Steak and spuds with salsa verde
Juicy tender steak and spuds with a fresh salsa verde - a delicious, crowd-pleasing addition for your next family BBQ!
Barbecue lamb racks with pomegranate and quince glaze
These deliciously tender barbecue lamb racks with pomegranate and quince glaze are a recipe that's sophisticated enough to serve at Christmas but won't take you hours to make
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Leftover chicken and black bean chilli tortillas
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
Creamy chicken, mushroom & fennel pie
These are serious little pies; tender chunks of chicken, earthy mushrooms and fennel swimming in a creamy mustard sauce and topped with golden, flaky pastry.
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
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Crispy Southern fried chicken with chilli butter corn
This makes for such a delicious family meal!
Sausage casserole
This sausage casserole recipe is perfect for a hearty winter dinner. Simply serve with some creamy mashed potato and enjoy the sight of your family digging in.
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One-pan chicken parmigiana with spinach
It doesn't get much easier than this delicious one-pan meal! This chicken parmigiana recipe makes quick work of creating this Italian favourite for a speedy weeknight dinner the family will love
Sweet curried sausages
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One-pan pork belly with apple and fennel stuffing
If you're a big fan of one-pan wonders, this Nici Wickes recipe is for you. Crispy crackling and moist pork is cooked on top of a bed of potatoes with apple, fennel and quinoa stuffing. This is glorious!
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16 essential lamb shank recipes for winter
There's nothing quite like hearty, fall-apart-tender lamb shanks on a chilly evening. Including curried, Greek-style, slow cooker and Italian inspired, these recipes were made to satisfy.
Crumbed chicken with spicy mayonnaise
Figuring out what’s for dinner on a busy workday can be a challenge, so we’ve removed the stress with this tasty crumbed chicken with spicy mayonnaise. It's quick, easy, and will satisfy even the fussiest eaters!
Champ with sausages and brown onion gravy
Dig into a comfort food classic with this champ with sausages recipe. Served with a homemade brown onion gravy, this dish is the perfect warming family meal on chilly nights
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Beef rib roast with spiced salt and roasted onions
Spice up your beef rib roast, the king of roasts, with spiced salt and serve with roasted onions and luscious garlic mayonnaise on the side.
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
Classic corned beef with creamy mustard sauce
Try this classic family meal with the added flavour of creamy mustard sauce.
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Sun-dried tomato meatloaf
This recipe elevates the classic meatloaf to a new level of sophistication, perfect for a cosy family dinner or an impressive centrepiece for any gathering.
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Sticky glazed slow-roasted NZ pork
Jazz up your usual Sunday roast or Christmas dinner with this deliciously sticky Asian spiced pork. It's slow roasted to create a wonderfully tender piece of meat your whole family will love.
Apple cider roasted NZ Pork belly
Pork belly is cooked to crispy perfection on an aromatic bed of cider, apples and parsnip
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Paprika and lime NZ Pork enchiladas
Spicy, sour, tangy paprika and lime NZ Pork enchiladas - this deliciously fresh and flavoursome Mexican inspired dish is ticking all the boxes!
NZ Pork and sage meatballs with cabbage and pear
Golden meatballs and colourful vegetables tossed with sweet fried pear slices - this dish is heavenly for lunch. It's also suitable for diabetics.
Mini NZ Pork, apple and sage meatloaves
NZ Pork with apple is already a marriage made in heaven - but the addition of earthy sage to this mixed meatloaf, wrapped with prosciutto and brushed with apple jelly, takes it to a new level.
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Glazed NZ Pork ribs with fried rice
Sticky and delicious NZ Pork ribs are served alongside a classic fried rice recipe for the ultimate weekend dinner
Pan-fried NZ Pork chops with apples, cabbage and parsnip mash
This 30 minute recipe may just create the ultimate meal! Tender NZ Pork chops are fried to perfection with sweet apples and crunchy cabbage, then served with a creamy parsnip mash. Delish!
