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Mandarin fish and chilli jam

Mandarin fish and chilli jam

Quick, easy and packed with flavour - this mandarin fish and chilli jam recipe is a weeknight winner. Serve topped with Thai basil, crispy noodles and with a side of steamed rice. Delish!
Bali-style chicken bakmie goreng

Bali-style chicken bakmi goreng

Embrace the taste of Indonesia with this Bali-style chicken bakmi goreng recipe. Quick, simple and packed with flavour, this dish is sure to become a weeknight favourite.
Must-try chicken pie recipes

Must-try chicken pie recipes

There’s nothing quite like the comforting flavours of a homemade chicken pie. This collection is packed with recipes to suit any taste buds – from creamy country-style to exotic green curry
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20 ways with ricotta

20 ways with ricotta

Soft, versatile Italian cheese ricotta is a creamy addition to a range of sweet and savoury dishes. Try it in these delicious pasta, cake, tart, fritter and pudding recipes
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One-pan chicken and peppers

One-pan chicken and peppers

Nici Wickes shares her mum's recipe for one-pan chicken and peppers. It creates the perfect no-fuss meal for two that can easily be scaled up to serve a crowd. It’s simply delicious!
Mexican chicken and corn soup

Mexican chicken and corn soup

Try Nici Wickes' lighter recipe for pozole (poh-zol-ay), a hearty Mexican soup. This version uses chicken that takes on the flavours of the broth beautifully. This dish is all about the garnishes, so get creative!
Best soy ginger drumsticks

Best soy ginger drumsticks

Drum roll, please! If you think you’ve had soy and ginger chicken before, think again! Nici Wickes' recipe creates drumsticks that are juicy, crispy and punchy with fresh ginger. They’re lip-smackingly good!
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Perfect roast chicken and peanut sauce

Perfect roast chicken and peanut sauce

Follow Nici Wickes' recipe for juicy and tender roasted chicken breasts, and dark and crispy skinned leg meat. It’s perfect paired with her amazing peanut sauce! Serve with lettuce, tomatoes and rice
Baked strawberry cheesecake

Baked strawberry cheesecake

Dessert doesn't get much better than this baked strawberry cheesecake. This recipe creates a creamy, decadent cake that's perfect served topped with strawberry sauce and freshly whipped cream
Salmon with salsa verde

Oven-baked salmon with salsa verde

This delicate salmon recipe is the perfect addition to your next dinner party or family spread. Served with zingy salsa verde and plenty of lemon; this dish is simple sophistication at its best
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Buttery turmeric and mandarin roast chicken

Buttery turmeric and mandarin roast chicken

Experiment with a delicious new flavour profile with this turmeric and mandarin roast chicken recipe. Vibrant, sweet and wonderfully buttery, this dish is sure to be your new Sunday favourite
Roasted fennel and radicchio salad

Roasted fennel and radicchio salad

The perfect autumnal salad comes in the form of this delicious roasted fennel and radicchio number. This recipe creates a gorgeous side dish that brightens up any table
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Chocolate and raspberry fudge brownie

Chocolate and raspberry fudge brownie

This rich recipe takes brownies to decadent new heights. Spiked with dark chocolate and raspberries then served with fudge sauce and hazelnut crunch, this is a must for any chocoholic
Layered chocolate meringue cake

Layered chocolate meringue cake

Searching for your next show-stopping dessert recipe? Look no further than this decadent layered chocolate meringue cake. Topped with strawberry compote and drizzle with extra melted chocolate, this cake is guaranteed to impress
Choc custard donuts

Choc custard donuts

It doesn't get much better than these indulgent chocolate custard donuts. Whip up this recipe to create a decadent treat that's perfect for sharing with your nearest and dearest
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Choc chunk cookies

Choc chunk Easter egg cookies

Add an extra sweet touch to your Easter spread with these cute choc chunk cookies. Topped with chocolate mini eggs, this recipe is perfect for creating and sharing with the kids
Berry mousse dessert cups

Berry mousse Easter dessert cups

Put those Easter eggs to good use with these delicious dessert cups. This recipe sees white chocolate mousse spooned into eggs and topped with berries, nuts and caramel. Heaven!
Honeycomb choc layer Easter cake

Honeycomb choc layer Easter cake

This is the one time of year where chocolate at every meal is allowed! This honeycomb choc layer Easter cake recipe satisfies even the most seasoned sweet tooth
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Sticky teriyaki chicken drumsticks

Sticky teriyaki chicken drumsticks

Give budget-friendly drumsticks a go in this delicious sticky teriyaki chicken recipe. Simple, tasty and ready in less than an hour, this dish is sure to become a family favourite

