Protein isn't just a gym thing and that's one of the biggest myths out there. Yes, it helps build and repair muscle if you're active. But it's also important for growing kids and teens, supports mum and baby during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and helps older adults stay strong, mobile and indepen

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Dialling in to Chetan's burger hotline... Fast food... but make it homemade. Can you really make a great burger in 15 minutes? Would you try this?

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We refuse to believe anyone could say no to this. Creamy mash. Homemade meatballs. Plenty of sauce. Best of all, it's on the table in under an hour. Need we say more? Scroll for the recipe 👇 . . . . . . Recipe: Preheat the oven to 200°C fan bake and line a baking tray with baking paper.

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Cancel the takeaway. Curry night is happening at home. A rich Massaman curry, fluffy rice and New Zealand beef that's cooked until it’s practically melting into that incredible sauce. Scroll for the recipe 👇 . . . . . . Recipe: Preheat the oven to 170°C. Toss the beef in the Massaman curry

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Skip the steakhouse. You've got this. Our ambassador chef James Bratton pairs juicy New Zealand scotch fillet with a silky green peppercorn sauce that's super easy to make. Add broccolini and garlicky spinach and you've got steak night sorted. Scroll for the recipe 👇 . . . . . . Recipe: He

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Gravy beef deserves way more attention. Livi's breaking down five reasons this underrated cut should be on your shopping list. It's affordable, packed with flavour, and becomes fork-tender with a little patience. Perfection for chilly winter nights! Did any of these surprise you?

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Your burger shouldn't need reconstructive surgery. It's a good thing the Burger Hotline with Chef Chetan is open. What's your biggest burger fail?

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That vacuum-pack pop when you open your meat? Totally normal. Our friend, top butcher Riki Kerekere explains the science in under a minute so you can get on with the good part... cooking and eating it!

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What’s the difference between a foreshank and a hindshank? And why should lamb shanks be on your winter menu? Welcome to What the Cut! where we break down the beef and lamb cuts you see at the counter, with tips from the experts who know them best. Butcher Corey White shows us what to look for wh

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Dialling in to Chetan's burger hotline... Fast food... but make it homemade. Can you really make a great burger in 15 minutes? Would you try this?

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We didn't have lamb-filled crumpets on our bingo card... but here we are. Golden crumpets, tender New Zealand lamb, melty mozzarella and a minty yoghurt for dunking. It's super tasty and super easy to throw together. Scroll for the recipe 👇 . . . . . . Recipe: Warm the mint jelly and apple

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Bring back the Sunday Roast! The roast dinner you thought was complicated? It’s actually not. New Zealand beef topside, crispy roast vegetables and a gravy made from the best bits left in the pan. Scroll for the recipe 👇 . . . . . . Recipe: Preheat your oven to 220°C. Pat it dry thoroughly

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The best thing about winter? Dinner. Whether you're craving something that's been bubbling away all afternoon or just a quick sear after work, our recipes have cold nights covered. Check the comments for the link to our family favourite recipes.

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Iron can do some pretty amazing things for your body, and choosing the right foods can help you get more of it. Did you know there are two types of iron in our diets? Haem iron, found in beef and lamb, is naturally absorbed really well by the body. Non-haem iron, found in foods like lentils, bean

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Beef and lamb do more nutritional heavy lifting than most people realise. Packed with high-quality protein, easily absorbed iron, zinc and vitamin B12, New Zealand beef and lamb help support energy, immunity and overall wellbeing. Like any food, they're best enjoyed as part of a varied, balanced

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A few minutes this morning, dinner sorted tonight. These shanks simmer away in a rich red wine and mint sauce until they're perfectly tender. Add creamy mash with plenty of gravy and you've got a dinner that's hard to beat. Scroll for the recipe 👇 . . . . . . Recipe: Turn your slow cooker t

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We’re calling it now... this is not a first-date sandwich. We’re not saying it’s messy, but we are saying grab a napkin. Tender New Zealand beef, caramelised onion, capsicum and a ridiculous amount of melted cheese tucked into a toasted roll. Just don’t expect leftovers. Scroll for the recipe 👇

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Steak night called and it desperately wants a sauce. This homemade béarnaise is rich, buttery and surprisingly easy to make. Absolutely addicting, spoon this steak sauce over your favourite cut and you'll wonder why you haven't been making it all along. Scroll for the recipe 👇 . . . . . . R

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Forget plain mash for a minute. Instead, you've got creamy Parmesan polenta, tender New Zealand lamb and a rich Tuscan-style sauce that's worth scraping the plate for. A great way to mix up your usual comfort food. Scroll for the recipe 👇 . . . . . . Recipe: Preheat the oven to 160ºC. Seaso

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