Baking

Light, fluffy, and filled with juicy warm apple pieces, this delicious apple sponge cake is wonderful served warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream.

This cheese and bacon scone recipe takes this Kiwi staple to delicious new heights. Serve slathered with plenty of butter with your morning or afternoon cuppa

A decadent dessert that perfectly balances sweetness with a hint of savory sea salt, served warm and topped with whipped cream and crunchy honeycomb chunks for an unforgettable indulgence.

The perfect celebration cake.

Straight from the oven or lightly toasted, these fruit-studded buns are a Good Friday breakfast ritual dating back centuries.

Perfect for rainbow and unicorn themed parties!

This eggless cake is a lifesaver if you’re in the mood for cake but have run out of eggs!

Celebrate plum season with this sweet treat

Nici Wickes' berry and white chocolate slice recipe is perfect for all those surplus berries you couldn’t eat fresh and froze. Or you can always buy some mixed berries from the supermarket

These delightful passionfruit biscuits are the ideal sweet treat any time of day.

This lighter style gluten-free fruit cake is just the ticket for the festive season.

We've revived a classic!

A blend of a butter-style cake and topped with meringue, this is perfect for any special occasion.

A delicious twist on a Kiwi afternoon tea classic

Create beautifully light and fluffy scones with this basic scone recipe. Serve scones with cream and jam for a lovely afternoon tea

A simply delicious cake packed with banana, pineapple and topped with shredded coconut

Perfect for an afternoon treat!

Perfectly portioned and bursting with flavour, these mini apple tarte tatins are sure to impress as a dessert or afternoon snack

Whip up a batch of classic scones and pair with jam and whipped cream for a timeless treat that's perfect for an afternoon tea or snack

Try this super savoury snack!

This chocolate fudge slice recipe is here to conquer all your chocolate cravings. Thick, delicious and easily made from ingredients in your pantry, this no-bake slice is a no-brainer!

Indulge in the perfect blend of sweetness and tang with our raspberry ricotta cheesecake, topped with a vibrant raspberry purée and extra berries for a dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

Indulge in the classic comfort of our Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies studded with generous chunks of dark chocolate, creating irresistibly chewy treats that are perfect for any occasion.

Shortcrust pastry filled with a decadent mixture of crunchy nuts, brown sugar, butter, and pure maple syrup, creating indulgent bite-sized treats perfect for any occasion.

A decadent treat made with a rich cocoa batter infused with creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings in just minutes

Whether enjoyed as a sweet treat with afternoon tea or served as the grand finale to a special occasion, this Strawberry Yoghurt Cake is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who indulge.

Try this rendition of the classic Anzac biscuit. These chewy delights are perfect for those craving a nostalgic treat

This three-bean chocolate cake is perfectly complemented by a luxurious vanilla bean cream, creating a symphony of flavours and textures that will tantalize your taste buds with every bite.

With a buttery shortbread base, generous gooey caramel filling studded with hazelnuts and a cap of dark chocolate, each sublime layer of this decadent slice will make you feel like a millionaire.

A delectable treat made with caramelised almonds, sea salt flakes, and a luxurious brown buttercream icing, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty richness

Nici Wickes' apple and vanilla cake recipe is wonderfully moist, despite the fact it has no butter or other fats. Serve warm as a dessert or with brandy butter and cream if you're not dairy-free

If you’re a fan of banana bread, you’re going to love Nici Wickes' delicious version made with pears! Studded with walnuts and easily altered to be gluten or dairy-free, this recipe is a winner

These Easter cookies are so much fun to make, especially when you have little helpers in the kitchen to decorate them for you. Get the kids to show their creative side this Easter with fun colour and design on these sweet treats.

The true star of this walnut cake recipe is the silky espresso mascarpone cream that is slathered between and on top of each layer. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and drizzle with honey to finish off this dreamy dessert.

Smoked cheese imbues the most wonderful and subtle flavour to this tart. Enjoy for a lunch or dinner that is easy to assemble - either with store-bought pastry or our tasty homemade recipe.

This pie is an absolute star! If you're firmly loyal to the traditional bacon and egg pie, try this and we're sure you’ll be converted. After all, you can't beat the combo of potato and crème fraîche!

Kiwi-style pasties take the classic mince pie and add a bit of extra magic. Encased in crispy pastry and combining beef mince and swede, this is sure to become a favourite.

Whip up this leek tart for an easy, healthy and extra tasty idea for dinner. Pair it with a side of panzanella salad for the ultimate vegetarian meal!

Spinach and feta is the perfect combination and this simple yet delicious spinach and feta pie is baked until perfectly golden brown and is bound to be a new family favourite.

This crispy fish pie with capers is a tasty classic the whole family will enjoy.

There’s nothing more satisfying than a freshly baked rustic vegetable pie with a hearty and delicious filling. Bake until golden brown and serve with a fresh side salad for the perfect family meal.

If you've never made classic spanakopita before, you're in for a treat with this delicious silverbeet and kale spanakopitas recipe.

Nici Wickes' mum shares the recipe for a rhubarb and ginger cake she tried in Central Otago. Simply delicious and easy to throw together, this cake is wonderful served for dessert with whipped cream

Little hands will love this mini muffin recipe! Filled with the goodness of apple, oats and berries, these muffins are delicious packed in lunchboxes or enjoyed as an after school snack

This clever recipe uses sliced bread to create these tasty bacon and egg pies. Serve for any meal of the day - accompany with vegetables or salad and you have a main meal

Baked doughnuts are super quick to make, as they don’t contain yeast. Being baked, not fried, this recipe is also lighter and healthier than regular doughnuts

These delicious bran and blueberry muffins are based on a recipe from the Dunedin School of Home Science Manual way back in the mid-1970s

Christchurch's The Old Vicarage Café shares the recipe for their famous citrus slice. It's the ultimate companion for an afternoon cuppa!