Blueberry sour cream crumble cake

Enjoy this indulgent blueberry sour cream crumble cake recipe for a delicious dessert. Served slightly warm with a dollop of yoghurt or freshly whipped cream
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tuna pasta salad with egg and cucumber

Speedy tuna pasta salad

This tuna pasta salad recipe is perfect for lunchboxes, picnics or feeding the family. Simple, delicious and speedy, this side dish is sure to become a favourite
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Tea House on the Lake’s scroggin slice

Tea House on the Lake shares the recipe for their famous scroggin slice. Packed with goodies and topped with a lush cream cheese icing, it's no surprise this slice is a New Plymouth favourite!

Smoked hoki chowder

This wonderfully comforting smoked hoki chowder recipe is perfect enjoyed for a filling weeknight meal during the cold winter months. Serve with toasted, buttery ciabatta
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Pear and chocolate drizzle cake

Pear and chocolate drizzle cake

Nici Wickes shares her mum's pear and chocolate drizzle cake recipe that marries two flavours that were meant to be together – pear and chocolate. Serve warm, as a dessert. It’s so impressive!
Spicy Thai beef with pears

Spicy Thai beef with pears

Nici Wickes' recipe for spicy Thai beef with pears creates a beautiful dish packed with nutritional benefits from the bean sprouts and herbs, as well as iron from the strips of tender beef
Roasted pear and blue cheese scones

Roasted pear and blue cheese scones

Nici Wickes' roasted pear and blue cheese scones recipe is insanely easy to make and the flavour is wonderful, with little bursts of sweetness from the pears and tanginess from blue cheese
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Autumn pound cake

Autumn pound cake

Our favourite autumn fruits come together beautifully in this delicious pound cake recipe. Filled with green apple and pear then dusted with icing sugar, this cake is the perfect sweet finish
Caramel, apple and pear danish

Caramel, apple and pear danish

Create sticky, autumnal danishes with this easy recipe. Topped with sweet, gently-spiced apple and pear, these danishes are perfect finished with lush caramel icing and pistachios
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Apple and pear galette

Apple and pear galette

This gorgeous galette recipe combines sweet apples and crunchy pears on a frangipane puff pastry base that's baked to perfection and topped with almonds and berries
Luscious lemon curd dessert recipes

Luscious lemon curd dessert recipes

Sunny in colour and bright in flavour, lemon curd is a lush addition to a range of dessert recipes. Whether you're using store-bought or homemade, lemon curd is perfect in these cakes, tarts and souffles!
Spanish tortilla

Spanish tortilla

Create this deliciously simple Spanish tortilla recipe for a speedy weeknight dinner or weekend brunch. Serve with salad and a splash or two of hot sauce if you like a little extra heat!
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Pasta and corn frittatas

Pasta and corn frittatas

Looking for simple, budget-friendly snack recipe? These tasty pasta and corn frittatas make an easy, cheap lunchbox filler and can be made with leftover cooked pasta
Salmon and asparagus quiche

Salmon and asparagus quiche

Discover just how easy creating homemade quiche can be with this delicious salmon and asparagus quiche recipe. Serve with salad or steamed veges for an easy weeknight meal
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Chicken, bacon and pea slice

Chicken, bacon and pea slice

All it takes is a handful of ingredients to create this chicken, bacon and pea slice recipe. Enjoy for a quick midweek dinner or a speedy weekend lunch with a fresh green salad
Tofu and pepita satay bowls

Tofu and pepita satay bowls

This delicious vegetarian recipe packs tofu, veges and pepitas (otherwise known as pumpkin seeds) into a delicious one-bowl meal that's drizzled with homemade satay sauce
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Vegetarian egg noodle pad thai

Vegetarian egg noodle pad thai

This delicious recipe takes all those tasty pad thai flavours and transforms them into an irresistible vegetarian dish. Packed with tofu, mushrooms, egg, cashews and coriander, these noodles are a surefire hit
Smoky vegetable paella

Smoky vegetable paella

A Spanish favourite gets a delicious vegetarian twist with this smoky vegetable paella recipe. Serve for a comforting family meal and make it easy to get your 5+ a day!
Haloumi, chickpea and quinoa burgers

Haloumi, chickpea and quinoa burgers

Veges are the stars in this delicious recipe for haloumi, chickpea and quinoa burgers. Serve for a filling, healthy family meal that doesn't skimp on flavour!
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Herbed millet and carrot salad

