Less than 30 minutes

Every so often, the family asks for something other than turkey for Christmas and with a third of the family non-meat eaters who will eat fish, this recipe of Nici Wickes is the answer.

Chicken and banana?! Trust us, this combination is too good not to try. Crispy almond-crumbed chicken pairs perfect with a sweet-yet-spicy herb-packed salsa starring Dole's delicious bananas

Start your day off the right way with this banana and vanilla chia pancake recipe. With the goodness of Dole bananas and the clever use of chia seeds instead of eggs, this is a breakfast you'll want to wake up for

Orange rind and a hint of brandy boosts the flavour of this decadent custard recipe. Serve with your traditional Christmas pudding for a truly festive dessert that everyone will love

Side dishes don't get much easier than this courgette and asparagus salad recipe! Ready in just 15 minutes and served with a lemon pistachio dressing, this fresh dish is the perfect summer bite

Scone lovers won't be able to resist this pistachio scone recipe. Spiked with pistachio nuts and paired with lush lemon curd mascarpone, these golden scones are perfect served with a hot cuppa

This lemon curd tart recipe creates a zesty sweet treat that's ready in minutes! Paired with coconut and studded with mixed berries, this tart is delicious dusted with icing sugar and served in slices

Give your next seafood meal an Indian twist with this garam masala baked salmon recipe. Pair with tomatoes, homemade raita and basmati rice for a quick, delicious midweek family meal

This recipe sees seared salmon paired with almond and eggplant salad, homemade labne and served on top of warmed pita bread. Try for a light dinner or hearty lunch the whole family will love

It's easy to make dinner time delicious with this salmon and beetroot tart recipe. Packed with fresh veges and ready in just over 30 minutes, this tart is the perfect way to get your 5+ a day

This simple recipe is a showstopper! Salmon skewers are paired with grape and celery salad, salsa verde and skordalia to create a light, delicious family meal. Plus it's ready in just over 30 mins

This easy crispy skin salmon recipe creates the perfect fuss-free meal. Simple, healthy and ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is delicious served with cabbage salad and enjoyed for a midweek meal

It's easier than you think to create this trendy meal at home with this poke bowl recipe. Raw salmon, brown rice, Asian veges and a punchy dressing come together to create this healthy meal

Nici Wickes' chewy meringue recipe creates a wonderful gift. They’re very shelf-stable, will last for ages in an airtight container and can be made ahead of time. Plus, they’re absolutely delicious!

This Nici Wickes recipe is a variation of the Italian shortbread-like butter biscuit that's traditionally dipped into chocolate. They are rich but not too sweet, and the chocolate coating is almost chewy

Nici Wickes' spiced nuts recipe creates such a scrumptious snack that's perfect for sharing. These oh-so-moreish treats are savoury yet sweet and can easily whipped up in less than an hour.

For a healthy, delicious dinner, look no further than this teriyaki salmon recipe. Lightly grill and serve with a herby avocado and cucumber salad for a perfect midweek summer meal

This delicious beef kebab recipe sees steak paired with pineapple, capsicum and sticky teriyaki sauce to create the ultimate light lunch or dinner. Serve with jacket potatoes and salad and enjoy

Dinner doesn't get much easier than this teriyaki chicken stir-fry recipe! Simple, delicious and packed with plenty of veges, this stir-fry is perfect served with noodles for a midweek family meal

No ice cream maker is needed to create this delicious dairy-free ice cream recipe. Nutty, chocolatey and drizzled with gooey caramel sauce, this dessert was made for sharing

Take your store-bought ice cream to the next level with this strawberry topping recipe. All you need is four every day ingredients and 20 minutes to create this sweet, summery sauce from scratch

This indulgent Christmas ambrosia recipe is perfect for the whole family to enjoy for a deliciously sweet and easy dessert that everyone will love

This gluten-free honey and almond cake recipe is a stunner! Serve with pistachios, strawberries and floral hibiscus rose syrup for a sweet afternoon tea bite or beautiful summer dessert. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

This roasted eggplant recipe is the perfect addition to any summer table. Vegetarian and gluten-free, this dish is simply delicious served with an easy pomegranate dressing. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

