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It doesn't get much easier than this corn chowder recipe. Creamy, delicious and ready in just under an hour, this tasty soup is the perfect family dinner. Serve with buttery toasted garlic bread

Timeless and sophisticated - the Aperol spritz is the drink to have at your next get-together! Prosecco and soda mingle with Aperol, an Italian apéritif made of bitter orange and rhubarb, for a fun and flirty tipple. Enjoy with Copper Kettle Special Reserve Sea Salt & Black Truffle deluxe potato crisps for the perfect sophisticated spread

Nici Wickes' slice recipe combines two favourites – a biscuit base and a Russian fudge topping! Serve these sweet little squares topped with walnuts for a deliciously decadent treat

This moreish recipe sees button mushrooms baked to perfection then crumbed to create delicious little 'popcorn' snacks. Serve with sweet chilli and honey soy dipping sauce for the ultimate party bite

Love haloumi? This 20 minute pizza recipe is irresistible for vegetarians and meat eaters alike! Mushrooms and haloumi come together perfectly to create a simple yet sophisticated weeknight meal

This deliciously simple pasta recipe combines tuna, corn, avocado and capers to create an easy dinner dish that's ready in just 25 minutes. Serve with a side salad for a healthy weeknight meal

It doesn't get much better than this bangers and mash recipe when you're craving a taste of comfort food! Serve with mustardy mushrooms and leeks for a delicious weeknight family meal

This delicious recipe sees tender lamb rack roasted to perfection with winter vegetables and the citrusy tang of orange. Serve for a simple yet sophisticated family dinner

Add a citrus twist to dinner time with this delicious seafood dish. This recipe sees zesty prawn skewers paired with rice pilaf and served with lime yoghurt. Enjoy for an easy, healthy weeknight meal

It takes only a few simple ingredients to create these comforting and nourishing bowls of poached chicken in broth, or as Nici Wickes like to call this recipe, steaming bowls of goodness

Nici Wickes' fried-then-baked chicken is well worth the effort. Fried chicken lovers will kid themselves this recipe is not as unhealthy as a fully deep-fried version so they can eat twice as much. Dig in!

Nici Wickes' roast chicken recipe is inspired by Etta restaurant's terrific take on the classic roast chook. It's succulent, juicy, crispy-skinned and delicious. Serve with potatoes, kale and lemon

This roast chicken recipe creates a healthy yet hearty meal the whole family will love. Spiced chicken is served with a herby brown rice salad packed with nuts, seeds, veges and studded with currants

This clever recipe sees rose tea infused rhubarb paired with homemade pastry and baked to perfection to create these gorgeous pies. Serve for a deliciously different sweet treat

Brimming with flavour, this delicious Thai prawn and noodle salad recipe is ready in 20 minutes. Serve with punchy cashew and lime dressing and enjoy for a light and lovely weeknight meal

Tasty, healthy and ready in just 20 minutes, this harissa lamb recipe may just create the ultimate meal. Serve on a kale salad with tahini yoghurt dressing for a delicious lunch or dinner

This delicious recipe sees fresh New Zealand mussels cooked in a creamy, herby white wine sauce. Serve with plenty of crusty sourdough bread for a winning meal that's ready in just 30 minutes

This honey and lemon chicken recipe creates an irresistible dinner dish. Serve with baked baby potatoes, asparagus and peas for delicious family meal that's ready in just 45 minutes

This easy recipe creates deliciously sweet little apple fritters that can be made at short notice. Serve these walnut and rum spiked fritters dusted with icing sugar for the perfect treat

This recipe is based on a typical Swiss ‘alpine macaroni’. The béchamel sauce stars tasty gruyere cheese, and roasting the apple slices lends sweetness and helps balance out this rich, savoury dish

With its wholemeal flour and vegetables (even seeds), Nici Wickes' carrot cake is as robust as it is delicious. This recipe creates a light, airy and huge cake, so tuck in!

Nici Wickes' recipe for fruit cake is not as dark as a Christmas cake, yet it still keeps and eats well. This cake is best eaten after a few days, when the fruit has really developed its flavour

Nici Wickes' mum makes this sponge cake recipe with her eyes closed, and never fails to “drop” the sponge to ensure it’s light and fluffy. Serve filled with strawberries, cream and jam

Nici Wickes' Boston baked bean recipe is so easy to make and spiking them with chorizo, instead of the traditional bacon, makes them a taste sensation. Enjoy as a tasty family breakfast or brunch

This delicious fish provençale recipe will be your new favourite way to cook fish. Serve lightly fried fillets with courgettes, Brussels sprouts and herby tomatoes for a light. low-carb family meal

