


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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Seafood risotto
The rich creaminess of flavourful seafood risotto with delicious marinara mix will quickly become a new family favourite. Serve with lemon wedges and parsley garnish.

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

Spinach and paneer curry
A traditional Indian vegetarian curry, this delicious dish marries the goodness of spinach with salty, squeaky cheese known as paneer, a texture similar to haloumi.
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10 tantalising ways with mince
Mince is versatile and cheap, making it a popular choice when cooking for the family. Here are ten of our favourite mince recipe ideas to keep things deliciously interesting!

Egg-in-the-hole burger
A breakfast classic becomes a delicious main in this outrageously tasty egg-in-the-hole burger recipe. Serve with hot chips (or a green salad to add a healthier edge)

Classic hoki burger
This fish burger recipe is sure to become a Friday night favourite! Crumbed Sealord hoki fillets, tangy tartare and oozy melted brie make this burger a dinner classic
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Pork, sage and apple pies
Store cooled pies in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Simply reheat in pie maker or in a moderate oven. Note

Prawn laksa
Delicious and warming prawn laksa that takes just under 30 minutes to make! The light, zingy flavours of this noodle soup make it perfect for a simple summer dish too.

Easy pita bread pizzas with roast veges
Pizza just got healthier! This clever pizza recipe sees wholemeal pita pockets used as bases and topped with vibrant roast veges and creamy ricotta. Perfect as a snack, lunch or light dinner
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Sweet curried sausages
To blanch sausages, bring to the boil in a saucepan of water. Remove from heat and drain. Note

Chicken and egg noodle soup with ginger and chilli
There’s something pleasingly complete about Nadia Lim's chicken and egg noodle soup. A big bowl of this on a winter’s night is incredibly comforting, especially when drizzled with roast chilli vinegar.

Cheesy gnocchi bake with bacon and broccoli
Searching for a new family favourite? Look no further than this cheesy gnocchi bake recipe. Packed with bacon, broccoli and bound in a creamy sauce, this delicious dish is so quick and easy to make
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Thai pumpkin soup with coconut and lime
Packed full of vitamin C, the versatile pumpkin adds more than just colour to a dish. So try this delicious Thai pumpkin soup with coconut and lime for a comforting dinner during these cold winter months.

Family mince and vegetable pie
It doesn't get better than this mince and vegetable pie recipe. It creates a warming, delicious family meal - complete with quick homemade flaky pastry

Lamb shanks and eggplant stew
Nourish your family with this delicious lamb shank and eggplant stew.
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Crunchy macaroni and cheese
The combination of hot, oozy, cheesy pasta and a crunchy toasted bread topping makes this the ultimate comfort food.

Smoky cauliflower and corn chowder
Smoked paprika and cayenne pepper add gorgeous flavour to this cauliflower and corn chowder, making it a warming dinner for a winter evening! It's so easy to make and delicious when topped with crispy bacon and smoked cheddar.

Classic alfredo pasta sauce
A creamy pasta sauce that can turn a busy weeknight dinner into something special. You can add ham, mushroom and spinach to the pasta to give it more bulk.
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Our creamiest alfredo pasta sauce recipes
A big bowl of creamy fettuccine alfredo is true comfort food. Dig into our best recipes for this tasty sauce that's perfect served with ribbons of silky pasta of your choice

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!

Spinach soup
Getting your greens has never been so delicious! This comforting spinach soup recipe is perfect served with a dollop of sour cream, sprig of thyme and a pinch of nutmeg
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Sausage curry
This sausage curry is fabulous served on creamy mashed potato or buttered rice, making such a nourishing winter dinner for the family. It's super easy to pull together, and is packed with delicious flavour.

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.

Chicken meatball laksa
This fragrant soup is a fantastic idea for a quick dinner or lunch. With punchy flavours, homemade chicken meatballs and noodles to bulk it up, it's a delicious meal that will be on the table in just 30 minutes.
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Fish tacos with salsa and homemade Mexican seasoning
Soft tortillas, golden-crumbed fish and punchy homemade salsa combine to create these delicious fish tacos. This recipe may look complex, but all it takes is a few simple steps to enjoy this dish

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!

