Quick & Easy

This is a slightly salty, almond-flavoured version of hokey pokey, very thin and crunchy. It is hard to resist, so for the sake of your teeth, best make it when there is a crowd around to share the task of eating. You will need a heavy-based saucepan in which to cook it, and take special care since boiling sugar is very hot indeed. Photograph by Mike Rooke. Props and styling by Alexa Johnston.

Sweet, tender chunks of honey-roasted pumpkin, served with sage butter and caramelised cashews; it may be a side, but it will steal the show. Photograph by Todd Eyre. Props and styling by Cameron Woodcock.

If you’re lucky enough to have access to fresh scallops, this fast dish is delicious served with Huntley & Palmers Toasted Sesame Flatbreads. Serve 2–3 scallops in scallop shells with small forks so each guest can easily pick up their own little natural serving dish. A great little way to showcase New Zealand seafood and get your party started on the right foot.

Coleslaw is a great way to enjoy a refreshing, crunchy salad in the colder months. All the ingredients in this slaw are available during autumn and winter. Leftovers will make a healthy addition to the lunch box.

A colourful salad with a lot of bite!

A classic chocolate caramel slice for a special occasion.

Alexa Johnston gets you out of the mall and into the kitchen to craft delicious edible Christmas gifts.

In these enlightened times we feast in all manner of ways on the 25th. But the traditional New Zealand Christmas dinner of a perfectly glazed ham, carrots, spuds and peas followed by a berry-packed and boozily indulgent trifle is still incredibly hard to beat. Sophie Gray aces a classic

Alexa Johnston gets you out of the mall and into the kitchen to craft delicious edible Christmas gifts.

This delicious and wholesome quinoa, ricotta and pumpkin tart is a simple, tasty dinner idea for any night of the week!

Sweet and creamy raspberry floating islands are the ultimate dish for all dessert lovers!

Delicious and decadent chocolate hazelnut flourless muffins. These beauties are the perfect addition to your morning or afternoon cuppa.

Sweet, fluffy doughnuts with orange honey syrup - simply divine. The perfect sweet treat for desert or afternoon tea.

Get creative with this decadently divine white chocolate and raspberry roulade - the perfect dessert for any occasion!

Full of natural, sweet flavours, these deliciously creamy coconut sago puddings make the ultimate dessert after any meal!

Sweeten up your life with this delicious rosewater muhalbiyah (milk pudding). Michael Rantissi of Kepos Street Kitchen shares his recipe from his book Falafel for Breakfast.

These ultra-comforting, sweet baked blueberry custards from Lee Holmes' book, Heal Your Gut, make the perfect guilt-free dessert or afternoon treat. They're made with only healthy ingredients, free of dairy or sugar.

Succulent, juicy marinated lamb leg with a fresh mint sauce - the perfect idea for your next Sunday roast.

Feed the family with this mouthwatering, succulent feta and prosciutto chicken breast - wholesome and delicious.

Spice up the classic Sunday roast with this tender, succulent Greek lamb - full of delicious, mouthwatering ingredients.

Lighten things up with this fresh pesto zucchini pasta - a healthy and delicious dish for dinner tonight!

Fresh and succulent grilled fish and coleslaw tacos - a wholesome tasty dinner for the whole family.

Feed the family with this tasty lamb, rice and cauliflower salad - perfect for dinner tonight.

Fresh and delicious lemon grass beef, rice noodle and peanut salad - the perfect combination for dinner tonight.

Broth is traditionally a soup of meat and/or vegetables thickened with barley or grains of some sort. I use barley and red lentils in this hearty broth. Red lentils are perfect for thickening as they fluff up and dissolve into the liquid. You can use other varieties of lentils, but the soup will be a slightly different consistency.

I can still remember making this slice as a young girl. I’m sure I created a terrible mess in the kitchen but the reward was always worth it!

These gorgeously zesty carrot, orange and ginger cakes have a lovely moist texture. This wholesome recipe calls for coconut sugar, which gives a nice caramel flavour. Topped with pure and plain mascarpone, these cakes make a wonderful afternoon treat with a cup of tea. Photograph, props and styling by Eleanor Ozich

The vibrant purple punch of colour in this dip will definitely add pizzazz to your table. The robust flavour of beetroot contrasts wonderfully with the sour spiced yogurt, which is cooling and very moreish on warm days. Make sure you have plenty of Huntley & Palmers Mixed Herb Flatbreads on hand as once you start eating it, it’s hard to resist. Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif.

This wonderfully warming salad is very comforting. The braised silverbeet and rosemary add a fragrant and earthy touch. It’s perfect served with the deliciously crisp and salty bacon pieces. When I’m feeling like something simple, I’ll make this dish as a stand-alone dinner, although it is fantastic served alongside a roast, too. Photograph, props and styling by Eleanor Ozich.

