Indian-spiced tamarillo chutney
Tamarillo takes to spices brilliantly. While this Nici Wickes chutney recipe is well spiced, it isn’t overly hot – there’s just enough heat to keep it interesting. Try it with cheese or roast pork
Peanut caramel-topped dark chocolate brownie
If you love peanut butter, you'll love this brownie recipe. Spiked with peanut butter and topped with a salty peanut caramel icing, this treat is sure to be a hit at your next sweet occasion
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Triple chocolate checkerboard brownie
It doesn't get much more decadent than this chocolate checkerboard brownie recipe! Walnut-spiked brownie is topped with white and creamy milk chocolate squares for a tasty treat that's made for sharing
Pumpkin ‘rice’ with beans, spices and roast chicken
Try something a little different with this pumpkin 'rice' recipe. As well as being tasty and easy to make, it's a great way of adding another dose of veges to your meal. Try it with beans and chicken
Pumpkin, chickpea and chorizo bake with bread topping
This delicious pumpkin, chickpea and chorizo bake recipe creates a tasty side dish or can stand alone as a meal in itself. Serve with a fresh side salad for a filling dinner the whole family will love
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Easy pumpkin bubble ’n’ squeak with steak
Bubble 'n' squeak gets a tasty seasonal twist with this recipe. Use leftover cooked pumpkin or create this dish from scratch for tasty, simple lunch or dinner the whole family will love
One-pot Louisiana chicken and seafood stew
Get a taste of the south with this delicious, spicy Louisiana chicken and seafood stew. The best part about this recipe? All you need is one pot to create this flavour-packed dish
One-pot mussels with bacon, cider and cream
If you love mussels, you'll love this recipe. This Kiwi shellfish fave is combined with bacon, apple cider, cream and fennel to create a delicious meal that's made all in one pot!
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Smoked fish, corn and rice one-pot meal
Take the hassle out of dinner time and dishes with this one-pot meal. Smoked fish, corn and rice combine to create a hearty, delicately flavoured dish that's perfect served on chilly nights
One-pot risotto caprese with tomato, basil and mozzarella
Your favourite Italian salad just got more delicious. This recipe sees the winning flavours of the famous caprese salad transformed into risotto form. Plus, it can be cooked in one pot - easy as that
One-pot beer-braised sausages with warm potato salad
Make a delicious family meal without all the mess with this recipe. Beer-braised sausages and warm, mustardy potato salad are created in one pot for a hearty, fuss-free dinner
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One-pan chicken and vegetable skillet pie
Dinner doesn't get much more delicious than this chicken pie recipe. Go from stove to oven to table in one pan for an easy, family-friendly meal that makes dinner and dishes easy
Quick lemon pepper tuna rice bowl
The ever-popular poke bowl gets a budget-friendly makeover with this lemon pepper tuna rice bowl recipe. Canned tuna is the key to making this trendy meal kind on your pocket (and seriously tasty)
Smoked fish and coconut curry
This clever curry recipe uses budget-friendly canned fish to create a hearty, comforting family meal that's ready in just 30 minutes. Serve with rice and toasted coconut for a tasty gluten-free dinner
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Tuna and chilli bean enchiladas
Put budget-friendly canned tuna to good use in this delicious enchilada recipe! Packed with veges, chilli beans and topped with plenty of spiced cheese, this is a dinner the whole family will love
Sweet chilli tuna pizza
Tinned tuna is the key to making this homemade pizza pop! Sweet chilli tuna, courgette, cashews and feta sit atop a made-from-scratch base in this easy pizza recipe. Serve for a winning family dinner
Jaffa chocolate crackle slice
Everyone's favourite childhood rice bubble creation gets an extra injection of Kiwi flavour in this Jaffa chocolate crackle slice recipe. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at your next sweet event
