Gluten-free lemony shortbread
Lemony shortbread is a beaut baking option for those following a gluten-free diet as its closed texture lends itself to the use of gluten-free flours. This recipe is good to keep on hand in the tins.
Gluten-free pepperoni pizza
Who wants to eat gluten-free pizza if the base has the taste and texture of cardboard? It might sound strange, but using cauliflower for the base of this gluten-free pepperoni pizza totally works!
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Creamy mushroom soup
You'll love the incredible foresty flavours and creaminess of this mushroom soup. It’s a classic French recipe that begins with a roux and finishes with cream, of course! Simply delicious!
Fennel soup with salmon
Velvety and smoooth, this comforting fennel soup with salmon is perfectly nourishing and delicious with a terrific flavour from the fennel.
Beef and beetroot soup
If you’re after a hearty, fast soup, look no further! Ladle out the love with Nici's comforting and delicious beef and beetroot soup that's easier than ever if you use store-bought, pre-cooked beets.
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Chicken and corn with thyme crumbs
How can you complain about winter when there’s soup on offer? Nici's chicken and corn soup with golden-brown and crisp thyme crumbs is a roast chicken dinner in a bowl – delish!
Layered fruit blueberry trifle
Trifle is a popular English dessert that is loved by many! A layered cake with blueberries and yoghurt is a tasty treat to impress guests.
16 fresh and tasty recipes to get you excited about Spring
Spring brings new flavours and cravings. Lighter meals don’t need to be bland or tasteless as the key to making spring dishes such as prawn and rice noodle curry or french mussel soup is simply the healthy addition of Campbell's Real Stock!
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12 incredibly warming chicken curries
Tender chicken in a flavoursome sauce and served on a bed of rice, what’s not to love about comforting chicken curries? From zingy butter chicken to an incredible cashew and ginger chicken curry, here’s a round-up of our most delicious chicken curries.
10 irresistible banana cakes and loaves
What’s not to love about banana cakes and loaves? From a caramelised banana toffee upside-down cake, to banana loaves with salted caramel icing, this collection is the perfect way to find a solution to your sweet cravings.
Mum’s mixed mushroom and spinach fettuccine
This deliciously creamy mixed mushroom and spinach fettuccine by Nici Wickes is the perfect dinner to enjoy during those cold winter months.
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Mushroom ragout and pumpkin
Nutrient-rich mushrooms are a staple in the autumn and winter months, so try Nici's mushroom ragout and pumpkin recipe for a deliciously comforting weeknight meal.
Mushroom pepper steak sauce
Here, Nici Wickes has combined mushroom and pepper in this delicious mushroom pepper steak sauce recipe that is perfect enjoyed for a tasty midweek meal.
Mushroom bread and butter puddings
These little savoury mushroom bread and butter puddings by Nici Wickes make the perfect dinner – they’re rich, cheesy and incredibly tasty.
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Rhubarb and apple coconut sago puddings
Sago pudding is such a humble, comforting dessert and it’s slightly retro! Here Nadia Lim has modernised it a bit, using coconut milk and layering it with stewed fruit to create sago parfaits.
Piri piri coconut pork curry
Serve topped with mint and seeds and accompanied with coconut rice, this comforting and flavoursome piri piri coconut pork curry is the perfect warming meal to enjoy during the cold winter months.
Silverbeet and pancetta linguine
This comforting silverbeet and pancetta linguine is filled with exceptional flavour and is the perfect recipe to warm up the family this cold season.
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Thai spicy lamb and noodle stir-fry
Warm up the family this winter with this satisfying Thai spicy lamb and noodle stir-fry recipe that will be ready on the table in 30 minutes and is brilliant topped with basil.
Rose water raspberry smoothie bowl with honeyed oats
Nici's rose water raspberry smoothie bowl with honeyed oats and delicious and pretty and great served topped with honeyed oats, coconut, raspberries and pistachios.
Waffles with roasted rhubarb, walnuts and maple syrup
Waffles are popular the world over, not just with Americans – and they’re a great brunch item. So why not try Nici's delicious waffles with roasted rhubarb, walnuts and maple syrup.
