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Crumbed chicken with spicy mayonnaise

Crumbed chicken with spicy mayonnaise

Figuring out what’s for dinner on a busy workday can be a challenge, so we’ve removed the stress with this tasty crumbed chicken with spicy mayonnaise. It's quick, easy, and will satisfy even the fussiest eaters!
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pikelets

Classic pikelets

You can’t beat pikelets for morning or afternoon tea! These may be a little retro to some, but to us these are a Kiwi staple that are a cost-effective, comforting bite. You can never go wrong with the classic jam and cream topping, or if you’re looking for other ideas, take a look at some […]
Tandoori chicken salad with yoghurt dressing

Tandoori chicken salad with cucumber yoghurt dressing

You can't go past this tandoori chicken salad recipe for a tasty meal the whole family will love. Grilled chicken tenderloins are paired with fresh salad, tangy yoghurt dressing and roti bread for a delicious weeknight dinner
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Flourless banana and blueberry pancakes

Flourless banana and blueberry pancakes

Try this flourless banana and blueberry pancakes recipe for an indulgent, easy and healthy start to your day. Serve with drizzled with maple syrup for a winning weekend breakfast or brunch
cauliflower and cheese pasta bake

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
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Beef satay noodles

Beef satay noodles

Use a vegetable peeler to cut carrot into ribbon-like strips. Note
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Plate of salad with tomatoes lettuce and croutons

Bloody Mary tomato salad

Tomato salad swaps To up the flavour and make this salad more substantial, you could add Persian fetta, peeled cooked prawns, crispy fried proscuitto or bacon. How to store tomatoes Unripe tomatoes should be stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight, not in the fridge as this will disrupt the texture and natural ripening […]
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Mum’s chocolate rough biscuits

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

Zucchini fritters recipes

These vege-packed zucchini fritters recipes make the perfect lunch or light dinner. Serve with your favourite dip or sauce, or top with a perfectly poached egg, bacon or salsa
Potato salad

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
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Decorated christmas cookies

Decorated christmas cookies

This is a wonderful way to get the children involved in creating some of their own Christmas gifts for family, teachers or friends. They are a cut-out cookie and the decorations you use are only limited by your imagination.
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Plate of lemonade scones with bowls of jam and cream

Lemonade scones

Make the lightest, fluffiest scones with just a few ingredients - the secret ingredient in these scrumptious scones is lemonade!
Mixed wonton soup

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.
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Gherkin relish

Gherkin relish

This gherkin relish recipe is the perfect addition to your next cheese platter. Serve for a savoury hit with cheese, bread and cold meats
Basic Scone

Basic scone recipe

Create beautifully light and fluffy scones with this basic scone recipe. Serve scones with cream and jam for a lovely afternoon tea
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Lamington Slice

Lamington slice

Cooling: The base of these slices will be fragile once removed from oven, and cooking will continue on standing. Let slices cool to make sure bases are firm. Slicing: For dense or chocolate-rich slices, use a large heated knife; wipe clean after each slice, using a hot damp cloth. Note
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Classic Kiwi whitebait fritters

Classic Kiwi whitebait fritters

Perfect a Kiwi classic with this recipe for whitebait fritters. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and thick slices of white bread smothered in plenty of butter
Oaty lemon slice

Oaty lemon slice

Sit back, relax and unwind with this oaty lemon slice recipe. Simple and delicious, this slice is was made for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee
Kūmara & chickpea curry

Kūmara & chickpea curry

This Thai-inspired kūmara and chickpea curry is a wholesome and satisfying meal, with vibrant vegetables and tofu served perfectly over steamed rice
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Boiled new potatoes with minty herb butter

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.
Chocolate fudge slice

No-bake chocolate fudge slice

This chocolate fudge slice recipe is here to conquer all your chocolate cravings. Thick, delicious and easily made from ingredients in your pantry, this no-bake slice is a no-brainer!
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Fennel-crusted pork fillets with pears

