Teriyaki chicken salad with crispy noodles
With crunch, zing and zest, this chicken salad with crispy noodles is a winner. Exotic Food Teriyaki Sauce creates a delicious flavour that will keep you coming back for more.
15 recipes that make the most of autumn’s bounty of fresh produce
When the days get shorter, nights get cooler and leaves begin to change their colour, it's a sure sign that summer is over for another year. But that means we get to enjoy all the seasonal produce that autumn brings - so that's reason to celebrate!
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Cauliflower and cheese pasta bake
This cauliflower pasta bake recipe is sure to become a family dinner staple! Creamy cheese sauce, nutty cauliflower and plenty of crunchy breadcrumbs make this dish a hit with kids and adults alike
Broccoli, oats and almond salad with creamy charred lemon dressing
Oats can be used for more than just porridge! When toasted, they give Nici Wickes' broccoli and almond salad recipe a nutty finish. You'll also love the creamy, charred lemon dressing. It's a winner!
Absorption method for cooking rice
This is probably the simplest way to cook rice, and ensures that grains are fluffy and light every time.
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Grilled side of salmon with macadamia pangrattato
With our top salmon cooking tips and best flavourful pairings, try your hand at making this salmon with macadamia pangrattato side dish. Trust us, it won’t disappoint!
Buttery potatoes and minted courgettes
This dish is deceptively simple and incredibly delicious with the courgette maintaining its texture while not being completely raw. Ideal for using up all those courgettes from your garden!
Roast potato salad with lentils and curried yoghurt dressing
New-season baby potatoes make the perfect base for this simple, flavour-packed potato salad that's served with a tasty curried yoghurt dressing. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine
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Christmas Day jam
This strawberry and cherry jam recipe is perfect for Christmas Day, as the hints of cinnamon and vanilla give it a beautiful festive flavour. Have it with scones in the morning for breakfast!
Easy mashed potato salad
This simple mashed potato salad recipe is great as a dinner side dish or at your next barbecue or picnic. Japanese mayo adds a delicious tang everyone is sure to love
New potato salad with easy mint pesto dressing
New season spuds are the star of this potato salad recipe. Homemade mint pesto dressing gives this side dish a delicious edge the whole family will love. Enjoy warm or cold with lunch or dinner
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Green salad with shaved cucumber, peas, mint and raspberry dressing
This delightfully fresh green salad recipe combines shaved cucumber, peas, mint and raspberry dressing to create a delicious side dish. Try serving as part of a summery alfresco meal. Delicious!
Mixed wonton soup
Add some spice to your life with this vibrant, flavoursome Chinese dish. With pork, prawns and noodles this spicy wonton soup will leave you feeling satisfied.
Roast pumpkin and potato with sea salt, shaved garlic and fresh rosemary
Sea salt, garlic and rosemary bring out the natural flavours of roast pumpkin and potatoes in this perfect, roast dinner side dish.
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Classic sage and onion stuffing
This sage and onion stuffing is a classic accompaniment to a roast chicken. This stuffing recipe is also a great base to change or add to depending on what's in the pantry
Finger-licking fried chicken recipes
Craving some finger-lickin' fried chicken? Look no further! From classic Southern-style to Korean inspired, these recipes are sure to hit the spot
Boiled new potatoes with minty herb butter
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 boiled new potatoes with minty herb butter, perfect for summer dishes.
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NZ Pork and sage meatballs with cabbage and pear
Golden meatballs and colourful vegetables tossed with sweet fried pear slices - this dish is heavenly for lunch. It's also suitable for diabetics.
Warm potato and broad bean salad with NZ Pork bacon and feta
If you’re not keen on potatoes, try using kumara instead for this delicious potato salad recipe with broad beans, NZ Pork bacon and feta
Grilled asparagus with sesame, ginger and soy
To prepare green or purple asparagus, simply bend the spear so the woody end snaps off. White asparagus spears need to be peeled all the way down the spear. Note
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Baked three cheese pasta
This recipe is best made close to serving. Note
15 light and fresh salads that are perfect for alfresco summer dining
Whether enjoyed as a side dish to the BBQ's goods or devoured as a light meal all on its own, there is nothing that screams summer dining like a fresh salad. Here are some of our best ideas, all filled with the best of the season's produce.
