Capsicum and corn fritters
When it doubt, go for fritters! This capsicum and corn fritters recipe is perfect for whipping up a quick and healthy weeknight meal. Serve with salsa and enjoy
Bolognese pinwheel
This delicious bolognese pinwheel recipe requires just a few ingredients to create a filling, family-friendly meal. Serve with a fresh green salad and enjoy for lunch or dinner
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Easy zucchini, bacon and cheese bake
Light, cheesy and packed full of flavour, this tasty zucchini bake recipe is surprisingly filling and delicious enjoyed hot or cold. Enjoy for dinner, plus any leftovers go great in school lunchboxes
Quinoa, ham and feta salad with sun-dried tomato dressing
This tasty quinoa, ham and feta salad is exceptional accompanied with a tasty homemade sun-dried tomato dressing and enjoyed for a filing lunch
Pork and jasmine rice parcels
Filled with great flavour, these scrumptious pork and jasmine rice parcels are great enjoyed for a filling lunch, served with extra sweet chilli and soy sauce on the side
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Potato and chorizo egg pie
This wonderfully comforting potato and chorizo egg pie is perfect served for a filling lunch or weeknight meal, accompanied with a fresh side salad
Individual roast tomato and smoked chicken tarts
These scrumptious roast tomato and smoked chicken tarts are exceptional served for lunch
French-style filled bread rolls
This recipe is Nici Wickes' version of Robert Carrier’s pan bagnat, an easy stuffed bread roll popular in Provence, France. You can make these a day in advance for easy picnicking
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Japanese-inspired salmon wraps
With roasted rice, salmon, seaweed and mayo, Nici Wickes' sensational Japanese-inspired wraps are nutritious and delicious. Serve for a tasty, colourful lunch
Scrumptious meatball subs
Nici Wickes first encountered a meatball sandwich in the US and was immediately a fan. Think soft buns, bubbling cheese, spicy sauce and juicy meatballs!
Asparagus and smoked salmon rolls
This recipe is a classic! These asparagus and smoked salmon rolls are so easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Using smoked salmon is a tasty upgrade from your usual asparagus rolls
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Teriyaki chicken sushi
There may well be some time investment here, but your efforts will be worth it. This teriyaki chicken sushi recipe is delicious and the filling makes it an extra nutritious snack
Avocado and minted pea spread with falafel pita pockets
These scrumptious falafel pita pockets are fantastic served with avocado and minted pea spread and enjoyed for a satisfying lunch
Spicy prawns with lemon tahini dressing
This delicious recipe pairs tender, spicy prawns with a creamy lemon tahini dressing. Serve on fresh salad of lettuce, avocado and Lebanese cucumber
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Roasted tomato and basil quiches
Add a delicious edge to your next afternoon tea with these mini roasted tomato and basil quiches. This recipe is quick, easy and perfect served warm or cold
Pumpkin and courgette tart
This pumpkin and courgette tart recipe creates a delicious vegetarian meal packed with vegetables, mascarpone and parmesan. Cook until golden then serve with a fresh salad
Little chicken and saffron sausage rolls
Feed the kids or fuel the party with this chicken and saffron sausage roll recipe. Filled with spices and baked til perfectly golden, these rolls are sure to go down a treat
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Tasty turkey sausage rolls
Nici Wickes' turkey sausage roll recipe creates an irresistible snack for all ages. Filled with nuts, fruit, veges and spices, each sausage roll is a perfect little packet of flavour
Bacon and egg tart
Nici Wickes' bacon and egg tart recipe gives the good ol’ bacon and egg pie a run for its money! Be sure to serve with a good spicy chutney or relish
Avocado, goat’s cheese and prosciutto tarts
Serve up this tasty tart recipe next time you feel like eating something that's just a little bit fancy (and doesn't require much effort). Top with avocado, goat's cheese and prosciutto - yum!
