Mum’s lemon and ginger shortbread biscuits
Nici Wickes shares her mum's favourite biscuit recipe. Meltingly good shortbread is jazzed up with some ginger and zesty lemon to create perfectly golden little cookies. Be sure to enjoy with a cuppa!
Best-ever traditional Eccles cakes
Forget the dry and overly sweet versions you may have had before, Nici Wickes' Eccles cake recipe creates delicate, crisp and buttery little cakes. Enjoy them with some crumbly cheese and black tea
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Magical colourful unicorn toast
Get your day off to a magical start with this delicious unicorn toast recipe. Rippled with eye-catching colours and ladened with pretty sprinkles, this trendy treat makes a great breakfast or dessert
Olive oil and honey cake (gluten-free and dairy-free)
Nici Wickes' olive oil and honey cake recipe is scrumptious and the hero is the seed-spice sprinkle on top! Gluten and dairy-free, this cake is perfect for just about everyone to enjoy for dessert
Easy no-bake strawberry tarts with creamy mascarpone filling
All you need 10 minutes and six ingredients to make this sweet strawberry tart recipe come to life. Serve these no-bake tarts as a simple yet sophisticated summer dessert the whole family will love
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Chocolate dipped caramel fudge fingers
This festive season just got sweeter. Use NESTLÉ HIGHLANDER Sweetened Condensed Milk to create these perfectly moreish chocolate dipped caramel fudge fingers that are made for sharing
Mum’s almond crisp biscuits
Nici Wickes shares her mum's almond crisps recipe. They keep crispy for ages and are the perfect accompaniment to a cuppa. Try crumbling them over soft vanilla ice cream for an easy dessert!
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Best-ever caramel slice with salted peanut crunch
The key to creating this delicious caramel slice is NESTLÉ HIGHLANDER Sweetened Condensed Milk. Sweet, smooth and irresistible, this slice is perfect for sharing this festive season
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Fudgy chocolate raspberry and almond brownies
Brownie fans will fall in love with this delicious recipe. NESTLÉ HIGHLANDER Sweetened Condensed Milk, tart raspberries and real chocolate bits come together to create a gooey, decadent treat
Chocolate chip biscuits
Is there anything better than a choc chip bikkie? All you need is a handful of pantry staples to create these little treats, like NESTLÉ HIGHLANDER Sweetened Condensed Milk and NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE BITS
Chocolate tarts with peanut toffee and popcorn
You need at least one truly decadent treat at a tea party – and these chocolate tarts are it! This Nici Wickes recipe sees sweet pastry filled with peanut toffee and silky dark chocolate. Serve with popcorn and enjoy
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Thyme and fennel scones with blackberry jam and lemon curd
Nici Wickes' little scones are delicious! This recipe has a wonderful savoury twist from the addition of thyme and fennel, both of which go beautifully with blackberry jam and lemon curd respectively
Chicken and sage and salmon and dill finger sandwiches
Nici Wickes shares her best finger sandwich recipes for the ultimate afternoon tea. Choose from chicken with sage stuffing or salmon, dill and lime crème fraîche for a deliciously dainty bite
Gluten-free raspberry and custard coconut crisps
Nici Wickes' little gluten-free gems are so simple to make and burst with flavour. This recipe is perfect for your next sweet occasion; simply serve these crisps with custard, cream and raspberries
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Little lemon curd and ricotta cakes with nutty topping
These little lemon curd and ricotta cakes are very more-ish! This Nici Wickes recipe is perfect for sharing; serve with softly whipped cream and lemon curd for a true afternoon tea treat
Honey, cornflake and choc-chip cookies
Cornflakes are good for so much more than breakfast! This cookie recipe sees your favourite cereal combined with honey and choc-chips to create delicious little biscuits that are perfect for sharing
Wholesome carrot and seed bread
Nici Wickes' moist and wholesome carrot bread recipe is perfect for everyday eating. Wheat-free and studded with plenty of seeds, this delicious loaf is the ultimate feel-good food
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Rosemary and apple bread
In this Nici Wickes recipe, a basic bread dough has grated apple and rosemary folded into it to produce a fantastically fragrant and tasty loaf. Serve sliced and buttered for the ultimate treat
Vegan-friendly banana bread with walnuts
Nici Wickes' banana bread recipe is moist, sweet, slightly sticky and keeps well. It’s also dairy and egg-free, so it's vegan-friendly. Try serving with orange butter and honey if you don't have dietary requirements
Walnut Russian fudge slice
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
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Raspberry jam doughnuts with Earl Grey sugar
Classic jam doughnuts get a twist of tea in this delicious recipe. Fluffy homemade doughnuts are filled with raspberry jam then rolled in sweet Earl Grey sugar to create a trendy treat
Rhubarb and rose tea pies with homemade pastry
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
Little apple and walnut fritters
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
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Best-ever carrot cake with cream cheese icing
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!