These oatmeal pancakes with mascarpone and maple syrup hit the spot and power you through the day as they are delicious and packed with nutrients. Match these sweet hotcakes with the intense Arpeggio Nespresso capsule and enjoy your morning!

This is a great way to use up any crispy sesame chicken and crunchy slaw. Feel free to add your own touch – iceberg lettuce, for instance, is a nice, crunchy alternative to the slaw. Photograph by Stephen Goodenough.

The feijoa slices on top of these delicious little tangy lemon syrup cakes will caramelise as they cook.

This intensely flavoured, French-style chicken casserole is so easy to prepare – and it’s all done in one pot. The secret is using the best Spanish sausages you can get. Pop all the ingredients in, pour yourself a drink and relax while your oven does the rest of the work. Photograph by Stephen Goodenough.

The feijoa season is around for a good time, not a long time – so make sure you keep plenty of the fragrant fruit bagged up in the freezer to turn into delectable desserts like this one (which is also a little lighter on the waistline). Props and styling Sarah Bowman. Photograph by Stephen Goodenough.

A number of years ago, my Frenchman wooed me with a glamorous chicken dish containing white wine, mustard and cream. Back then he cooked whole chicken legs and we ate them with a simple green salad, mopping up the creamy juices with a baguette. Now, to suit our kids’ sometimes picky palates and our busy lifestyle, I’ve transformed his dish into a chicken pie using thigh and breast meat. It freezes well and is handy to have when you need a fine and fancy dinner in a jiffy. Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif.

This is a relatively fast way to prepare an easy roast chicken dinner that’s full of flavour. Against the norm, I always cook my birds breast-side down as this way you get moist breast meat which has absorbed all the delicious flavours from the bottom of the tray. My mum taught me the ‘soy-sauce rub’ trick, which adds a lovely caramel dimension that is particularly good at this cooler time of year.

A roly-poly is English dish traditionally made with jam. For this seasonal spin on an old favourite, pastry is spread with feijoa pulp and maple syrup, then baked until golden. Photograph by Todd Eyre.

If you’ve found yourself with a glut of feijoas, you’ll want to bake a few batches of these gently spiced feijoa muffins. They’re delicious with a cup of tea, and if you bake them for friends and family, they’ll welcome the change from shopping bags of windfall.

A good crumble is a classic that everyone enjoys, especially when evenings are getting crisper, and comforting, warm desserts take over from lighter options. When the season is in full-swing, the addition of feijoa enlivens any good apple crumble.

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!

Escape to summer with Julie Goodwin's fresh and delicious fish tacos - quick and easy, and simply divine!

These tropical jelly cups, topped with passionfruit pulp and coconut yoghurt, are the perfect chilled dessert to enjoy after a hot day at the beach. And they are suitable for diabetics.

Spice up tonight's dinner with this cheat’s kibbeh recipe. Full of authentic flavour, this is a dish the whole family will love.

Succulent Thai fish burgers - a delicious, wholesome dinner the entire family will love!

Beautifully light and flavoursome, this fragrant saffron fish soup is packed full of goodness to set you on the right track to a healthy body and digestion. This delicious recipe is from Heal Your Gut from Lee Holmes.

Delicious and easy-to-make Middle Eastern za’atar bread. Michael Rantissi of Kepos Street Kitchen shares his recipe from his book Falafel for Breakfast.

Get into the 'spirit' of Halloween with these delicious choc cobweb cupcakes!

This flavorsome tender beef stew is warm, nourishing, and perfect for the cooler nights in. Stephanie Alexander shares her recipe from The Great Australian Cookbook.

Warm, comforting and flavoursome - this herb simmered chicken is a dish the whole family will love! Perfect for dinner any night of the week.

These spooky ghost cakes are sweet, buttery and simply divine! The perfect sweet treat for this Halloween!

Find the hidden treasure! These creative pirate treasure chest cakes taste as good as they look! The perfect sweet treats for this Halloween!

Easy to make and delicious to devour - these heavenly chocolate hazelnut fairy cakes make the ultimate weekend sweet treats!

Healthy and wholesome flat breads with tomatoes and eggs - a delicious meal perfect for breakfast or brunch any day of the week!

These decadent coconut French macarons make the perfect sweet treats! Enjoy these rich coco-nutty delights with your morning or afternoon cuppa!

Sweet chewy dates, crunchy walnuts, and smooth rich dark chocolate. This torte is a little slice of food heaven.

This wholesome lentil and tomato bake is perfect for dinner this weekend. Hearty and delicious, this is a dish the whole family will love.

