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This recipe sings with flavour! Get your hands on as many tomatoes of different varieties, shapes, sizes and colours that you can – just make sure they’re all top-quality tomatoes.

New season spuds are the star of this potato salad recipe. Homemade mint pesto dressing gives this side dish a delicious edge the whole family will love. Enjoy warm or cold with lunch or dinner

Perfect for weekend brunch.

Fire up the barbecue for a family favourite – these burgers are extra-tasty!

It may seem like sacrilege to roast new-season jersey bennes, but we urge you to do it! They’re crunchy, buttery and just magical - perfect for a side dish at Christmas.

Indulge in tangy lemon and fluffy meringue on a buttery, biscuity base for a deliciously zesty sweet treat.

This showstopper is easier than you think to make!

Perfect for the festive season

Make your own version of a bounty bar!

The hardest part will be waiting for these to freeze!

There's nothing more appealing than a creamy sponge dessert in summer! This recipe is a simple one with no rush to roll the sponge while it’s warm, so it’s stress-free as well as being delicious.

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

Want freshly-made frozen treats in a flash? These instant sorbet recipes are just what you need. All you need is a few ingredients, a blender and five minutes up your sleeve - and voilà!

What I like about this salad recipe is that it’s just as good made with canned corn and beans as it is with fresh, because it’s the charring and the tasty dressing that really brings all of the ingredients to life!

These tasty barbecue prawns are perfect accompanied with avocado salsa are enjoyed as a delicious starter.

Take your next nibbles up a notch with Nici Wickes' grilled mussels recipe. Topped with tasty goodies then cooked until bubbling, these little bites are perfect for sharing with friends and family over drinks

A refreshing sip for a hot day

Nadia Lim's muffin recipe is the perfect way to start your day. Packed with the goodness of bananas, bran, dried fruit and spices, these muffins make a delicious breakfast on-the-go or picnic bite

These homemade English muffins are simply wonderful! Fill with crispy bacon, fried eggs, sprigs of parsley and your favourite chutney for a deliciously filling breakfast or brunch. Eat up!

Muffins...for breakfast? This morning glory muffins recipe combines plenty of fruit, nuts and spices to create a healthy, hearty start to the day

Oooohhh yeah, a classic caesar salad with all the trimmings, including rotisserie chicken, boiled eggs and crispy bacon.

These cookies are rather like mini apple pies, so this recipe can also double as dessert if you’re caught short. Serve warm with a little custard or icecream on the side

Rhubarb and apple are encased in a crunchy, caramelised sugar-crusted pastry in this delicious pie recipe

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

Brighten up your next meal with this delicious side dish recipe. Spring favourites green beans and asparagus are paired with almonds and streaky bacon then drizzled in a tangy tahini lemon sauce

A great way to use up leftover roast chicken

BLT makes for a delicious sandwich but if you’re looking to swith it up, take all those best bits (that would be the bacon, lettuce and tomato) and turn it into this pasta salad. We love this as a side dish but this is also great for lunches. Looking for other pasta salad ideas? Take […]

Sure to become a firm favourite with a cuppa

A decadent delight!

Nici Wickes' seafood pizza recipe is just sensational! Prawns are loaded onto a crispy base with sweet chilli infused tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella. You won't be able to stop at one piece

Nici Wickes’ crispy, fried chicken served with a fresh salad of corn and cucumber is what we call a perfect meal – so skip the takeaways and whip this dish up instead! If you have leftovers, this recipe makes for a fantastic lunch too. Looking for other fried chicken recipes? We’ve rounded up some of […]

Treat yourself with Nadia Lim's sticky date pudding recipe

A flavoursome twist to the classic mussel fritter

A delightfull umami flavour

This light and fresh asparagus, chicken, egg and new potato salad is perfect for a quick workday lunch or on the side at a barbecue. Serve with our delicious herb dressing for extra zing.

These ham and spring onion fritters are perfect for a weekend brunch or lunch, especially for anyone looking for gluten-free inspiration. Serve with avocado and baby tomatoes for extra tastiness.

