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Terrific tiramisu

Terrific tiramisu

For so many people, tiramisu is simply irresistible when on a menu. This Italian favourite is an easy dessert to put together, so try it in your own kitchen. Just imagine, tiramisu anytime – now that’s dangerous!
Simple chicken noodle soup

Simple and satisfying chicken noodle soup

This chicken noodle recipe takes just the right amount of time to create those classic chicken noodle soup flavours from scratch, no store-bought stock necessary. A must for chilly evenings
Coconut kumara soup with kale pesto

Coconut kumara soup with kale pesto

The sweet, delicate flavours of coconut and kumara combine perfectly in this creamy winter soup recipe. Top with a zesty kale pesto for a full flavour hit
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Kakariki soup

Kakariki soup with homemade mayo

This vibrant soup is full of goodness to help ward off those winter chills. Packed with broccoli, zucchini, spinach and kale, this vege soup recipe is delicious as well as nourishing
Kaimoana soup

Creamy kaimoana soup

This Kiwi-version of seafood chowder is packed with a delicious assortment of seafood including salmon, mussels and prawns. Creamy, delicious and surprisingly quick, this soup recipe is a winner
Marinara mix and noodle stir-fry

Marinara mix and noodle stir-fry

Seafood marinara mix gets an Asian-inspired makeover with this quick seafood stir-fry recipe. Packed with classic flavours and ready in just 10 minutes, this is a perfect fuss-free dinner
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Mushroom, corn and zucchini pie

Mushroom, corn and zucchini pie

This creamy vegetarian pie recipe is perfect for getting that comfort food-fix while still fitting in plenty of vegetables. Delicious, vegetarian and ready in just 35 minutes
Sausage and bean stew

Rich and saucy sausage and bean stew

Hearty, comforting and budget-friendly, this sausage and bean stew recipe is the perfect mid-week winter meal. Serve with plenty of crusty bread to mop up this cumin, coriander and paprika-spiced dish
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Mushroom, carrot and lentil filo parcels

Mushroom, carrot and lentil filo parcels

This vegetarian recipe combines mushroom, carrot and lentils to create a flavourful strudel. Covered in golden filo pastry and served with a fresh rocket salad, this is a hearty vegetarian meal option
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Warm porridge for winter mornings

Warm porridge for winter mornings

Comforting, nourishing and quick, porridge is the perfect antidote to winter's chill. From toppings like banana and berries to rhubarb and dark chocolate, we've selected our best recipes for you to enjoy
Spicy exotic soup recipes

Spicy exotic soup recipes

Warm up this winter with the punchy flavours of our favourite international soups. From Vietnam to India, these soups are sure to kick-start your heart and your taste buds
Lamb and pea pie with cauliflower mash

Lamb and pea pie with cauliflower mash

This budget-friendly lamb pie recipe jazzes up traditional potato mash topping with a hearty dose of delicious cauliflower. A tried-and-true Kiwi favourite with a twist
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Yoghurt chicken with carrot salad

Yoghurt chicken with carrot salad

This Middle Eastern-inspired chargrilled chicken recipe marinates chicken in yoghurt and spices. The result? Moist, tangy chicken that goes wonderfully with a crunchy carrot salad
Cabbage and prawn pad thai

Cabbage and prawn pad thai

Who doesn't love a good pad thai? Creating this takeaway favourite at home is easy with this pad thai recipe starring crunchy cabbage and succulent prawns
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Tuscan minestrone soup

Tuscan minestrone soup

This classic Italian minestrone soup recipe is a warming, economical meal for chilly winter nights. Serve with plenty of crusty bread and parmesan cheese
Beetroot, cheese and walnut tart

Beetroot, cheese and walnut tart

The tried and true pairing of beetroot, cheese and walnut come together splendidly in this beautiful vegetarian tart recipe. Served with a fresh rocket salad, it's perfect for lunch or dinner
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Beef goulash with herb dumplings

Beef goulash with herb dumplings

It doesn't get better than this traditional Hungarian favourite when it comes to battling the winter chills, especially when beef goulash includes homemade herb dumplings
Beef and mushroom pies with cheese pastry

Beef and mushroom pies with cheese pastry

This is no ordinary beef and mushroom pie. Featuring slow-cooked beef, portobello mushrooms and topped with an irresistible cheese pastry, this savoury recipe is sure to become a favourite
Lamb shank chasseur

