Midweek dinner Archives

Freezer-friendly beef bourguignon

This beef bourguignon recipe is not only packed with great Italian flavours, it's also perfect for freezing for up to 3 months. Ideal for ensuring you still eat home cooked meals, even when you don't have the time

Comforting vegetable and ravioli soup

This freezer-friendly vegetable and ravioli soup is the perfect recipe to stash away for easy dinners when time just isn't up your sleeve. It's filled with chorizo, garlic and courgette for a nourishing and comforting meal

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Chicken roll-ups with silverbeet stuffing

This Nici Wickes chicken recipe is a tasty and attractive way to serve chicken breasts. It keeps them beautifully moist thanks to the silverbeet stuffing and covering them while baking

Butternut and ginger egg wraps

An egg wrap is a wonderful healthy gluten-free meal – great for breakfast, lunch or dinner! This recipe is also dairy-free and vegetarian, making it a great option for those with dietary requirements

Chicken thighs with green pepper and parsley stuffing

Nici Wickes' stuffed chicken thigh recipe features green pepper in the stuffing which provides a fantastic change from the usual red peppers that have taken over – it’s more lively and fresh

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Beef involtini with prosciutto and parmesan

Nici Wickes' recipe for beef involtini hits the palate in all the right places – it’s herbaceous, sharp, meaty and salty. Try the brandy crème sauce over a tomato-based sauce – it's richer, better, and more yum!

Lamb tray bake with pesto and olives

You can create this delicious lamb tray bake with just 5 ingredients for a simple, delicious and fuss-free weeknight dinner

Simple chicken tortilla bake

This chicken tortilla bake recipe creates a fuss-free, one pot meal that needs just 5 ingredients to take it from stove to table. A simple dish that makes a hearty, flavourful winter dinner

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Tuscan baked fish in white wine

This quick and easy Tuscan baked fish recipe combines classic Italian flavours like capers, white wine, tomatoes and basil to create a delicious dish that's perfect served with plenty of crusty bread

Mixed mushroom ramen bowl with a poached egg

This easy mixed mushroom ramen bowl recipe requires only 5 ingredients to produce a warming dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes

Sausage, bean and cheese pasties

This clever sausage, bean and cheese pasty recipe uses just 5 ingredients to create cheesy, flavourful pasties. Serve with a mixed salad for a easy, delicious dinner

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Chicken cannelloni with sage butter

This chicken cannelloni recipe combines creamy ricotta, silky mashed pumpkin and earthy sage butter to create an easy yet flavourful weeknight meal

Paris butter roast turkey

Basted in the famously flavourful Café de Paris butter sauce, this roast turkey recipe creates a succulent, juicy bird. Despite a few ingredients on the list, Paris butter is truly just a delicious throw-together

Tender tandoori chicken wings

These chicken wings are coated in a tandoori, yoghurt, garlic, ginger and lemon marinade to produce tender, succulent wings that make a perfect dinner or party snack

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Shaved ham and egg puff pastry pie

This easy pie recipe sees golden puff pastry topped with Dijon mustard, tomato salsa, shaved ham and eggs. Freeze any leftovers for a fuss-free breakfast or snack

Chicken burgers with fresh corn salsa

This Mexican-inspired chicken burger recipe features a homemade chunky corn salsa that's full of punchy coriander and lime. Serve with kumara fries and sweet chilli sauce for an outside-the-box burger

Creamy fish and leek filo parcels

Filled with creamy fish, leek, dill and Dijon mustard, these filo parcels are an easy, fuss-free dinner option. Serve with crunchy steamed beans and zesty lemon wedges

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Green minestrone soup with kale and lemon

This minestrone soup recipe is packed with all the green veges you need to get you through the colder months. Topped with plenty of parmesan, this soup quick recipe makes a perfect vegetarian dinner

Hot and sour soup with grilled pork rashers

This hot and sour soup recipe shows you how to create a delicious, tangy stock from scratch. Combine with rice noodles, baby corn, broccoli and grilled pork for a full-flavoured dinner

Chicken, chorizo and black bean soup

This chicken, chorizo and black bean soup recipe is a smokey, rich dish with chilli, paprika and cumin. Serve with plenty of chargrilled tortillas to soak up the hearty flavours

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Curried cauliflower and chickpea soup

This curried cauliflower and chickpea soup makes the most of winter's bounty of cauliflower. Featuring spices like cumin, turmeric and coriander, this warming soup is a healthy, comforting meal

16 Asian takeaway-inspired recipes

Discover our best Asian takeaway-inspired recipes that make it easy to swap your dialing finger for the kitchen. Fake your way to that takeaway taste with recipes like pad thai, fried rice and butter chicken made from scratch