This healthy salad recipe sees Tex-Mex marinated pork fillet grilled to perfection then served with a fresh avocado, tomato and lime salad. Enjoy for a tasty low-carb family meal

This Moroccan-inspired vegetable tagine recipe creates the ultimate vegetarian meal. Pack with spiced pumpkin, eggplant and okra then serve topped with harissa chickpeas, yoghurt and herbs

This fresh Thai-inspired recipe sees red curry fish cakes paired with a fresh herb salad and served with a spicy lime dipping sauce. Enjoy as a deliciously light low-carb lunch or dinner

This beef stir-fry recipe packs a serious flavour punch! Chilli and soy marinated beef is cooked to perfection with Asian greens and hoisin sauce to create a delicious, easy family meal

This tasty low carb burger recipe sees traditional buns substituted for delicious kumara. Serve stacked with salad, homemade turkey patties and green tahini for a quick, easy and delicious family meal

These meatballs are just heavenly. Nici Wickes shares her mum's meatball recipe that sees mince spiked with typical spices of Middle Eastern cuisines and sweetened with dates. They are amazing!

Spicy ground meat salads, sometimes called “larb”, are common in Thailand. Try Nici Wickes' easy pork mince salad recipe that's bursting with flavour from the amount of fresh herbs and lime juice

Kibbeh – bulgur wheat-stuffed lamb rissoles – are a taste sensation and make a great change from meatballs. Try Nici Wickes' recipe with tabbouleh salad and zingy yoghurt dressing for a divine dinner

The humble banana is the key to creating this banana split brownie recipe. Chocolate brownies are topped with caramelised bananas, peanut praline and whipped cream to create the perfect sweet treat

Dinner doesn't get much easier than this! This one-pan bake recipe sees chicken Marylands cooked to perfection with grapes and olives then served with mashed potato to create a hearty family dinner

Warm up this winter with this easy lamb pie recipe. With a hearty carrot, parsnip and lamb leg filling and topped with a cheesy cauliflower crust, this pie is the perfect family meal

Simple, hearty and all in one pan, this delicious savoury bread and butter 'pudding' recipe is a weeknight winner. Serve with a fresh green salad for a tasty meal the whole family will love

Two Kiwi icons collide in this slice recipe! A coconut-spiked Weet-Bix base is topped with creamy custard then finished with rich chocolate icing. Cut into squares and serve at your next sweet event

Love hokey pokey? Then you'll adore this cupcake recipe. Golden syrup spiked cupcakes are topped with creamy frosting and hokey pokey crumble to create a sweet treat that's begging to be shared!

This kumara and walnut cake recipe is simple without scrimping on taste. Topped with caramel cream cheese frosting, this is the perfect dessert to share with friends and whanau

Throw everything in a baking dish and let the oven do the work to create this tasty roast pork recipe. Serve with homemade gravy and lemon wedges for a fuss-free family meal

Sunday roast gets an exotic twist in this recipe. Tender lamb racks are served with a tangy, glossy pomegranate glaze and creamy, minty parsnip mash. Serve for an easy yet impressive family dinner

Everyone's favourite side dish get a delicious kick in this simple yet impressive recipe. Vegetables are roasted to perfection then served drizzled with a warm lemony saffron butter sauce

This gorgeous green pea soup recipe is the perfect foil for chilly days. Packed with green goodness and served with omega-3 rich wood-smoked salmon, this soup is best enjoyed with a dollop of crème fraîche

This irresistible recipe sees cheesy polenta chips baked until beautifully golden and served with a deliciously creamy rosemary, feta and garlic dip. A must-try with a crisp glass of wine

This sprouted mung bean and coconut curry recipe creates a deliciously warming, healthy meal. Enjoy as is or serve with rice for a vegetarian, gluten-free dinner that's packed full of goodness

Discover delicious, nutritious sprouted lentils with this healthy recipe. These falafel-like bites are perfect served with vibrant coriander lime sauce for a flavourful vegetarian, gluten-free meal

This recipe sees sticky lemon slice spiked with blueberries to create a perfect fruity little number. A slice or two of this slab is just the perfect, zesty wee thing to have with a hot cup of tea. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

Hot and hand-warming, this pork pie recipe creates a savoury snack similar to tuck shop sausage rolls but without the grease and horrid herbs (and with a few little tweaks to smarten them up). Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

Sparkly with a quiet edge of sweet ginger, this ginger Negroni fizz recipe is the traditional Negroni cocktail's timid cousin and just the thing to sip as you while away a golden afternoon. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