Lamb shank chasseur

Lamb shanks are cooked low and slow to produce a rich, hearty chasseur. Paired with creamy potato mash and sautéed Brussels sprouts, it's the perfect dish for a chilly winter evening
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Beetroot and apple relish

Beetroot and apple relish

Once you try this beetroot and apple relish, you’ll never have apple sauce with your roast pork again! And it makes an attractive gift as it’s got such a gorgeous glossy purple colour
Rich chocolate and beetroot cake

Rich chocolate and beetroot cake

This is a moist and rich chocolate cake that is easy to bake. Although we don’t need an excuse to eat cake, the inclusion of beetroot makes it packed full of good nutrients to ward off any winter ailments!
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Thai prawn noodle bowl

Thai prawn noodle bowl

This quick and easy prawn noodle recipe perfectly showcases all the best Thai flavours and ingredients. Making the spice paste from scratch ensures a full-on flavour kick
Steamed snapper with ginger and shallots

Steamed snapper with ginger and shallots

This fresh and fragrant steamed snapper recipe combines great flavours like ginger, Thai basil, soy and garlic to create an Asian-inspired fish dish. An easy and delicious way to cook a whole snapper
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Soy and sake-glazed braised pork belly

Soy and sake-glazed braised pork belly

Tender pork belly is slowly braised with dark soy and sake to create this delicious dish. Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried veges for an Asian-inspired meal that's sure to impress
Chicken special fried rice

Chicken special fried rice

Creating your own version of special fried rice with chicken is a cinch with this colourful recipe. Packed with veges and full of flavour, it's ready from start to finish in less than 30 minutes
Pumpkin and ricotta ravioli

Crispy pumpkin and ricotta ravioli

The classic combination of pumpkin and ricotta is re-invented with this crispy pumpkin ravioli recipe. Serve with a fresh tomato salad for an Italian dinner with a twist
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Baked semolina with rocket salad

Baked semolina with rocket salad

This creamy baked semolina recipe goes perfectly as a side dish with any tomatoey Italian main, or makes a wonderful meal all on its own with the crunchy rocket, pear and walnut salad
Sicilian fish with couscous

Sicilian fish with couscous

Healthy and delicious, this fish recipe rolls all those amazing Sicilian flavours into one easy dish. Plus, it's ready from start to finish in just 30 minutes
Prawn and pea risotto

Oven baked prawn and pea risotto

This classic Italian recipe creates a wonderfully creamy and comforting risotto. Finished with dill, lemon and lashings of parmesan, this risotto recipe is a winner
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Rustic chicken cacciatore

Rustic chicken cacciatore

This chicken cacciatore recipe is easy, hearty and sure to satisfy the whole family during the chilly winter months. Serve with plenty of ciabatta to soak up all those delicious Italian flavours
Korean fried chicken with sprout salad

Korean fried chicken with sprout salad

Fried chicken gets a flavour injection with this Korean-inspired recipe. Served with a crunchy sprout salad and punchy dipping sauce, fried chicken will never be the same again
Vegetable pancakes with prawn

Golden vegetable pancakes with prawn

This vegetable pancake recipe combines mouthwatering Korean flavours into quick and easy vegetable pancakes with prawn. Just like fritters, these pancakes make a delicious dinner or lunch
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Korean-style dumplings

Korean-style pork dumplings

Who doesn't love dumplings? This pork dumpling recipe shows you how easy it is to make these little parcels of flavour from your own kitchen. Serve with plenty of sauce and chilli!
Tofu sesame noodles

Korean-inspired tofu sesame noodles

This Korean-inspired vegetarian noodle recipe features a range of wonderful Asian flavours and ingredients. Whip it up for dinner tonight - it's easy, delicious and full of vegetables
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Cauliflower rice and spiced chicken

Cauliflower rice and spiced chicken

This spiced chicken recipe boasts a range of great flavours including smoked paprika, chilli and lemon. A quick, easy and budget-friendly meal for busy families
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Creamy angel hair pasta

Creamy angel hair pasta

Nothing beats a creamy pasta for comfort food! Ready from start to finish in just 25 minutes, this creamy pasta recipe with bacon and parmesan makes for an easy and delicious dinner any night of the week
Roasted spicy capsicum soup

Roasted spicy capsicum soup

This capsicum soup recipe has a spicy kick that's perfect for warming up on chilly evenings. Hearty, nourishing, and full of flavour, this soup is the ultimate winter antidote
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Stuffed sweet peppers

