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The best-ever lush lemon meringue pie

The best-ever lush lemon meringue pie

This lemon meringue pie recipe is a showstopper! Made extra lush with condensed milk and with a subtly spiced almond crust, this is a dessert that's dressed to impress. Enjoy as the perfect sweet treat for any occasion
Butterflied barbecue paprika chicken with chilli sauce

Butterflied barbecue paprika chicken with chilli sauce

This paprika chicken recipe will be the star of your next barbecue! Chooks are butterflied, covered in oregano and smoked paprika rub then grilled to perfection. Serve with homemade chilli sauce and your favourite salads for a crowd-pleasing meal.
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Easy garlic and rosemary smoked lamb loin

Garlic and rosemary smoked barbecue lamb loin

All you need is five ingredients to create this succulent lamb loin recipe. Relying on the humble barbecue and smoker box to create a rich, juicy and flavourful result, this simple yet impressive dish will be a game-changer this summer.
Berry bramble pie

Rustic berry bramble pie with homemade pastry

Home baking doesn't get much better than this berry pie recipe. Blackberry and blackcurrant juices combine with butter and sugar to create a delicious topping. Serve with a scoop of ice cream or dollop of yoghurt for ultimate enjoyment
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Cheesy potato, kale and bacon gratin with thyme

Cheesy potato, kale and bacon gratin with thyme

Nadia Lim's cheesy potato gratin recipe creates a side dish for any occasion! Spiked with bacon, thyme and kale for some bonus greenery, this dish is goes beautifully with...well, just about everything!
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Easy tomato jam

Easy tomato jam

Put summer's bounty of tomatoes to good use creating this tomato jam recipe. Spiked with chilli and packed with savoury spices, this jam is delicious with cheese and crackers, on a pie or with eggs
Roasted tomato, cheese and herb strata

Overnight roasted tomato, cheese and herb strata

This is the perfect example of just how good a simple strata can be! In this recipe, strata (similar to a quiche or frittata but with bread) is packed with tomatoes, cheese and herbs. Serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Peaches and cream pie with easy sweet pastry

Peaches and cream pie with easy sweet pastry

This peaches and cream pie recipe creates a simply divine dessert. The homemade pastry is to die for, while the peach filling is lusciously spiked with sour cream and cinnamon. Serve with ice cream and prepare to swoon!
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Roast potatoes

Perfect golden and crispy roast potatoes

There's nothing quite like a side of perfectly roasted spuds! This recipe produces deliciously golden, crispy potatoes that pair wonderfully with a range of different dishes. Dig in!
Crème brûlée pie

Crème brûlée pie with easy homemade pastry

Get ready for rich, silky mouthfuls of Nici Wickes' irresistible crème brûlée pie recipe. The “burnt“ top lends its slightly bitter flavour to offset the creamy sweetness of the custard. This dessert is dreamy!
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Ginger and lemon curd cheesecake

No-bake ginger and lemon curd cheesecake

Love lemon curd? This no-bake ginger and lemon curd cheesecake recipe is a must-try. Serve in generous slices at your next sweet occasion with cream or ice cream for a truly decadent treat
Eccles cakes

Best-ever traditional Eccles cakes

Forget the dry and overly sweet versions you may have had before, Nici Wickes' Eccles cake recipe creates delicate, crisp and buttery little cakes. Enjoy them with some crumbly cheese and black tea
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Sticky sweet pork

Easy sticky sweet pork rashers with rice

This sticky sweet pork recipe is simply irresistible. Serve tender soy, plum and hoisin marinated pork with steamed rice and Asian greens for a deliciously simple weeknight meal
Onion and brie tart

Sticky caramelised onion and brie tart

This caramelised onion and brie tart recipe creates a simply delicious vegetarian meal. Enjoy this cheesy tart with a simple green salad for a winning lunch or dinner the whole family will love
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Sour rhubarb and star anise paste

Mum’s sour rhubarb and star anise paste

Nici Wickes shares her mum's winning rhubarb paste recipe. It is a gorgeous accompaniment to any cheese platter. It's delicious with gouda, brie or just a few slices of cheddar
Pork and pumpkin cannelloni

Cheesy pork, pumpkin and spinach cannelloni

This Nici Wickes cannelloni recipe sings with flavour! The pork pairs well with the sharp Parmesan and the pumpkin provides sweetness. Serve with a simple green salad for a winning weeknight meal
Any berry creamy semifreddo ice cream

Any berry creamy semifreddo ice cream

Put your favourite berries to good use creating this delicious semifreddo ice cream. Easy to make and perfect for cooling down on warm days, this sweet treat is a must-try for berry fans
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Easy impressive Christmas baking

Easy impressive Christmas baking

NESTLÉ® HIGHLANDER Sweetened Condensed Milk is the perfect ingredient to make an array of sweet Christmas treats to share, gift and entertain. A trusted favourite in New Zealand for over 100 years, make this Christmas easy and impressive with HIGHLANDER.
Peanut toffee and chocolate tarts