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Courgette and tomato pita pockets
This courgette and tomato pita pockets recipe is incredibly easy to make and is perfect enjoyed for a satisfying midweek lunch or dinner, served with hummus and Greek yoghurt
Spiced tuna cakes
A humble tin of tuna is transformed into a delicious lunch dish with this spiced tuna cakes recipe. Serve with lemon wedges, creamy tartar sauce and a fresh green salad
Shredded chicken, rocket and walnut salad with blue cheese dressing
This delicious salad recipe combines chicken, rocket, walnut and pears with a creamy, homemade blue cheese dressing. Serve as a tasty side dish with plenty of crusty bread
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Prawn, chive and coriander dumplings
Create your own dumplings from scratch with this easy recipe. Serve these prawn, chive and coriander dumplings with soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce
Festive chicken terrine
This chunky, rustic French-style chicken terrine recipe is perfect for Christmas lunch or dinner. Serve with picked vegetables, mustard and crusty bread for a simply delicious festive dish
Moroccan-spiced lamb with coriander, flat bread and chilli yoghurt
This Moroccan-spiced lamb recipe is simple yet impressive - making it perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend entertaining. Serve with coriander, homemade flat bread and chilli yoghurt
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Speedy homemade beef sausage rolls
It's easier than you think to create homemade sausage rolls from scratch with this recipe. Quick, easy and delicious, these rolls are perfect when you want savouries in a snap
Mini sushi rolls
Have a go making these healthy mini sushi rolls! This recipe is super easy and perfect for lunchboxes or party platters. Fill with your favourite ingredients and get rolling!
Middle Eastern tuna pockets
Delicious, healthy and ready in just 15 minutes from prep to plate? This Middle Eastern tuna pockets recipe is a winner! Whip these pockets up for a tasty lunch or enjoy for a light dinner
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Pork and crunchy noodle salad
This tasty pork and crunchy noodle salad recipe is fantastic enjoyed for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Packed with veges and barbecue pork, this salad takes just 15 minutes from prep to plate
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Corn and prawn fritters with Asian salad
Is there any better fritter combination than corn and prawn?! This delicious recipe pairs these classic fritters with a crunchy Asian-inspired slaw salad. Serve with lime wedges and sweet chilli sauce
Summer penne pasta with feta
This penne pasta with feta recipe creates the ultimate summer dish. Packed with fresh courgette and tomato, the light dish is perfect enjoyed al fresco, garnished with plenty of basil
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Ham, corn and jalapeno fritters
This delicious ham, corn and jalapeno fritters recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. Enjoy for lunch, accompanied with fresh rocket, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Cos and parmesan salad cups
These light and healthy cos and parmesan salad cups are great enjoyed for a tasty lunch
Eggy ham and cheese tarts
This delicious eggy ham and cheese tart recipe creates the perfect low carb snack. Serve with chutney or pesto or pop in lunchboxes for a tasty bite for kids and adults on the go
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Easy edamame salad with tuna
This light and fresh edamame salad with tuna is incredibly easy to make and is perfect served for a flavoursome weeknight meal.
Kid-friendly vegetable rice paper rolls
Got a budding chef or two on your hands? Encourage your kids' cooking skills with this vegetable rice paper roll recipe. Healthy and perfect for lunchboxes, this recipe is a real winner
Sweet peppers stuffed with lamb and feta couscous
Stuffed sweet peppers make a tasty, speedy weeknight meal, and this recipe is no exception. Filled with hearty lamb and feta couscous, this recipe is sure to become a family favourite
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Melting camembert in golden pastry
Love cheese? This recipe sees golden puff pastry stuffed with camembert, chutney and dried fruits then baked 'til melted, gooey perfection. Serve with fresh fruit and crackers at your next drinks or party
Pumpkin, leek and brie tart
This pumpkin, leek and brie tart recipe creates a comforting yet delicate dish that's perfect for chilly nights. Serve warm for a delicious vegetarian meal that doesn't skimp on flavour
Pumpkin and chickpea fritters
Searching for a quick, easy and budget-friendly recipe? These pumpkin and chickpea fritters are not only economical and healthy, they're also damn delicious!