Family roast lamb
This is the easiest of family meals and is very forgiving. Cooked my mum’s way, your lamb will not be pink and rare, but will be tasty, tender and falling-off-the-bone delicious!
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The best seafood chowder
Nici Wickes' seafood chowder recipe is easy to make and doesn’t cost the earth, so chow down on some chowder this week. Serve with plenty of crusty bread slathered with butter for a real winter winner

Stir-fried chilli beef mince with green beans and rice
Kiwi favourite mince gets a tasty makeover in this chilli mince with beans and rice recipe. Packed with plenty of veges and filled with Asian flavours, this is the perfect health-conscious meal

Teriyaki chicken salad with crispy noodles
With crunch, zing and zest, this chicken salad with crispy noodles is a winner. Exotic Food Teriyaki Sauce creates a delicious flavour that will keep you coming back for more.
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Tandoori chicken salad with cucumber yoghurt dressing
You can't go past this tandoori chicken salad recipe for a tasty meal the whole family will love. Grilled chicken tenderloins are paired with fresh salad, tangy yoghurt dressing and roti bread for a delicious weeknight dinner

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

10 workday lunch ideas that aren’t salad
Be the envy of all your workmates with these work lunch ideas! We've brought together all our favourite recipes, from pesto pasta to prawn noodles, to make your lunchtimes extra exciting. And don't worry - there's not a salad in sight!
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Easy pasta bake recipes for busy families
Feed the family with these easy pasta bake recipes. Easy, cheesy and perfect for fussy kids, these pasta bakes are sure to go down a treat. Serve with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.

Creamy carbonara pasta bake with peas
On a cold winter evening, especially in the middle of the week, there's nothing like a warm, creamy pasta bake to fill your family up.

Salmon pasta bake
Pasta bakes are such a simple, comforting meal, and this salmon pasta bake also makes for a brilliant cost-effective meal. Perfect as a dinner, and we also love to meal prep this for lunches during the week. We’ve used tinned pink salmon in this recipe but you can change out to tuna (or any other […]
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Apricot chilli chicken bake
Embrace the delightful pairing of sweet and savoury with this fabulous apricot chilli chicken bake. It's incredibly simple to put together - in fact, the oven does most of the work for you!

Twisted courgette slice
Be the champion of meal prep with this courgette slice - just over 60 minutes of work and you can have lunch ready in the freezer for two months! Plus, when it's this delicious, you'll never want anything else.

Vietnamese beef and mango salad with sweet chilli dressing
Embrace the flavours of Vietnam with this delicious beef and mango salad recipe. Packed with punchy flavours and served with homemade sweet chilli dressing, this salad makes a tasty 30 minute lunch or dinner
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Beef satay noodles
Use a vegetable peeler to cut carrot into ribbon-like strips. Note

Easy Singapore noodles with prawns
This Singapore noodles recipe makes it easy to create this takeout favourite from scratch in your own kitchen. A quick, fuss-free and delicious dinner option for busy families

Chicken fried rice
This Asian inspired dinner is quick, simple and SO tasty!
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Tua Tua fritters with tartare
A Kiwi classic

Zucchini fritters recipes
These vege-packed zucchini fritters recipes make the perfect lunch or light dinner. Serve with your favourite dip or sauce, or top with a perfectly poached egg, bacon or salsa

Sesame chicken barley slaw
This salad is simple to make but will not disappoint. Packed with deliciously zingy flavours, as well as the wholesome ingredients of pearl barley, chicken and coleslaw, it's perfect for a workday lunch.
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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.

16 homemade pizza recipes that are perfect for sharing
Why buy takeaway pizza when you can make something far more nutritious and delicious at home? With options for gluten-free and vegetarian pizza-lovers, as well as a tasty dessert idea, there’s something here for everyone.