16 reasons to love your winter greens

Dark, leafy and packed with nutrients, winter greens are the perfect alternative to summer's bounty of fresh fruit and veg. These creative recipes make it easy (and delicious) to keep your plate topped up with plenty of green goodness to see you through the winter

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Tender osso bucco in a glossy, rich sauce

Nici Wickes shares her father's signature dish, osso bucco. This recipe for this classic Italian dish produces super tender beef shin and a glossy, rich sauce. A true winter favourite

Spiced leeks and lentils with poppadoms

Combining soft, buttery leeks with green lentils and spices makes for a beautiful vegetarian dinner

Wine and thyme braised chicken

Though we all may covet the crispy skin of a roasted chicken, one of the best ways to enjoy a moist and flavourful bird is to braise it slowly in plenty of liquid – a combination of wine and stock says Nici Wickes

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Slow-cooked lamb chops, lemons and capers

Shoulder chops make for an economical lamb meal and, if you slow cook them, you get tender, succulent meat every time. The lemons and capers provide a great foil for any fattiness in the lamb

Cheat’s roast chicken and gravy

This easy chicken recipe makes it a breeze to whip up crispy-skinned roast chicken marylands and delicious homemade gravy in under an hour. Served with plenty of roast veges, this dish is a winter winner

Bacon-wrapped rissoles with chilli jam

These bacon-wrapped rissoles are perfectly complemented with the homemade chilli jam that's the star of this easy recipe. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and crunchy broccolini for a tasty dinner

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Easy butter chicken with cashews and raita

Forget pre-made sauces, this recipe makes it a cinch to create creamy, comforting butter chicken from scratch. Serve with plenty of steamed rice, pappadums, cashews and refreshing raita

Classic steak Diane pie

This beef pie recipe takes the classic Steak Diane flavours of Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard and brandy and reinvents them into a delectably creamy pie filling that's topped with mashed potato and golden puff pastry

12 cauliflower recipes that will make you never want to boil them again

Mild, nutty and versatile, cauliflower is winter's superstar vegetable. From classic cheesy dishes to warming curries and even healthy pizza bases, we celebrate the best cauliflower cuisine

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Meatballs with patatas bravas

Fast, tasty and budget-friendly, these Spanish beef meatballs are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve with crispy golden patatas bravas, crusty bread, salad and a hearty dollop of aioli

Oui oui! Our top 20 French recipes for Bastille Day

What better excuse than France's national day to celebrate the best in French cuisine? From creamy potato gratin to sweet and melting pain au chocolat, we've got your Bastille Day feast sorted.

Hungarian veal goulash with chive dumplings

This recipe uses a pressure cooker to create tender pieces of veal in a goulash-style sauce topped with chive dumplings

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Roast garlic and parsnip soup

Is there anything better than a warming bowl of soup when the weather starts to cool? This roasted parsnip soup gets a welcome punch of flavour from the garlic; a definite winner, in our book.

Green curry prawn fried rice

Light but packed full of flavour, this green curry prawn fried recipe from recipes+ is a budget-friendly mid-week meal the whole family will love.

Bolognese meatball pie

This tasty recipe takes a pasta favourite and re-invents it into a delicious pie filling. Featuring mince meatballs, a hearty tomato sauce and golden puff pastry, this is true comfort food

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Creamy leek and tuna shepherd’s pie

A Kiwi classic gets a delicious twist with this tasty shepherd's pie recipe. A creamy leek, tuna and dill sauce pairs with fluffy mashed potatoes for a flavour combo that gives the original a run for its money

Baked orange and rosemary chicken thighs

Nici Wickes' Spanish-inspired baked chicken infuses orange with rosemary and garlic. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.

Smoked salmon with potatoes and caramelised lemons

This is a fast and tasty mid-week meal idea from Nici Wickes where the ingredients – smoked salmon, caramelised lemon, crispy potatoes, gherkins and creamy yoghurt dressing – all tumble together!

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Spaghetti and meatball nests

Want to jazz up your standard spaghetti bolognese? Look no further. This recipe actually uses the pasta to create crispy 'nests' to hold your tomatoey, hearty meatballs. This dinner is both fun, and delicious.

Broccoli, pea and tuna shells

You'll love biting into these large pasta shells to reveal a salty and creamy broccoli, pea and tuna filling. The pasta shells are finished off with a rich, cheesy sauce to create the ultimate mid-week comfort food.

Chorizo penne grill

Jazz up your standard pasta bake by adding chunks of juicy chorizo sausage, creamy feta cheese, salty olives and grilled eggplant for maxium flavour and texture with every dreamy mouthful.

