Modern New Zealand

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.

This recipe for whitebait fritter sliders makes it easy to treat your friends and family to the delicious taste of whitebait. Entertaining has never tasted so good!

This feijoa crumble recipe has layers of delicious sweet pastry, feijoas, custard and crumble that combine to make an irresistible slice - perfect for an afternoon treat with a cup of tea!

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!

As kids, we were spoiled with these Pāua fritters! Friends of Mum and Dad always used to drop off pāua and now I crave them, so I love getting my hands on some when I can. I have changed my usual recipe a little, with inspiration from my chef brother, by adding some herbs and zest. These are fantastic!

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

Nothing says ‘Easter holidays’ quite like a batch of hot cross buns straight from the oven. Super-fast and easy, this recipe is all you need come Good Friday.

This moreish banana and coffee cake is a heavenly treat for dessert, especially when drizzled with our indulgent caramel sauce. Bananas create a gorgeous texture, and the hit of coffee adds a lovely rich flavour.

This lemon slice recipe is so deliciously chewy and using honey and fresh grated ginger in the topping gives it an amazing flavour. Perfect for winter days!

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

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

This decadent and perfectly moist vegan chocolate cake by Nici Wickes with creamy and rich chocolate icing will definitely have friends and family coming back for more!

This eggless cake is a lifesaver if you’re in the mood for cake but have run out of eggs!

Try this flourless banana and blueberry pancakes recipe for an indulgent, easy and healthy start to your day. Serve with drizzled with maple syrup for a winning weekend breakfast or brunch

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 […]

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!

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.

Dessert doesn't get much easier than this! This no-bake cheesecake recipe features a buttery biscuit base, creamy filling and caramel swirl topping. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top of a slice for a truly indulgent treat.

Nici Wickes' berry and white chocolate slice recipe is perfect for all those surplus berries you couldn’t eat fresh and froze. Or you can always buy some mixed berries from the supermarket

Give a breakfast favourite a gourmet makeover with this fruit toast recipe. Spread with almond butter, Greek yoghurt and top with sticky seared peaches (or nectarines) for a sweet start to the day

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

Oats can be used for more than just porridge! When toasted, they give Nici Wickes' broccoli and almond salad recipe a nutty finish. You'll also love the creamy, charred lemon dressing. It's a winner!

Smooth, sweet caramel and rich chocolate go brilliantly together in this gorgeous slice recipe. Enjoy a piece (or two!) with a hot cup of tea for morning or afternoon tea

Chocolate caramel slice lovers, we've got a recipe that will make your mouth water. So simple to make and combining the classic crispy base, creamy caramel inner and crunchy chocolate topping, it's bound to be a winner.

These buns are so handy as you can make the dough the evening before. Then it’s just a matter of putting them together just before you want to eat them, hot from the oven - perfect for a quick breakfast or morning tea snack!

Nici Wickes shares her mum's winning recipe. Add a liberal dollop of chocolate icing and top each with half a walnut for a true taste of New Zealand

Nici Wickes' delicious mussel fritters recipe is incredibly easy to make and fantastic served with lemon wedges and a herby, creamy mayo sauce. Enjoy for a tasty lunch with friends and family

A Kiwi classic

Everyone loves a classic pav at Christmas, but try rolling yours into a luscious log for a delicious update. This billowy confection of meringue wrapped around a centre of sweet berries and spiced cream will cause a sensation when it arrives at the table.