Use a full-flavoured cheese for this recipe and you’ll be rewarded with an extremely tasty tart – great for lunch or a simple supper

For a healthy lunch that's packed with all sorts of green goodness, you can't go past this brown rice bowl recipe. With plenty of veges, wholesome grains and protein, this bowl ticks all the boxes

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

This makes for such a delicious family meal!

Sometimes you just can't beat a classic like this

A deliciously comforting meal in 30 minutes

A little bit naughty!

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.

This gherkin relish recipe is the perfect addition to your next cheese platter. Serve for a savoury hit with cheese, bread and cold meats

Chocolate lovers, prepare to have your mind blown - this fudgy dark chocolate sheet cake is about as decadent as they come. Grated beetroot gives it a beautiful richness, whilst also adding a sneaky boost of nutrients!

Light, fluffy, fruity - this sponge-topped plum pudding recipe is a real winner when you want to indulge in a comforting dessert. Serve hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a true treat

Cut yourself a slice of this divine slice for morning tea. Oozing raspberry jam is wonderfully sandwiched between crumbly, golden pastry and a sweet, coconut crust.

A beautiful date slice topped with a silky lemon icing - the ideal date and lemon slice recipe

Nici Wickes would not deign to improve on the original South Island cheese roll, but these wee beauties are a bit more posh and they're just fancy enough to serve them with Champagne at parties!

A deliciously zingy bite!

As far as comfort food goes, this lamb and red wine shepherd's pie is at the top of our list. The smooth kumara topping is a perfect match for the rich, flavoursome filling, creating a dish that will warm your soul.

Bursting with tropical flavours, this pineapple and orange loaf is one to try! The addition of the cream cheese icing brings a lovely sweetness to this recipe. Looking for other baking ideas? We love this simple apple loaf cake, and the crumble topping on this carrot cake loaf is one to try. Squeeze excess liquid […]

These light and fluffy scones are made without butter to create a beautiful morning tea treat with less fat. Serve them warm with a slice of sweet jam for a beautiful treat.

These scones really pack a punch with rocket and a double dose of cheese – feta in the scones and cheddar on the top. Slathered in butter, a warm scone is true comfort food, right?

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)

Rich, moist and irresistible, this glorious chocolate pudding produces it's own heavenly sauce when baked. Serve with a dollop of thick cream for an absolutely heavenly dessert.

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

To blanch sausages, bring to the boil in a saucepan of water. Remove from heat and drain. Note

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.

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

There’s nothing better than eating straight out of the pan, especially when it's this deliciously sweet date, orange and croissant bread and butter pudding.

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

A perfect sweet treat

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.

Sit back, relax and unwind with this oaty lemon slice recipe. Simple and delicious, this slice is was made for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee

Citrus lovers, this lemon drizzle cake is sure to become your new favourite.

Such a delicious sweet treat!

A delicious vegetarian meal idea

Nici Wickes' carrot cake loaf recipe is moist, delicious and it’s a real keeper. The crumble topping is novel and makes a change from the usual cream cheese icing. Serve in thick slices for an irresistible treat

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!

This cheese and bacon scone recipe takes this Kiwi staple to delicious new heights. Serve slathered with plenty of butter with your morning or afternoon cuppa

For a vegetarian meal that is warming, nourishing and full of flavour, you can't look past this potato and mushroom pie. This recipe makes three 1-litre pies, so it's perfect for a night of winter entertaining.

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

Topped with golden filo pastry, this deliciously comforting bolognese pan pie has all the traditional flavours and combines to create the perfect dinner to enjoy during those cold winter months

A Kiwi classic gets a zesty, citrusy twist with this Louise slice recipe. Traditional jam is swapped with lush lemon curd to create a tangy, seriously delicious afternoon tea treat. It's a must-try!

Prepare to make morning tea the most delicious meal of the day with this little muffin puff recipe. Packed with corn, cream cheese and a dollop of pesto, these savoury bites will be a family favourite

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.