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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.

This dish is deceptively simple and incredibly delicious with the courgette maintaining its texture while not being completely raw. Ideal for using up all those courgettes from your garden!

With seasonal berries as good as this, it’s ridiculously easy to make spectacular desserts. These creamy tarts topped with sweet and tart berries will delight you, and the subtle kick of pepper in the crust goes beautifully with the fruit!

New-season baby potatoes make the perfect base for this simple, flavour-packed potato salad that's served with a tasty curried yoghurt dressing. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

Freshen up your summer with this incredible blueberry ice cream - an indulgent treat that cheesecake lovers will adore!

This strawberry and cherry jam recipe is perfect for Christmas Day, as the hints of cinnamon and vanilla give it a beautiful festive flavour. Have it with scones in the morning for breakfast!

This simple mashed potato salad recipe is great as a dinner side dish or at your next barbecue or picnic. Japanese mayo adds a delicious tang everyone is sure to love

With the berry season upon us, it’s time to make pie! Nici Wickes' gluten-free pie recipe creates a simple dessert that's delicious served with clotted or whipped cream. It's a must-try!

This pavlova ice cream recipe is about as good as it gets. Vanilla ice cream with crunchy meringue, passionfruit pulp, raspberries and marshmallows – we know what’s going to be on our Christmas table! This recipe is a great way to use up odds and ends of your Christmas leftovers. Instead of marshmallows, try chopped […]

This delightfully fresh green salad recipe combines shaved cucumber, peas, mint and raspberry dressing to create a delicious side dish. Try serving as part of a summery alfresco meal. Delicious!

This delightfully dense banana bread is a lunchbox favourite for a reason. It's easy to make, tastes delicious and is perfect for a lunchbox treat.

There's a reason self-saucing chocolate pudding is a classic. This decadent recipe is pure comfort food - serve hot with a dollop of softly whipped cream

Whip these chocolate chip-laced pikelets up for the kids this weekend and you'll see nothing but happy faces.

There's no excuse for boring lunches with this raw slaw recipe up your sleeve. Combining the beautiful colours of raw veges with the beautiful tenderness of poached chicken, it's healthy and delish.

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.

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.

Soothing for your digestive system and wonderfully warming, ginger is the perfect spice for winter. Try this raw ginger slice and I guarantee you’ll be hooked, as will your gluten, dairy and refined sugar intolerant friends!

This plant-based version of a Kiwi classic mid-week dinner will soon be a hit in your family

A delicious twist on a Kiwi afternoon tea classic

Bring the indulgent flavours of coffee and liquor to this truly decadent Kahlua-infused dessert.

A healthy lunchbox snack or afternoon hunger-buster, these coconut, almond and ginger bars are perfect for back-to-school inspiration. Whip up a batch in just 25 minutes!

A classic dessert with a unique twist of an umami miso caramel sauce

A classic kiwi treat, this chocolate coconut hedgehog slice is such a crowd-pleaser. With only 5 ingredients, this is so quick to make – great to have on hand for morning and afternoon teas with a cuppa, or a lovely wee school lunchbox treat! Looking for other slice recipes? Try our lovely lemon slice recipes […]

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

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. Looking for other silverbeet recipes? See our 12 ways to cook with silverbeet. Delicious pairings Silverbeet works wonderfully with various […]

This sage and onion stuffing is a classic accompaniment to a roast chicken. This stuffing recipe is also a great base to change or add to depending on what's in the pantry

Throw this pork curry in the slow-cooker before you head to work and you’ll arrive home to succulent pork that just melts in the mouth!

With the combination of cheese, cauliflower and ham, this pasta bake recipe is a winning family dinner. Plus, it freezes well too

Thick minestrone soup is the perfect comforting Italian dinner for any day of the week.

Perfectly portioned and bursting with flavour, these mini apple tarte tatins are sure to impress as a dessert or afternoon snack

This winter, indulge in this hearty oregano lamb stew, with tender boneless lamb shoulder simmered in a flavourful broth , then served with pillowy potato gnocchi

Try this super savoury snack!

A comforting, hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for the colder months

Give this humble cut a nice spice rub and plenty of time in the oven and it will reward you with incredible flavour

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."

A delightful vegetarian twist on a classic family favourite

This chocolate fudge slice recipe is here to conquer all your chocolate cravings. Thick, delicious and easily made from ingredients in your pantry, this no-bake slice is a no-brainer!

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

Indulge in the perfect blend of sweetness and tang with our raspberry ricotta cheesecake, topped with a vibrant raspberry purée and extra berries for a dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

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.

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

Indulge in a taste of the tropics with this delicious eton mess all topped with fresh mango slices and tangy passionfruit.

Elevate your dinner with this roast beef & panzanella salad recipe that uses fresh and bold Mediterranean-inspired ingredients.

When you need a nourishing midweek meal but you’re short on time, this NZ Pork fillet roast will satisfy the whole family

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.

Whether enjoyed as a sweet treat with afternoon tea or served as the grand finale to a special occasion, this Strawberry Yoghurt Cake is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who indulge.

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.

Indulge in the classic Italian dessert experience with this tiramisu recipe

Indulge in the vibrant flavours of this prawn risotto creating an elegant but easy dinner for the family

Create this mouth-watering dish with comforting flavours that's easy to prep and perfect for any occasion.

Perfect for a quick and cosy dinner, each bite promises warmth and flavour, reminiscent of classic pub fare.

Ease into your day with a slice of our gorgeous chocolate banana bread. This loaf is best eaten the day it's made, although it is also delicious toasted in the toaster then spread with butter and dotted with honeycomb.

Try this rendition of the classic Anzac biscuit. These chewy delights are perfect for those craving a nostalgic treat

This three-bean chocolate cake is perfectly complemented by a luxurious vanilla bean cream, creating a symphony of flavours and textures that will tantalize your taste buds with every bite.

With a buttery shortbread base, generous gooey caramel filling studded with hazelnuts and a cap of dark chocolate, each sublime layer of this decadent slice will make you feel like a millionaire.