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Tatie scones with smoked salmon and dill cream
Scones made with mashed potato!? Nici Wickes's scrumptious tatie scones with smoked salmon and dill cream are the perfect filling weekend breakfast or brunch.
Mini sausage breakfast pasties
This is Nici's take on a Cornish pasty using a pork sausage filling with plenty of fennel. Serve these delicious breakfast pasties hot or cold with fruit chutney, if desired.
Italian chicken rice bake
Italian cuisine is the best comfort food! Try the mouth-watering easy chicken rice bake for your next meal.
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4 delicious ways to add natural sweetness to your meals with Dole Tropical Gold pineapple
Fresh juicy pineapple is the perfect way to get your sweet-tooth fix while still getting all the health benefits of your five plus a day!
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Teriyaki chicken and pineapple
Combine sweet and savoury with this appetising teriyaki chicken and pineapple dish. Perfect for a mid-week meal for the family
One-pan Spanish beef and rice
This one-pan Spanish beef and rice is a great crowd-pleaser and oh so simple for any day of the week!
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French onion soup
French onion soup is great for the chilly months, generously topped with cheese served with sliced baguette.
Pork tacos with chunky pineapple salsa
Bbq pork and chunky pineapple salsa is the perfect combination to get your Mexican fix! Simple and delicious.
Tart and sweet pineapple curd
Pineapple curd is an easy way to add extra sweetness and flavour to crumpets or make a delicious filling for your favourite cake recipe!
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Rose and vanilla scones
There is something great about baking on Sunday, so try these scrumptious rose and vanilla scones that are brilliant served with cream and macerated strawberries and enjoyed with a hot cup of tea.
Lemon, honey and ricotta tart
Autumn is the time when new season honey is available and it really is such a wonderful ingredient to use in baking, especially in Nici's deliciously sweet lemon, honey and ricotta tart.
The best apple fritters
Dusted with plenty of cinnamon sugar, Nici Wickes's apple fritters are gluten-free and absolutely heavenly!
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Fennel slaw and crispy fish sliders
These bite-sized fennel slaw and crispy fish sliders are nothing but delicious. Serve with an extra dollop of aioli for the perfect end-of-week dinner that the whole family will love!
Baked fennel with parmesan and cream
With lemony sharpness, this delicious baked fennel recipe with parmesan and cream is an easy and indulgent side dish that goes well with grilled meats and fish.
16 warming recipes you need this winter
Warm up your insides with these delicious dinner options! From cottage pie to hearty flavoursome soups which all contain one key ingredient to keep your taste buds satisfied this winter.
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12 scrumptious burger and slider recipes
What’s not to love about biting into a good burger, plus making homemade burgers is a great healthy fast-food alternative. Here are 12 incredible burger and slider recipes to get you inspired.
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12 incredible lemon recipes
Overloaded with lemons? Why not try one of these incredible recipes that have the perfect amount of added zest. From wine braised chicken thighs to lemon yoghurt cake, the FoodToLove team has 12 essential recipes to help you use up all those extra lemons.
12 appetising 30 minute recipes to try this week
From one-pot chicken with rosemary and spinach to teriyaki and ginger meatballs, these 12 satisfying recipes are all packed with incredible flavour and will be ready on the table in 30 minutes.
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16 of our best gluten-free recipes
From delicious mains to moreish sweet treats, you don’t have to miss out on your favourite meals when you’re gluten-free. From barbecue turmeric chicken thighs and lemon and walnut pasta, to no-bake banoffee slice, these recipes prove that you can still enjoy flavoursome meals while remaining gluten-free.
12 warming winter breakfast ideas
Who wants a smoothie when it’s freezing outside? Combat these cold winter mornings with a warming breakfast. From baked eggs and breakfast pies to gluten-free banana pancakes, these recipes are the perfect way to start your morning during the cold winter months.
Pumpkin, pea and ricotta cannelloni
The incredible flavours of pumpkin and ricotta combine in this affordable and delicious cannelloni recipe. Serve with a fresh side salad for a filling weeknight family meal.