NZ Pork and pineapple skewers with red cabbage salad
This recipe for NZ Pork and pineapple skewers is the perfect example of why this combination is a classic! Paired with a crunchy red cabbage salad, this fresh, fast dinner is a must-try
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Delicious pork recipes
NZ Pork is a wonderfully diverse protein to cook with - just look at these delicious pork recipes! Perfect for a midweek meal
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Crisp-skinned Vietnamese chicken and peach herb salad
Sweet and savoury collides perfectly in this vibrant Vietnamese chicken and peach herb salad recipe. Serve drizzled with homemade nuoc cham (dipping sauce) for a simply delicious summer meal
Balsamic beef skewers with easy barbecue flatbread
All you need is a barbecue to create this impressively easy recipe. Homemade flatbread acts as the perfect 'plate' for delicious balsamic beef and mushroom skewers. It's must-try for any outdoor cooking fan
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Sweet and sour slow-cooker pork
Filled with exceptional flavour, this deliciously comforting sweet and sour slow-cooker pork is perfect served with rice for a filling midweek meal
One-pan honey mustard chicken thighs
Nadia Lim's honey mustard chicken recipe is too good not to become a family favourite! Ready in just 30 minutes and cooked to perfection in one pan, this dish is delicious served with mashed potatoes
Basic sausage rolls
You can't go wrong with this classic recipe. Whip up a batch of this tasty sausage rolls for lunch or dinner with the family. All you need is a generous dollop of tomato sauce...
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Sticky roasted pork loin with pickled peaches
This rosemary and mustard-glazed pork loin is a winner for long summer nights. For a flavour explosion, serve alongside our delicious pickled peaches - you're sure to impress with this brew up your sleeve!
Pork chops with peach and rosemary sauce
You've had pork and pineapple, but what about pork and peach? This dairy-free, gluten-free recipe is the perfect example of just how good the collision of sweet and savoury can be for a family meal
Venison platter with hummus and green salsa
This platter is a great way to enjoy quality, lean venison as a starter or with other barbecue meats and salads. The salsa is packed with herbs and the hummus adds a lovely creaminess, creating a dish bursting with flavours and texture.
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Chicken and courgette meatballs with cherry tomato sauce
This chicken and courgette meatball dish highlights the importance of fresh, good-quality ingredients in cooking - resulting in a delightfully succulent meal. The cherry tomato sauce makes this a perfect dinner for a warm evening!
Slow-cooked butterfly lamb leg
This butterflied lamb leg works well as a casual lunch paired with a salad or with some vegetables or rice for a more substantial evening meal. It tastes incredible when rubbed in some Moroccan-inspired spices.
Meat lasagne with creamy ricotta & rosemary
This rich and delicious lasagne is oozing with flavour, cheese and creaminess, creating a fantastic Italian-style family dinner. It's perfect for colder nights, or any time that you just feel like a little extra comfort.
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Nici Wickes’ quick and easy meatballs for two
You'd be hard pressed to find a homemade meatballs recipe that's quicker or easier to make than this one! Pinch the ground meat out of sausages to create meatballs that taste just as good as if you'd made them from scratch.
Thai beef salad with chilli lime sauce
Enjoy a dinner that is bursting with Thai flavours by pulling together this sharp and zingy beef salad. It's the ideal recipe for those nights where you have limited time but still crave a delicious, filling meal.
Nici Wickes’ teriyaki chicken drumsticks
Whip up a batch of these finger lickin’ teriyaki drumsticks next time you’re entertaining guests. They’re as simple as anything to throw together, and make a party snack that is sure to please the crowd.
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Sticky lamb shanks with Parmesan mash
This is such a satisfying dish and so easy to cook! The lamb shanks are beautifully tender and the Parmesan mash is such a crowd-pleaser, making it a perfect weekend dinner to enjoy with the whole family.
Pork shoulder with balsamic caramelised apples
A pork shoulder is an exceptional centrepiece for a dinner party and it’s very low stress to prepare, as long as you get the crackling right! This tantalising Nici Wickes recipe will show you how to nail it every time.
