24 ways to get creative with polenta
Traditionally a staple peasant dish of northern Italy, polenta is now enjoyed worldwide (and for good reason). Creamy and soft, polenta is perfect for a range of savoury and sweet recipes
Our favourite zucchini recipes
Zucchini (or courgette, as it's also known) is one of summer's most versatile vegetables. Paired with pasta, baked or shaped into fritters, you'll never get tired of these inventive recipes
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12 sushi recipes you can make at home
Making sushi at home is easy, especially with these delicious recipes. From classic rolls to sushi bowls, slices and cones, these recipes make it easy to enjoy the taste of sushi (even if your rolling isn't up to scratch!)
Creamy mushroom sauce recipes
On the hunt for the perfect mushroom sauce recipe? Look no further than this saucy collection that's packed with creamy, homemade mushroom sauces
Tuscan fish salad
This fish salad is a modern take on traditional Tuscan panzanella, which combines tomatoes with anchovies, red onion and usually stale bread - but in this case crumbed Sealord fish pieces!
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Nice and easy fish banh mi
This recipe for Vietnamese bahn me combines wholemeal-battered Sealord hoki with cucumber, sprouts and coriander for a light and lovely sandwich
Hoki Thai curry
This fragrant Thai curry uses fresh Sealord hoki fillets, green beans and plenty of coriander to create a light and zingy meal
Hoki fillets and hand cut chips
Golden-crumbed Sealord hoki fillets are served atop hand-cut chips and served alongside homemade tartare sauce for this simple fish dinner
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Mum’s steak and kidney pie
Nici Wickes shares her mum's recipe for the perfect steak and kidney pie - a true classic that's sure to satisfy
Mexican bean and cheese pies
Soft, velvety beans spiked with chilli and covered with a blanket of bubbling, melted cheese make up this Mexican-inspired beauty
Smoked fish pie with parsley pastry
This fish pie recipe is full of smoky fish flakes and soft, sweet leeks brought together in a creamy white wine sauce and wrapped up in a short parsley pastry. Give it a try!
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Peppered mince and aged cheddar pie
This mince pie recipe sets out to convert even the most ardent meat pie purists who spurn the idea of mince and cheese - with a secret weapon, quality aged cheddar
Deliciously comforting stroganoff recipes
Warm up with the deliciously comforting flavours in these stroganoff recipes. Choose from recipes like mushroom stroganoff, chicken stroganoff and pork stroganoff
Slow-roasted pork shoulder with fennel
This is an economical meal for the family as pork shoulder is not expensive. Although it is a strange shape, roasted slowly as in this recipe, the meat just falls off the bone (it doesn’t require carving) and there’s very little waste
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Root roast with mustard gravy
The trick to roasting vegetables to perfection is to cut them to roughly the same size and add each to the roasting pan according to how long they take to cook. This tray, complete with gravy, is a meal in itself!
Crispy baked chicken with apricots
Crispy chicken, soft tart apricots and meltingly sweet onions and leeks make this Nici Wickes' apricot chicken recipe a firm favourite
Sausages with crushed crispy potatoes
The best way to cook sausages is to roast them low and slow. This way they don’t burst, the skins get gorgeously caramelised and the insides get perfectly cooked. This recipe is a great “roast” for when there's just one or two people at home
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Turmeric risotto with fish and corn salsa
Anti-inflammatory spice turmeric gives this risotto dish a great golden hue, while corn and hot-smoked salmon complement each other with sweet, rich flavours
Spiced salmon cakes with cabbage and fennel
These subtly spiced salmon cakes transform humble tinned salmon into a refined, flavourful dinner dish. Enjoy with a crunchy cabbage and fennel salad for a light and easy dinner
Chicken soup recipes for the soul
What could be more warming than chicken soup? When winter, family gatherings, or under-the-weather blues call, comforting and delicious chicken soup recipes are always the answer
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Lemon chicken with Brussels sprouts and grape salad
This delicious lemon chicken recipe sees tender oven baked chicken, cauliflower purée, crunchy Brussels sprouts and sweet grapes come together beautifully to create a healthy, flavourful dinner
Cauliflower soup recipes to warm up winter
Creamy and oh so comforting, there's a reason cauliflower soup is a winter staple. From simple slow cooker creations to gourmet versions, these cauliflower soup recipes are here to warm the soul.