Fennel-crusted pork fillets with pears

Tender pork fillets are coated in a flavourful mixture of freshly ground black pepper and aromatic fennel seeds, seared to perfection and served alongside caramelized pears
Balsamic tomato & mushroom chicken

Balsamic tomato & mushroom chicken

This chicken dish is bursting with flavour, and ready in under 30 minutes meaning you can create a hearty and satisfying meal for the whole family fast
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Caramel-loaded Anzac biscuits

Caramel-loaded Anzac biscuits

This caramel-loaded Anzac biscuits recipe is a lovely variation on traditional Anzac bikkies we all know and love. Serve with a glass of milk, a scoop of ice cream or even as an ice cream sandwich
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Pork meatball laksa

NZ Pork meatball laksa

Packed with flavourful aroma, this wonderful comforting NZ Pork meatball laksa recipe, is the perfect taste of Thai street food and is great enjoyed for a hearty dinner during those cold winter months
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Char siu pork stir-fry

Easy char siu NZ Pork and broccoli noodle stir-fry

All you need is 20 minutes to whip up this easy NZ Pork stir-fry recipe for dinner! With broccoli, bok choy and sugar snap peas, this dish is a delicious way to eat your greens. Serve with noodles for a tasty family meal
Sticky Thai pork

Sticky Thai NZ Pork

This irresistible sticky Thai NZ Pork recipe is great topped with nuts, fried shallots and lime wedges. Enjoy for a comforting and easy weeknight family meal that's ready in just 30 minutes
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Pork mee goreng

NZ Pork mee goreng

Filled with mouth-watering flavour, this tasty NZ Pork mee goreng recipe is perfect served for a comforting and easy weeknight meal
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Orzo with pork, silverbeet and feta

Orzo with NZ Pork, silverbeet and feta

This Greek-inspired recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and features budget-friendly ingredients like NZ Pork mince and silverbeet for a fuss-free, sophisticated family meal
8 tasty ways with rice bubbles

8 tasty ways with rice bubbles

We Kiwis love a good rice bubble creation! From classic chocolate crackle slice to caramel and peanut versions, these recipes are sure to go down a treat at your next sweet occasion.
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Bunny biscuits

Bunny biscuits with pink icing

Get the kids to help you make these cute bunny biscuits as an Easter or birthday treat. These are perfect if you're looking for an easy Easter biscuit recipe
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Spicy lemongrass pork burgers with mango slaw

Spicy lemongrass pork burgers with mango slaw

Enjoy the deliciousness of takeaways alongside the joy of homemade cooking with this recipe for spicy lemongrass pork burgers. Packed with a fresh and zingy mango slaw, this meal will have you licking your lips.
Banana and ricotta pancakes

Banana and ricotta pancakes

Light, fluffy and incredibly moreish, these beautiful ricotta and banana pancakes are perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast.
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Honey mustard chicken thighs

One-pan honey mustard chicken thighs

Nadia Lim's honey mustard chicken recipe is too good not to become a family favourite! Ready in just 30 minutes and cooked to perfection in one pan, this dish is delicious served with mashed potatoes
Best pancakes ever

Best pancakes ever

Try this pancake recipe for pancakes that are light, fluffy, golden and delicious. Serve pancakes with your favourite toppings - we suggest a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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Fish tacos with a crunchy hemp crumb

Fish tacos with a crunchy hemp crumb

Embrace the nutty goodness of hemp in these quick and easy fish tacos. The tasty crumb coating works equally well for whole fish fillets or chicken and is an easy way to incorporate super-nutritious hemp into an everyday dish.
Marinated salmon poke bowl with soba noodles

Marinated salmon poke bowl with soba noodles

These salmon poke bowls are fantastic as a quick dinner or tasty workday lunch. Simply leave the salmon to marinate while you prepare the rest of your ingredients and you have a fresh and healthy meal at the ready!
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bowl of easy macaroni dish with tomatoes