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Nici’s little marmalade cakes
These light and buttery marmalade cakes by Nici Wickes are perfect for morning or afternoon tea. They’re so quick and easy to make that even young children can give them a try.
Sausage danish
Not everyone likes a sweet start to the day, so delicious sausage danish pastries by Nici Wickes are the perfect solution.
Smoky mince and beans with baked eggs
Forget saving dinnertime leftovers for another main meal – instead let them make quick work of brekkie and try Nadia Lim's incredibly delicious smoky mince and beans with baked eggs
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Winter veg and bacon carbonara with pangritata
Discover Nadia Lim's perfectly comforting winter veg and bacon carbonara with pangritata that is the perfect hearty but not stodgy weeknight family meal that everyone will love!
Roasted eggplant dip
Transport your taste buds and try Nadia Lim's beautifully flavoured roasted eggplant dip that is brilliant enjoyed with loved ones and served with capsicum pieces for dipping.
Dad’s beef and onion cheeseburgers
Nothing beats classic beef and onion cheeseburgers for a filling and delicious weeknight family meal to enjoy with friends or family. SO try Nici's exceptional cheeseburger recipe!
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4 ways to use perfect persimmons
Sweet or savoury, the mellow honey flavour of persimmons will have you swooning!
Persimmon, turmeric and ginger smoothie bowl
Satisfying and naturally sweet, this healthy persimmon, turmeric and ginger smoothie bowl is perfect for a refreshing yet filling breakfast or snack
Bruschetta with roasted persimmon and prosciutto
This bruschetta with roasted persimmon and prosciutto is the perfect appetizer to enjoy with friends or family. It's seasonal, low-maintenance, and the flavours are delicious
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Persimmon salsa with crispy fish
This bright and delicious persimmon salsa recipe makes a great condiment for crispy fish to create a flavoursome midweek meal
Egyptian-style beans
This Egyptian-style beans recipe is popular as a breakfast dish as it’s cheap and robust enough to sustain you all day. Served with freshly baked flatbreads, for a delicious midweek meal.
Lemony chicken meatball soup with chickpeas and thyme
Nici's deliciously lemony chicken meatball soup with chickpeas and thyme is the ultimate bowl of comfort that is perfect enjoyed for dinner during those cold winter months.
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Mexican larb cups
Filled with great flavour, these delicious Mexican larb cups are brilliant served with salsa, natural yoghurt and extra coriander for a tasty yet healthy weeknight meal.
Grilled chicken with carbonara
A brilliant twist on an Italian classic carbonara dish that is transformed into a salad. This tasty grilled chicken carbonara will be ready on your table in 35 minutes and is great for any weekday meal
Fettuccine chicken carbonara
For a quick dinner, whip up this comforting fettuccine chicken carbonara that is topped with parsley, onion and extra Parmesan
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Feijoa, thyme and blue cheese muffins
The delicious savoury tones of feijoas work beautifully with the blue cheese and thyme in Nici Wickes's incredible feijoa muffins that are brilliant enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or coffee
Chilli con carne
This chilli con carne recipe is a delicious classic that always goes down well, the perfect meal for entertaining. So get your friends and family around and give this recipe a go.
Cauliflower cheese fritters
We know cauliflower has been expensive so for these fritters, Nici treated them like luxury, pairing with mozzarella and feta to create delicious fritters that are great served with relish or chutney.