Silverbeet gnocchi with pea pesto
This is no average gnocchi recipe - leafy silverbeet adds a welcome dose of veges to this traditionally potato-only dish, while the pea pesto brings even more green goodness to the table
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Sausage and bacon roast with mustard maple glaze
This roast recipe pairs pumpkin, pork sausages and apples perfectly with a zesty sauce of maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and mustard to create a flavourful, fuss-free meal
Crumbed fish and chip bake
This sophisticated take on fish and chips uses panko breadcrumbs, kumara and aioli to create a light and delicious meal
Pepper-crusted roast beef with mushrooms
The tried-and-true combination of pepper, steak and mushroom is showcased beautifully in this roast beef recipe. With crispy roast potatoes and horseradish cream, this beef recipe is a classic
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Chicken meatball korma bake
This chicken bake recipe takes all those wonderful korma curry flavours and transforms them into a delicious bake. Served with plenty of naan bread or papadums - this is comfort food with a twist
10 tasty Thai beef salad recipes
Add a serious burst of flavour to your next meal with these delicious Thai beef salad recipes. Light, fresh and ready in a snap, these aromatic ideas are sure to impress at lunch or dinner time.
Stout and honey chargrilled lamb chops
Dark, rich and full-flavoured stout is used to marinate tender lamb chops in this clever lamb recipe. Barbecued and served with a thick stout, honey and ginger sauce, these chops are a must-try
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Five-spice pork skewers
These pork skewers feature a delicious Asian-inspired marinade and a crunchy cabbage salad for the ultimate barbecue pork recipe
Cider and spice marinated chicken
Apple cider, cayenne pepper, cumin and cinnamon come together perfectly to create this barbecued butterflied chicken. Serve this chicken with a spinach salad for an easy, tasty alfresco dinner
Potato and leek soup recipes
Warm up on cooler nights with these comforting and delicious potato and leek soup recipes. Serve with plenty of crusty bread for a soul warming family meal
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Smoked salmon chowder
Creamy, hearty and full of rich smoked salmon, this chowder recipe ticks all the classic boxes. Serve with toasted tortillas for a crispy twist
Spaghetti bolognese recipes
You can't go wrong with spaghetti bolognese, especially when it's rich in flavour. Try one of these classic bolognese recipes that are ideal for the rookie chef in the family
Hearty beef, vegetable and barley soup
This hearty beef, vegetable and barley soup is a true winter classic. Chunky and packed with vegetables, this nourishing soup is best served with plenty of crusty bread slathered in butter
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Spanish fennel and chorizo soup
Sweet paprika and spicy chorizo give this soup a wonderful Spanish-inspired flavour profile. An easy and surprisingly quick soup recipe that makes a fantastic weeknight dinner
Fall-apart tender pulled pork recipes
Chucked in a burger, added to a taco, or served with creamy polenta - pulled pork is an entertainer's dream. Check out our best recipes for fall-apart-tender pulled pork and get cookin'
Roast carrot soup with coriander pesto
This roast carrot soup features the anti-inflammatory spice turmeric to create a nourishing and delicious dinner, plus it's topped with a homemade coriander pesto
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Spicy pork and prawn soup
This spicy pork and prawn soup is full of punchy Asian-inspired flavours and ingredients. A recipe that's sure to kick-start your taste buds on chilly winter evenings
Pea, mint and crème fraîche soup
Light and fresh, this vibrant pea soup combines mint, crème fraîche and lemon to create a perfect spring soup recipe
French onion soup with golden croque monsieur
Dipping a golden, cheesy croque monsieur into a steaming bowl of French onion soup must be the perfect combination of French favourites! The ultimate comforting dish for chilly days
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Classic moules et frites
These French-inspired mussels with fries are a simple, fresh and flavourful meal - enjoy al fresco for a true French-feel!
