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Orange-blossom panna cotta with baked rhubarb and sugared almonds

Orange blossom is a Persian favourite used to infuse desserts with a subtle perfume, while not adding any sweetness. It's a delicate accent to this Italian classic, and regularly features on the menu at Cazador

Homemade Mexican hot chocolate

This recipe for Mexican hot chocolate takes your average hot cocoa to new flavour heights with cinnamon, chilli and real milk chocolate. Perfect topped with marshmallows or whipped cream

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Classic chai tea

This recipe for chai tea is gently spiced with warming cloves, cinnamon and cardamom to create a truly comforting drink that's hot, creamy and wonderfully fragrant

White chocolate eggnog

Creamy, sweet and right at home in front of a crackling fire, eggnog is a true winter drink. This eggnog recipe is given a warming kick with rum and brandy essence

Easy Irish coffee with nutmeg

Beat the winter chill with a drink with a kick! This warming Irish coffee is gently spiced with nutmeg and has (of course) a sneaky dash of Irish whiskey

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Hearty oxtail and barley soup

This oxtail and barley soup is rib-stickingly hearty and with the latest food trend being bone broth, it's a great reminder that soups like this old favourite have been around forever. It’s perfect for cold winter days!

Economical minestrone soup

This Nici Wickes minestrone soup is a favourite for making a hearty, nourishing meal for the whole family for next to nothing. Who knew economical could taste so good?

Velvety parsnip, pear and chorizo soup

The texture of Nici Wickes' parsnip soup is like velvet, and the sweetness of parsnips and pear is balanced beautifully with a sprinkle of spicy chorizo sausage on top

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Curried pumpkin and peanut soup

This lively pumpkin soup recipe from Nici Wickes features the vibrant flavours of Thailand and Indonesia. With warming spices and creamy coconut milk, the peanut garnish adds a great texture

Zesty lemon and passionfruit tart

This zesty lemon and passionfruit tart provides the perfect sweet finale. The tangy fruity flavours keep this tart wonderfully light and refreshing while satisfying that sweet tooth

Easy one-pot rice and chicken with zucchini

This rice and chicken recipe draws its delicious flavour from thyme, oregano and tart tomatoes to create a complete meal that requires just one pot

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Penne with Sicilian-style eggplant caponata

In this delicious pasta recipe, penne is topped with caponata - a Sicilian specialty of eggplant, tomato, green olives and capers. Finish this wonderful vegetarian dish with plenty of parmesan

Teriyaki noodles and cheat’s meatballs

This fast and budget-friendly teriyaki noodle recipe makes dinner easy by using your choice of sausages to create quick and delicious meatballs

Smoked salmon and caviar blinis

Creating these high-flying smoked salmon and caviar blinis is surprisingly simple thanks to this fuss-free recipe. An easy canapé that is sure to impress your guests

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Pomegranate caipiroska

This tart and tangy caipiroska recipe combines pomegranate and lime to create the ultimate pink summer drink. Be sure to serve with pomegranate seeds for an extra burst of flavour

Classic whiskey sour cocktail

Subtly sweet and sour, this classic whiskey sour recipe is a wonderfully light and refreshing drink that's perfect for summery evenings

Sticky chicken bites

Chicken thighs are marinated overnight in kecap manis, ginger and chilli to produce these tender sticky chicken bites. A party snack that's guaranteed to impress your guests

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Egg and watercress finger sandwiches

Starring herby eggs, watercress, mustard and mayo, these finger sandwiches will look right at home at your next swish occasion, without requiring any special effort

White sangria with peaches and raspberries

A lazy summer afternoon isn't complete without a jug of this white sangria with peaches and raspberries shared between friends. Simple, fruity and refreshing, this sangria will be your go-to cocktail

Easy Aperol spritz

Acquaint yourself with summer's best cocktail thanks to this easy Aperol spritz recipe. Light and refreshing, you'll cool down instantly with this cocktail in hand

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Vegetable crudité platter with pea and feta dip