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Chocolate fish and shrewsbury biscuit chips with strawberry sauce
A Kiwi classic gets a delicious twist in this clever recipe. Chocolate fish, shrewsbury biscuit 'chips' and homemade strawberry sauce come together to create a sweet treat the kids will love
Easy dark chocolate tart
This dark chocolate tart recipe may just be the best thing ever for chocolate lovers. The combination of sweet shortcrust pastry and silky chocolate filling is the definition of decadent
Easy buttermilk doughnuts with vanilla glaze
Nail a bakery favourite with this delicious buttermilk doughnut recipe. Serve these moreish treats dipped in vanilla glaze with a cup of hot coffee for an indulgent dessert or afternoon tea treat
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Beef nachos with dark chocolate chilli
Chocolate and chilli?! Trust us, this nacho recipe is worth a try. Serve beef mince and dark chocolate-spiked chilli with corn chips for a deliciously different take on a family classic
Rosemary and cheddar buttermilk soda bread
This easy rosemary and cheddar buttermilk soda bread recipe is the perfect addition to your next meal. Serve buttered with a bowl of soup, or with cheese and chutney for a delicious starter
Crispy Southern fried chicken with chilli butter corn
Get a taste of classic Southern comfort food with this crispy fried chicken recipe. Serve with chilli butter corn and coleslaw for a hearty family dinner or as a delicious crowd-pleasing snack
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Saag aloo (spinach and potato curry)
This warming saag aloo curry recipe may be the ultimate vegetarian meal. Homemade spice paste is combined with potatoes, spinach and chilli to create a comforting, nutritious 35-minute dinner
Cheesy spinach pull-apart bread ring dip
Looking for your next crowd-pleasing starter? This bread ring dip recipe ticks all the boxes. Cheesy spinach dip is surrounded by homemade bread rolls then baked to perfection in one skillet
Bacon-wrapped parsnip and potato loaf
Step up your side dish game with this delicious bacon-wrapped parsnip and potato loaf recipe. Simple yet impressive, this loaf is perfect served warm in thick slices at your next family dinner
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Vegetarian peanut and parsnip curry pot pie
A comfort food classic gets a vegetarian twist in this pot pie recipe. Peanut and parsnip curry is encased in puff pastry and baked until perfectly golden and crispy for a warming family meal
Kiwifruit curd tarts
Lush kiwifruit curd is the star of this gorgeous tart recipe. Serve in chocolate coated tart cases with a garnish of fresh kiwifruit for the perfect dessert at your next sweet occasion
Sweet chilli beef burgers with hoisin ketchup and chilli grilled pineapple
With sweet chilli beef patties, Hoisin-spiked ketchup and juicy pineapple, these burgers pack a serious flavour punch! Serve fresh off the grill for the ultimate taste of savoury, sweet and spicy
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Marvellous mushroom recipes for every meal
Breakfast, lunch or dinner - you can't go wrong with mushrooms! Whether you want good old-fashioned mushrooms on toast or to try making a tart from scratch, these recipes are here to help.
Celebrate grapefruit with these zingy recipes
If you’re looking for a fresh burst of citrus flavour, these grapefruit recipes certainly deliver. From cakes and puddings to marinades and marmalade, these dishes will brighten up your day.
Slaw recipes for every occasion
Coleslaw has got to be one of the most versatile salads around! This cabbage-based creation is perfect as a side dish, in burgers, tacos, or at a picnic or pot luck. Check out our best slaw recipes.
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Our favourite chicken teriyaki recipes
Who doesn't love chicken teriyaki? There's no doubt this Japanese-inspired dish has found a place in Kiwi hearts. From noodles to bentos to salads, here are our favourite chicken teriyaki recipes.