Easy cheesy macaroni with roasted tomatoes

This macaroni is what dreams are made of - it's extra cheesy, super simple and topped with delicious roasted tomatoes for an added dose of veg. Whip one up for a quick and easy dinner - you'll have it on the table in less than 20 minutes!
Pork chops with peach and rosemary sauce

Pork chops with peach and rosemary sauce

You've had pork and pineapple, but what about pork and peach? This dairy-free, gluten-free recipe is the perfect example of just how good the collision of sweet and savoury can be for a family meal
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Asparagus and fetta frittata

Asparagus and feta frittata

This scrumptious asparagus and feta frittata can be made ahead, stored, then reheated later for an easy summer lunch or dinner. You could even whip one up to take on a family picnic - it's so quick to make!
Dark chocolate and ricotta mousse

Dark chocolate and ricotta mousse

Make yourself a luxurious dessert with this silky-smooth dark chocolate and ricotta mousse. Sweetened by Medjool dates and honey, with delightful crunches from pomegranate seeds and pistachios, this recipe is a delight!
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Chicken poutine with potato wedges

Chicken poutine with potato wedges

This deliciously easy potato wedges and chicken poutine is the perfect Canadian-inspired dinner for tonight! It's simple and quick yet packed with bags of fresh wholesome flavour.
Chinese noodle, tofu and vegetable soup

Chinese noodle, tofu and vegetable soup

This Chinese-style soup is perfect if you’re looking for a quick and easy meat-free meal. Filled with the hearty goodness of tofu, vegetables and noodles, it's a nourishing winter recipe.
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Broaden your taste buds with Exotic Food

Broaden your taste buds with Exotic Food

Warmer weather brings the excitement of fresh, vibrant flavour combinations, and what better way to maximise the summery vibes, and experience Thailand on a plate, than with Exotic Food.
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Salmon citrus salad

Salmon citrus salad

Packed full of all the good things, this salad is a star. Smoked salmon really benefits from the hit of sweet and citrusy orange, moreish edamame beans plus a dressing full of sesame and saltiness.
Hawaiian brown rice poke bowl

Hawaiian brown rice poke bowl

These poke bowls are so fresh and flavoursome, and can be prepared in less than 40 minutes! Whip them up for a delightful lunch or mid-week dinner - it's a go-to recipe!
Plum breakfast pastries

Plum breakfast pastries

You'll love whipping up these plum pastries for breakfast – they’re fast to prep and cook, and so much cheaper than ducking out to buy Danish pastries from a bakery.
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Little lemon and raspberry cakes

Little lemon and raspberry cakes

Ahh, raspberries and lemon! They are a match made in heaven as the lemon seems to enhance the very delicate flavour of raspberries. Try the combo in these gorgeous mini cakes and you'll be hooked!
Bulghur salad with chimichurri chicken drumsticks

16 healthy, quick and easy dinner ideas

End your day on a high with these healthy dinner ideas! Once you nail these low-effort, nutritious and oh-so tasty recipes, dinner will be your favourite meal of the day.
Acai breakfast bowl

Healthy breakfast ideas to help you kick-start your day

Put a spring in your step with these healthy breakfast ideas. Whether you like sweet, savoury or smoothie, these recipes are packed full of nutrients and superfoods - and they're so scrumptious, you’ll look forward to getting up in the morning!
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Fish and quinoa salad with green hummus

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?
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Prawn and broccoli fried ‘rice’

Prawn and broccoli fried ‘rice’

Swap out fried rice for a healthier version in this broccoli rice recipe. Mixed with prawns, peas and beans, as well as the zingy flavours of ginger and chilli, this dish is a breath of fresh air.
Satay beef Pad Thai

Satay beef Pad Thai

With slices of succulent rump steak, a beautiful zing from coriander and chilli flakes, and the flavour explosion of Exotic Food's Pad Thai Sauce, this dish is sure to become a firm favourite.
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Chargrilled asparagus with mustard crème

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.