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Eat better, save more: how to make your own gnocchi and pizza dough

These two Italian basics are inexpensive, endlessly adaptable and perfect for using up whatever's in the fridge.

6:00am

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Simple, delicious, cheap: What Italians can teach Kiwis about cooking on a budget

Alice Taylor shares recipes for two classic pasta dishes, inspired by her recent move to Italy.

Sun, May 3

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No eggs, no butter, no problem: How to make decadent cakes on a budget

Alice Taylor shares recipes for two cakes – chocolate and feijoa – that taste indulgent but won't break the bank.

Sun, Apr 19

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Shave serious dollars from your shopping bill with these tasty vegetarian dinners

Add a meat-free night (or two) to your week with these easy, delicious recipes for tofu and felafel.

Sun, Apr 5

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Overwhelmed by online recipes? How to get back to basics and save

Alice Taylor shares cheap, simple bread and muffin recipes that adapt to whatever you have in the fridge. No supermarket visit required.

Sun, Mar 22

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Three tasty, healthy ways to save cash? Shop in season, preserve, ferment

Autumn brings a brief abundance that we can capture and enjoy throughout winter.

Sat, Mar 7

February 2026
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A packed lunch is healthier and cheaper – but it has to taste good too

You won't stick with the packed lunch resolution if your lunches are drab and predictable. Alice Taylor serves up some irresistible suggestions.

Sun, Feb 22

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Striving to feed your family on a budget? Take a leaf from Grandma's book

Alice Taylor celebrates old-fashioned cooking with recipes for a simple, tasty curry and a deliciously saucy chocolate pudding.

Sat, Feb 7

January 2026
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The one kitchen appliance that can save you endless time, stress and money

Alice Taylor reveals her favourite kitchen appliance, plus her recipe for the easiest, most delicious and adaptable scrolls.

Sat, Jan 24

December 2025
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Full of Christmas spirit but light on cash? This legendary biscotti is the answer

Alice Taylor's easy, delicious treats will bring more joy than (almost) anything money could buy.

December 14, 2025

November 2025
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Why spend over $100 on a Christmas turkey? Roast chicken is tastier, cheaper

OPINION: If you're looking to create a budget-friendly festive feast, look no further than the humble chicken.

November 30, 2025

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Which dish is the biggest Kiwi crowd-pleaser at any potluck?

Alice Taylor shares three simple ways to beat the 'potluck panic' – and reveals her pick of the biggest national favourite.

November 16, 2025

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Tight budget but gourmet tastes? The solution is to cook from scratch

Quality stock, chilli oil and noodles can all be whipped up in your kitchen at minimal cost.

November 2, 2025

October 2025
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How I enjoy baking without blowing $25 on butter, eggs and chocolate

Alice Taylor advises on cheap substitutes for expensive ingerdients and shares her recipe for a delicious $3 apple cake.

October 18, 2025

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Alice Taylor: mince has surged in price, how to make it go the extra mile

New columnist Alice Taylor brings you delicious ways with cheap, everyday ingredients. This week: tasty meatballs with a secret ingredient to make more of your mince.

October 5, 2025