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Thursday, February 21

A spritzy summer cocktail

The vivacious Spritz Veneziano cocktail has evolved over more than 200 years, with today’s recipe combining aperitivo bitter, prosecco and sparkling water to put some fizz in your summer celebrations.

How to cook turkey: 5 things you need to know

Cooking a golden, succulent Christmas turkey on the barbecue is not that difficult if you focus on a handful of critical elements, according to chef and cooking teacher Jamie Purviance.

Cherry chocolate trifle - see the recipe below.

Cherries at a premium this season

Cherry yields in South Australia are down this year, but the good news is that the recent warm weather has helped local fruit ripen in time for Christmas.

Fruit punch for the festive season

“There’s nothing straight-laced about punch,” writes Australian chef Kate McGhie. “Punch should have punch, as the name suggests, although not necessarily alcoholic.”

Fig & Cranberry Christmas Cake

Food writer and teacher Anneka Manning puts a modern twist on the traditional Christmas cake with the addition of cranberries and orange.