Easy vegetarian potato and silverbeet bake
Nici Wickes shares her mum's potato and silverbeet bake recipe. This dish is a delicious way to take care of the vege content of a meal as well as the surplus of greens in the garden
Caramelised pork with sauerkraut and sage roast vegetables
Meltingly caramelised pork offset by the tartness of sauerkraut and the sweetness of kumara and crispy potatoes – this Nici Wickes recipe is sensational! Serve with citrus to cut through the richness
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Easy beef schnitzel stuffed with ham and cheese
It’s hard to improve on schnitzel, but Nici Wickes has taken it to a new level with this recipe for crispy, crumbed parcels stuffed with ham, cheese and silverbeet. They’re simply divine
Dark chocolate nut slice with salted caramel filling
Meet the king of caramel slices! This recipe sees a golden coconut base spiked with pecans and topped with a salted caramel filling and a velvety dark chocolate finish. Serve with a hot cuppa and enjoy
Italian sausage and pepperoni pizza with rocket and pear salad
Indulge in an Italian classic with this winning pizza recipe. Homemade bases are topped with mushroom, pepperoni, sausage and pecorino cheese then served with a tasty rocket and pear salad
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Old-fashioned devilled turkey meatloaf
Re-discover a classic with this old-fashioned devilled meatloaf recipe. Served with roast veges and finished with a moreish sweet glaze, this dish is sure to go down a treat with the family
Baked Southern fried chicken with spicy pineapple slaw
Swap the deep fryer for the oven with this clever baked Southern fried chicken recipe. Served with Southern-style pineapple coleslaw, this dish makes a tasty family dinner or lunch
Beef stir-fry with mixed mushrooms and sesame seeds
This 25 minute beef stir-fry recipe creates the perfect weeknight meal. Serve on a bed of rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds for a fresh, flavourful meal the whole family will love
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Braised pork and veal meatballs with white beans
This Italian-inspired recipe sees homemade meatballs braised in a garlicky tomato sauce spiked with hearty white beans and courgette. Serve with creamy polenta for a filling family meal
Beef mince, spinach and ricotta lasagne
It doesn't get much better than lasagne when you're craving comfort food. This recipe combines rich bolognese sauce with spinach and ricotta to create a hearty, cheesy dish the whole family will love
Italian-style fish stew with fennel and lemon
This Italian-style fish stew recipe sees a medley of seafood combined with capers, anchovies, white wine and chilli to create a delicate yet warming dish that's perfect finished with lemon and fennel
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Oven-baked lamb and vegetable casserole
Sample winter comfort food at its best with this delicious lamb and vegetable casserole recipe. Cooked slowly in the oven, this warming dish is perfect served with mashed potatoes and green beans
Butter chicken curry with green chilli and cashews
Creating an Indian classic at home is easy with this butter chicken recipe. Spiked with green chilli and sprinkled with crunchy cashews, this curry is perfect served with naan, rice and mango chutney
Spicy mince and bean enchiladas with tomato salsa
Searching for a speedy, flavourful weeknight winner? Look no further than this spicy enchilada recipe. Packed with hearty mince and beans and served with refreshing salsa, this dish is sure to delight
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Pistachio and pear chocolate
Nici Wickes' pistachio and pear chocolate recipe makes such a moreish snack. It’s rich, so you don’t need a huge amount and it’s completely satisfying. It's also dairy-free and gluten-free!
Little white chocolate and rhubarb cakes
Nici Wickes' little white chocolate and rhubarb creations are simply divine. They blur the lines between cakes, muffins, cupcakes and friands – they’re a happy hybrid of all of them
Homemade tortillas with beef and salsa
Dig into this delicious recipe for homemade tortillas, slow-cooked spicy beef and a smoky salsa and make the ultimate Mexican feast – no taco kit required!
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Italian char-grilled chicken drumsticks
Bring a taste of Italy to the table with this delicious chicken recipe. Drumsticks are baked to perfection then served with chilli potatoes and zesty lemon herb dressing. Delish!
Moroccan chicken stew
Low and slow is the key to creating this wonderfully tender Moroccan chicken stew recipe. Serve with yoghurt, lemon wedges and bread for a filling family meal that's packed with veges
Thai lemongrass and coconut chicken soup
This Thai lemongrass and coconut chicken soup recipe was made for chilly nights. Light, fragrant and packed with flavour, this soup is perfect dished up in big bowls and served with a squeeze of lime
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Korean fried chicken drumsticks
Give fried chicken an international twist with this delicious Korean fried chicken recipe. Use drumsticks to cut down on costs and serve with brown rice and cucumber salad for a filling family meal
Tandoori chicken drumsticks with easy dhal
Indulging in a full-on Indian feast is easy with this delicious recipe. Tandoori chicken drumsticks are served with hearty homemade dhal for a warming, filling meal that doesn't cost the earth