Minestrone soup recipes
Minestrone soup is a hearty, nourishing meal for the whole family that's easy on the budget. Packed full of veges, the tomato-based soup is wonderfully warming and perfect for those cooler winter nights
Simple smoked salmon fettucine
This smoked salmon fettucine is a quick, easy and budget-friendly family meal that needs just 5 ingredients to take it from stove to dinner table
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14 deliciously crispy pork belly recipes
Pork belly is extremely versatile and is a crowd and family favourite. Whether you want a classic pork belly or Chinese five spice-infused recipe, there's plenty to tempt you in this collection
Sumac chicken with herbed couscous
This delicious oven-baked chicken recipe features Middle Eastern spice sumac to create a tangy, lemony dish that's served with minty couscous and juicy tomatoes
10 tasty curried sausage recipes
Curried sausages are a classic for a reason! Quick, tasty and budget-friendly, this dish is the perfect midweek meal. Discover our 10 best recipes and whip up some curried sausies for dinner tonight.
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Pizza dough recipes
For beautifully crispy pizza bases that are reliable, look no further than this pizza dough recipe collection. Once you've made your own pizza dough you'll never go back to ready-made bases
Sesame-crusted pork and noodles
This sesame-crusted pork and noodles recipe requires just 5 ingredients to bring a tasty, healthy family dinner to the table
13 classic carbonara recipes
If you're looking for a quick yet scrumptious midweek meal that is perfect for the whole family, than look no further than this carbonara recipe collection
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15 chilli con carne recipes to spice up dinner time
Budget-friendly staples mince and beans come together to create this family recipe - chilli con carne. Serve this Mexican-inspired dish with tortillas, corn chips or rice for a meal worth sharing.
Beef stroganoff recipes
Warm up this winter with the delicious flavours in these incredible beef stroganoff recipes served with either mash potato, perfectly cooked pasta or steamed rice
15 quinoa recipes to try
Healthy super grains never tasted so good! Quinoa is the healthy wonder grain that we simply can't get enough of - here are 13 fabulous quinoa recipes to try
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A winter Seasonal Supper
Wintry nights mean hunkering down with warming, hearty food and bold, savoury wines. For Taste and Metro magazine's second Seasonal Supper, chef Dariush Lolaiy created a game-centric menu for a one-off night at Cazador. Guests descended upon the Mt Eden restaurant for three courses of seasonal fare, matched with Jacob's Creek wine
Federal Delicatessen’s matzo ball soup
Executive chef Kyle Street shares The Fed's famous matzo ball soup recipe. This matzo ball soup (or ‘Jewish penicillin’) goes the non-traditional route by replacing the matzo meal with toasted and ground leftover Best Ugly bagels
SPQR’s chicken fettuccine
This chicken fettuccine is extremely popular at Ponsonby institution SPQR. It’s the perfect indulgence – the richness comes from the cream, mushroom and leek
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The Galbraith’s Alehouse St Benedict’s pie
Galbraith's Alehouse uses their Resurrection Ale to make their famous St Benedict’s pie. The bronze-coloured Belgian ale adds an amazing, spicy, fruity flavour to the beef
The Hideaway’s buttermilk fried chicken
Wellington's The Hideaway Bar and Restaurant is famous for its outstanding menu of classic American comfort food. Here is the recipe for its incredible buttermilk fried chicken
Tuscan lentil, duck and silverbeet in Chianti
This beautiful Tuscan lentil, duck and silverbeet dish is best enjoyed with good friends over a glass or two of Chianti. A truly sophisticated and warming winter dish
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Venison, barley and root vegetable casserole
This nourishing, earthy venison stew recipe benefits from long, slow cooking. It is satisfying on its own, but for a more substantial meal, serve with creamy mashed potatoes or pappardelle
Polpette di carne con polenta
Juicy beef meatballs are coated in a rich tomato sauce and served atop golden, creamy polenta in this authentic Italian recipe from Luca Villari and Gaetano Spinosa
Italian wedding soup