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Agnolotti and zucchini melt

The addition of homemade, herb-loaded salsa verde and hot, oozy buffalo mozzarella cheese makes this pasta bake very special. The recipe calls for spinach and ricotta-stuffed agnolotti and fresh vegies, so every mouthful is a guaranteed flavour explosion.

Barbecue corn and sausage bakes

This delicious pasta bake is a great way to get your serving of meat, vegies and hearty carbs, all in one bowl. It's finished off with a creamy, buttery mustard sauce for ultimate flavour, and comfort.

Pizza pasta melts

This recipe combines two of our favourite things - the flavours of cheesy, meaty pizza, and comforting macaroni pasta. This delicious fusion makes a brilliant family dinner for kids and adults alike.

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Marinated chilli chickens

Here's a slightly more interesting take on your average roast chicken. If you're unable to find small chickens, larger ones cut into pieces will do. Adjust the spices to taste.

Pork and fennel ragu bake

Try something a little different and bake your pork and fennel ragu pasta dish in one pot to create a gourmet, flavour-packed pasta bake recipe the kids and adults will all love.

Fast fish curry

This speedy curry makes for an easy mid-week meal.

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Veal schnitzels with spiced vegetables

Jazz up your usual chicken schnitzels by using wonderfully tender veal. Serve your crumbed meat with a side of our spiced mixed vegetables for a quick and easy meal with lots of flavour.

Cheesy pumpkin, spinach and ricotta lasagne

The winning combo of pumpkin and ricotta come together sensationally in this cheesy vegetarian lasagne. Seasoned with nutmeg and sage, this recipe is packed with subtle flavours your family will love

Vegetable and bean enchiladas

Put a vegetarian twist on this classic Mexican dish for a flavour-packed weeknight dinner the whole family will love. The best part? This delicious recipe can be on the table in under an hour.

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Turkey with lemon parsley stuffing

No festive occasion would be complete without a perfectly stuffed bird! This turkey recipe stars a tasty lemon parsley stuffing that's sure to be a hit at Christmas

Haloumi and avocado bruschetta

Excite your taste buds with this fresh and delicious haloumi and avocado bruschetta. It makes a brilliant snack, light lunch or dinner or starter to a dinner spread.

Cheesy asparagus quiche

Homemade pastry is topped with vibrant asparagus, creamy camembert and cheddar cheese in this simple recipe. Light yet comforting, this quiche makes a wonderful lunch or dinner

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Steamed vegetable gado gado

Enjoy an Indonesian favourite at home with this delicious vegetable gado gado recipe!

Cheese-stuffed pepperoni pizza

Create your own cheesy stuffed crust pizza from scratch with this clever recipe. Packed with all your favourite toppings, this pizza is perfect for entertaining, sleep overs or a fun family dinner

Shredded Mexican chicken and beans

The delicious combination of tender shredded chicken and slow cooked beans makes this slow cooker Mexican dish absolutely delicious. Enjoy it warm for a family weeknight dinner.

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Cheesy chicken parmigiana stack

Topped with oozy cheddar and parmesan, stacked with eggplant and finished with fresh basil, chicken parm doesn't get much better than this

Broccolini, brown rice and sesame stir-fry

Chopped macadamias add crunch to this colourful, healthy stir-fry.

Creamy seafood baked crêpes

These savoury crêpes feature succulent prawns and tender salmon baked in a creamy white wine sauce. Made completely from scratch, creating this impressive recipe is quicker than you think

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Bacon and cheese beef meatloaf

Stuffed with oozy cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon, this recipe takes humble meatloaf to delicious new heights. Serve with plenty of chips and barbecue sauce as a hearty treat-yourself meal

Quick beef and bacon skewers

Requiring just 5 ingredients, these beef and bacon skewers make a fast, easy and budget-friendly dinner. Serve with plenty of tzatziki, flatbread and salad

Thai prawn and pumpkin soup

This Thai pumpkin soup needs just 5 ingredients to end up on your dinner table thanks to this smart recipe. Plus, with the addition of juicy prawns, this soup is a hearty dish

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Creamy chicken and broccolini pasta

Whipping up a creamy chicken pasta is easy with this clever recipe. Using only 5 ingredients and ready in just 15 minutes, this pasta is super simple while still managing to impress

Asian-style beef casserole

If you're looking for something different for a weekend family dinner, you can't go past this flavour-packed beef casserole. Simmered in fragrant Asian spices, it's lovely served over some steamed rice noodles for a filling dish.