Balsamic-glazed chicken legs with blue cheese dressing
This showstopping recipe sees sticky balsamic chicken legs served on radicchio salad and drizzled with decadent blue cheese dressing. Serve with crusty bread to mop up all the beautiful flavours
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Baked sausages with creamed spinach
Baking sausages slowly is a no-fuss way of getting dinner cooked. Bang them in the oven with some pumpkin wedges and red capsicum, and you can get on with whipping up a batch of creamed spinach
Healthy Thai sausages
In Thailand, you find these spicy pork sausages – sai ua – which are easy to replicate at home in this recipe. Nici Wickes has cleverly lightened them by using chicken in place of most of the pork
Rosemary toad in the hole with onion gravy
Use good quality lamb or beef sausages and plenty of rosemary in Nici Wickes' toad in the hole recipe. Revel in the soft and crispy Yorkshire pudding and gorgeous onion gravy
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Classic curried sausages
Nici Wickes' curried sausages recipe is a nod to her dear granddad, who used to rustle up a pot when she'd visit. Serve this delicious, cost-effective dish with rice and pappadums for an easy weeknight meal
Spicy seafood soup with dill and caper mayo
Spice up your night with this showstopping spicy seafood soup recipe. Simple yet layered with irresistible flavours, this soup is perfect served with creamy dill and caper mayo
Spiced chickpeas, kumara and beef soup
This healthy spiced chickpeas, kumara and beef soup recipe is perfectly finished with an equally hearty bread and kale topping. Serve on chilly nights when you need a warming flavour hit
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Roasted celeriac, parsnip, pea and bean soup
This roasted celeriac, parsnip, pea and bean soup recipe is the perfect foil for winter's chill. Serve this delicate yet hearty dish for dinner, sprinkled with plenty of parmesan and dill
Onion soup with gruyère twists
There's nothing quite like a warm bowl of onion soup on a chilly evening. This recipe includes homemade cheesy gruyère twists - the perfect dunking instrument to soak up all that soupy goodness
Lamb shank and spinach korma soup
Enjoy your favourite warming Indian flavours in this delicious lamb shank and spinach korma soup. Create your own korma paste with this recipe or use pre-made to save time
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Bombay salmon masala soup
Nourish the family with a hot bowl of this comforting Bombay salmon masala soup. The key to this recipe is the homemade spicy coconut paste - it really gets the taste buds going!
4 ingredient raw chocolate brownies
These raw chocolate brownies are heavenly! They're gooey, sweet and incredibly satisfying. All you need is 4 ingredients and a food processor and you’re good to go!
Sweeten up your life with these date dessert recipes
There's so much more to make with dates than just sticky date pudding! Find our best recipe for this classic plus biscuits, slices, muffins, and bite-sized treats starring caramelly dates.
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Nourishing lentil recipes to try
Affordable, filling and nutritionally rich, the humble lentil has it all. Try these delicious recipes that see lentils paired with pasta, burgers, pies and pilaf.
12 ways to cook with silverbeet
Got mountains of silverbeet in the backyard? Get creative with these delicious silverbeet recipes including pie, soup, salad, pasta and more. There's so much you can do with this leafy green!
12 tasty ways to use feta cheese
Creamy, salty feta cheese is amazing in a range of different dishes. Try our favourite recipes that see feta oven baked, stuffed in chicken breast, crumbled into pies and dotted on tarts
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Our favourite frittata recipes
Easy, simple, delicious - is there anything better than a frittata? These recipes are perfect for creating a quick weeknight dinner or weekend brunch, and any leftovers make a tasty lunchbox snack
Our best dressings and sauces
Creating your own dressings and sauces from scratch is easier than you think! Try our recipes for homemade mayo, Italian dressing, plum sauce, BBQ sauce, Thai dipping sauce and more
16 ways to add chorizo to your cooking
Discover how smokey, spicy chorizo sausage can add an instant flavour boost to your next meal. Whether it's for breakfast, lunch or dinner, these chorizo recipes are here to tempt your taste buds
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Easy weeknight pork chop recipes
Whip up an easy weeknight meal with these delicious pork chop recipes. Covered in moreish sticky marinade or smothered in creamy sauce, these recipes are sure to be a hit
12 tasty ways to use tofu
If you think tofu is boring, wait 'til you try these tasty recipes. Tofu (soya bean curd) is the perfect blank slate to soak up all those delicious flavours from stir-fries, curries, salads and more!
Finger-licking fried chicken recipes
Craving some finger-lickin' fried chicken? Look no further! From classic Southern-style to Korean inspired, these recipes are sure to hit the spot
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12 of the most delicious chicken wing recipes
These chicken wing recipes are finger-licking good! Try our best marinades including honey soy, lemon thyme, chilli lime and more. Get your napkins ready and dig in for a delicious dinner or snack.
