Walnut

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.

Nici Wickes' brown sugar meringue recipe is exquisite! The tartness of roasted cinnamon plums is a fabulous foil for the sweetness of this Christmas favourite. Serve with cream and dollops of custard

Nici Wickes' slice recipe combines two favourites – a biscuit base and a Russian fudge topping! Serve these sweet little squares topped with walnuts for a deliciously decadent treat

This recipe is an exercise in decadence! Caramel and walnut date puddings are baked to perfection then served drizzled with warm butterscotch sauce and ice cream. An entertainer's ultimate dessert

Nici Wickes shares her mum's winning recipe for classic Afghan biscuits. Add a liberal dollop of chocolate icing and top each with half a walnut for a true taste of New Zealand

Have you ever made your own crackers? It’s easy, fun and economical – Nici Wickes' recipe yields plenty of walnut oat crackers. These store well and stay crisp and fresh for at least three weeks

Nici Wickes' maple walnut muffins-masquerading-as-cupcakes are irresistible. Take this delicious recipe even further with homemade maple cream cheese icing

Pernel Fruitworld Café makes a bloody good coffee and walnut slice. They kindly share their recipe so you can create this favourite at home

Blueskin Nurseries Café shares the recipe for their delicious walnut, date and ginger slice. Thick, chewy and moreish, this slice is sure to go down a treat