Crunchy, fresh and light, this vegetable crudité platter makes the perfect party snack. Pair with a creamy pea and feta dip for a truly crowd-pleasing dish

Homemade harissa paste

This simple recipe for homemade harissa combines chilli and spices to create a beautiful, flavourful paste that's perfect as a spice rub for meats or adding an extra kick to couscous

Chai roasted pumpkin soup with honey walnuts

10 deliciously warming pumpkin soup recipes

Golden, creamy and comforting, pumpkin soup is winter's quintessential dish. We've collected our top 10 pumpkin soup recipes - some spicy, some exotic, all simple - so you can enjoy pumpkin soup for countless cool nights.

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Traditional spaghetti alla puttanesca

This traditional spaghetti alla puttanesca recipe is fast and easy, like the women this dish was apparently named for

Light and lovely salmon salad wraps

Light, fresh, yet filling, these salmon salad wraps make a great lunch option. Plus, with salmon and hard boiled eggs, you benefit from a double hit of protein

Spongy lemon and yoghurt pudding

This lemon pudding recipe never gets boring – it’s tangy and vibrant in flavour, and light and soft in texture. It's a good way of using up any less-than-fresh yoghurt. Waste not, want not!

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Rice pudding with marmalade ice cream

Baked rice pudding is so easy to make. This rice pudding recipe has been jazzed up with marmalade ice cream – a great way to use up last year’s preserve

Chocolate and pear steamed pudding

Steamed puddings are an easy dessert for a large family, but that doesn't mean those living alone or with smaller families should miss out. This smaller version takes no time to steam cook

Self-saucing banana, date and pecan pudding

In this self-saucing pudding recipe, gooey caramel sauce pools around a light banana sponge studded with buttery pecans and dates. It has all the gooeyness of sticky date pudding, but less rich and sickly

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Peanut and chocolate marble cake

Meant-to-be dessert flavours peanut and chocolate come together perfectly in this marble cake recipe. Sandwiched together with a caramel-mascarpone filling and topped with dark chocolate icing, this cake is a winner

Impressive pineapple coffee cake

Juicy pineapple pairs perfectly with coffee in this layered pineapple coffee cake recipe. Topped with a creamy coffee icing and finished with a crunchy coffee praline topping, this cake is a must for your next special occasion

Layered pink raspberry velvet cake

This gorgeous pink raspberry velvet cake is the perfect sweet note to add to any special birthday, bridal shower, party or baby shower

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Banana chocolate-chip loaf with buttercream frosting

Prepare to please a crowd with this decadent banana chocolate-chip loaf. Featuring a milk chocolate frosting on top and sandwiched in the middle, this loaf is sure to be a hit

Chickpea and cauliflower-stuffed mushrooms

This chickpea and cauliflower-stuffed mushrooms recipe creates a delicious, hearty vegetarian meal that's packed with great flavours like harissa and coriander. Quick and simple, this vegetarian recipe makes a brilliant fast dinner

Roasted prosciutto-wrapped snapper and broccoli

This quick roast snapper and broccoli recipe creates a vibrant, beautiful dinner in just 35 minutes from start to finish

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Mini Greek lamb roast with grilled halloumi

Mini Greek lamb roast with grilled haloumi

This lamb recipe makes it easy to enjoy all the great flavours of a Greek lamb roast. Mini lamb rump roasts are combined with haloumi, tzatziki and lemon to create this quick, delicious dish

Roast chicken with sweet onion panzanella

This delicious roast chicken recipe is paired with panzanella - a Tuscan bread and tomato salad that features sweet onion in this recipe for a delicious twist

Hoisin beef pot roast with noodles

This clever hoisin beef pot roast recipe utilises your pressure cooker to create a tender, delicious pot roast in just 30 minutes. Serve with noodles and plenty of Asian greens

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Quince-glazed pork with quick crackling

This brilliant quince-glazed pork recipe makes it quick and easy to enjoy the great flavours of roast pork and crackling without spending a whole evening in the kitchen