Our best gratin recipes
Oh cheesy, comforting gratin, how we love you! Dive into our best recipes for this side dish including kumara, fennel, cauliflower, pumpkin, leek and of course, potato
8 deliciously creative popcorn recipes
Nothing beats a big bowl of hot, buttery popcorn - except maybe these delicious creations. From tasty cakes and slices to exciting new flavours, these popcorn recipes are sure to get the party started
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Asian inspired salad recipes
Salad has never tasted so good! Prepare for a flavour bomb with these Asian inspired salad recipes including Thai beef salad, soba noodle salad, Vietnamese chicken salad and Japanese salmon salad.
10 creative ways with curry powder
Savoury, spicy curry powder is too good to be restricted to just curries! Use it to add a flavour punch to pies, sausages, sandwiches, dressings and more in these delicious recipes
16 essential recipes for Junk Free June
Are you participating in Junk Free June? Get inspired by these deliciously healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snack ideas to help you stay on track for the month.
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16 tasty taco recipes
It's taco night! Dig into these exceptional recipes - some fancy, some classic, all delicious. Whether you're in the mood for beef, pork, chicken, duck, prawn or fish, these combinations will hit the spot
Pumpkin and silverbeet ricotta rolls
Those who try Nici Wickes' pumpkin and silverbeet ricotta rolls recipe have said “I could be a vegetarian with meals as delicious as this”. Serve with a salad or as a side dish for a meat main
Ricotta and chilli-filled sweet peppers
Nici Wickes was inspired by the gorgeous cheese and jalapeño-filled peppers that are sold in markets in Mexico in this recipe. These make a wonderful side dish or main served with a simple salad
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Ham and cheese crêpe bake
Nici Wickes' ham and cheese crêpe bake recipe is rich, cheesy and absolutely moreish. Serve with a fresh green salad for a delicious meal when you're craving something devilishly comforting
Mini blueberry and banana bread loaves
Banana bread gets a delicious makeover with the addition of blueberries and ricotta in this tasty recipe. Serve these little loaves with whipped ricotta icing at your next morning or afternoon tea
Choc-chunk banana bread
A classic is given a decadent edge in this delicious choc-chunk banana bread recipe. Dotted with dark chocolate chunks and drizzled with melted chocolate, this the ultimate sweet treat
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Peanut butter and jelly banana bread
We’ve taken an old favourite and given it new life. This peanut butter and jelly banana bread recipe is decadent enough for a special occasion yet simple enough for morning tea. Yum!
Fennel, prosciutto and parmesan salad
This fresh fennel, prosciutto and parmesan salad recipe is great served for a filling lunch or light side dish. Drizzle with a simple lemon, garlic and olive oil dressing for a delicious finishing touch
Baked fennel and rosemary chicken
This baked fennel and rosemary chicken recipe is the perfect family meal on chilly nights. Serve with creamy potato or parsnip mash and a fresh green salad for a filling dinner
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Mussel and prawn stir-fry
Make tonight's dinner a sensational seafood affair with this mussel and prawn stir-fry recipe. Scatter with fresh chilli and Thai basil and serve over rice or noodles for a delicious weeknight meal
Pork san choy bau
This low-carb pork san choy bau recipe sees tasty stir-fried pork mince served in fresh lettuce cups. Serve for a fun, delicious family meal where everyone has the chance to create their own cups
Quick Mongolian lamb stir-fry with rice
Spicy, sticky, saucy - this Mongolian lamb recipe has is all going on. Serve this stir-fry over a bowl of fluffy white rice for a quick, tasty midweek meal the whole family can enjoy
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Fried rice with Chinese sausages and prawns
Create a tasty takeaway inspired meal at home with this delicious fried rice recipe. Serve topped with a protein-packed omelette for a quick and easy midweek meal
Smoked salmon and avocado salad
This healthy recipe makes quick work of creating a delicious lunch or dinner from scratch. Combining smoked salmon, avocado and plenty of creamy coconut dressing, this salad recipe is a winner
Squid with pineapple, mint and sweet chilli
Whip up this quick and easy squid recipe with pineapple, mint and sweet chilli for a fast and tasty midweek meal. Serve with lime halves and fluffy white rice (or try brown rice for a healthy kick)
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Pan hash brown
Nici Wickes shares the recipe for one of her breakfast favourites - hash browns. Making one large pan results in a golden and crispy outside and a sticky and melting middle
Easy night-before walnut and caramel sticky buns
Freshly baked sticky buns are a magnificent addition to any brunch menu. Nici Wickes' recipe can be prepped the evening before, then baked in the morning to serve still warm