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Apple, cheddar and thyme pies
The crazy combo of apple and cheese is a favourite of ours. Nici's delicious apple, cheddar and thyme pies are baked until perfectly golden and are great dusted with icing sugar
Pumpkin gnocchi with blue cheese and sage
With soft pillows of pumpkin, crispy pancetta, sage and creamy blue cheese, you’ll want to try this Nici's incredible pumpkin gnocchi recipe for the perfect weeknight meal
Spicy lamb meatball ragu
Serve with cooked spiralised vegetables and enjoy this wonderfully flavoured and comforting spicy lamb meatball ragu for the perfect weeknight family meal
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Parsnip ‘penne’ and chicken salad
There's definitely more than one way to make chicken salad, so try this delicious parsnip ‘penne’ and chicken salad for a filling lunch or light weeknight meal
Easy apple filo tarts with yoghurt and honey
For a sweet treat worth sharing, you can't beat this apple tart recipe. All you need is a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes to create a delicate dessert that looks impressive, despite being almost too easy to make
Japanese-style chicken ramen noodle soup
Get a taste of Japan at home with this delicious ramen noodle soup recipe. Rich in flavour and oh-so easy to create, this tasty dish the perfect thing to slurp up noisily on chilly nights
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Loaded pumpkin nachos
These incredible loaded pumpkin nachos are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy the flavours of autumn. Say hello to your new favourite snack/meal!
Leek and potato cakes
Serve warm with tomato chutney and enjoy these delicious leek and potato cakes for the perfect lunch or light weeknight meal
Feijoa ginger scones with fast feijoa jam
For the perfect afternoon tea treat try this delicious feijoa ginger scones that are fantastic served warm with fast feijoa jam and cream
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Feijoa colada
Fresh, fruity and wonderfully light, this delicious feijoa colada recipe is the perfect Autumn treat to sit down and relax with
Creamy courgette spaghetti
This comforting and perfectly creamy courgette spaghetti is a quick and easy dish that is packed with flavour and combines to create a delicious budget-friendly weeknight meal
Japanese katsu chicken curry
Enjoy rich and flavorful Japanese curry served with chicken katsu over a bed of rice. The crunchy texture with creamy sauce is simply irresistible and is the perfect budget-friendly midweek meal
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Potato gnocchi with Italian sausage and Parmesan
Dinner time just got more delicious! This recipe sees gnocchi paired with cheat's sausage meatballs, Parmesan cheese and a simple sauce that packs a real punch thanks to Campbell's Real Stock
Creme egg viennetta
Served drizzled with extra caramel and topped with broken Easter eggs, this indulgent Creme egg viennetta recipe is perfect for the whole family to enjoy this Easter
White choc spider smash cake
Indulge your chocolate cravings this Easter with this deliciously sweet white choc spider smash cake recipe that is perfect for the whole family to enjoy
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Mum’s homemade pear and honey Danish pastries
Nici Wickes shares her mum's incredibly easy Danish pastry recipe. Using a top-quality puff pastry is critical to success, along with fresh pears, sweet honey and silky custard. You'll never buy store-bought again!
Curried pear and parsnip soup with crispy bacon and chives
Nici Wickes' curried pear and parsnip soup recipe has a velvety texture and spicy-sweet flavour. The addition of a starchy potato brings the parsnip and pear together beautifully. Serve with crispy bacon and enjoy!
Fudgy pear and chocolate brownie
Nici Wickes' brownie recipe, studded with pieces of fresh pear, is simply sublime. It’s fudgy and cakey, and the pear interrupts the richness just enough to make a second – or third – piece perfectly acceptable!
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All the winners from Taste magazine’s Top Wine Awards 2018
Master of Wine Bob Campbell unveils his annual picks of New Zealand wines, from sauvignon blanc to pinot noir and everything in between, as part of Taste magazine's Top Wine Awards 2018.
Choc bun pull-apart
This simple yet indulgent choc bun pull-apart will be on the table in no time and s perfect for the whole family to enjoy for a sweet afternoon treat or dessert
Malteser and salted caramel donuts
For the perfect indulgence try these deliciously sweet malteser and salted caramel donuts that are incredibly easy to make and are exceptional filled with cream
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Easter bunny cake
This cute and easy Easter bunny cake is incrdibly easy ot make and will be the star of your next Easter brunch or dinner
Turkish delight biscuit rocky road
This deliciously rich and indulgent Turkish delight biscuit rocky road is brilliant drizzled with extra dark chocolate and enjoyed for a sweet afternoon treat
Mum’s easy Easter egg biscuits
Nici Wickes' mum is a biscuit and cookie queen, and this Easter egg biscuit recipe is a bit of fun for Easter. They're easy, delicious and perfect for making with the kids. We challenge you to eat only one!