10 easy ideas for Christmas leftovers
Christmas Day is officially over, but your abundance of leftover ham and turkey begs to differ! Here are our top 10 recipe ideas for deliciously dealing to that fridge full of leftovers
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Grilled nectarine, prosciutto and pistachio salad
A delicious summer salad, perfect for an al fresco dinner
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20 essential recipes for a vegetarian Christmas
Ensure everyone enjoys a delicious Christmas feast with our collection of hearty vegetarian recipes! These are more than just side dishes - each one can easily star as a vege-friendly alternative to traditional turkey or ham.
Perfect Christmas Roast Lotatoes™
For fluffy and crispy Lotatoes™, make our perfect Christmas roast Lotatoes™. Cooked with malt vinegar and fresh herbs, they’ll surely be a favourite!
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6 recipes to create a delicious Christmas feast
An unforgettable Yuletide summer spread to share the joy this Christmas
Sensational spring and summer salads
These salads will be the star of your spring picnic or summer barbecue. From a crisp sugar snap pea to salty Greek flavours, they will prove that salads are not just rabbit food but flexible and easy meals with a variety of tastes and textures. Make the most of seasonal ingredients like juicy mango or pear and impress your friends and family with these simple yet scrumptious recipes. Some of our delicious salads are a meal in themselves and not just a side. Perfect for any occasion!
Courgette, polenta and parmesan cakes
These courgette and polenta cakes are popular with everyone, especially as they’re loaded with gooey cheese. They are just wonderful for anyone wanting to branch out from potatoes as their go-to source of carbs!
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Gluten-free fish fingers with a nutty crumb
It’s hard to resist freshly crumbed and fried fish, especially during the summer, but what if you’re keen to avoid using bread-crumbs? Polenta can be gritty and rice flour sandy, but this nut crumb is just right!
Asparagus with prosciutto, egg and parmesan
If you’ve never tried asparagus, egg and prosciutto (or ham or bacon) together, then you’ve been missing out! All the components of this dish pair beautifully together - making it a perfect BBQ side dish.
Mexican char-grilled corn salad with coriander dressing
This salad is a riot of flavour and texture! Beans, tomatoes and basil combine with char-grilled corn and pieces of crispy flatbread to create an all-round delight. It's the perfect side for your next summer barbecue.
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Simple blackberry and apple jam
All you need is four ingredients to bring this simple blackberry and apple jam recipe to life. Share a jar with your nearest and dearest or keep in the pantry a delicious dose of fruity goodness whenever you want
Courgette, pea and buffalo cheese salad
Grilled on the barbecue is our favourite way to eat courgettes. If you want to dress them up, add some sweet peas, mint and, if you like, a little soft feta, ricotta or marinated buffalo cheese like in this recipe.
Raspberry and honey-baked haloumi salad
Fresh, zingy and oh-so-colourful, this raspberry and honey-baked haloumi salad is packed with goodness. Serve this flavoursome dish as a side salad or a vegetarian main course this Christmas!
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Kūmara, pomegranate & goat’s cheese salad with maple & chilli
This jewel-bright jumble of kūmara and goat’s cheese is the perfect side salad for a festive feast. Whether you're hosting Christmas at your place or need a great dish to bring along, this recipe is bound to be a hit.
Venison platter with hummus and green salsa
This platter is a great way to enjoy quality, lean venison as a starter or with other barbecue meats and salads. The salsa is packed with herbs and the hummus adds a lovely creaminess, creating a dish bursting with flavours and texture.
Caesar salad with grilled romaine lettuce
This cheat's Caesar salad recipe is your quickfire way to creating a side dish that's perfect for summer barbecues. With the crunchy croutons, creamy dressing and flavourful grilled lettuce, this dish is sure to become a favourite!
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Nici Wickes’ teriyaki chicken drumsticks
Whip up a batch of these finger lickin’ teriyaki drumsticks next time you’re entertaining guests. They’re as simple as anything to throw together, and make a party snack that is sure to please the crowd.