This indulgent chocolate marshmallow slice recipe is perfect enjoyed for a sweet afternoon treat or served as a decadent dessert

The Coffee House shares the recipe for their famous savoury muffins. Filled with spinach, bacon, cream cheese and relish, these muffins are the perfect morning tea treat or snack

This decadent recipe takes lamingtons to a whole new level! Classic pink lamingtons are split and filled with an indulgent cheesecake filling and fresh raspberries for the ultimate afternoon treat

This chocolate marshmallow shortcake recipe creates the perfect slice with a chocolately shortcake base, fluffy raspberry marshmallow filling and a crunchy nut topping

Perfect for morning and afternoon tea.

The Boat Shed Café shares the recipe for their much-loved ginger nut slice. Recreate this café favourite and home and enjoy with a hot cup of tea or coffee

Recreate a glorious bakery specialty with this recipe for soft, sweet, doughy Chelsea buns! Glazed in sticky apricot jam and drizzled with pink-tinted icing, these buns are a sure-fire hit!

This deliciously light and fluffy banana, oat and yoghurt bread recipe is perfect served for morning or afternoon tea, accompanied with a hot cup of tea or coffee

Whip up a classic from the comfort of your own kitchen with this delicious vanilla slice recipe! This vanilla slice is topped with a pretty pink icing and filled with plenty of creamy vanilla goodness

Nici Wickes' blueberry oat slice is somehow chewy and crisp at the same time – it’s also irresistibly moreish

This ghostly ship is a labour of love, but it would make the perfect centrepiece for your next Halloween celebration

This recipe makes two loaves of beautiful bread. You can make one to eat now, and one to freeze for later use.

This iconic children's birthday cake was inspired by the character, Dolly, in one of Charles Dickens' novels. She's since gone on to influence fashion, fish (one is named after her), a cake pan (in the shape of her dress) and all manner of embroideries...what a girl she must have been!

These tasty zucchini, parmesan and basil muffins from Anneka Manning's cookbook, 'BakeClass', are a great alternative to the sweet ones, especially when served as a snack or instead of bread alongside soup or salad.

Homemade focaccia is easy to make and impressive! This recipe is from a cooking school in Siena, which Nici Wickes has adapted to make it faster for any home cook to make. It’s bread-making at its best!

These warming, comforting beef pies will go down an absolute storm on any night, but especially as the weather gets a bit chillier. The slow-cooked meat is melt-in-the-mouth, and is sure to be a winner. The recipe features in Maggie Beer's cookbook, "Autumn".

With an abundance of in-season vegetables at our disposal, this is the perfect dish to showcase some of it. I was lucky to find baby kale at my local supermarket, but you can also use baby spinach if you prefer. The blue-cheese dressing lifts the tart to create a tasty, slightly rustic starter.

Recreate popular Turkish street treats with these delicious sesame ring breads from The Australian Women's Weekly 'Made from Scratch' cookbook - perfect with breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Start off your day the right way with this delicious wholemeal apple muffin recipe

Caramel walnut slice

This Kiwi classic can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for up to four days. The biscuits break up the sweetness of this chocolatey slice beautifully.

These pretty little cupcakes are delectable. They are light and dainty and the easy icing is tinted with beetroot juice – not artificial colouring – so your little ones won’t turn into chandelier-swinging monsters after eating them.

These divine mini brown sugar and hazelnut whoopie pies are wonderfully sweet, nutty and creamy. Enjoy one with a pot of tea for an indulgent morning of afternoon snack with loved ones.

My sister made this when she worked in the sub-Antarctic islands. As rations got scarce, the hardy kumara was a hit once she turned it into this moist bread.

These divine lime and yoghurt mini bundt cakes are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Drizzled with a sticky elderflower syrup, they make the ultimate dessert for entertaining guests at a high tea.

This basic white bread recipe is perfect for your next baking day - enjoy a fresh, warm slice any time of the day!

There are few biscuits more loved than the classic chocolate chip cookie. Whip up a batch this weekend to share with friends and family, or enjoy on your own as a afternoon snack with a pot of tea.

Say cheers with these rich triple chocolate cupcakes with beer. The addition of beer adds a new dimension of flavour.

Give the gift of baking this Easter without having to do any of the hard work! The resulting Easter cookies are crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle and full of chocolatey goodness

A biscotti where the fruit inside is all the sweetness you need for your sweet treat

Spread some Christmas cheer with these appetising and aesthetic biscuits. Ginger, cloves and mixed spice will make you wish for a white Christmas while sticky jam and icing satisfies the young ones.

Fluffy, moist and packed full of flavour - this is the perfect cake recipe to keep the loved ones happy.

This gorgeous apple and cinnamon loaf is perfect sliced and served warm as a mid-morning snack or with a cuppa in the afternoon.

Light, fluffy and wonderfully cheesy, this beautiful French souffle is packed full of beautiful gruyere and fresh watercress. Enjoy this dish with a light side salad for a divine weekend meal.

This crispy lamb and potato pie channels traditional Indian tikka spices to create a deliciously warming family-sized pie. Serve with fresh greens for a tasty and nutritious dinner.

This Greek-style spinach and feta tart is packed full of flavour. Made with a homemade rice base, this savoury tart is wonderfully filling.

The combination of creamy, rich blue cheese and oven roasted kumara sits perfectly atop this golden, fluffy homemade focaccia base. Perfect sliced and shared as a gourmet starter.

Traditionally served at Christmas time, this sweet, fruity cake is packed full of green and red glace cherries and crunchy nuts to produce a flavour and texture sensation.