Stuffed sweet peppers

This stuffed red pepper recipe uses gluten-free breadcrumbs (or leftover rice), carrot and sultanas for added sweetness and pine nuts for crunch. It’s a delicious meat-free meal
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Roast pumpkin with seeds and pomegranate dressing

Roast pumpkin with seeds and pomegranate dressing

We’ve all done it – bought a whole pumpkin only to discover half of it shrivelling in our vegetable chiller some weeks (or months!) later. While pumpkin soup is always a good standby, why not try this sweet roasted pumpkin dish which is full of the crunch of toasted seeds and tanginess from a drizzle of pomegranate and yoghurt. You’ll never need to throw out pumpkin again!
Family fish dish

Golden-topped seafood bake

White fish, scallops, mussels and salmon all feature in this delicious seafood bake by Nici Wickes, which is topped with golden breadcrumbs and parsley
Smoked fish kedgeree

Smoked fish kedgeree

Traditionally favoured for breakfast, this crazy Anglo-Indian rice and fish dish is a winner for any meal from breakfast to lunch or dinner. I love the unlikely combination of ingredients and flavours that come together so magically to form the perfect comfort dish
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Spanish fish and sweet peppers

Spanish fish and sweet peppers

This is a one-pan wonder and a divine way to cook fish – juicy sweet peppers, tart tomatoes and a crunchy topping makes sure this fish dish becomes a favourite meal
Custard squares with rhubarb

Custard squares with rhubarb

Masterchef's Tim Read combines the classic Kiwi custard square with a rhubarb icing that pairs perfectly with the vanilla. A moreish treat you're sure to love
Raspberry and pistachio semifreddo

Raspberry and pistachio semifreddo

Masterchef's Tim Read's recipe for a show-stopping raspberry and pistachio semifreddo. It looks stunning, is big enough for a party but is as simple as a dessert comes
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Salmon and ginger noodles

Salmon and ginger noodles

If there is one standby dish I have for dinner when I am short of time, it is this one. It’s so easy, fast and nutritious, and a warm broth is just what I feel like on a winter’s night
Low-fat chicken burgers

Low-fat chicken burgers

These easy chicken burgers are delicious, economical and low-fat. A perfect to-go recipe for a fuss-free dinner the whole family will love
White chocolate caramel puddings

White chocolate caramel puddings

These amazing microwave puddings are ready in a matter of minutes and are full of velvety white chocolate, crunchy macadamias and drizzled with salted caramel sauce
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Pear and berry cobbler

Pear and berry cobbler

Easy and fuss-free, this pear and berry cobbler recipe is the perfect comforting dessert for the winter months. Serve with lots of creamy custard
Raspberry croissant pudding

Raspberry croissant pudding

Bread and butter pudding gets a sophisticated makeover with this show-stopping recipe. Featuring raspberries, croissants and coconut cream, pudding has never been so fancy
Self-saucing snickers pudding

Self-saucing Snickers pudding

This decadent recipe takes self-saucing pudding to a whole new level with gooey Snickers bars. The perfect dessert for special occasions, sleepovers or simply when you need to treat yourself!
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Best-ever fudge brownies

Best-ever fudge brownies

The AWW Test Kitchen have triple tested this fudge brownie recipe and using NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE Cooking Chocolate and Cocoa have produced this beautiful creation using ingredients they trust. NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE is made specifically for baking and is designed for quality and performance
Chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate chip cookies

The AWW Test Kitchen have triple tested this chocolate chip cookie recipe using NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE Dark CHOC BITS which has the right formulation for reliable baking results and ensures home bakers perform at their best. NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE CHOC BITS hold their shape once baked and are available in three variants, Dark, White and Milk
Salted caramel chocolate slice

Salted caramel chocolate slice

The AWW Test Kitchen have triple tested this salted caramel chocolate slice recipe. Made for baking, NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE chocolate makes it easy for all home bakers to choose the right chocolate for their recipes producing beautiful, mouth-watering creations with quality ingredients you can trust
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Marmalade croissant puddings

Marmalade croissant puddings

This sophisticated version of bread and butter pudding uses croissants to create a luxurious dessert that's easy, delicious and perfect with a good dollop of vanilla ice cream
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Perfect bacon and egg sandwich

Perfect bacon and egg sandwich

Is there anything better than a bacon and egg sammy? The success of this simple snack relies on good-quality bacon and eggs, while homemade relish adds just the right amount of pickly goodness
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Beef stroganoff with pickles