Four ways with: hearty winter salads
Harness the power, goodness and versatility of barley for a healthy, filling salad, perfect as an accompaniment to a winter roast. And the best part is, these salads are just as delicious as they are beautiful!
20 simple condiment recipes that prove nothing beats homemade
You'll never have to buy sauces, jams or relishes again once you master these condiments! Easy to make and bursting with deliciously authentic ingredients, these recipes will transform your kitchen.
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Tried-and-true potato bake recipes
If you're after the perfect side or you're just looking for good old-fashioned comfort food, you simply can't go past a tasty potato bake recipe. These recipes are the best of the best!
Fennel and leek gratin
Fennel infuses this leek gratin with a delightfully bright anise-like taste, making it a flavoursome side dish. Serve alongside a roast dinner or your favourite steak for a nourishing, balanced meal.
Pecorino, black pepper and sage-crusted chicken breast
Elevate your chicken with this mouth-watering crumb of pecorino, black pepper and sage. Fried until a beautiful dark golden brown, these chicken breasts make a delicious centrepiece for any balanced meal.
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Potato, mustard and cheddar bake
This potato bake is oozing with cheddar, making for a dish that exudes comfort and warmth. Creamy and cheesy, with a sharp kick from the hot English mustard topping, this is the perfect winter side dish.
Rosemary potatoes and chorizo
These are blisteringly good, especially if you use hot chorizo as the potato and cream are a good foil of its spiciness. Scale the recipe up to serve at your next dinner party, or simply serve with a green salad for a simple meal.
Nici Wickes’ top 15 gluten-free recipes
Sticking to a gluten-free diet doesn't have to mean missing out on any of the goodness. From nourishing main meals to tantalising treats, here are Nici Wickes' best gluten-free recipes - they're so good, no one will know the difference!
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Persimmon, pomegranate and poppy seed salad
Add some persimmon to your salad for a perfect pop of sunshine. In this recipe they make a magic match with the tartness of the goat cheese and the crunch of the pomegranate seeds.
Crispy avocado fries
These avocado fries are simply scrumptious. With a crispy batter of panko crumbs and delicious seasoning, served with our zingy green yoghurt sauce, they make a fantastic vegetarian side dish.
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Fresh winter produce to make the season delicious
Embrace the cold bite of winter thanks to the joys of the season's fresh new produce. Create magic in the kitchen with our scrumptious ideas for enjoying broccoli, pears and pumpkin.
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Creamy mussel pot
This creamy mussel dish is incredibly simple to make, and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. That's not to mention how delicious it is, and all that omega-3 and protein will give your health a fantastic boost!
Fennel, apple and kale salad with creamy nut dressing
Guests will love this fruity and leafy salad with a slight lemony nut crunch. Kale and cavolo nero are easy to grow and can easily be substituted for each other – here Fiona has used a combination. Just remove the tough central stalk from the leaves before slicing or chopping finely.
Roasted beet salad with orange, walnut and labneh
This salad combines the sweetness of beetroot with the tanginess of orange, adding in a delicious crunch from walnut and the creamy tartness of labneh. Serve as a flavour explosion on the side of a main dish!
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Roasted grape and pumpkin agrodolce platter
Surprisingly, common table grapes relish some roasting time in the oven, transforming into little caramelly globes of flavour which, in this dish, burst sour-sweet deliciousness onto roasted pumpkin. A sprinkle of toasted seeds adds a final, lovely crunch.
Venetian rice and peas
From A Year at Hotel Gondola (incidentally about a 50-year-old food writer who heads to Venice, falls in love and grapples to meet her publisher’s deadlines!), this dish is incredible – salty, sweet, soupy and pure comfort.
Parsnip, pear and sage purée
Silky and smooth, this parsnip and pear purée trumps even the best mashed potatoes every time. Serve on the side of a beautiful meat dish with some salad greens for a deliciously warming meal.
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Eggplant wedges with garlic yoghurt
These tasty eggplant wedges are the perfect accompaniment for any dish! Covered in flavoursome Greek oregano and lemon, then dipped in garlic Greek yoghurt, it's a delicious side everyone will love.