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Easy vegetarian kumara and broccoli quiche
This kumara and broccoli quiche recipe is the perfect example of quick, delicious vegetarian cooking at its best. Serve with a fresh green salad for a filling family meal
Spiced avocado and roasted beetroot salad with feta
This spiced avocado salad recipe makes a substantial side dish to barbecue meats or seared chicken breast or you can serve it with smoked chicken or crispy bacon for lunch
10 ways with mussels
No Kiwi summer is complete without a pot of mussels! Discover our top 10 mussel recipes - from classic flavour combos to new favourites, we've got your mussel cravings covered
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Short-rib sandwich
Packed with gouda cheese, pickled vegetables, green chilli sauce and tender beef short-rib, this is no average sammie. It's the ultimate sophisticated sandwich recipe
Sourdough mousetraps with whipped feta cream and roasted tomatoes
Cheesy, marmitey mouse traps are a classic family favourite. This recipe has all the traditional elements with the deliciously grown-up addition of whipped feta and vine-ripened tomatoes. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif
Boxing Day ham and turkey toasted tortilla bikinis
Nici Wickes first discovered this tortilla toastie recipe, cutely named “bikinis”, in the cafés of Barcelona. Fill with leftover ham and mustard or turkey and camembert for the perfect Boxing Day bite
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Leftover turkey and orange salad with green dressing
This Nici Wickes recipe sees leftover turkey combined with juicy oranges – warmed to bring back the sunshine in them – and tossed with a creamy green dressing to bring it all to life for a second sitting!
Your complete Christmas Day menu
Celebrate Christmas in style with this delicious festive menu! From ham and turkey to sides and desserts - we've got your Christmas Day lunch or dinner sorted from start to finish thanks to Countdown
Mediterranean prawn salad
This light yet incredibly delicious Mediterranean prawn salad recipe is so quick and easy to make. Serve with grilled sourdough bread and enjoy as a tasty lunch dish or simple midweek meal
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Firecracker prawn tortillas
With a spicy kick, this delicious and incredibly easy firecracker prawn tortilla recipe is fantastic served with lime, chilli mayo and coriander slaw. Enjoy for a tasty family lunch or dinner!
Char-grilled crayfish, mango and hazelnut salad
Crayfish is a true summer treat - so what better way to make it go further than in this gorgeous mango and hazelnut salad recipe? It's perfect for enjoying outdoors with a glass of crisp white wine
Mixed green beans, peas, hazelnut and pancetta salad
This light, tasty mixed bean salad recipe sees green beans, sugar snap peas and peas combine to create a delicious side dish that's finished with hazelnuts, crispy pancetta and soft goat's cheese
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Celebration salad
Make your next meal a celebration with this gorgeous salad recipe. Maple roasted pumpkin, radicchio, mozzarella and pine nuts combine to create a stunning salad that's perfected with a homemade maple dressing
Poached salmon, fennel and peach salad
This light and lovely poached salmon, fennel and peach salad recipe is summer's ultimate sweet and savoury combination. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy for a delicious long lunch or alfresco dinner
Cheese and herb flan
This delicious vegetarian cheese and herb flan recipe is incredibly easy to make and is perfect served for a tasty, rustic family lunch or dinner. It's also great to freeze for an easy meal idea
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BLT salad with spicy mayo dressing
Turn a brunch favourite into a versatile salad with this delicious BLT salad recipe! This quick and easy dish is ready in just 25 minutes and is drizzled with a creamy spicy mayo dressing
Mexican bean salad with toasted tortilla
This incredibly easy Mexican bean salad recipe with toasted tortilla is perfect served for a hearty yet tasty dinner or lunch. Packed with veges and authentic flavour - this salad is a winner
Chilli prawn, potato and zucchini salad
This light and fresh chilli prawn, potato and zucchini salad recipe is incredibly quick and easy to make. Serve it up for lunch or enjoy as a deliciously healthy dinner option
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Spanish-style potato tortilla with spiced tomato sauce
Turn that party into a fiesta with this Spanish-style potato tortilla recipe! Cut into wedges and serve alongside homemade spiced tomato sauce for a crowd-pleasing snack or tasty lunch
Barbecue salmon parcels
Cooking seafood on the bbq has never been easier than this delicious barbecue salmon parcel recipe! Quick, easy and fresh, this dish will be your go-to this summer
Brie and cherry tomato galette
A galette makes a great starter or lunch dish because they are so versatile – the topping ingredients can be changed. Try ham, smoked salmon or bacon, capsicum, mushrooms or spinach, and any cheese you like
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Cured salmon bagels with cucumber and coriander salad
If you’ve never tried making your own salmon gravlax, you need to give it a try. This recipe for cured salmon is perfect for stuffing into bagels and serving for a delicious summer brunch
Pea and pecorino fritters
If you’re a fan of Parmesan, why not give pecorino a try? Made from sheep milk, it’s similarly sharp but milder and slightly sweeter. Nici Wickes pairs it with peas and dill in these little pancakes.