Luca Villari and Spacca restaurant head chef Gaetano Spinosa share this recipe for delicious minestra maritata, also known as married soup. So-named for the ingredients working so well together they are 'married' to one another
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Hayes Common’s pork and beef meatballs with potato dumplings
Hamilton's Hayes Common shares their recipe for handmade pork and beef meatballs with potato dumplings and harissa yoghurt
Chicken and lemongrass soup with noodles
This vibrant chicken and lemongrass soup recipe is full of amazing Asian-inspired flavours for a quick, delicious and budget-conscious meal
White bean mash with kale and chickpeas
This budget-friendly white bean mash with kale and chickpeas is a great healthy dinner recipe that's ready in just 30 minutes
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Tuna and sweetcorn pot pies
These individual tuna and sweetcorn pot pies are topped with creamy potato mash for a hearty, budget-friendly pie recipe the whole family will love
Fusilli with hearty sausage ragout
This clever pasta recipe uses sausages to create a hearty Italian ragout that's paired perfectly with fusilli pasta, rosemary and plenty of parmesan cheese
Lamb and tomato stir-fry
Sweet tomatoes and succulent lamb are the stars of this easy stir-fry recipe, which includes a homemade stir-fry sauce that's sure to please your taste buds
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Spinach, chicken and tomato cannelloni
This easy spinach and chicken cannelloni recipe features homemade tomato sauce, creamy ricotta and fresh lasagne to create a wonderfully fresh, delectably cheesy cannelloni
Sausage, tomato and spinach bake
This sausage, tomato and spinach bake is an easy dinner option that lets the oven do all the work
Fish with caramelised fennel and tomato
A thick sauce of tomatoes, garlic and capers anchors this dish of fish and sweet caramelised fennel. A light and simple fish recipe that's full of refined flavours
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Slow-cooker coconut beef vindaloo
This easy beef vindaloo recipe makes use of your slow cooker to create a tender, flavoursome curry. Featuring ginger, coconut and lime, this curry is the perfect winter warmer
Lovely lasagne recipes
Looking for the best lasagne recipe? This recipe collection is a one-stop-shop for lasagnes of all genres
Warming winter dahl with roasted veges
Healthy, hearty and full of flavour, dahl is the ideal winter dish. Featuring pumpkin, cauliflower and plenty of warming spices, this vegetarian dish is perfect served with plenty of roti or flatbread
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Kati-style beef chapati rolls
A kati roll is the Indian version of a takeaway sandwich. This recipe combines tender beef with spices, veges and egg to create an at-home version of this street food-inspired dish
African chicken and peanut curry
This African-inspired chicken and peanut curry is full of warming spices like chilli, ginger, cumin and coriander to create a hearty winter meal the whole family will love
Curried coconut and prawn stir-fry
This curried coconut and prawn stir-fry is packed with veges and spices to create a vibrant meal that's a healthy and flavourful weeknight dinner
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Warm soba noodle salad with crispy sesame chicken
This satisfying meal of crunchy, sesame-fried chicken, peanutty noodles and tangy salad will hit the spot on a chilly evening. Recipe and styling by Fiona Hugues. Photography by Jani Shepherd, Gatherum Collectif
Fried rice with Chinese sausage and winter greens
This recipe is a great way of turning a little leftover rice into another meal. The base ingredients of this fried rice recipe can be adapted to whatever is in the fridge
Ramen noodle soup with sliced chicken
With some miso and dashi, a tasty bowl of chicken ramen soup is only minutes away
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Rare saddle of hare with olive oil mash and spring onion
Hare is our favourite game meat, it's rich and dark but not irony. The legs are beautiful when slow braised, while the fillet is wonderfully tender. Cook the saddle on the bone because it imparts a delicate flavour, and protects the muscle from aggressive heat. Serve the fillet rare to make the most of this lean, flavourful cut
Hearty oxtail and barley soup
This oxtail and barley soup is rib-stickingly hearty and with the latest food trend being bone broth, it's a great reminder that soups like this old favourite have been around forever. It’s perfect for cold winter days!