Venison with blackberry and wine-braised cabbage
Nadia Lim loves to cook food that is as close to nature as possible. This dish showcases that, with beautifully tender and juicy venison being served on top of her vibrant blackberry and wine-braised cabbage.
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Slow-braised beef shin
These short, chilly days are perfect for settling this slow-braised beef shin in the oven in the afternoon so that the aromas waft through the house for the rest of the day, tantalising our taste buds until dinnertime.
Lamb and split peas
This dish is wonderfully flavourful – and economical as it uses shoulder lamb chops. The lamb and split peas are cooked slowly over two hours, resulting in a beautifully tender and wholesome meal.
Chicken poutine with potato wedges
This deliciously easy potato wedges and chicken poutine is the perfect Canadian-inspired dinner for tonight! It's simple and quick yet packed with bags of fresh wholesome flavour.
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Lamb and mint meatballs
Juicy lamb meatballs are cooked in risoni and passata in this nourishing recipe, which makes a mouth-watering winter meal. Sprinkle with feta and mint to take it to new heights of flavour!
Easy chicken fricassee
This French dish is rustic and simple. The slow-braising technique does all the work for you and results in succulent, flavoursome chicken that goes beautifully with fresh bread and a green salad.
Pecorino, black pepper and sage-crusted chicken breast
Elevate your chicken with this mouth-watering crumb of pecorino, black pepper and sage. Fried until a beautiful dark golden brown, these chicken breasts make a delicious centrepiece for any balanced meal.
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Fast lamb curry with sticky chickpea and cauliflower rice
This lamb curry is ideal for a weeknight dinner. Bursting with delicious spices, served with nutritious chickpea and cauliflower rice and pulled together in just 45 minutes, it's sure to become a firm family favourite.
Mum’s sausage and beans
This is an economical and tasty dish that Mum says originates from Réunion, an island in the Indian Ocean governed by France but widely influenced by Creole and West Indian cuisine. It’s delicious and the mincing of onions is a great idea!
Lamb chop with spinach bean purée
We truly love how simple winter recipes can get and this one is the perfect case in point – a juicy steak atop a hearty bean and spinach purée. Just divine! It's such an ideal meal to whip up when cooking alone.
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Tomato-braised lamb shanks
These succulent tomato-braised lamb shanks are so easy to prepare, with the oven doing all the hard work for you. Serve with mashed potato or creamy soft polenta for a wholesome, comforting meal.
Lamb stew with rosemary dumplings
Beautifully tender lamb meat falls off the bone in this rich and hearty lamb stew, which is a fantastic idea for a winter family dinner. Homemade onion and rosemary dumplings give the dish the perfect finish!
Citrus baked chicken
I love this late autumn dish of Mum’s. Chicken baked with plenty of rosemary, orange juice and peel with soft petals of capsicum. It bursts with flavour!
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Sesame pork with tamarillo and ginger chutney
When looking for a savoury option for tamarillos, I always turn to pork. The soft tartness of the fruit pairs well with crisp, juicy pork. This is a simple dinner dish perfect for a chilly winter night.
Steak and onion rings
Switch up your classic steak and fries by substituting the fries for homemade onion rings! This hearty meal makes a delicious weekend dinner, perfect when served with a fresh green salad.
Roast chicken for one
To me, dinner is dinner, and if I want roast chicken with all the trimmings, that’s what I’ll have. Here's my pared-down version of a full roast chicken - there’s stuffing and gravy, vegetables and roasties, and just enough for one!
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Pork and plum casserole
The rich flavour of plums really enhance the flavour in our beautiful slow-cooked casserole. Team this warming dish with steamed green beans or sautéed bok choy for a complete and nourishing meal.
Chicken breast with romesco sauce
The great thing about chicken breast is that it will soak up whatever flavours you throw at it. Here, it’s coated in balsamic vinegar, pan-fried and drizzled in romesco, the classic Spanish roasted red pepper sauce.