Eat anytime fruit cake
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
Mum’s strawberry and cream sponge cake
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
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Banana split brownies
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
10 creamy custard slice recipes
Is there anything better than a silky custard slice? From classic vanilla slice to chocolate, passionfruit and mango, these custard slice recipes are sure to go down a treat.
Chocolate Weet-Bix custard slice
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
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Hokey pokey cupcakes with creamy frosting
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!
Kumara and walnut cake with caramel cream cheese frosting
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
Lemon berry slab
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
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Banana bread with sweet nut butter and toasted peanuts
This banana bread recipe is perfect when you've got a bowl full of sweet, ripe bananas. Serve with homemade sweet nut butter and toasted peanuts for a simply delicious bite with your next cuppa
Workmen’s savoury vegetarian muffins
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
Mum’s easy marmalade shortcake
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
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No-bake banoffee slice (gluten-free and dairy-free)
The mash-up of caramel, chocolate and banana in Nici Wickes' banoffee slice recipe is simply irresistible! It's also gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free, making it perfect for just about everyone
Lemon and rosemary oaty bar slice
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!
Chocolate slice with raspberry and lemon topping
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
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All the pinwheel and scroll recipes you’ll ever need
Fluffy, warm and oh-so-moreish, these recipes are the perfect example of why we love pinwheels and scrolls so much. From savoury and cheesy to sweet and sticky - there's a recipe for you.
12 deliciously sweet walnut dessert recipe ideas
What better way to celebrate nutritious, omega-3 rich walnuts than adding them to a naughty dessert? From cakes to muffins to puddings and biscuits, these walnut recipes are sure to go down a treat.
10 perfectly sweet shortcake recipes
There's just something about crumbly, buttery shortcake we can't resist. From stawberry shortcake to apple shortcake and soft marshmallow versions, these recipes are the perfect sweet indulgence.
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Pineapple and ginger syrup cake
Craving a taste of the tropics? Dig into this gorgeous pineapple and ginger syrup cake recipe. Sweet and gently spiced, this cake is swimming in warm, sticky syrup and topped with refreshing mint
Zesty raw lemon slice (dairy-free and nut-free)
When life gives you lemons… you make yummy healthy treats! This zesty raw lemon slice recipe is nut-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, making it perfect for almost everyone!
Gluten-free baking ideas – cake, biscuit and slice recipes
Satisfy that sweet tooth with these gorgeous gluten-free baking ideas. From rich puddings to chewy biscuits, decadent slices and fluffy loaves, these gluten-free recipes are sure to delight.
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Orange-choc loaf
Nici Wickes highlights just how good orange and choc are together in this recipe. Using almond meal and flour ensures a moist cake that stores well. Adding chocolate takes it from loaf to super-loaf!
Banoffee banana cupcakes with caramel filling
Banoffee is too good to be restricted to just pies! Get creative with this recipe which sees banana cupcakes filled with caramel and topped with whipped cream and fresh banana. Yum!