Creamy one pan chicken with corn
A flavour-packed weeknight dinner, on the table in 25 minutes.
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Lemongrass stir-fry
If you have time, marinate chicken for 2 hours to enhance the flavour. Common mint may be used if Vietnamese mint is unavailable. Note

NZ Pork & smoked cheese lasagne
Smoked cheese and NZ Pork make an irresistible combination in this lasagne with a tasty twist
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Chicken and pumpkin pasta bake
Pick up a cooked chicken on your way home from work and you can have this delicious and hearty meal on the table soon after you walk in the front door.
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Mixed wonton soup
Add some spice to your life with this vibrant, flavoursome Chinese dish. With pork, prawns and noodles this spicy wonton soup will leave you feeling satisfied.

Tomato & basil meatballs
This plant-based version of a Kiwi classic mid-week dinner will soon be a hit in your family
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NZ Pork & green bean stir-fry
Quick and tasty, this pork stir-fry will make midweek dinner dilemmas a thing of the past!
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Thai-style fried rice
An easy midweek dinner the whole family will love. Amp up a classic with Thai flavours

Japanese salmon skewers with miso sauce
Everything tastes better on a stick.

Spicy courgette & ricotta pasta shells
Serve with a mesclun and herb salad for a delicious family dinner
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Mulled wine NZ Pork with red cabbage
A hearty and spicy slow-cooker dish where the mulled wine pork melts in your mouth
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Chicken, mushroom and asparagus creamy pasta bake
Creamy and comforting, this asparagus, chicken and mushroom pasta bake is a great mid-week dinner recipe. It's also handy on a busy weekend when you've got lots of mouths to feed.

Sachie Kitchen’s Spicy Waitoa Free Range Chicken Bao with Daikon Pickles
These spicy chicken bao buns are perfect as a quick lunch or dinner, and can easily be turned into a low-carb option by serving in a lettuce cup instead
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Classic Kiwi whitebait fritters
Perfect a Kiwi classic with this recipe for whitebait fritters. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and thick slices of white bread smothered in plenty of butter

Quiche lorraine
This is the traditional French savoury quiche recipe made with bacon, egg and cream.
If you're not a confident pastry cook, you can make this dish using a sheet of frozen shortcrust pastry.
If you're not a confident pastry cook, you can make this dish using a sheet of frozen shortcrust pastry.

Sautéed silverbeet
This delicious sautéed silverbeet recipe creates a side dish that packs in those important dark, leafy greens without sacrificing on flavour. Try it alongside grilled chicken or fish, providing a vibrant contrast to savoury proteins. .
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Our 10 most nourishing slow cooker chicken recipes
Make dinner easier than ever thanks to these slow cooker chicken recipes. From a succulent honey mustard chicken dish to our all-too-simple chicken soup, these ideas will make your evenings carefree and delicious.

Leek and potato soup with smoked fish
Cruise through the mellow months with this comforting recipe by Julie Biuso

Cauliflower and ham pasta bake
With the combination of cheese, cauliflower and ham, this pasta bake recipe is a winning family dinner. Plus, it freezes well too
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Minestrone soup
Thick minestrone soup is the perfect comforting Italian dinner for any day of the week.

Warming winter soups
As the weather gets colder, we all crave a hearty, delicious meal. So what could be more comforting than a bowl of soup to keep your family warm this winter? We have something for everyone with meaty treats and vegetarian delights from all over the globe.

Classic corned beef with creamy mustard sauce
Try this classic family meal with the added flavour of creamy mustard sauce.
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Thai-style pumpkin soup
A bit of added spice takes this classic winter warmer to the next level

Kūmara & chickpea curry
This Thai-inspired kūmara and chickpea curry is a wholesome and satisfying meal, with vibrant vegetables and tofu served perfectly over steamed rice

Hot & sour chicken noodle soup
Warm up with the vibrant flavours of this Asian-inspired hot and sour chicken noodle soup, ready to eat in under 30 minutes
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Lamb and lentil curry
A rich, healthy and satisfying lamb and lentil curry served with wafer-thin Indian poppadoms.