Crispy chicken thighs with blackberry vinaigrette
A zingy sauce with barbecued meat is one of my favourite things. This vinaigrette delivers a sweet and sour piquancy. Try it – and this simple salad – with roast pork or shredded duck, too.
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Chicken in agrodolce
The traditional Italian sweet and sour sauce, agrodolce, from The Food of Love Cookery School caught Mum’s eye and, in the absence of rabbit, she has used chicken and it’s perfect.
Chicken cooked in wine
Cooked a day ahead, coq au vin is a brilliant and easy-to-make dish for serving a large group. With the flavours of wine, mushrooms, smoky bacon and thyme, the slow-cooked chicken is always succulent and juicy.
Rosemary, garlic and lemon marinated lamb chops
Nadia Lim's rosemary, garlic and lemon marinated lamb chops are so delicious, especially when served with grilled lemon halves and a generous lashing of homemade hummus.
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The Backyard Cook’s saké, miso and butter basted steak
The flavour cocktail of saké, miso and butter mixed together then brushed over a beautiful cut of beef is nothing short of incredible. It’s worth hunting out these special ingredients because they will take any cut of steak from zero to hero.
The Backyard Cook’s lamb lollipops with carrot and apple slaw
This is one of those meals you can whip up quickly, but won’t have you compromising on flavour. The lamb lollipops are bite-sized and covered in a delicious rub, while the tasty slaw is a cinch to bring together – light, crisp and a great way to enjoy your veges.
The best of Food magazine’s Italian issue
Put a spring in your step with recipes from the September/October issue of Food magazine.
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16 healthy, quick and easy dinner ideas
End your day on a high with these healthy dinner ideas! Once you nail these low-effort, nutritious and oh-so tasty recipes, dinner will be your favourite meal of the day.
Herby drumsticks
Chicken drumsticks have never tasted better than they do lathered in these incredible Nici Wickes marinades. Go Moroccan-style or opt for a zingy and herby alternative - or why not give both a try?
Citrus pork belly with asparagus
This crispy pork belly is a great idea for a unique Christmas dish, deliciously paired with roasted asparagus, onions and garlic. Sprinkle with homemade citrus salt for a delightful tang!
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Beef fillet with parmesan basil béarnaise
A beef fillet is as impressive as it is easy to cook and serve for a crowd. Nici has paired it with a unique take on a béarnaise, which goes beautifully with the beef for a great Christmas meal.
Nici’s festive tarragon butter roast chicken
This roast chicken from Nici Wickes is crammed full of butter and tarragon, served with caramelised shallots and after one tender, succulent mouthful no-one will miss the Christmas turkey!
Chicken tikka skewers with raita and cauliflower pilaf
The beautiful fragrant spices used in Indian cooking make it easy to create a flavour-packed meal that’s lean and healthy. If you like, skip the skewers and simply make chicken tikka meatballs!
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Rosemary roast beef fillet
This rosemary roast beef fillet will look so good on your Christmas table - the red of the perfectly-cooked fillet matches beautifully with the roasted beetroot and onions!
Easy lamb koftas with decadent lemon and mint hummus
Please a crowd any night of the week with these easy to assemble lamb koftas, topped with a combination of delicious lemon and mint hummus for a winning dressing.
Cheesy lasagne rotolo
If you’re craving comfort food, it doesn’t get much better than this cheesy lasagne rotolo dish, which combines pasta, ricotta and beef mince in a rich and delicious meat sauce.
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Meatballs with courgette spaghetti
This dish is all about the spaghetti – but not as you know it! We made pasta-like strands from courgette to create a low-carb, gluten-free alternative to meatball pasta.
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Spinach and ricotta chicken parmigiana
Have dinner on the table in just 35 minutes with this delicious (and nutritious) spinach and ricotta chicken parmigiana, complete with kumara chips and a leafy green salad.