Raspberry-filled coconut cupcakes with cream cheese icing
This indulgent recipe sees coconut cupcakes filled with tart raspberries and topped a lush cream cheese icing. Dust with icing sugar and serve as a show-stopping treat at your next sweet occasion
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Nutella-filled chocolate cupcakes
Celebrate the world's favourite chocolate hazelnut spread with this sensational Nutella-filled chocolate cupcakes recipe. Create these decadent treats next time you need something sweet to share
Gluten-free coconut banana bread
If you want to make someone's day, bake them this coconut banana bread recipe! It’s so simple to make and yummy on its own or wonderful with toppings such as coconut yoghurt, honey or smashed banana
Seedy choc chip muesli bars
Loaded with good-for-you ingredients, these seedy chocolate muesli bars are not only ridiculously delicious, they're also packed with fibre and healthy fats to give you lasting energy
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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
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
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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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
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
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
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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.
16 sensational orange cake recipes
Brighten up your day with a thick slice of citrusy orange cake. From classic orange syrup cake to gluten-free versions, these recipes are sure to hit the spot.
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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
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!
Our best biscuit recipes
What's a cup of tea without a good bikkie? Sample our best biscuit recipes including Afghan, Anzac, gingernut, oat, chocolate chunk and more
Tempting apple slice recipes
Sweet treat, indulgent snack or delicious dessert - these apple slice recipes tick all the boxes. Try toffee combinations, apple pie-style slices or even a tasty Paleo version
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12 indulgent desserts you won’t believe are vegan
From banoffee pie to chocolate mousse - these decadent desserts are creamy, dreamy and 100% vegan. Dig into these delicious recipes that satisfy that sweet tooth while sticking to your dietary requirements
16 sensational coconut slice recipes
Craving a chewy, decadent treat with your next cuppa? Dive into these delicious coconut slice recipes - including chocolate coconut slice, raspberry coconut slice and hedgehog slice
Our best chocolate slice recipes
Love chocolate slice? Check out our best recipes including chocolate coconut slice, no-bake chocolate slice, chocolate nut slice and chocolate crackle slice
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Flourless almond butter and miso biscuits
With just a handful of ingredients you can make these flourless almond butter biscuits. You can’t taste the actual flavour of miso, but it brings a lovely richness and a touch of salt to the recipe
Bran and berry mini loaves with raspberry butter
This bran and berry mini loaves recipe proves good things really do come in small packages. Serve warm slathered with raspberry butter for a delicious morning or afternoon tea treat
Grapefruit and marmalade cake
Embrace the zingy tartness of citrus with this gorgeous grapefruit and marmalade cake recipe. Drizzled in a tangy glaze, this moreish cake is perfectly indulgent without being too sweet
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Feijoa, lime and poppy seed muffins
Dive into this season's feijoa frenzy with this irresistible feijoa, lime and poppy seed muffin recipe. Gently spiced with ginger and topped with sugared feijoas, this recipe is an autumn essential
Nici’s best feijoa friands
Nici Wickes shares the recipe for her very best feijoa friands. With their gentle, perfumed flavour and jellied texture, feijoas really make these delicate, gluten-free friands sing
The very best blueberry muffin recipes
Nail a classic with these exceptional blueberry muffin recipes. Go for a timeless version or try something different with bran, coconut and lemon-spiked varieties. Enjoy any time of the day, warm or cold with a thick spread of butter
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Maple walnut muffins
Nici Wickes' maple walnut muffins-masquerading-as-cupcakes are irresistible. Take this delicious recipe even further with homemade maple cream cheese icing
Fruit kebab dippers
Get fruit party-ready with this inventive recipe! These fruit kebab dippers are a great way to make fruit a little bit more exciting for kids, especially with chocolate and hundreds-and-thousands!
Best Easter biscuits
Nici Wickes shares her mum's version of these old favourites. This Easter biscuits recipe is packed with so much flavour and uses less flour so that the biscuits are truly tender and delicious
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Chocolate marshmallow and peanut Easter egg cookies
How's this for a sweet Easter treat? This cookie recipe sees gooey melted marshmallow, salted peanuts and sweet Easter eggs come together to create a perfectly festive sweet treat
Celebration coconut and vanilla cake
This gorgeous coconut and vanilla cake recipe is a must for your Easter celebrations. Lovely and moist, this cake keeps well and can even be made a day in advance for easy entertaining
Choc chunk Easter egg cookies
Add an extra sweet touch to your Easter spread with these cute choc chunk cookies. Topped with chocolate mini eggs, this recipe is perfect for creating and sharing with the kids
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Brick Mill Café’s cappuccino and date slice
Brick Mill Café shares the recipe for their famous cappuccino and date slice. Serve this slice with a hot cup of tea or coffee for the ultimate afternoon treat
Tea House on the Lake’s scroggin slice
Tea House on the Lake shares the recipe for their famous scroggin slice. Packed with goodies and topped with a lush cream cheese icing, it's no surprise this slice is a New Plymouth favourite!