Ginger, crab and watermelon salad
Enjoy a salad with a difference with this delicious recipe for ginger, crab and watermelon salad. Drizzled with lime dressing and topped with toasted coconut, this dish is all about the tropics
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Rockmelon and chicken salad
This light and fresh rockmelon and chicken salad recipe perfectly combines sweet and savoury to create a healthy yet delicious lunch dish. Enjoy in the warmer months as a light weeknight meal
Spicy prawn and watermelon bites
This deliciously different combination of spicy prawn and juicy watermelon creates the perfect summer snack recipe. Enjoy at your next BBQ to impress your family and friends
Leftover vegetable frittata
A homemade frittata can be a thing of beauty. It is also a great way to use up any left over vegetables from the night before. This Nici Wickes recipe is great cut into wedges and served for lunch
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Turkish pide with spiced lamb and spinach filling
Bakery windows in Istanbul are a riot of colour with boat-shaped pide. Nici Wickes' Turkish pide recipe is surprisingly easy to make and makes a delightful change from regular Italian-style pizza
Sausage, apple and sage pastry braid
This sausage, apple and sage braided pastry recipe looks impressive yet is quick and simple to create using frozen pastry sheets. It's the perfect addition to your next picnic or morning tea
Mango, apple and passionfruit chutney
This beautifully flavoured mango, apple and passionfruit chutney recipe is an exceptional accompaniment to savoury dishes. Serve for lunch on a wooden platter with ham, cheese and crusty bread
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Buffalo chicken balls
Roll up a yummy recipe the whole family will love! Try these scrumptious buffalo chicken balls that are fantastic perfectly accompanied with a fresh salad and Parmesan
Warm olive and smoked fish salad
Filled with light and fresh flavour, this scrumptious warm olive and smoked fish salad recipe is ready in less than 15 minutes and is great served for lunch or dinner
Nourishing spring vegetable bowl
Celebrate spring with Nici Wickes' recipe for simple bowls of soupy goodness for a family lunch or simple supper. They’re full of flavour and texture, and you can get as inventive as you like
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Leek, Parmesan and prosciutto tarts
In this Nici Wickes tart recipe, soft and sweet leeks combine with the tang of Parmesan and saltiness of prosciutto. These tarts are easy to make and yet look and taste quite spectacular
Crushed new potato, ham and egg salad
This fresh and easy salad recipe combines crispy, golden new potatoes with ham, poached eggs, tender peas and plenty of creamy dressing. Enjoy for lunch or dinner
Green tea chicken with barley salad
This super easy, super healthy green tea chicken salad recipe is the perfect dish for lunch or dinner. Nutty, fiber-rich barley, fresh herbs and crunchy broccoli make up this filling salad
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Niçoise salad with hot-smoked salmon
This niçoise salad recipe sees the classic French salad welcome rich, delicate hot-smoked salmon in place of traditional tuna. Enjoy for a light lunch or dinner with plenty of crusty bread
Warm lamb and burghul salad
Juicy grapes, tender lamb and crunchy walnuts are the stars of this warm lamb and burghul salad recipe. Light yet satisfying, this is the perfect spring meal
Asparagus with poached eggs and salsa verde
This asparagus recipe is the epitome of spring cuisine - crunchy green asparagus is topped with a perfectly poached egg and zingy, vibrant salsa verde. Try it for brunch, lunch or dinner!