This 30 minute pilau rice recipe sees chickpeas, vivid saffron and sweet cranberries come together to create a delicious vegetarian dish. Serve for a gluten-free main or a flavour-packed side dish. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

This recipe may just create the perfect vegetarian meal. Golden broad bean falafel is paired with preserved lemon yoghurt and a tangy red onion sumac salad. Enjoy for a simple yet sophisticated dinner. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

Looking for a delicious gluten-free breakfast idea? This stuffed mushroom recipe sees creamy, garlicky baby spinach and crispy Parma ham shards come together to create the ultimate brekky or brunch

Whipping up an impressive breakfast has never been easier! This recipe sees overnight oats grilled until crunchy and golden, then served with sticky maple syrup peaches and bright goji berries

Introducing your summer cocktail go-to! This cooling peach and gin slushie recipe so simple and refreshing, with a silky texture that sits somewhere between a sorbet and a frozen cocktail

Little chocolate cakes hide a lush, gooey caramel centre in this decadent pudding recipe. Dust with icing sugar and serve with ice cream for an indulgent dessert that's as impressive as it is easy

A family favourite gets even more budget-friendly with this beef mince schnitzel recipe. Serve with creamy potato mash and gravy for a delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love

Try a new take on traditional schnitzel with this fish schnitzel recipe. Spiked with lemon and chilli and served with a crunchy radish salad, this dish makes a delicious weeknight meal

Add an exotic edge to a classic with this chicken schnitzel recipe. Marinated in Thai flavours then crumbed to perfection, this schnitzel is delicious served as a family meal with a crispy salad

Summer is just ahead but there’s no need to fear an icy cold dessert. With Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ you can enjoy the like of this beautiful ice cream cake without hesitation

Nothing beats a summer BBQ, but the fun soon fizzles out when you can’t eat because of sensitive teeth. Happily, Colgate® has a solution, so a chilled fruit salad is no longer off the menu

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

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

Get your day off to a delicious start with this easy overnight oats recipe. All you need is a few minutes before bed to be enjoying creamy, healthy apple pie oats for breakfast

Forget porridge! With a little prep before bed, you can wake up to these comforting overnight oats. This breakfast recipe is delicious served with strawberries, figs and a medley of seeds

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

They might not be fresh enough to be the hero of a salad, but slightly wilted salad greens are perfect to toss through this pasta recipe, while end-of-the block cheese ends also don't go to waste!

Give those greens sitting in the fridge another lease on life with this delicious dumpling soup recipe. Homemade pork dumplings, gingery chicken broth and greens come together to create this dish

This delicious chilli recipe is a great way to use up any leftover chicken (or pork) you have in the fridge. Serve with avocado, sour cream and tortillas for a tasty midweek meal

Don’t throw away forgotten food in your fridge! Try this brilliant Middle Eastern-style salad recipe packed with leftover vegetables and celery leaves. Enjoy as a delicious vegetarian meal or side

Nici Wickes' banana pancakes are like a magic trick – so few ingredients, no dairy or flour and yet they turn into fluffy, creamy pancakes that are divine. Try this recipe for the perfect breakfast

Indulge your sweet tooth with Nici Wickes' sundae recipe. The crunch of popped corn, along with toasted hazelnuts, ice cream and hot fudge sauce is just too good not to try!

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 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

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 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 brunch recipe may be risky (not everyone loves sardines), but it is so smashingly delicious with the flavour of peas, lemon and horseradish on buttery toast. Give it a go!

Rich and lemony in flavour, Nici Wickes' hash browns may look like a light breakfast, but they're full of goodness as there’s omega-3 in both the salmon and avocado. The perfect breakfast recipe!

Full of flavour, healthy and super-easy to make, Nici Wickes' chicken satay recipe sees spiced minced chicken shaped around a wide bamboo stick. These are incredibly delicious and fun to make!