Herbed millet and carrot salad

Millet was once only thought of as bird food, but it’s a wonderful grain for us humans too. Try it in this salad recipe paired with plenty of fresh herbs, grated carrot and lemony garlic dressing. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine
Mixed rice and tomato salad with basil dressing

Mixed rice and tomato salad with basil dressing

Discover mixed rice - a vibrant combination of red rice, black rice and white rice. In this salad recipe, it's paired with ripe tomatoes and basil dressing to create a delicious vegetarian dish. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine
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16 delicious ways to eat blue cheese

16 delicious ways to eat blue cheese

Blue cheese is so much more than a platter staple. Cooked with gnocchi or pasta, baked with vegetables, crumbed on a tart or added to a salad, these recipes are essential for any blue cheese addict.
Quick and easy couscous recipes

Quick and easy couscous recipes

These delicious couscous recipes create the perfect side dish for tonight's dinner. Healthy, simple and ready in a snap, these recipes are sure to become family favourites
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Silverbeet and parmesan balls

Silverbeet and parmesan balls

It doesn’t come simpler than these little flavour bombs! Make a batch of Nici Wickes' silverbeet and parmesan balls and re-heat whenever you need a quick bite – six to eight alongside a simple salad makes a satisfying meal
Lemon and walnut pasta

Lemon and walnut pasta

This lemon and walnut pasta recipe is one of Nici Wickes' go-to dishes when she's in a hurry to eat. Super tasty and served with a simple salad it makes a complete meal
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Lamb, spinach and beans

Lamb, spinach and beans

Nici Wickes' lamb, spinach and beans recipe uses not an expensive cutlet nor a fancy fillet, but a decent chop, complete with bone and full fat, cooked to perfection and served with bean purée and spinach sauce
Fast chicken

Fast chicken

Nici Wickes' fast chicken recipe is the one of the easiest chicken dishes you can cook to simplify your dining as the evenings get cooler. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!
Lemon meringue sponge slab

Lemon meringue sponge slab

The classic combination of lemon and meringue come together perfectly in this sponge slab recipe. Simple yet impressive, this cake is perfect for any sweet occasion
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Giant jelly cake

Giant jelly cake

Enjoy a classic on a super-sized scale with this giant jelly cake recipe. Ideal for your next tea party or cake-worthy occasion, this recipe creates the perfect sweet finale
Whisky caramel sponge roll

Whisky caramel sponge roll

Time to expand your afternoon tea repertoire! This indulgent whisky caramel sponge roll recipe is great served dusted with icing sugar and topped with extra chopped hazelnuts
Fast cassoulet with sourdough topping

Fast cassoulet with sourdough topping

This fast cassoulet recipe is perfect when you want to enjoy the flavours of this French classic in a snap. Finished with a golden sourdough and parmesan topping, this dish is comfort food at its best
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Chorizo, bean and haloumi tortillas

Chorizo, bean and haloumi tortillas

This colourful 30 minute recipe combines smoky chorizo with a tasty bean, haloumi and corn salad. Serve spooned into tortillas and topped with a homemade mango salsa
Pasta bianco with chicken and thyme

Pasta bianco with chicken and thyme

Pasta bianco translates to white pasta, and this recipe sees heavy tomato sauce vetoed in favour of chicken sausages, thyme, parmesan and pappardelle to create a simple yet delicious dish
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Divine coconut dessert recipes

Divine coconut dessert recipes

Slices, cakes, puddings, tarts and truffles - is there anything coconut can't do? Dive into these coconut dessert recipes and celebrate this divine tropical ingredient
20 sweet apple dessert recipes

20 sweet apple dessert recipes

The humble apple is transformed into a range of delicious desserts with these easy recipes. From cakes to tarts to puddings, these dishes are sure to go down a treat
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Essential blondie recipes

Essential blondie recipes

These delicious treats are white chocolate's answer to brownies! These blondie recipes are easy, delicious and packed with goodies like berries, nuts and caramel
Easy recipes for Easter lunch

Easy recipes for Easter lunch

Ensure Easter is a delicious affair with these easy recipes. This collection of hearty mains and seasonal sides are simple yet impressive enough to wheel out for a special family lunch or dinner
Sultana and spice hot cross buns

Sultana and spice hot cross buns

Nothing says Easter like a fruity hot cross bun, warm from the oven. This sultana and spice hot cross buns recipe makes easy work of creating this Easter favourite at home
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Chocolate and apricot hot cross buns

Chocolate and apricot hot cross buns

Wow your friends and family with this glorious chocolate and apricot hot cross buns recipe. Packed full of chocolate and finished with a sweet, sticky glaze, they'll have your guests coming back for more!
16 sweet pumpkin dessert recipes