Blind Basket cafe’s teriyaki chicken

This teriyaki chicken recipe is a favourite from Takapuna's Blind Basket cafe in Auckland. Photography by Rachel Dobbs

Top 10 ways with parsnip

Embrace seasonal produce and explore our best winter-friendly parsnip recipes. Roasted, paired with blue cheese, put in a pie or even in chocolate cake, these recipes make the most of creamy, sweet parsnip

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10 reasons we’re eating Brussels sprouts

The humble Brussels sprout is experiencing a serious culinary renaissance. From cheesy gratins to stir-fries or simply coated in golden butter, these Brussels sprouts recipes show just how delicious they can be

Nici Wickes’ warming winter recipes

New Zealand Woman's Weekly food editor Nici Wickes is famed for her honest, fuss-free approach to creating delicious food. We've selected her best warming recipes which star plenty of hearty cuts of meat, oven cooking and seasonal ingredients to get you through the winter

Crispy fish cakes with mustard mayo

Whether you're entertaining or looking for a quick and easy dinner, these freezer-friendly fish cakes have you covered. Serve with plenty of creamy mustard mayo

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Freezer-friendly beef bourguignon

This beef bourguignon recipe is not only packed with great Italian flavours, it's also perfect for freezing for up to 3 months. Ideal for ensuring you still eat home cooked meals, even when you don't have the time

Comforting vegetable and ravioli soup

This freezer-friendly vegetable and ravioli soup is the perfect recipe to stash away for easy dinners when time just isn't up your sleeve. It's filled with chorizo, garlic and courgette for a nourishing and comforting meal

Chicken roll-ups with silverbeet stuffing

This Nici Wickes chicken recipe is a tasty and attractive way to serve chicken breasts. It keeps them beautifully moist thanks to the silverbeet stuffing and covering them while baking

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Butternut and ginger egg wraps

An egg wrap is a wonderful healthy gluten-free meal – great for breakfast, lunch or dinner! This recipe is also dairy-free and vegetarian, making it a great option for those with dietary requirements

Chicken thighs with green pepper and parsley stuffing

Nici Wickes' stuffed chicken thigh recipe features green pepper in the stuffing which provides a fantastic change from the usual red peppers that have taken over – it’s more lively and fresh

Beef involtini with prosciutto and parmesan

Nici Wickes' recipe for beef involtini hits the palate in all the right places – it’s herbaceous, sharp, meaty and salty. Try the brandy crème sauce over a tomato-based sauce – it's richer, better, and more yum!

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Lamb tray bake with pesto and olives

You can create this delicious lamb tray bake with just 5 ingredients for a simple, delicious and fuss-free weeknight dinner

Simple chicken tortilla bake

This chicken tortilla bake recipe creates a fuss-free, one pot meal that needs just 5 ingredients to take it from stove to table. A simple dish that makes a hearty, flavourful winter dinner

Tuscan baked fish in white wine

This quick and easy Tuscan baked fish recipe combines classic Italian flavours like capers, white wine, tomatoes and basil to create a delicious dish that's perfect served with plenty of crusty bread

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Mixed mushroom ramen bowl with a poached egg

This easy mixed mushroom ramen bowl recipe requires only 5 ingredients to produce a warming dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes

Sausage, bean and cheese pasties

This clever sausage, bean and cheese pasty recipe uses just 5 ingredients to create cheesy, flavourful pasties. Serve with a mixed salad for a easy, delicious dinner

Creamy scrambled egg and salmon bagels

Create your own cafe-style breakfast at home with this creamy scrambled egg and salmon bagel recipe. Topped with a homemade rocket and cashew pesto, it's the perfect weekend brunch

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Passionfruit and pineapple bread

Make your next morning tea one to remember with this passionfruit and pineapple bread recipe. Topped with ricotta, maple syrup and cinnamon, this bread is to be enjoyed in thick slices

Chicken cannelloni with sage butter

This chicken cannelloni recipe combines creamy ricotta, silky mashed pumpkin and earthy sage butter to create an easy yet flavourful weeknight meal

Five after-school snack ideas

When the kids get home from school starving, it's a good time to slip something healthy on their plate. We've got five great ideas including muffins, a smoothie, snack balls, fruit dip and quesadillas...

