Celebrate the classics with these Kiwi recipes

April 25th is, of course, ANZAC Day. Embrace tradition with the kids and whip up a batch of classic cookies in remembrance.

I don’t think we ever went on a family picnic without a bacon and egg pie wrapped in a tea towel to keep it vaguely warm until it was devoured. Mum, like her mother, is adamant that this pie should contain only the essentials – none of this tomato, peas, onion or cheese nonsense. It’s still a family favourite and slabs of this get demolished in seconds whenever Mum makes it.

Nici Wickes shares her mum’s winning recipe for classic Afghan biscuits. Add a liberal dollop of chocolate icing and top each with half a walnut for a true taste of New Zealand

Because feijoa and apple seasons coincide, it seems only right to pop them both into one cake! They work well in this moist upside-down cake recipe from Nici Wickes

Sophie Gray looks back fondly on the great baking oddity that is lolly cake. Why choose between cake and lollies when you can have both in one handy slice? Now that’s Kiwi ingenuity

Cheese scones just like Mum makes! Wonderfully light and fluffy, this cheese scone recipe is fantastic served for morning or afternoon tea slathered with plenty of butter

Nici Wickes’ delicious mussel fritters recipe is incredibly easy to make and fantastic served with lemon wedges and a herby, creamy mayo sauce. Enjoy for a tasty lunch with friends and family

A timeless dessert that is loved by all, this delicious caramel and chocolate slice is easy to make, but packed full of flavour everyone will love.

Classic pikelets that take just minutes to prepare are irresistible when topped with jam and cream.

A roast joint should be rested before serving to allow the meat to relax. The heat of the oven causes the meat fibres to tighten, so as meat rests the fibres will relax, allowing the meat juices to redistribute themselves throughout the joint. Try to carve the joint across the grain so that each slice […]

Perfect a Kiwi classic with this recipe for whitebait fritters. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and thick slices of white bread smothered in plenty of butter

A new version of a old favourite, this chocolate crackle slice updates the classic chocolate crackle. Cut into bars for a crunchy treat if you prefer.

Home made fish and chips is a good healthy alternative to eating greasy ones, and it tastes just as good if not better.

Stay warm in winter with a classic smoked fish and potato pie, topped with creamy mashed potato.

You can’t go wrong with this classic recipe. Whip up a batch of this tasty sausage rolls for lunch or dinner with the family. All you need is a generous dollop of tomato sauce…

Perfect for an after school snack or a tasty lunchbox treat – these cheese and vegemite embrace classic Aussie flavours in a delicious baked bread.

The addition of fresh cherries to this traditional pavlova recipe makes a brilliant Christmas dessert. It’s easier than you think to whip up this gorgeous pav!

Nici Wickes shares her mum’s recipe for the perfect steak and kidney pie – a true classic that’s sure to satisfy