Beef stroganoff with pickles

Hearty, comforting and ready in just 20 minutes, this Hungarian-inspired beef stroganoff is the perfect pick-me up on a chilly winter night
Kale curry with crispy shallots and egg

Kale curry with crispy shallots and egg

This curry owes its beautiful golden hue to the anti-inflammatory spice turmeric. This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste Magazine
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Apple, cinnamon and brown butter friands

Apple, cinnamon and brown butter friands

Friands are a relative of the small French cake known as a financier. The cinnamon brings warmth and a gentle nudge of spice, while the browned butter adds a nuttiness that will have you wondering if hazelnuts are hiding within. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste Magazine
Roasted pumpkin soup with chickpea migas

Roasted pumpkin soup with chickpea migas

Migas is the Spanish name for breadcrumbs. These have served as the inspiration for the crunchy, smoky, roasted chickpea and breadcrumb topping of this budget-friendly, creamy roasted pumpkin soup. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine.
Cauliflower and potato curry

Cauliflower and potato curry

Also known as aloo gobi, this mild Indian curry is super simple to make and uses ingredients you’re likely to already have at hand. It's also vegetarian and gluten-free. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste Magazine.
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Turkey and corn pocket

Turkey and corn pocket

Skip the soggy sandwiches and jazz up your kids' lunchboxes with this flavour-packed turkey and corn pita pocket. It's stuffed with oozy cream cheese, sweet cranberry sauce and a fresh corn salad for a tasty lunch they'll want again!
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Tamarillo loaf cake

Tamarillo loaf cake

Growing up, we called them “tree tomatoes”, a reference to their colour and shape. A name change to tamarillo and this tart, fleshy autumn fruit remains one of my favourites to eat and cook with
Tamarillo and apple relish

Tamarillo and apple relish

Tamarillos and apples – autumn’s bounty – collide in spectacular fashion in this tamarillo and apple relish recipe. Eat it with anything!
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Rhubarb berry meringue pie

Rhubarb berry meringue pie

Combining the tartness of rhubarb with the sweetness of meringue, this pie is a fresh, seasonal twist on the classic lemon meringue pie. Make ahead of time so you're prepared for any special occasion
Rhubarb jam

Rhubarb jam

Make the most of the plentiful rhubarb season and enjoy it all year round with this easy rhubarb jam recipe. Pairs perfectly with pikelets or scones with whipped cream
Rhubarb, rosemary and coconut syrup cake

Rhubarb, rosemary and coconut syrup cake

Combining the natural flavours of rhubarb, rosemary and coconut, this recipe whips up a perfect autumn cake for your next baking occasion. This cake is quite simply a show-stopper
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Cheese and cauliflower pizza

Cheese and cauliflower pizza

This clever recipe really cuts down the carbs and uses nutrient-rich cauliflower as the pizza base, rather than heavy dough. A great gluten-free alternative
Pilaf-style coconut cauliflower

Pilaf-style coconut cauliflower

This lower carb version of pilaf smartly substitutes rice for cauliflower. Served with pappadums and coriander, this recipe is full of subtle Indian flavours
Warm lamb and cauliflower rice salad

Warm lamb and cauliflower rice salad

This warm salad is perfect for winter, combining cool weather favourites lamb and cauliflower. Featuring ginger, chilli and sweet soy, this recipe packs a flavour punch
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Escargots in Montpellier butter

Escargots in Montpellier butter

Snails, also known as escargots, are a French delicacy taking on a similar texture to shellfish. In France they are baked and served in their shells on an indented plate so that each snail is cooked in butter in its own compartment, ensuring a creamy, tender texture
Bacon and cheese tart

Bacon and cheese tart

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
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Cheat’s moussaka

Cheat’s moussaka

Winter is perfect for a hearty moussaka, but sometimes you're just not in the mood for all those steps and dishes. This quick recipe has all the key elements and flavours, but without the fuss.
Duck breast salad with beets and orange

Duck breast salad with beets and orange

While duck legs require a longer, slower cook to get the best from them, duck breasts are best served crispy-skinned but rare. Cooked in this way, they are meltingly tender and delicious
Spiced duck, apple and watercress roti rolls

Spiced duck, apple and watercress roti rolls

Nici Wickes' version of the famed Peking duck that is served with pancakes and plum sauce. Using plenty of fresh apple and watercress, all rolled up in a soft warm roti, makes this an easy dinner idea
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