16 sweet pumpkin dessert recipes

Pumpkin is good for so much more than soup! Try whipping up these delicious dessert recipes like pumpkin pie, tart, cake and more. Warming and gently spiced, these desserts are perfect for cooler weather.
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12 decadent cheesecake slice recipes

12 decadent cheesecake slice recipes

Marry two of your favourite desserts into one delicious treat with these decadent cheesecake slice recipes. From fruity combos to chocolate numbers, you're sure to love these sweet bites
Tasty savoury muffin recipes

Tasty savoury muffin recipes

Breakfast on the go, lunch box filler, speedy snack - is there anything savoury muffins can't do? These tasty recipes feature all your favourite flavours, plus some new combos you're sure to love.
The creamiest custard dessert recipes

The creamiest custard dessert recipes

Silky custard is the star of these decadent dessert recipes. It's easier than you think to whip up creamy custard from scratch to enjoy in pies, tarts and slices!
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Peccadilloes biscuits

Peccadilloes biscuits

Nici Wickes shares a friend's recipe for peccadilloes biscuits dating all the way back to 1963! Now that's a tried and tested recipe
Easy florentines

Easy florentines

These lacy little biscuits are a favourite of Nici Wickes – crispy, slightly chewy and chocolatey! What’s not to love? Try this easy florentines recipe and discover these delights for yourself
Lemon ricotta fritters

Lemon ricotta fritters

Soft, light and golden, Nici Wickes' lemon ricotta fritters recipe makes a heavenly dessert served warm with fresh berries and ice cream
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Hazelnut, pear and mascarpone sponge

Hazelnut, pear and ricotta sponge

Nici Wickes' hazelnut, pear and mascarpone sponge recipe is best enjoyed in thick slices with a strong cup of coffee. Simple and rustic yet quietly impressive, this cake is a must-try
Maple mustard lamb skewers

Maple mustard lamb skewers

This maple mustard lamb skewers recipe is fantastic served with chunky tabbouleh, tzatziki and flatbread. Enjoy for a delicious family meal that costs only $4.05 per serve
Rump steak with corn salad

Rump steak with corn salad

This recipe pairs tender rump steak with a vege-packed corn salad to create a fresh, colourful meal that's on the table in less than 30 minutes. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!
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Salmon and chickpea salad

Salmon and chickpea salad

This delicious salmon and chickpea salad recipe creates a hearty, healthy dish that's ready in less than 20 minutes. Serve it for dinner tonight and you'll also be feeding the family for under $20
Vegetable tart

Vegetable tart

This delicious vegetable tart recipe creates a filling family dinner for just $3.84 per serve. Drizzle with pesto and accompany with a fresh salad for a tasty vegetarian meal
Chocolate mini pavlovas

Chocolate mini pavlovas

This chocolate pavolva recipe takes this classic Kiwi dessert to delicious new heights. Small in size but big on flavour, these mini pavs are a great sweet finale for your next dinner party
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Yoghurt and balsamic strawberry parfait

Yoghurt and balsamic strawberry parfait

This yoghurt and balsamic strawberry parfait recipe creates a show stopping layered dessert that's perfect for your next sweet occasion. Serve dusted with icing sugar and cut into tempting slices
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Lucky taco hibiscus cooler

Lucky Taco hibiscus cooler

The Lucky Taco shares the recipe for their refreshing hibiscus cooler. It’s tangy, sweet and sour and tastes somewhere between pomegranate and cranberry juice. It’s a perfect complement to a spicy, hot taco
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Sticky peanut popcorn blondies

Sticky peanut popcorn blondies

You've never seen blondies like this before. Salty popcorn, sweet white chocolate, nutty peanut butter and sticky caramel are all baked into an indulgent bar in this decadent recipe. Photography by: Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif
Kahlua latte cheesecake

Kahlua latte cheesecake

In this recipe Kahlua is baked into a creamy white-chocolate cheesecake and topped with fluffy, coffee-flavoured mascarpone cream and smashed Ferrero Rocher chocolates. Photography by Jani Shephered/Gatherum Collectif
Chocolate parfaits with pinot plums

Chocolate parfaits with pinot plums

Top these classic chocolate parfaits with late-season plums poached in pinot noir, and you’ve got a rather fancy adult dessert. Recipe by Fiona Hugues. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif
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Port and prume chocolate torte

Port and prune chocolate torte

No one does decadence quite like Fiona Hugues. Here she pushes the boat out once more with this port and prune chocolate torte recipe - a gusty and gratifying cake that's perfect enjoyed during autumn's chill. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif