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Strawberry and rhubarb shortcake

Strawberry and rhubarb shortcake

Nici Wickes shares her nana's shortcake recipe that has been passed down through her family. Perfect served warm or cooled with whipped cream, the combo of strawberry and rhubarb is startlingly good!
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Strawberry and vanilla dumplings

Strawberry and vanilla dumplings

Nici Wickes' strawberry and vanilla dumplings recipe is such a beautiful dessert and so easy to prepare. It's perfect enjoyed with friends and family with plenty of thick cream
Chelsea buns

Classic Chelsea buns

Recreate a glorious bakery specialty with this recipe for soft, sweet, doughy Chelsea buns! Glazed in sticky apricot jam and drizzled with pink-tinted icing, these buns are a sure-fire hit!
Blackberry and apple cake

Blackberry and apple cake

This wonderfully moist and deliciously sweet blackberry and apple cake recipe is fantastic served for morning or afternoon tea with loved ones. Be sure to enjoy with a hot cup of tea or coffee!
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Bakewell tart

Easy bakewell tart

Whipping up this delightfully English confection, a bakewell tart, is easier than you think! With raspberry jam, frangipane and served with whipped cream, this recipe creates a sublime dessert
Banoffee pies

Individual banoffee pies

With fresh bananas, a sweet toffee filling and a crumbly biscuit base, this recipe for banoffee pies creates a delicious dessert that can be enjoyed all year round with friends and family
Prawn pad see ew

Prawn pad see ew

Filled with mouth-watering flavour, this delicious prawn pad see ew recipe is fantastic served for a flavoursome and easy midweek meal that's ready in just 25 minutes
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Salmon sushi bowl

Salmon sushi bowl

Love sushi, hate rolling? This delicious salmon sushi bowl recipe was made for you! This tasty bowl is quick and easy to make and is perfect enjoyed for a delicious weeknight family meal
Fast pizzas

Fast pita pocket pizzas

Ready in 20 minutes, this delicious and fast pizza recipe makes clever use of pita pockets! It's fantastic served with a fresh salad and enjoyed for a tasty, easy weeknight family meal
Beef mince and rice burritos

Beef mince and rice burritos

Filled with fantastic flavour, this delicious beef mince and rice burrito recipe is great topped with sour cream, guacamole and salsa and served for an easy family meal
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Spinach and three cheese pie

Spinach and three cheese pie

Nici Wickes' spinach and cheese pie recipe makes a substantial vegetarian lunch or dinner. It’s super-convenient too as it can be assembled in the morning and cooked when you need it
Pea and pecorino fritters

Pea and pecorino fritters

If you’re a fan of Parmesan, why not give pecorino a try? Made from sheep milk, it’s similarly sharp but milder and slightly sweeter. Nici Wickes pairs it with peas and dill in these little pancakes.
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Potato and parsley gozleme

Potato and parsley gozleme

Pronounced “goz-lem-eh”, these stuffed flatbreads are a Turkish favourite and fully qualify as comfort food. Nici Wickes' version features soft bread stuffed with potato, fried onion and parsley
Basic pizza dough

Basic pizza dough

One batch of Nici Wickes' pizza dough recipe can be turned into any number of shapes and flavours. Try using for pide, pizza or even flatbread
Italian bruschetta with raclette and peppers

Italian bruschetta with spring toppings

For a quick snack or party food, it doesn’t get much easier than Nici Wickes' bruschetta recipe. Try with delicious toppings of raclette and peppers or feta and beans for a sophisticated bite to eat
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Sweet musk and melon salad

Sweet musk and melon salad

This light and deliciously sweet musk and melon salad recipe is perfect topped with whipped cream and enjoyed as a refreshing summer dessert with friends and family
Ginger, crab and watermelon salad

Ginger, crab and watermelon salad

Enjoy a salad with a difference with this delicious recipe for ginger, crab and watermelon salad. Drizzled with lime dressing and topped with toasted coconut, this dish is all about the tropics
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Rockmelon and chicken salad

Rockmelon and chicken salad

This light and fresh rockmelon and chicken salad recipe perfectly combines sweet and savoury to create a healthy yet delicious lunch dish. Enjoy in the warmer months as a light weeknight meal
Moroccan lamb and melon salad

Moroccan lamb and watermelon salad

This Moroccan lamb recipe is a match made in flavour heaven! Sweet watermelon, salty feta and tender lamb cutlets come together to create a refreshing summer salad
Watermelon granita with malibu

Watermelon granita with Malibu cream

This refreshing recipe for watermelon granita with Malibu coconut cream creates a wonderfully cooling dessert that's perfect enjoyed with friends on a hot summer afternoon
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Spicy prawn and watermelon bites

Spicy prawn and watermelon bites

This deliciously different combination of spicy prawn and juicy watermelon creates the perfect summer snack recipe. Enjoy at your next BBQ to impress your family and friends
Sticky plum and beer chicken

Sticky plum and beer chicken

This deliciously sticky plum and beer marinade is sure to be a favourite! Slathered on chicken drumsticks and served with an apple, fennel and grape salad, this recipe makes for a tasty family meal
Peach and marmalade pork

Peach and marmalade pork

This gorgeous recipe sees pork loin chops paired with a sticky peach and marmalade marinade to create a succulent meal that's finished perfectly with a halloumi and quinoa salad
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Coffee and chilli barbecued beef

Coffee and chilli barbecued beef

This coffee and chilli barbecued beef recipe packs a flavour punch! Paired with a delicious charred corn salad, this dish is sure to go down a treat at your next bbq or family dinner
Honey mint lamb with spiced yoghurt

Honey mint lamb with spiced yoghurt

This recipe for beautifully marinated honey mint lamb with spiced yoghurt is exceptional served with a homemade chickpea salad and enjoyed for a delicious and healthy family meal
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Thai beef tacos

Thai beef tacos

Perfect served for a fun-filled family meal, this delicious Thai beef taco recipe is incredibly quick and easy to make and is fantastic accompanied with sweet chilli sauce
Beetroot and goat’s cheese gnocchi

Beetroot and goat’s cheese gnocchi

This gnocchi recipe sees the tried and true combo of beetroot and goat's cheese come together to create a delicious vegetarian salad packed with vibrant flavours and colours
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Teriyaki and ginger meatballs with noodles

Teriyaki and ginger meatballs with noodles

Filled with fantastic Asian-inspired ingredients, this delicious teriyaki and ginger meatballs recipe is great served with noodles and enjoyed for a flavoursome and easy midweek family meal
Walnut wafers

Crunchy walnut wafers

Crunchy, buttery and deliciously crispy, Nici Wickes' walnut wafers recipe is the ultimate sweet treat for friends and family to enjoy with a hot cup of tea or coffee
Frittata

Leftover vegetable frittata

A homemade frittata can be a thing of beauty. It is also a great way to use up any left over vegetables from the night before. This Nici Wickes recipe is great cut into wedges and served for lunch
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Focaccia

Rosemary, black olive and garlic focaccia

Homemade focaccia is impressive and easy to make! Nici Wickes' focaccia recipe is fantastic sliced and shared as a gourmet starter, or as a delicious accompaniment to a midweek family meal
Mulled wine

Mulled wine

Spicy, warm and earthy mulled wine is a calming tonic, and just the thing to help you unwind after a long day of cooking and preparing the house for Christmas Day. We recommend you match the wine with Bluebird Copper Kettle Kumara Crisps and a light and tangy dip – the perfect light snack before the day of indulgence ahead!
Cucumber and dill yoghurt dip

Cucumber and dill yoghurt dip

Take a moment to relax on the night before Christmas with Bluebird Copper Kettle Kumara Crisps paired with a light and tangy cucumber and dill yoghurt dip. It's the perfect light snack before the day of indulgence ahead!
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Quesadilla mummies

Halloween quesadilla mummies

Filled with exceptional flavour, these deliciously spooky quesadilla mummies are the perfect way to thrill the kids with ghoulish treats on Halloween
Lasagne pie

Lasagne layer pie

This recipe takes all the wonderful flavours of lasagne and transforms them into a delicious pie! Whether you're looking to wow guests or impress the family, this lasagne pie will deliver
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Lemon thyme sponge cake with curd cream

Lemon thyme sponge cake with curd cream

This delightful lemon thyme sponge cake recipe combines with curd cream to create a show stopping cake that's the perfect sweet touch for your next cake-worthy occasion
Lemon pie meringues

Lemon pie meringues

These delicious lemon pie meringues deliver gorgeous citrusy bursts with every bite. Filled with homemade lemon curd and topped with handmade meringue, this recipe is everything a dessert should be
Quick lemon curd