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Pickled carrot and roast beef tartines
A tartine is a French open sandwich usually with a creamy spread, and this recipe certainly lives up to its name! Herby ricotta and goat's cheese combine with roast beef and pickled carrots. Delish!
Turkey schnitzel baguette
This turkey schnitzel baguette recipe is packed with all the ingredients that make a great sandwich - bacon, eggs, mayo, and of course, crispy schnitzel!
Scallop and lime ceviche
Nici Wickes' scallop recipe shows there isn’t a more refreshing way to serve scallops than as ceviche with orange, avocado and coconut milk. Perfect as a light lunch or entrée
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Three grain fried rice
This fried rice recipe has had a health-injection with brown, red and wild rice, green beans and bok choy
Little Spanish number
This little Spanish number is a modern take on jambalaya with chorizo, prawns and sliced red peppers studded through quinoa instead of rice
Dijon chicken with brown and wild rice and spinach pesto
Mustard-coated chicken strips are a delicious addition to this wild rice salad, swirled through with spinach pesto, lemon and feta
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Brown rice tuna crunch salad
This nutritious brown and wild rice salad with tuna makes the perfect lunch - simply assemble ingredients and serve in an easily transportable jar
12 sushi recipes you can make at home
Making sushi at home is easy, especially with these delicious recipes. From classic rolls to sushi bowls, slices and cones, these recipes make it easy to enjoy the taste of sushi (even if your rolling isn't up to scratch!)
The best homemade sausage roll recipes
Is there anything quite like warm sausage rolls dipped in tomato sauce? This morning tea favourite is a cinch to whip up at home with our easy sausage roll recipes
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Chicken soup recipes for the soul
What could be more warming than chicken soup? When winter, family gatherings, or under-the-weather blues call, comforting and delicious chicken soup recipes are always the answer
Cauliflower soup recipes to warm up winter
Creamy and oh so comforting, there's a reason cauliflower soup is a winter staple. From simple slow cooker creations to gourmet versions, these cauliflower soup recipes are here to warm the soul.
Classic moules et frites
These French-inspired mussels with fries are a simple, fresh and flavourful meal - enjoy al fresco for a true French-feel!
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Perfect pea recipes
Peas are plentiful from November through to January, and they add a beautiful pop of sweetness to dishes. Make the most of this versatile veg with these recipes for pea salad, pea soup and more!
16 delicious recipes that take avocado to the next level
Avocado makes everything better. Add avocado to salads, sandwiches and smoothies for a healthy green hit. Plus take your favourite Mexican dishes to the next level!
Light and lovely salmon salad wraps
Light, fresh, yet filling, these salmon salad wraps make a great lunch option. Plus, with salmon and hard boiled eggs, you benefit from a double hit of protein
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Butternut and ginger egg wraps
An egg wrap is a wonderful healthy gluten-free meal – great for breakfast, lunch or dinner! This recipe is also dairy-free and vegetarian, making it a great option for those with dietary requirements
All the jaffle recipes you’ll ever need
Desperate for a reason to use that sandwich maker or jaffle maker? Here are 16 tasty toasted sandwich recipes, some classics and some new flavours to try
Roast garlic and parsnip soup
Is there anything better than a warming bowl of soup when the weather starts to cool? This roasted parsnip soup gets a welcome punch of flavour from the garlic; a definite winner, in our book.
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Green curry prawn fried rice
Light but packed full of flavour, this green curry prawn fried recipe from recipes+ is a budget-friendly mid-week meal the whole family will love.
Zucchini carbonara frittatas
Add some texture to your usual frittatas with shreds of zucchini and pasta. We've also added a delicious carbonara-style sauce with cream, bacon and egg for extra flavour.