This delicious Italian-inspired tart recipe showcases blistered tomatoes and Parma ham on a smooth cannellini bean purée, dotted with torn burrata, all encased in a delicious nut pastry shell

Nici Wickes' shares her mum's tried-and-true workmen's muffins recipe. These muffins aren’t your usual light and fruity ones – they’re solid and filling with veges, feta and a hint of curry powder

Nici Wickes' crispy spiced cauliflower and carrot recipe is a healthy take on deep-fried Indian pakora and onion bhaji. Serve with poppadoms and dipping sauce for a tasty afternoon snack or starter

Nici Wickes' Thai chicken and coconut noodle curry recipe is lively, light and very tasty! With fresh herbs and spices, this light and soupy dish will add a warming shot of flavour to your evening

It doesn’t come easier or tastier than Nici Wickes' Indian-style lamb curry recipe. Baking it in the oven makes it the perfect meal for a winter night. Serve with chutney and rice for a divine dinner.

This delicious recipe sees tender beef and parsnip ragu tossed through silky ribbons of pappardelle pasta. At only $4.20, this is the perfect meal to serve for a tasty yet budget-friendly family meal

Classic lemon delicious gets a citrusy twist in this easy marmalade delicious pudding recipe. Served in individual ramekins, these puds are sure to go down a treat at your next sweet event

Restauranteur, food writer and something of a national treasure, Fleur Sullivan is famous for turning small towns into international foodie destinations. Here's how to make her scallops with Pernod recipe

This lemon rice recipe creates a versatile side dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold. Serve with homemade spiced lamb meatballs for a delicious weeknight meal that's ready in under an hour

Love lemon chicken? This delicious recipe sees juicy chicken thighs coated with homemade lemon pepper seasoning then baked in a creamy lemon sauce. Serve for an easy meal the whole family will love

It doesn't get much better than this honey mustard roasted pork recipe. Simple, delicious and ready in under an hour, this roast is perfect served with green beans and mash for an easy family meal

Brighten up your next meal with this delicious side dish recipe. Spring favourites green beans and asparagus are paired with almonds and streaky bacon then drizzled in a tangy tahini lemon sauce

There's a reason why pork and pineapple are a match made in flavour heaven! This meatball recipe is perfect anyone who loves the combination of sweet and savoury. Serve with rice for a tasty family dinner

Make dinner time delicious with this creamy mushroom gnocchi recipe. Ready in just 35 minutes, this is the perfect fuss-free vegetarian meal. Serve topped with parsley crumble and enjoy

Love risotto, hate stirring? This delicious oven-baked mushroom and chicken risotto recipe makes easy work of creating this Italian classic. Serve with seasonal greens for a perfect family dinner

This mushroom tart recipe will be a favourite for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Spiked with balsamic vinegar and soy sauce, this tart has a rich umami flavour that's simply irresistible

Nici Wickes shares her mum's marmalade shortcake recipe. It's a delicious change from your normal sweet jam shortcake as it has a tang to it – and it’s very more-ish with a cup of tea or coffee

Nici Wickes introduces a savoury note to her lemon slice recipe, hence the rosemary, as well as loading some oats into the base to give it a more interesting texture. Give it a try!

Nici Wickes' chocolate slice recipe is so simple! You'l love the pop of flavour and texture the raspberries give each piece along with the smooth lemony icing. Serve in squares and enjoy

A classic gets a delicious twist in this cottage pie recipe. Tasty beef mince filling is topped with cheesy parsnip mash, baked and then served piping hot for a winning family meal

Warm up with this delicious creamy parsnip and almond soup recipe. Smooth, nutty and lush with cream, this vegetarian soup is delicious served with crusty bread with lashings of butter

Embrace the flavours of India with this delicious Bombay curry with potato, chickpea and kale. Serve this warming vegetarian dish with steamed rice for a comforting midweek meal

Looking for your next winning vegetarian meal? This spicy Madras-style pumpkin curry recipe ticks all the boxes. Serve with rice, cooling sour cream and zingy lime wedges for a filling family meal

This comforting curry recipe creates the perfect warming family meal. Tender fish fillets are cooked to perfection in a spiced cardamon coconut broth then served with a fresh pawpaw salsa

Recreate this tender pork vindaloo curry at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. It's great served with warm naan bread for dipping, and finished off with a cooling yoghurt, mint and cucumber raita

Spice up your night with this Thai-style green curry recipe. Spiked with chilli and packed with prawns and courgette, this dish is delicious served for dinner with rice and crispy wonton squares

This recipe is a delicious yet lighter and healthier take on beef rogan josh. Serve this curry with rice, pappadums and tomato kachumba for a warming family meal that packs a flavour punch