Dinner

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Whether you're a vegetarian or just lightening things up a little, our fresh, colourful recipes are a delicious, nutritious introduction to meat-free meals

Cooking for a family after a full day's work can be a challenge and making something the kids will love can be even harder. But we've got the solution to your last-minute dinner dilemmas with these fast and filling family recipes. From fajitas to pasta, these recipes are fun, easy and healthy. There won't be any complaints from the troops when you serve up our chicken burgers or fried rice. So heat up the stove, turn on the oven and talk about your day over the tantalising tastes of these meals.

If there's one thing that Kiwis do well it's a great pie. There is nothing quite like a freshly baked pie - keep it classic with steak and cheese, shepherd's pie, banoffee or apple pie

There's no cutting back on flavour with these recipes. They're so much more than simple salads, with crab spaghetti, pork rolls, zucchini fritters and scallop skewers. And if you've got a sweet tooth, we haven't forgotten you. You'll love our crumpets with berry compote and rhubarb souffle. So whether you're counting kilojoules or on a special diet, you can dig into these satisfying meals without over-indulging. With this much flavour and variety, you won't believe these recipes are low-fat.

It's quick. It's simple. And it's a weeknight staple in so many households. These pasta recipes will inspire you, making sure your bowl never gets boring. From family favourites such as spaghetti bolognese and an easy to make lasagne, to a hearty spinach and ricotta cannelloni that will satisfy any vegetarians, our recipes will keep you inspired. The kids will love our cheesy pasta bake. And our crab spaghetti in a bag will take your mid-week pasta dinner to a whole new level.

Losing weight doesn't mean starving yourself or denying your taste buds of good food. If you've put on a few extra kilos and want to slim down, here are some healthy recipes to help you do it while still eating delicious, satisfying meals. From pasta salads to laksa, seafood and pizza, there's no need to break up with food. Our hearty pork and cabbage rolls will make you forget you're watching your waistline. Just follow these recipes and find that you can delight your health as well as your mouth.

Feeding a family on a budget doesn't mean you have to compromise on taste or quality. These delicious recipes will keep the troops happy and save you money. Most of them are quick and easy too, making it a breeze to get dinner on the table in no time at all. Cook up a tasty spaghetti with meatballs. Vegetarians will love our corn fritters and nourishing brown rice and roast pumpkin salad. And you can ditch the takeaway with our teriyaki chicken and noodle box recipes.

For when their tummies are grumbling, we've got 12 easy-to-make recipes for children that even the fussiest little kids (and grown ups) will love

Italian food is all about flavour and simplicity but it is so much more than a margherita pizza or spaghetti bolognese. We still have all the classics from our traditional lasagnes, quick and easy risottos to our mouthwatering pizzas but we've included some lesser-known favourites that certainly won't disappoint. With roast pork and tantalising goat's cheese pappardelle, you'll be singing amore all night. And you can have many of our delicious recipes on the table in thirty minutes or less!