Economical minestrone soup
This Nici Wickes minestrone soup is a favourite for making a hearty, nourishing meal for the whole family for next to nothing. Who knew economical could taste so good?
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Velvety parsnip, pear and chorizo soup
The texture of Nici Wickes' parsnip soup is like velvet, and the sweetness of parsnips and pear is balanced beautifully with a sprinkle of spicy chorizo sausage on top
Curried pumpkin and peanut soup
This lively pumpkin soup recipe from Nici Wickes features the vibrant flavours of Thailand and Indonesia. With warming spices and creamy coconut milk, the peanut garnish adds a great texture
Easy one-pot rice and chicken with zucchini
This rice and chicken recipe draws its delicious flavour from thyme, oregano and tart tomatoes to create a complete meal that requires just one pot
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Penne with Sicilian-style eggplant caponata
In this delicious pasta recipe, penne is topped with caponata - a Sicilian specialty of eggplant, tomato, green olives and capers. Finish this wonderful vegetarian dish with plenty of parmesan
Teriyaki noodles and cheat’s meatballs
This fast and budget-friendly teriyaki noodle recipe makes dinner easy by using your choice of sausages to create quick and delicious meatballs
Retro food hall of fame
It's time to get nostalgic with this retro hall of fame! With vintage wonders including vol au vents and bombe Alaska, you'll enjoy this culinary trip down memory lane
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10 deliciously warming pumpkin soup recipes
Golden, creamy and comforting, pumpkin soup is winter's quintessential dish. We've collected our top 10 pumpkin soup recipes - some spicy, some exotic, all simple - so you can enjoy pumpkin soup for countless cool nights.
Sensational seafood chowder recipes
Thick and creamy chowder is a delicious soup made with a medley of seafood. Try Food to Love's favourite 14 seafood chowder recipes
Traditional spaghetti alla puttanesca
This traditional spaghetti alla puttanesca recipe is fast and easy, like the women this dish was apparently named for
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Chickpea and cauliflower-stuffed mushrooms
This chickpea and cauliflower-stuffed mushrooms recipe creates a delicious, hearty vegetarian meal that's packed with great flavours like harissa and coriander. Quick and simple, this vegetarian recipe makes a brilliant fast dinner
Roasted prosciutto-wrapped snapper and broccoli
This quick roast snapper and broccoli recipe creates a vibrant, beautiful dinner in just 35 minutes from start to finish
Mini Greek lamb roast with grilled haloumi
This lamb recipe makes it easy to enjoy all the great flavours of a Greek lamb roast. Mini lamb rump roasts are combined with haloumi, tzatziki and lemon to create this quick, delicious dish
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Roast chicken with sweet onion panzanella
This delicious roast chicken recipe is paired with panzanella - a Tuscan bread and tomato salad that features sweet onion in this recipe for a delicious twist
Hoisin beef pot roast with noodles
This clever hoisin beef pot roast recipe utilises your pressure cooker to create a tender, delicious pot roast in just 30 minutes. Serve with noodles and plenty of Asian greens
Quince-glazed pork with quick crackling
This brilliant quince-glazed pork recipe makes it quick and easy to enjoy the great flavours of roast pork and crackling without spending a whole evening in the kitchen
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Blind Basket cafe’s teriyaki chicken
This teriyaki chicken recipe is a favourite from Takapuna's Blind Basket cafe in Auckland. Photography by Rachel Dobbs
Nici Wickes’ warming winter recipes
New Zealand Woman's Weekly food editor Nici Wickes is famed for her honest, fuss-free approach to creating delicious food. We've selected her best warming recipes which star plenty of hearty cuts of meat, oven cooking and seasonal ingredients to get you through the winter
