients. These three superfoods together provide plenty of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre.

Roast Chicken with Nutty Stuffing Balls

A whole roasted chicken with stuffing balls, green beans and potatoes on a white plate. Pohutakawa flowers around it.

A golden, juicy roast chicken is an essential part of a Christmas dinner. The stuffing is rich with walnuts and pine nuts. When your guests try the stuffing balls, they will thank you for these little mouthfuls of deliciousness.

Chocolate swirl pavlova wreath

A yellow and green fruit and nuts dressed white meringue ring wih mint leaves.

This glorious pavlova wreath makes the perfect centrepiece dessert for a truly Kiwi Christmas. Decorate it in a tropical beach vibe with Guylian seashells and bright summer colours.

Festive avocado dip

A bowl of pale green spread topped with colourful seeds, nuts and herb. A plate of crackers with dip spread over one and a knife.

This dreamily creamy green avocado dip is the perfect addition to any festive spread. Savour it alone or use it as a base, topped with smoked salmon or cured meats, accompanied by quality crackers.

Rosemary, maple & spice roasted nuts

Roasted mixed nuts and seeds in a bowl, and a plate of crackers and vegetables.

Dress up your favourite nuts and seeds in maple syrup and festive aromas! These roasted sweet & spicy mixed nuts are perfect for gifting, snacking or for a charcuterie board.

Hazelnut Shortbread

Heart shaped partly chocolate covered cookies in a gift box with a red bow. More cookies on wire rack.

These melt-in-your-mouth hazelnut shortbread cookies, adorned with chocolate, are ideal for homemade Christmas gifts. Don't forget to bake a batch for yourself as well.