Danish stegt flæsk med persillesovs (grilled pork belly with parsley sauce)
This incredible delicious gold-star grilled pork belly with parsley sauce recipe is the perfect way to enjoy diverse cuisines from around the globe
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Mum’s leftovers meatballs
These flavoursome leftovers meatballs are the ideal meal when you give the fridge a good clear out, particularly the vege bins, where so much food gets wasted in many households.
Chorizo and parsnip mash
This delicious chorizo and parsnip mash is comfort in a bowl! The sweetness of parsnip is tempered by spicy chorizo, earthy mushrooms and chargrilled capsicum to create a cheap and healthy meal.
Lemon honey chicken with broccolini
This sweet and sticky lemon honey chicken is made up of ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen and is fantastic accompanied with quinoa and broccolini for a tasty midweek meal.
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Transform meal time with Turk’s corn-fed free range chicken
Turk's corn-fed free range chicken is the perfect way to impress and satisfy family or guests. Whether you want the ideal crowd-pleaser chicken nibbles, or are feeding a crowd – we have you covered.
Filipino Pinoy BBQ Chicken with minted pea couscous
Filipino Pinoy BBQ Chicken with minted pea couscous
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Crunchy Mexican spiced chicken nibbles with avocado dip
Entertaining a crowd is best done Mexican style! Crunchy spiced chicken nibbles teamed with a creamy avocado dip is going to disappear quick-smart.
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Roast in the bag chicken with garden herbs and lemon
An easy way to simplify a roast chicken without hindering the overall flavour, just roast the chicken in the bag it comes in – no touch, no mess, no prep!
Roast chicken with fennel and orange
Want to mix up your go-to Sunday roast? Try this roast chicken and fennel, infused with orange for a flavoursome family chicken winner.
Easy chicken biryani
This simple chicken biryani suits the whole family as it is not at all hot and is super tasty. This recipe may look like a lot of ingredients, but it really is very quick and easy to assemble.
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Pot au feu
Nici Wickes's “pot on the fire” is the ultimate in simple French cuisine – hearty, tasty and perfect for the whole family.
Greek lamb stew with orzo
Cooked long and slow, lamb shoulder cuts turn tender and tasty. With some pasta added towards the end of cooking, you get a meal in one pot. Brilliant!
Chicken cassoulet
Rich, hearty and brilliant for cold winter days. This easy and tasty version of slow cooked chicken cassoulet has simple ingredients but is packed with lots of incredible flavour.
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Ka-pow roast chicken
Nadia's incredible ka-pow roast chicken gives a real kick! The blended-up pear used in the marinade adds a lovely sweetness and helps to get a beautiful caramelisation on the butterflied chicken.
Chinese-style sticky lamb ribs
With a flavourful and aromatic marinade, these incredibly delicious Chinese-style sticky lamb ribs are finger-licking good and make the perfect dish to enjoy with loved ones!
Lamb shank and bean ragu
Who can resist fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks with flavoursome bean ragu? This incredible recipe is a perfectly comforting midweek meal that is exceptional served with polenta or creamy mashed potato.
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Turmeric yoghurt chicken and cauliflower
Full of great flavours, this delicious turmeric yoghurt chicken is brilliant served with cauliflower and is an absolute must for your next warming family meal.
Lemongrass chicken lettuce cups
Mince is a great economical ingredient to have on hand and these lemongrass chicken lettuce cups filled with plenty of fresh, fibre-filled ingredients combine to create a tasty gluten-free dinner.
Nici’s lamb mince borek
In Istanbul’s bakeries, you’ll find borek stacked up in the window. The sweet and spicy flavours in Nici's lamb mince borek mix with the crispy, crunchy shells perfectly and it all adds up to yumminess!
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Beef mince bourguignon
Nici's beef mince bourguignon is perfectly rich and tasty, and is easier to make than you may think. Serve with crusty bread to help clean up the juices and enjoy for a delicious family meal.
Spiced meatball wraps
Packed with heaps of flavour, these delicious spiced meatball wraps are brilliant served with a couscous salad and enjoyed for a delicious budget-friendly midweek meal