Sausages & capsicum with soft polenta
A comforting, hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for the colder months

Slow-cooked pulled beef brisket
Give this humble cut a nice spice rub and plenty of time in the oven and it will reward you with incredible flavour
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Mum’s pumpkin soup with delicate flavours
About this, Mum says: “Easily my favourite soup for those cooler, not quite winter days. It’s ideal if suddenly you realise one of your stored pumpkins is showing a little rot. So as not to waste the whole pumpkin, remove the bad bits and soup the rest."

Pork souvlaki
Indulge in the flavours of Greece with these pork souvlaki skewers served with pita bread, crisp endive, sliced red onion, and creamy tzatziki for a fresh and satisfying meal

Spaghetti & eggplant ‘meatballs’
A delightful vegetarian twist on a classic family favourite
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Fennel-crusted pork fillets with pears
Tender pork fillets are coated in a flavourful mixture of freshly ground black pepper and aromatic fennel seeds, seared to perfection and served alongside caramelized pears

Roast whole fish with rice & lemon
Elevate your dining experience with this roasted whole fish served with a creamy tahini sauce, creating a delightful harmony of flavours and textures that will delight your taste buds.

Balsamic tomato & mushroom chicken
This chicken dish is bursting with flavour, and ready in under 30 minutes meaning you can create a hearty and satisfying meal for the whole family fast
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Roast NZ Pork with mushroom sauce & spinach mash
When you need a nourishing midweek meal but you’re short on time, this NZ Pork fillet roast will satisfy the whole family
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Portuguese piri piri chicken
Embark on a flavour journey with our Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken, where succulent butterflied chicken is infused with a fiery piri piri sauce served alongside golden potatoes for a satisfying and vibrant meal that captures the essence of Portuguese cuisine.

Pasta with slow-roasted cherry tomatoes & anchovies
Treat your taste buds to a burst of flavour with this pasta dish
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Broccoli, mustard & cheese hand pies
These pies are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cosy family dinner or a casual gathering with friends. Simple to prepare yet utterly satisfying, these pies are sure to become a favourite in your recipe repertoire.
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Chicken and corn pasta bake
This chicken and corn pasta bake makes for such a great family dinner! If you happen to have any leftovers, these make a great addition to school lunchboxes! We love the mix of peas and corn in this recipe, but you can easily swap the peas for some finely chopped broccoli as an alternative. This […]

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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Fennel, lemon, pea & prawn risotto
Indulge in the vibrant flavours of this prawn risotto creating an elegant but easy dinner for the family

Chicken & broccoli pie with pangrattato topping
Create this mouth-watering dish with comforting flavours that's easy to prep and perfect for any occasion.

Lamb & mushroom pies with mushy peas
Perfect for a quick and cosy dinner, each bite promises warmth and flavour, reminiscent of classic pub fare.
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Chicken and vege lattice pie
Filled with flavour, this lip-smackingly good chicken and vege lattice pie recipe creates a comforting, hearty family meal. It's also a budget-friendly way to make the most of a whole chicken!

Smoky chicken, chickpea, tomato & chorizo soup
This soup is delicious and warming for those colder nights.

Sesame peanut beef and bean stir-fry with noodles
Dinner doesn't get much easier than this 25 minute stir-fry recipe! Sesame beef is paired with a crunchy peanut sauce and plenty of green beans. Serve with noodles or rice for a midweek family meal
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Creamy chicken and tomato gnocchi
Quick, easy, and absoluely delicious – what’s not to love about our creamy chicken and tomato gnocchi! You’ll have dinner ready in less than 30 minutes so this is perfect when you are short on time. You can use chopped regular tomatoes instead of cherry and teardrop, if you prefer. If you want to make […]

NZ Pork Spaghetti Bolognese
A family favourite that’s oh-so-nourishing – but best of all, this NZ Pork recipe will be on the table in just 40 minutes!
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Hoisin NZ Pork noodle stir-fry
Who doesn’t love a one-pot wonder to sort a dinner dilemma? This stir-fry made with NZ Pork will fast become a family favourite
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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.

Slow-cooked red NZ Pork curry
This simple NZ Pork red curry recipe creates big flavours in no time thanks to the slowcooker