Pear and chocolate drizzle cake
Nici Wickes shares her mum's pear and chocolate drizzle cake recipe that marries two flavours that were meant to be together – pear and chocolate. Serve warm, as a dessert. It’s so impressive!
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Roasted pear and blue cheese scones
Nici Wickes' roasted pear and blue cheese scones recipe is insanely easy to make and the flavour is wonderful, with little bursts of sweetness from the pears and tanginess from blue cheese
Autumn pound cake
Our favourite autumn fruits come together beautifully in this delicious pound cake recipe. Filled with green apple and pear then dusted with icing sugar, this cake is the perfect sweet finish
Lemon meringue sponge slab
The classic combination of lemon and meringue come together perfectly in this sponge slab recipe. Simple yet impressive, this cake is perfect for any sweet occasion
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Giant jelly cake
Enjoy a classic on a super-sized scale with this giant jelly cake recipe. Ideal for your next tea party or cake-worthy occasion, this recipe creates the perfect sweet finale
Whisky caramel sponge roll
Time to expand your afternoon tea repertoire! This indulgent whisky caramel sponge roll recipe is great served dusted with icing sugar and topped with extra chopped hazelnuts
Essential blondie recipes
These delicious treats are white chocolate's answer to brownies! These blondie recipes are easy, delicious and packed with goodies like berries, nuts and caramel
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Chocolate and apricot hot cross buns
Wow your friends and family with this glorious chocolate and apricot hot cross buns recipe. Packed full of chocolate and finished with a sweet, sticky glaze, they'll have your guests coming back for more!
Peccadilloes biscuits
Nici Wickes shares a friend's recipe for peccadilloes biscuits dating all the way back to 1963! Now that's a tried and tested recipe
Easy florentines
These lacy little biscuits are a favourite of Nici Wickes – crispy, slightly chewy and chocolatey! What’s not to love? Try this easy florentines recipe and discover these delights for yourself
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Hazelnut, pear and ricotta sponge
Nici Wickes' hazelnut, pear and mascarpone sponge recipe is best enjoyed in thick slices with a strong cup of coffee. Simple and rustic yet quietly impressive, this cake is a must-try
Sticky peanut popcorn blondies
You've never seen blondies like this before. Salty popcorn, sweet white chocolate, nutty peanut butter and sticky caramel are all baked into an indulgent bar in this decadent recipe. Photography by: Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif
Dark chocolate crinkle cookies
This decadent recipe produces soft-centered dark chocolate crinkle cookies that are delicious served as is or with a scoop of your favourite ice cream sandwiched between two
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Neopolitan sandwich cookie
This stunning recipe sees pink and white cookies sandwiched together with a chocolate butter icing to create these Neopolitan sandwich cookies. Serve as the perfect high tea treat
Raspberry lamington cookies
This recipe transforms a Kiwi classic into cookie form. Serve these raspberry lamington cookies sprinkled with coconut, topped with mascarpone and dolloped with jam
Apple pie cookies
These cookies are rather like mini apple pies, so this recipe can also double as dessert if you’re caught short. Serve warm with a little custard or icecream on the side
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Brown butter and orange madeleines
The secret to this soft and fluffy brown butter and orange madeleines recipe is to allow the batter to chill before baking. Dust with icing sugar and enjoy these gorgeous little French cakes while they're fresh
Cranberry bliss bars
You'll be blissed out after trying this delicious cranberry bliss bar recipe. Try swapping plain flour for your favourite gluten-free blend for a tasty gluten-free afternoon treat