Baked pork and green peppercorn apples
Stuffing apples with a savoury mix of pork and peppercorns is such an easy and fun dish to make. Once baked and dusted in fresh Parmesan, you’ll be rewarded with a deliciously satisfying meal.
Nici Wickes’ best potatoes ever
Scalloped potatoes, potato gratin, dauphinoise… These dishes get us swooning at their sheer comfort. Feel free to make this delicious potato dish ahead of time and reheat, especially when planning for a dinner party.
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Nici Wickes’ top recipes for preserving fruit
Fleeting days of summer and an abundance of in-season fruits means it’s time to break out your preserving jars and prolong the sweet taste of sunshine.
Warm nectarine salad with blue cheese, prosciutto and chilli pecans
This stunning salad is all about beautiful ingredients and lots of texture – and it can be whipped up in a flash! Serve as a colourful side, or generously as a main dish.
Olive, sundried tomato and herb tapenade
This tapenade makes a delicious topping for crostini with a sprinkle of goat’s feta or a slice of fresh mozzarella and a leaf of fresh basil. Bon appétit!
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Rhubarb chutney
I love the way Mum and her friends have swapped recipes over the years when their gardens are overflowing with produce that needs using up. This chutney recipe comes from Mum’s good friend Sue and it’s so simple to make.
Charred corn salad with creamy chipotle dressing
There's nothing that says summer quite like a well-grilled corn on the cob, and this recipe will certainly bring the sun to your backyard. Pop them on the BBQ, then mix with fresh salad ingredients.
Nadia Lim’s herby apple slaw
This salad is a perfect match for any barbecue dinner - fresh, flavoursome and so simple to whip up. Just what everyone needs on a long summer's evening!
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Honey, pear and almond salad
Sweet, crunchy and zingy, this salad is the perfect accompaniment to any family dinner. The fresh flavours and bright colours make it a creative and delicious side dish that everyone will love.
Pork and peach barbecue skewers
Add a splash of colour to your grill this barbecue season with these flavoursome pork and peach skewers. Tender, tasty and so simple to make, you'll love bringing this to your next potluck.
Video: The Backyard Cook’s best barbecue tips and charred broccolini
Temperatures are rising and summer is officially in full swing, so it’s time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy dining al fresco.
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Watermelon, eggplant and beans
The juicy sweetness of watermelon and raw green beans plus the dark beauty and richness of fried eggplant makes this salad such a tasty dinner or side dish!
Pork and fennel stuffed capsicums
Make a batch of these stuffed capsicums and enjoy with a salad and potatoes for a simple and delicious dinner. Plus, leftovers served cold make a great lunch.
Watermelon and homemade labneh
This salad combines the gorgeous flavours of watermelon and raspberry, along with some easy-to-make labneh and fresh herbs. Make the labneh the night before then the salad just before serving.
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Warm kumara and bacon with mustard dressing
A filling salad, the sweetness of the kumara is tempered by the salty bacon and lovely crunch of pomegranate seeds and snow peas.
Make your summer salads fresher than ever
Quick to make and delightful to eat, keep your summer light and breezy by making salads a key feasting feature!
Broccoli and walnut pesto
This homemade pesto is so good, you'll never want store-bought again! Use as a topping for crackers, a dip for vegetable crudité, fold through cooked pasta or spread onto a pizza base.
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Very green salad
Get your daily dose of greens with this salad, which has every shade of green under the sun! Mixing together all the favourites, from asparagus to avocado to basil pesto, it's a winning combo.
Fish and quinoa salad with green hummus
Bring a splash of delightful colour to your dinner plate with this fish and quinoa salad recipe. Healthy, scrumptious - and have you ever seen a more vibrant green than in that bowl of hummus?
Roasted potatoes with crispy herbs
It may seem like sacrilege to roast new-season jersey bennes, but we urge you to do it! They’re crunchy, buttery and just magical - perfect for a side dish at Christmas.
