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As the weathre cools and the price of groceries are still high, now is the perfect time to get the slow-cooker and casserole dishes out and try some of these delicious, hearty meal ideas – all using cheaper cuts of meat which makes for a budget-friendly solution to feed the family.
Best soy ginger drumsticks
Drum roll, please! If you think you’ve had soy and ginger chicken before, think again! Nici Wickes’ recipe creates drumsticks that are juicy, crispy and punchy with fresh ginger. They’re lip-smackingly good!
Mum’s steak and kidney pie
Nici Wickes shares her mum’s recipe for the perfect steak and kidney pie – a true classic that’s sure to satisfy
Classic mince on toast
Please note this recipe serves eight or perhaps 10 on toast. We recommend you make a bigger batch and freeze what you don’t need for next time.
Crumbed chicken livers
This is my version of the French classic, chicken liver salad. Here I encase the livers in a golden crumb and serve them in lettuce cups with a wedge of lemon. Delicious. Photography by Todd Eyre.
Beef and vegetable soup
Warm up the family with this hearty beef and vegetable soup on a cold winter’s night.
Sticky honey chicken wings with noodles
Enjoy these deliciously sticky soy and honey-marinated chicken wings with noodles that are laced with carrot and zucchini spirals
Italian-style braised beef ragu with penne pasta
This Italian-style braised beef recipe is comfort food at its best. Pair this rich ragu with tender penne pasta for a winning family meal that’s perfect served on chilly nights
Spiced lamb liver on pita bread
This warming dish is alive with the flavours of Middle Eastern cuisine. Given how nutrient-rich liver is, you’d be wise to add this dish to the menu once a week! Photography by Todd Eyre.
Silverside hash with potato herb salad
This simple take on silverside is served with herby potato salad and topped with a poached egg — making it a comforting meal for any time of the day
Neck chop and lentil stew with kumara and carrot mash
Rich and tender neck chop and lentil stew with a bright and fluffy kumara and carrot mash.