Spanish fish casserole

Create this flavour-packed Spanish casserole in no time at all with this tasty recipe. This is a great way to get your family eating more fish, too, as they'll love the fragrant sauce it's served in.

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5-ingredient lamb and spinach curry

This flavourful recipe requires only 5 ingredients to create a tender, juicy lamb curry. Serve this budget-friendly dish with plenty of steamed rice for an easy weekday family feast

Turkey fricassee with apples and kumara mash

The perfect balance of sweet and savoury, this apple and turkey fricassee casserole is brilliant served over a creamy kumara mash for a hearty winter mid-week meal.

Mexican chicken and quinoa

Take yourself to Mexico with a generous bowl of this delicious chicken and quinoa bake. Serve with some salty corn chips for an authentic family dinner any day of the week.

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Pork sausage and chorizo cassoulet

You'd never guess this pork sausage and chorizo sausage is so simple to make; the combination of hearty, salty sausages, and a flavoursome, crumbly topping is absolutely delicious.

Chicken vindaloo with raita

Recreate this classic Indian chicken curry at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. It's brilliant served with warm naan bread to dip into the sauce, and finished off with a cooling yoghurt raita.

Middle Eastern spiced pork with dates

This hearty, spiced pork casserole is brilliant simmered with naturally sweet dates and hearty cauliflower for a filling, nutritious meal. Serve over couscous for an authentic Middle Eastern recipe.

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Spiced vegetables and chickpeas

Get a dose of fibre, protein and greens from this tasty spiced vegetable and chickpeas casserole. Serve it over rice for a quick and filling vegetarian dinner idea.

Spiced carrot and honey couscous

Treat your family to a taste of the Middle East with this fresh and fabulous couscous salad!

Lamb shanks with lentil ragout

Tender slow-cooked lamb shanks go brilliantly with a hearty lentil ragu for a filling and nutritious flavour-packed winter dinner for the whole family.

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Red wine beef with gremolata

Warm your body and soul with this hearty red wine beef and vegetable casserole. Try it served over creamy, cheesy polenta and a zesty homemade gremolata.

Thyme and tofu stir-fry

This thyme and tofu stir-fry recipe is perfect for a healthy, speedy weeknight meal

Grilled fish with mango salsa and coconut rice

Looking for fresh, flavoursome dinner ideas? Then don't go past this tender, succulent grilled fish with a fresh fruity mango salsa and creamy coconut rice!

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Portuguese piri piri chicken

Satisfy your tastebuds with this deliciously tender Portuguese piri piri chicken! A dinner the whole family will love

Grilled fish with corn salsa

This delicious grilled fish with corn salsa recipe is perfect enjoyed for a fresh dinner during the hot summer months

Chicken noodle soup with coriander and lime

Here’s a sensational soup by Julie Biuso to enjoy as autumn weather rolls around. It’s a great time for soup, whether it be fresh and invigorating or hearty and comforting

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Veal and spinach involtini

These succulent nibbles can be served in smaller portions as a starter, or alongside a green salad as a main dish.

Mushroom stroganoff

Dig into this mushroom stroganoff recipe for a delicious dinner.

Dukkah-crusted lamb cutlets with cauliflower

This lamb recipe brings together all the great flavours and ingredients of the Middle East to create a delicious, hearty and quick dinner dish

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Zucchini and mint couscous salad

This refreshingly delicious zucchini and mint couscous salad makes the ultimate side dish to a dinner spread, or a light vegetarian meal.

Honey-mustard chicken

Tangy honey-mustard chicken slowcooked in a broth with carrots, celery and leek.

Lamb casserole with herb dumplings

This wonderfully flavoured lamb casserole with herb dumplings is a delicious weeknight family meal that everyone will love

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Lamb larb

Light, fresh and tasty - this lamb larb recipe is a deliciously fresh meal that's perfect for al fresco dinners

Roasted brussels sprouts and lentil salad

This delicious golden roasted brussels sprout and lentil salad is great for lunch or as a salad side for dinner. It's also perfect for diabetics.

Ginger chicken satay salad

The crispy noodles give this dish added texture along with crunchy vegetables that makes this dish a stand-out.

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Creamy chicken and vegetable casserole

We love the simplicity and ease of this creamy chicken casserole. It's a one pot dish containing five different types of vegetables in a delicious creamy sauce. Perfect for a mid week family meal.

Pumpkin and goat’s cheese lasagne with rocket and pepita

This recipe makes enough to feed a crowd - halve or quarter the recipe for a family dinner. An Italian classic, this pumpkin and goat's cheese lasagne with rocket and pepita salad is healthy, fresh, and full of delicious ingredients that work perfectly together.