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Crisp tortilla bowls with crunchy chicken salad
This crunchy chicken salad is served in a unique and enticing way - in cute tortilla bowls. Bake the tortillas in muffin pans until they're crispy then fill with a colourful, zingy salad.
Chargrilled asparagus with mustard crème
Here is a delicious plateful of summer to freshen up your Christmas table. This chargrilled asparagus dish with mustard crème is delightfully zingy - a festive side everyone will love.
Stuffed capsicum
Beautifully colourful and festive, these stuffed capsicums are a perfect side for Christmas. This simple dish can be made a day ahead and reheated for ultimate convenience.
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Balsamic pumpkin, beetroot and onion salad
This pumpkin, beetroot and onion salad is a great idea for a healthy side for your Christmas table. The balsamic glaze gives it a tasty tang, and it's filled with beautiful vibrant colours.
Grilled Brussels sprout salad with creamy dressing
This grilled Brussels sprout salad is a vibrant idea for your Christmas table. With the goodness of sprouts and pancetta, as well as a creamy yoghurt dressing, it will taste just as good as it looks.
Carrot, cabbage and ginger kraut
The carrot and ginger in this sauerkraut recipe add a fantastic new zing, fermenting for at least five days to get the best flavour development possible. What a delicious way to get those probiotics!
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Rare-beef sliders with caramel onions
Feed a hungry crowd with these mouth-wateringly good rare-beef sliders with caramel onions. Ready in just 35 minutes, these sliders are packed with filling treats and delicious flavours.
Vege parcels with sundried tomato pesto and feta
Get your 5+ a day with these delightful vege parcels! Combining colourful vegetables with the delicious flavours of feta and sundried tomato pesto, this recipe will be a summertime hit.
Buttered asparagus with peas and honey
This delicious buttered asparagus with peas and honey dish is great with roasted meats. It can easily be made ahead when entertaining, and served cold or reheated in the microwave.
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Asparagus, pine nut and parmesan salad
If you're looking for a unique and delicious side dish, try this asparagus, pine nut and parmesan salad for a mouthful of flavour. It's so simple to make, and the marinated asparagus has a tasty zing.
Strawberry salad with poppy seed dressing
This fresh and colourful strawberry salad is the perfect accompaniment to a summer barbecue meal. The mixture of sweet, sour and salty makes it simply irresistible!
Chickpea and baby spinach salad with Yoplait Decadent Lemon Dressing
Step up your salad game, with this incredibly simple chickpea salad. Drizzle with our tangy lemon dressing for a fresh citrus boost.
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Crunchy Mexican spiced chicken nibbles with avocado dip
Entertaining a crowd is best done Mexican style! Crunchy spiced chicken nibbles teamed with a creamy avocado dip is going to disappear quick-smart.
Chunky yoghurt, mint and parmesan potato salad
Needing the ideal side that compliments any protein? This chunky yoghurt, mint and parmesan potato salad is soon to be your go-to for any occasion.
Tamarillo chilli jam
While they're in season, give in to tamarillo temptation with this recipe! Sweet and spicy, Nici Wickes's incredible tamarillo chilli jam is the perfect accompaniment to pork.
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Fried chicken
Fried chicken in a spicy, crunchy coating makes a delicious treat every once in a while, also a perfectly comforting side with an added punch.
Red pepper and tomato relish
This knockout red pepper and tomato relish is incredibly delicious and versatile and great served alongside chicken or pork, or ever enjoyed as a tasty pizza topping!
Roasted cauliflower cavolo nero and spiced chickpea salad
This delicious roasted cauliflower cavolo nero is beautifully balanced with a spiced chickpea salad, and combines to create an incredible side dish to complete any midweek meal
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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.
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.
Silverbeet and lentil rolls
This delicious silverbeet and lentil rolls recipe is an ideal dish for vegetarians or vegans.
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Savoury feijoa skin compôte
Nici's delicious savoury feijoa skin compote recipe is a terrific use for those leftover feijoa skins, and its incredible sweet-tart flavour is the perfect foil for roast pork.
Caramelised baked pear and brie
Wrap your taste buds around this indulgent caramelised baked pear and brie recipe is a brilliant way to make the most of pears this autumn season.