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

This mousse cake recipe creates the perfect make-ahead dessert for entertaining. Fresh, zesty and packed with lip-smacking lime, this cake is perfect served garnished with seasonal fruit

This panna cotta recipe creates the perfect make-ahead dessert. Delicately flavoured with rose water and tangy freeze-dried raspberries, this light and lovely treat will be a dinner party star

All you need is a handful of ingredients to create this passionfruit and white chocolate ice cream terrine recipe. Slice and use to make ice cream sandwiches with ginger wafers or large cookies

This pear and coconut yoghurt mousse recipe creates a dessert that's almost too good to be true! Simple yet sophisticated, this sweet dish will be a winner at your next dinner party

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

Discover delicious, nutritious sprouted quinoa with this healthy wrap recipe. Packed with vegetables, creamy hummus and sprouted quinoa, this recipe makes a perfect vegetarian lunch or dinner

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

This dessert recipe is a must-try! Impossibly soft white chocolate mousse is loaded with vanilla-spiked pineapple and rum syrup then topped with more white chocolate. Serve for a tropical sweet treat

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

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

This recipe is one of Nici Wickes' go-to meals during winter. The flavour of celeriac is beautiful, like a combination of celery and nuts, and it pairs well with the pork chops in this dish

Get inspired for dinner time with this delicious pork recipe. Paired with orange, rosemary, fennel and quince paste, this gorgeous dish is a winner served with crispy potatoes and steamed green beans

This fast pasta recipe sees penne tossed with crunchy broccolini, spicy chorizo and parmesan cheese then topped with a perfectly poached egg. This is a 20 minute dinner the whole family will love

This fast fattoush salad recipe creates a healthy, delicious meal in less than 20 minutes. Packed with tuna for protein and plenty of fresh veges, this dish makes the perfect dinner or work lunch

This char siu pork salad recipe creates the perfect light lunch or dinner. Packed with veges, vermicelli noodles and mouthwatering char siu pork, this delicious dish can be on the table in a flash

What better way to start your day than with a batch of homemade waffles? This recipe is perfect for lazy weekend mornings. Pair with whipped cream, maple syrup and berries for a winning breakfast

Go back to basics with this delicious farmhouse omelette recipe. Packed with veges and loaded with cheese and ham, this omelette is perfect for breakfast, brunch or even dinner

You'll see exactly why cauliflower soup is a winter favourite when you dig into this recipe. Creamy and oh so comforting, this vegetarian soup is served with crispy potato slices - perfect for dipping

Nici Wickes shares a family favourite courtesy of her nephew, Shannon. This kids' pizza recipe is so easy and simple for kids and adults to make - from the homemade base to the vege-packed toppings

Nici Wickes' warm citrus salad recipe is wonderful! It’s simple, elegant and so easy to put together. The bright flavours of orange, mandarin and grapefruit are offset perfectly with sweet toffee

Pork sausages are the key to creating this easy penne pasta recipe. Simple yet satisfying, this speedy dish is the perfect weeknight meal for feeding the family. Try serving with parmesan and salad

Enjoying a creamy, fragrant meal in a snap is easy with this freezer-friendly green beef curry recipe. Serve this warming dish with rice and extra basil for a dinner the whole family will love

This spicy bean stew recipe creates the ultimate vegetarian, gluten-free meal! Serve with zingy fresh salsa over rice, quinoa or roasted kumara for a taste of warming, guilt-free comfort food. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

Don’t let the long ingredients list put you off this simple, flavoursome chickpea stew recipe. It all comes together in a matter of minutes once you’ve got all the spices out of the pantry. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

This vegetarian pumpkin curry recipe creates the perfect midweek meal. Using a few pantry staples you can have a flavoursome dinner on the table in just 30 minutes. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

Sam Mannering's recipe sees humble Brussels sprouts paired with farro, prosciutto and rosemary. Serve as a simple yet sophisticated side to complete a family meal full of rich, rustic flavours

Blokes dig this breakfast recipe! It’s one hell of a hangover cure, especially with sensational slabs of crispy, thick-cut bacon. Serve with toasted sourdough and your favourite hot sauce. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

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!

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

Pasta goes light and lovely with this delicious crab spaghetti recipe. Spiked with chilli, lime and garlic, this zingy dish packs in plenty of flavour without relying on heavy sauces

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