Quick lemon curd

This quick lemon curd recipe isn't as creamy as traditional lemon curd due to the emission of egg, but it's fast and flavoursome with a clear, glossy appearance
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Classic lemon curd

Classic lemon curd

Whether spread on your morning toast or used as a filling or topping for desserts, this light and luscious lemon curd recipe will brighten up your day!
Leek, blue cheese and walnut flatbread

Leek, blue cheese and walnut flatbread

Nici Wickes' leek, blue cheese and walnut flatbread recipe makes the perfect snack and has everything by way of flavour and texture. Whenever you make this recipe, it's bound to be a crowd pleaser
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Homemade sausage and egg mockmuffin

Homemade sausage and egg mockmuffin

Made with real sausage, this mockmuffin recipe has all the appeal of the big takeaway brand versions but without the junk. Go all out and serve them with golden crispy hash browns on the side
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Sausage, apple and sage pastry braid

Sausage, apple and sage pastry braid

This sausage, apple and sage braided pastry recipe looks impressive yet is quick and simple to create using frozen pastry sheets. It's the perfect addition to your next picnic or morning tea
Cheesy sausage spinach and ravioli bake

Cheesy sausage, spinach and ravioli bake

Filled with exceptional flavour, this comforting and deliciously cheesy sausage, spinach and ravioli bake recipe is fantastic served for a tasty meal the whole family is sure to love
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Deep crust pizza with sausage

Deep crust pizza with sausage

There are no bread-making skills required for this easy 'quick crust' pizza recipe. It’s a complete meal made from good quality herby sausages, veges and plenty of stretchy mozzarella cheese
Ginger chicken and bok choy noodle soup

Ginger chicken and bok choy noodle soup

Savoury and nourishing, this ginger chicken soup recipe is quick and easy to make. It’s both cosy and cleansing and can be made gluten-free by using rice noodles, gluten-free stock and tamari in place of soy sauce
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Shanghai bok choy with basil

Shanghai bok choy with basil

This quick recipe for Shanghai bok choy with basil is a great side dish that works well with a piece of fresh fish or grilled marinated meat. The quantity serves two but can be doubled or tripled
Sweet clementine scones

Sweet clementine scones

This recipe produces flaky layered scones with a delicate hint of mandarin and spice. The secret to ‘light’ scones is to work quickly and handle the dough as little as possible
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Chocolate ricotta pudding

Chocolate ricotta pudding

This highly decadent and indulgent chocolate ricotta pudding recipe is drizzled with homemade chocolate sauce. Serve hot for dessert with scoops of ice cream for a real treat!
Chewy apricot and coconut granola bars

Chewy apricot and coconut granola bars

These wonderfully chewy apricot and coconut granola bars are packed with all sorts of goodness! Try this fantastic recipe for kids' lunchboxes or enjoy for a tasty morning or afternoon tea treat
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Date and walnut oat cookies

Date and walnut oat cookies

These deliciously sweet date and walnut oat cookies make a beautiful morning or afternoon tea treat and are the perfect recipe for filling tins or lunchboxes!
Coconut steel-cut oats porridge

Coconut steel-cut oats porridge

This wonderfully warming coconut steel-cut oats porridge recipe creates a nutritious and filling breakfast that's the perfect antidote for chilly mornings
Banana, oat and yoghurt bread

Banana, oat and yoghurt bread

This deliciously light and fluffy banana, oat and yoghurt bread recipe is perfect served for morning or afternoon tea, accompanied with a hot cup of tea or coffee
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Apple, cinnamon and coconut slice

Paleo apple, cinnamon and coconut slice

This delicious Paleo-friendly apple, cinnamon and coconut slice recipe is incredibly easy to make and packed with plenty of natural ingredients. Enjoy for a morning or afternoon pick-me-up snack
Flourless chocolate cake

Flourless Paleo chocolate cake

This decadent, indulgent flourless chocolate cake is perfectly topped with crunchy hazelnuts. A fantastic Paleo-friendly recipe you can enjoy for a scrumptious afternoon tea treat or dessert
Almond butter pancakes

Paleo almond butter pancakes

This recipe for delicious Paleo almond butter pancakes is quick and easy to make. Top with fruit compote and enjoy with loved ones for a satisfying breakfast or brunch
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Torta de batata doce  – kumara tart

Torta de batata doce (kumara tart)

