Dinner Archives

Air-fried fish with green beans

Here flaky fish and crunchy beans can be on the table in under 30 minutes

General Tso’s chicken

This sweet and spicy deep fried chicken is deliciously sweet and sticky

Air-fried crumbed chicken tenders

An air fryer makes cooking chicken super quick and easy and these crumbed tenderloins are no exception

Air fryer roasted salmon and fennel salad

This simple but elegant meal can be on the table in less than 30 minutes when cooking salmon in an air fryer.

Air fryer chicken nuggets

Crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, these chicken nuggets cooked in the air fryer are absolute perfection

Lasagne pasta bake

To reheat, thaw, then cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes (or 20-30 minutes for smaller dishes).

Creamy broccoli, garlic and tuna pasta bake with rocket

This no-fuss pasta bake recipe creates the perfect family meal. Creamy, cheesy yet packed with plenty of green goodness, this dish is delicious served for dinner sprinkled with peppery rocket leaves

Prawn spaghetti pasta with chilli, capers and tomato

Dinner doesn't get much easier than this! This prawn spaghetti recipe contains all the classic elements of a good pasta - garlic, tomatoes, chillies and salty capers. Serve for a simple yet sophisticated meal

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20 budget-friendly recipes that are perfect for flat dinners

Coming up with simple meals that are tasty, nutritious and easy on the pocket is no small task when you're cooking for flatmates. We've rounded up our best budget-friendly meals to help you feed the bunch - without compromising on taste.

Tomato and herb tart

Make use of your garden's fresh tomatoes and whip up this stunning pastry tart. It's fantastic as a tasty picnic plate or a light dinner, and flavoured to perfection with fresh oregano and thyme.

Sticky roasted pork loin with pickled peaches

This rosemary and mustard-glazed pork loin is a winner for long summer nights. For a flavour explosion, serve alongside our delicious pickled peaches - you're sure to impress with this brew up your sleeve!

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Pork chops with peach and rosemary sauce

You've had pork and pineapple, but what about pork and peach? This dairy-free, gluten-free recipe is the perfect example of just how good the collision of sweet and savoury can be for a family meal

Chicken burgers with fennel and herb slaw

These barbecued chicken burgers with fennel and herb slaw are perfect for a summer dinner on the deck or patio. Just add cold beers or sangria, a jug of iced cordial for the kids, and some great company!

Vegetarian Wellington with mushroom and pecan stuffing

This vegetarian take on beef Wellington makes a filling and flavoursome dish that's special enough for a dinner party - or even your Christmas spread! Serve with our rich mushroom gravy and roast veggies for a complete meal.

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Venison platter with hummus and green salsa

This platter is a great way to enjoy quality, lean venison as a starter or with other barbecue meats and salads. The salsa is packed with herbs and the hummus adds a lovely creaminess, creating a dish bursting with flavours and texture.

Slow-cooked butterfly lamb leg

This butterflied lamb leg works well as a casual lunch paired with a salad or with some vegetables or rice for a more substantial evening meal. It tastes incredible when rubbed in some Moroccan-inspired spices.

Meat lasagne with creamy ricotta and rosemary

Meat lasagne with creamy ricotta & rosemary

This rich and delicious lasagne is oozing with flavour, cheese and creaminess, creating a fantastic Italian-style family dinner. It's perfect for colder nights, or any time that you just feel like a little extra comfort.

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Cheesy vegetable bake with courgette and eggplant

There's nothing quite like a gooey, cheesy vegetable bake. This one is packed with all sorts of goodies, from courgette to eggplant to kūmara - so it's equally nutritious as it is indulgent!

Nici Wickes’ teriyaki chicken drumsticks

Whip up a batch of these finger lickin’ teriyaki drumsticks next time you’re entertaining guests. They’re as simple as anything to throw together, and make a party snack that is sure to please the crowd.

Sticky lamb shanks with Parmesan mash

This is such a satisfying dish and so easy to cook! The lamb shanks are beautifully tender and the Parmesan mash is such a crowd-pleaser, making it a perfect weekend dinner to enjoy with the whole family.

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What to cook for Dad this Father’s Day

What constitutes Dad food? Without wishing to stereotype we'd say a mixture of delicious hearty dinners such as steak or ribs; breakfast-in-bed or a killer sandwich. We love you Dad!

Mushroom ragu on pappardelle with zesty gremolata

Put a vegetarian twist on the traditionally meat-based Italian ragu with this rich and flavoursome mushroom recipe. Served with pappardelle and topped with a zingy homemade gremolata, this dish is an all-round winner.

Slow-braised beef shin

These short, chilly days are perfect for settling this slow-braised beef shin in the oven in the afternoon so that the aromas waft through the house for the rest of the day, tantalising our taste buds until dinnertime.

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Lamb meatballs with broad beans

This protein and fibre-packed dish is a sure-fire winner when it comes to mid-week dinners. It's quick and easy to make, and the lamb meatballs are infused with a lively combination of spices.

Spanish chicken, chorizo and rice soup

Prepare a comforting meal with this Spanish chicken, chorizo and rice soup recipe, which is packed to the rafters with nourishing goodies. Filling and flavoursome, this soup will transport you to warmer places.

Spinach, blue cheese and ricotta galettes

Cheese lovers, listen up - these spinach, blue cheese and ricotta galettes are a dream come true! Encased in a golden pastry shell and topped with walnuts, this recipe is everything you need for a midweek dinner.

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Mum’s sausage and beans

This is an economical and tasty dish that Mum says originates from Réunion, an island in the Indian Ocean governed by France but widely influenced by Creole and West Indian cuisine. It’s delicious and the mincing of onions is a great idea!

Rosemary potatoes and chorizo

These are blisteringly good, especially if you use hot chorizo as the potato and cream are a good foil of its spiciness. Scale the recipe up to serve at your next dinner party, or simply serve with a green salad for a simple meal.

Citrus baked chicken

I love this late autumn dish of Mum’s. Chicken baked with plenty of rosemary, orange juice and peel with soft petals of capsicum. It bursts with flavour!

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Steak and onion rings

Switch up your classic steak and fries by substituting the fries for homemade onion rings! This hearty meal makes a delicious weekend dinner, perfect when served with a fresh green salad.

Spelt pasta with silky cauliflower sauce

Combining the nutty flavour of spelt pasta with our silky cauliflower sauce, this pasta dish is a wonderful idea for an easy dinner. It will be on the table in just 40 minutes, and is so tasty you'll be going back for seconds!

Roast chicken for one

To me, dinner is dinner, and if I want roast chicken with all the trimmings, that’s what I’ll have. Here's my pared-down version of a full roast chicken - there’s stuffing and gravy, vegetables and roasties, and just enough for one!

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Lamb leg steaks with tabbouleh

This Middle Eastern dish will tickle your taste buds with its zingy and zesty quinoa tabbouleh and delicious lamb leg steaks coated in cumin seeds. It takes less than 30 minutes to make, so it's a win-win!

Pasta with salmon and minty pea pesto

On the table in just 25 minutes, this pasta is a scrumptious idea for a quick dinner or lunch. Packed with delicious flakes of salmon and a zingy homemade pea pesto, it’s a simple meal that will blow your mind!

Feta and radish sesame tartlets

Create a vegetarian meal that looks just as good as it tastes with these feta and radish sesame tartlets. Made with a delicious filling of feta, cream and eggs, everyone is going to love this dish!

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Pork and plum casserole

The rich flavour of plums really enhance the flavour in our beautiful slow-cooked casserole. Team this warming dish with steamed green beans or sautéed bok choy for a complete and nourishing meal.

Pasta with cinnamon and sausage sauce

The original recipe from The Food of Love Cookery School uses a seashell-shaped pasta. But Nici prefers making corteccia, a pea-pod shape, as it’s faster, easier to make and will still capture the delicious sauce in all its nooks and crannies.

Broad bean and ricotta pasta with crispy prosciutto

Give your broad beans a new lease on life by tossing them through this delicious ricotta pasta. Topped with prosciutto, parmesan and chopped dill, it's a quick and easy dish that tastes incredible.

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Baked pork and green peppercorn apples

Stuffing apples with a savoury mix of pork and peppercorns is such an easy and fun dish to make. Once baked and dusted in fresh Parmesan, you’ll be rewarded with a deliciously satisfying meal.

Ricotta and spinach pasta bake

This pasta bake is the epitome of comfort food. Combining the magical pair of spinach and ricotta, along with a beautifully flavoured tomato sauce, it's ideal as your family dinner on a cooler evening.

Chorizo hotdogs with chimichurri and smoky red relish

Upgrade your usual sausage, ketchup and mustard hotdogs with these deliciously flavoursome chorizo buns. Served with generous lashings of our chimichurri and smoky red relish, this is a simple crowd-pleaser of a dinner!

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Chicken cooked in wine

Cooked a day ahead, coq au vin is a brilliant and easy-to-make dish for serving a large group. With the flavours of wine, mushrooms, smoky bacon and thyme, the slow-cooked chicken is always succulent and juicy.

Easy seafood mornay

Nici uses crème fraîche to save making a roux for this seafood mornay, and the result is rich and creamy, making for a great way to send the taste buds soaring at the beginning of a feast.

Apricot chicken biryani

Make use of the spices in the back of your cupboard with this flavour-packed biryani. The authentic Indian flavours burst through the rice so beautifully, and the juicy pop of apricot is just delicious!

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Hoki and prosciutto bundles with tomato and caper sauce

This dish tastes like it could be from a Michelin star restaurant, but it is so simple to create. Hoki and prosciutto pair magically together, and the tomato and caper sauce is just divine!

Honey, pear and almond salad

Sweet, crunchy and zingy, this salad is the perfect accompaniment to any family dinner. The fresh flavours and bright colours make it a creative and delicious side dish that everyone will love.

Courgette pasta with avocado and pesto

Mix up your go-to pasta dish thanks to our tasty courgette pasta recipe. This pasta alternative is not only gluten free and super healthy, the homemade avocado pesto makes it simply irresistible!

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Prawn & pumpkin pesto pasta

This prawn and pumpkin pesto pasta is ready in just 40 minutes, but will look and taste like you’re a seasoned pro. The juicy prawns and freshly-made pesto are a magical combo.

Mexican-style kumara

Bursting with flavours, this healthy, colourful and quick to prepare Mexican-style kumara dish is a tasty idea for a delightful midweek dinner.

Spice up dinnertime with Exotic Food

Cancel your favourite Thai takeout – and ring in the fragrant flavours of Thailand to your home cooking with Exotic Food! From sauces and oils, to soups, marinades and pastes, noodles and coconut milk, Exotic Food is the easy way to ignite your culinary imagination and make mealtimes simply delicious.