Sweet, moist, indulgent vanilla buttercake. A crowd pleasing dessert, and the perfect treat for morning or afternoon tea.

Looking for wholesome, delicious dinner ideas? You can't go past this succulent pork and pineapple salad - the perfect flavour balance for dinner tonight!

Silky eggplant and crunchy cauliflower topped with spiced minced lamb - delish! This dish is a stand out winner for a quick and easy midweek dinner. And it's great for diabetics.

Get inventive in the kitchen this weekend with these deliciously soft pretzels. Finish by garnishing with your favourite toppings for a delicious dessert or treat!

Tender moist baked ocean trout with a fresh, zesty ruby grapefruit salad - a delicious and nourishing dish, perfect for dinner tonight!

Cure your sweet tooth with these decadent marshmallow and jam sandwiches! Soft and sweet, drizzled with smooth creamy chocolate, these sandwiches are like a little piece of heaven.

We've switched up the classic egg sandwich by layering beetroot and radish chutney, watercress and creamy mashed eggs on rye. Delish! And perfect for diabetics too.

This delicious and fresh green mango and squid salad is perfect for dinner tonight! Light, healthy and full of authentic Asian flavour - you simply can't go wrong!

Enjoy all the taste without of this delicious pudding without any refined sugar! Amanda Brocket shares her recipe from The Raw Food Kitchen Book.

Welcome Spring with this delicious Spring vegetable tart - full of fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Spice up dinner tonight with these tasty salami and capsicum fritters!

Baked, tender sweet and sour fish is the perfect family dinner.

This delicious asparagus soup from Lee Holmes' book, Heal Your Gut, is full of healthy-bacteria boosting proteins that will set you on track to a better digestion. Plus, it tastes amazing - win, win.

Attention chocolate lovers - this mouthwatering chocolate curl cake is rich, sweet and oh-so-decadent. A little slice of heaven.

Pina Colada's for breakfast? Yes please! This nutritious granola will have you singing throughout the morning. And it's suitable for diabetics.

This vegetarian salad perfectly balances sweet and salty flavours, and is packed full of goodness from the haloumi, brown rice and fennel.

Celebrate the scary season with these cute Witches potion and garlic wortweed rolls! Delicious and creative, these make for the ultimate Halloween treats!

These deliciously festive chocolate wands are like magic! The perfect treat idea for this Halloween!

Impress your dinner guests with this deliciously fresh inside out sushi. Stuffed with cucumber and carrots, it's the ultimate vegetarian lunch or snack.

Everyone loves a good burger, and everyone will love these beetroot and lentil burgers! Healthy, wholesome and mouthwatering-delicious!

Quick, fresh and delicious - this fresh fruit semifreddo is the perfect cool-down treat for summer!

These delightful frozen peanut butter cheesecake pops are quick, easy and delicious! Enjoy for dessert or as a sweet afternoon treat!

Deliciously tender and flavoursome - these lamb cutlets with dukkah are the perfect addition to your next gathering or family BBQ! A dish everyone will love!

Consider yourself a bit of a sweet tooth? Then you will love this orange almond Victoria sponge - sweet, decadent and simply divine!

This tasty Mex street salad is messy, slaw-based, and full of delicious barbecued chicken...what’s not to love?! James Wirth shares his recipe from the cookbook This Could Get Messy.

The Australian Women’s Weekly Cookbooks’ Creative Director has been making his own toasted muesli from scratch since forever, and we think the addition of peanut butter is just delicious!

Fresh, crispy, light and nutty - this bean, apple and cashew spread open sandwich is a great way of shaking things up for lunch. And it's suitable for diabetics, too.

Spice up your lunch with this Turkish style pizza, with chunks of beetroot, cherry tomatoes, and tahini yoghurt spooned on top. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

Indulge in this delightful banana brioche bake. Crispy bacon, sugary syrup, and sweet banana - a little slice of food heaven.

Excite your taste buds with these mouthwatering satay pork meatballs, fresh veg and noodles. A delicious dinner the whole family will love!

For a glorious, sticky sweet caramelised French treat, serve this tart tatin to finish off a meal in perfect style. And it's even suitable for diabetics!

Delicious and succulent fish and chilli jam stir-fry - a mouthwatering combination of flavours and textures, and simply perfect for dinner tonight!

Delicious and moist pumpkin pull-apart with roasted garlic butter - perfect for morning or afternoon tea.

Tasty, wholesome salmon and asparagus quiche is the perfect idea for dinner tonight. Full of rich flavour and nutritious ingredients.

Pan baked chicken with sweet caramelised​ onion and golden maple parsnips - simple, delicious and ready in under an hour. And suitable for diabetics too!

This is an old favourite and, once you try it with fresh mint leaves, you’ll be in heaven.