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Gluten-free hot cross bun Easter scones
Nici Wickes' hot cross bun scone recipe is a triumph! Serve warm from the oven and slathered with butter for the ultimate Easter treat. They're also gluten-free, so they're perfect for sharing. Win!
Easy chocolate slice with caramel Easter eggs
Nici Wickes' chocolate slice recipe is decadent and delicious! Caramel-filled chocolate eggs are the key to making this slice shine. Serve for an on-theme Easter treat the whole family will love you for
15 exciting school lunchbox ideas to try with Countdown
Skip the predictable sandwiches and shake things up this term! These school lunchbox ideas are not only exciting, they're also oh-so-easy to make. The best part? The kids will love them!
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4 delicious ways to enjoy bananas for every meal with Dole
It's no surprise that bananas are the most popular fruit in New Zealand. From breakfast to dinner, Dole bananas are the perfect way to add a healthy burst of sweetness to your life.
Crispy fish burgers with spicy tomato mayo sauce
Create a takeaway favourite at home with this delicious crispy fish burger recipe. Fried to perfection then served on a soft roll with fries, salad and spicy homemade sauce, this recipe is a winner
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Moroccan veal meatballs with risoni pasta salad
Dinner, lunch or entertaining dish - this Moroccan meatball recipe can do it all! Serve with a risoni pasta and rocket salad and lemon honey dressing for a truly delicious meal everyone will love
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Penne pasta with Napoletana sauce and ricotta
All you need is 20 minutes to whip up this pasta recipe! With a delicious Napoletana sauce starring garlic, olives and chilli, plus a sprinkling of creamy ricotta, this is one vegetarian meal that's bound to be a hit
8 sweet ways to get creative with gingernut biscuits
While you can't beat a gingernut and a cuppa, there's so much more you can do with this iconic Kiwi biscuit! These gingernut recipe ideas include cheesecakes, trifles, puddings and slices. Dig in!
Pumpkin pasta with feta, pine nuts and rocket
This vegetarian pumpkin pasta recipe is a winner! Simple, delicious and ready in just 20 minutes, this spaghetti dish is perfect for feeding the family. Even meat eaters will love it!
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Gluten-free pasta with chilli, lemon and kale pesto
How's this for a 30 minute meal? This gluten-free recipe sees pasta and homemade kale pesto combine to create a fresh weeknight meal that manages to pack in plenty of greens. Serve with lashings of parmesan and enjoy!
Nana’s no added sugar muffin pan apple pies
Nici Wickes' nana made this apple pie recipe and now her mum makes them and they are gorgeous! Plain and simple apple pies, with no sugar added, are a real favourite served with whipped cream and cinnamon
4 tasty ways to turn yoghurt into dessert with Yoplait
It's easier than you think to add a touch of thick and creamy goodness to your next sweet treat.
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Cajun chicken, corn and capsicum with black bean rice
For a stir-fry with a twist, try this Cajun chicken and rice recipe. Packed with vegetables and ready in just over 30 minutes, this recipe gives a Mexican twist to a classic Asian favourite
Satay pork and broccoli stir-fry with rice
For a speedy meal that packs a serious flavour punch, you can't go past this satay pork and broccoli stir-fry recipe. Serve with rice for a vege-packed meal that's ready in just 20 minutes
Hot smoked salmon and potato cakes with herby dressing
Nici Wickes shares her interpretation of one of her favourite Peter Gordon salmon and potato cake recipes. Serve with herby dressing and enjoy for a simply delicious gluten and dairy-free meal
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Crispy battered fish and vegetable chips
Nici Wickes gives classic Kiwi fish and chips a fun twist with this tasty recipe. The crisp, light batter encases the fish so that it is steamed to perfection, while the vegetable chips make it easy to eat your 5+ a day
Prawn spaghetti pasta with garlic, chilli and capers
Nici Wickes masters an all time favourite with this prawn pasta recipe. Simple to make yet utterly delicious, this dish is the perfect fast dinner for one, two or a whole crowd. No fancy ingredients or steps necessary!