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All the jaffle recipes you’ll ever need

Desperate for a reason to use that sandwich maker or jaffle maker? Here are 16 tasty toasted sandwich recipes, some classics and some new flavours to try

Heavenly hot chocolate recipes

It's hot chocolate season! These 10 hot chocolate recipes will have you weak at the knees.

Mixed potato salad with creamy lemon dressing

Roasted baby potatoes and kumara are tossed with peppery rocket and drizzled in a creamy lemon dressing in this potato salad recipe that's sure to be a hit for lunch or dinner

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Paris butter roast turkey

Basted in the famously flavourful Café de Paris butter sauce, this roast turkey recipe creates a succulent, juicy bird. Despite a few ingredients on the list, Paris butter is truly just a delicious throw-together

Chocolate and tamarillo clafoutis

This is both decadent but not too rich – if that’s possible. Clafoutis (cla-foo-tee) is a French dessert, basically a baked batter, and it’s one of those super-easy to throw together desserts that is always impressive! Plus, it's gluten-free

Hazelnut, prune and chocolate cake

This hazelnut, prune and chocolate cake recipe creates a substantial cake, gorgeously studded with soft, sweet prunes and gooey chocolate and perfect with a cup of hot coffee

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Creamy chocolate and orange ricotta tart

When chocolate and orange collide, magic happens! Try Nici Wickes' chocolate pastry tart and discover the wonderful combination of creamy ricotta, dark chocolate and vibrant citrus

Tender tandoori chicken wings

These chicken wings are coated in a tandoori, yoghurt, garlic, ginger and lemon marinade to produce tender, succulent wings that make a perfect dinner or party snack

Shaved ham and egg puff pastry pie

This easy pie recipe sees golden puff pastry topped with Dijon mustard, tomato salsa, shaved ham and eggs. Freeze any leftovers for a fuss-free breakfast or snack

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Chicken burgers with fresh corn salsa

This Mexican-inspired chicken burger recipe features a homemade chunky corn salsa that's full of punchy coriander and lime. Serve with kumara fries and sweet chilli sauce for an outside-the-box burger

Creamy fish and leek filo parcels

Filled with creamy fish, leek, dill and Dijon mustard, these filo parcels are an easy, fuss-free dinner option. Serve with crunchy steamed beans and zesty lemon wedges

Green minestrone soup with kale and lemon

This minestrone soup recipe is packed with all the green veges you need to get you through the colder months. Topped with plenty of parmesan, this soup quick recipe makes a perfect vegetarian dinner

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Hot and sour soup with grilled pork rashers

This hot and sour soup recipe shows you how to create a delicious, tangy stock from scratch. Combine with rice noodles, baby corn, broccoli and grilled pork for a full-flavoured dinner

Chicken, chorizo and black bean soup

This chicken, chorizo and black bean soup recipe is a smokey, rich dish with chilli, paprika and cumin. Serve with plenty of chargrilled tortillas to soak up the hearty flavours

Curried cauliflower and chickpea soup

This curried cauliflower and chickpea soup makes the most of winter's bounty of cauliflower. Featuring spices like cumin, turmeric and coriander, this warming soup is a healthy, comforting meal

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16 Asian takeaway-inspired recipes

Discover our best Asian takeaway-inspired recipes that make it easy to swap your dialing finger for the kitchen. Fake your way to that takeaway taste with recipes like pad thai, fried rice and butter chicken made from scratch

16 reasons to love your winter greens

Dark, leafy and packed with nutrients, winter greens are the perfect alternative to summer's bounty of fresh fruit and veg. These creative recipes make it easy (and delicious) to keep your plate topped up with plenty of green goodness to see you through the winter