This deliciously sweet torta de batata doce (kumara tart) recipe is exceptional served sliced with a dollop of whipped cream, yoghurt or crème fraîche and enjoyed for a delightful dessert
Brigadeiros – condensed milk truffles

Brigadeiros (condensed milk truffles)

These decadent and indulgent condensed milk truffles (known in Brazil as brigadeiros) are so easy to make and are the perfect treat to add a sweet edge to your day
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Brazilian churrasco beef

Brazilian churrasco beef

Brett McGregor's Brazilian churrasco beef recipe is deliciously easy to make and there is enough marinade for you to use up to a kilo of steak
Fish parcels

Brazilian-style fish parcels

Quick, easy and always a family favourite, this fish parcel recipe, perfectly accompanied with a little extra lime, is a brilliant weeknight meal for those in a hurry
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Parmesan garlic potato chunks

Parmesan garlic potato chunks

This scrumptious recipe for Parmesan garlic potato chunks is perfect for the whole family to enjoy as a comforting side dish, and is great served alongside a roast dinner
Green beans with garlic and ginger miso

Green beans with garlic and ginger miso

Give yourself a bold flavour kick along with a healthy serve of your five-a-day with this green beans recipe with garlic and ginger miso. Serve alongside grilled fish, chicken or meat
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Cashew nut brownies

Cashew nut brownie cookies

Nici Wickes' moreish cashew nut brownie cookies are ready in less than 30 minutes and are fantastic tin-fillers (and make a great lunchbox treat for the kids)
Raw choc maple peanut butter slice

Raw choc maple peanut butter slice

Chocolate, maple syrup, peanut butter – what’s not to love? Nici Wickes' raw slice is a winner. This recipe isn’t too heavy with coconut oil and tastes just like a Snickers bar
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Peanut butter cookies

Peanut butter cookies

These delicious gluten-free peanut butter cookies are perfect for the whole family to enjoy for a mouth-watering morning or afternoon tea treat
Banana and passionfruit bread

Banana and passionfruit bread

This beautifully light and sweet gluten-free banana and passionfruit bread is perfect enjoyed for morning or afternoon tea with loved ones and a hot cup of tea or coffee
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Fruit and nut chocolate brownies

Fruit and nut chocolate brownies

These gluten-free fruit and nut chocolate brownies are fantastic to enjoy with friends or family for a decadent afternoon tea treat, accompanied with a hot cup of tea or coffee
Red grape jelly

Red grape jelly

This deliciously sweet red grape jelly is perfect served over warm scones and enjoyed for morning or afternoon tea with a hot cup of tea, or served spread onto buttery crumpets for breakfast
Mango, apple and passionfruit chutney

Mango, apple and passionfruit chutney

This beautifully flavoured mango, apple and passionfruit chutney recipe is an exceptional accompaniment to savoury dishes. Serve for lunch on a wooden platter with ham, cheese and crusty bread
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Ratatouille chutney

Ratatouille chutney

Filled with exceptional flavour, this tasty ratatouille chutney recipe is fantastic dolloped onto ciabatta rolls filled with plenty of rare roast beef. Delicious!
Rhubarb muffins

Light and fluffy rhubarb muffins

Enjoy Nici Wickes' wonderfully light and scrumptious rhubarb muffins recipe for morning or afternoon tea, served with a hot cup of tea or coffee
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Pork ribs with rhubarb sauce

Pork ribs with rhubarb sauce

Nici Wickes' pork ribs with rhubarb sauce are finger-licking good! This beautifully flavoured recipe involves braising the ribs before baking to make them incredibly tender
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Cranberry and coconut flapjacks

Cranberry and coconut flapjacks

These cranberry and coconut flapjacks are a deliciously versatile recipe - enjoy for a great lunchbox snack, or for morning or afternoon tea. We used cranberries, but feel free to use any dried fruit
12 delicious ways to enjoy chicken this summer

12 delicious ways to enjoy chicken this summer

Tender, juicy and delicious - Rangitikei’s corn-fed, free range chicken is the star this summer. Tossed through a salad, marinated in punchy spices or grilled to perfection, here are 12 tasty chicken recipes to enjoy this sunny season
Muesli fruit bread

Muesli fruit bread

This moist muesli fruit bread recipe is perfect served for morning or afternoon tea and enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or coffee
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Melba crumble

Peach melba crumble

Filled with warming flavour, this scrumptious peach melba crumble dessert recipe is perfect served for loved ones on cold evenings