Chocolate tarts with peanut toffee and popcorn

You need at least one truly decadent treat at a tea party – and these chocolate tarts are it! This Nici Wickes recipe sees sweet pastry filled with peanut toffee and silky dark chocolate. Serve with popcorn and enjoy
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Vegan-friendly banana bread

Vegan-friendly banana bread with walnuts

Nici Wickes' banana bread recipe is moist, sweet, slightly sticky and keeps well. It’s also dairy and egg-free, so it's vegan-friendly. Try serving with orange butter and honey if you don't have dietary requirements
Caramelised banana toffee cake

Caramelised banana toffee upside-down cake

Nici Wickes' recipe creates a truly spectacular caramelised banana and toffee upside-down cake. It's decadent, sticky and perfect for using up those spotted, over-ripe bananas sitting in the fruit bowl
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Roast chicken with rice salad

Easy roast chicken with brown rice salad

This roast chicken recipe creates a healthy yet hearty meal the whole family will love. Spiced chicken is served with a herby brown rice salad packed with nuts, seeds, veges and studded with currants
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Chocolate and yoghurt cake

Fail-safe chocolate and yoghurt cake

Nici Wickes' chocolate and yoghurt cake recipe is rich and keeps well for days. It’s a step up from the favourite one-egg chocolate cake, but just as easy and fail-safe. Serve with icing or ganache
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Vegetable tagine

Vegetable tagine with harissa chickpeas

This Moroccan-inspired vegetable tagine recipe creates the ultimate vegetarian meal. Pack with spiced pumpkin, eggplant and okra then serve topped with harissa chickpeas, yoghurt and herbs
Baba Zorka’s apple cake

Baba Zorka’s Croatian apple cake

This family recipe creates a traditional Croatian apple cake that's very simple to make. It's firm and high, cuts beautifully and keeps well. The texture is reminiscent of a European apple strudel
Lamb pie with cheesy cauliflower crust

Lamb pie with cheesy cauliflower crust

Warm up this winter with this easy lamb pie recipe. With a hearty carrot, parsnip and lamb leg filling and topped with a cheesy cauliflower crust, this pie is the perfect family meal
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Soy chicken

10 tasty soy chicken recipes

Soy chicken is a family favourite! From classic honey soy chicken to irresistible lemon soy chicken, these recipes are sure to go down a treat at the dinner table with rice and steamed greens.
Orange chicken

10 of the best orange chicken recipes

Orange and chicken are a match made in flavour heaven in these delicious dinner recipes. From fresh salads to comforting roast chooks, these orange chicken recipes are here to make your night delicious.
Our best banana recipes

Our best banana recipes

Love bananas? Us too! From banana cake and loaf to pancakes, fritters, muffins and puddings, these easy banana recipes are here to brighten up every meal from breakfast to dessert.
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Chocolate Weet-Bix custard slice

Chocolate Weet-Bix custard slice

Two Kiwi icons collide in this slice recipe! A coconut-spiked Weet-Bix base is topped with creamy custard then finished with rich chocolate icing. Cut into squares and serve at your next sweet event
Hokey pokey creamy cupcakes

Hokey pokey cupcakes with creamy frosting

Love hokey pokey? Then you'll adore this cupcake recipe. Golden syrup spiked cupcakes are topped with creamy frosting and hokey pokey crumble to create a sweet treat that's begging to be shared!
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Lemon berry slab

Lemon berry slab

This recipe sees sticky lemon slice spiked with blueberries to create a perfect fruity little number. A slice or two of this slab is just the perfect, zesty wee thing to have with a hot cup of tea. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif
Stuffed focaccia bread with spinach, olives and feta

Stuffed focaccia bread with spinach, olives and feta

These stuffed focaccia sandwiches are the perfect snacks to pack up and take adventuring. Fill with your fave ingredients like spinach, olives, feta and sun-dried tomatoes. Try for your next picnic! Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif
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Spinach blue cheese and ricotta galettes

Seriously good spinach recipes

Make like Popeye and get stuck into our best spinach recipes! From easy side dishes to salads and cheesy tarts, these recipes are a great way to get a dose of this healthy, versatile vegetable.
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Easy bread recipes you can bake at home

Easy bread recipes you can bake at home

Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread! From basic white bread to paleo, no-knead, no-yeast, sourdough and soda bread, these recipes make it easy to bake your own homemade bread.
Vegetarian pies

16 easy and delicious vegetarian pie recipes

A Kiwi comfort food classic gets a vegetarian twist with these vegetable pie recipes. From spinach and cheese to vege-friendly versions of cottage pie, these recipes are sure to go down a treat.
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Mud pie

Dark chocolate mud pie

Add a touch of indulgence to your evening with this dark chocolate mud pie recipe. Rich and oh-so irresistible, this decadent dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next sweet occasion
Rosewater and mixed berry pie

Mixed berry and pear pie with rosewater

This delicious fruit pie recipe sees a sweet berry and pear filling spiked with rosewater, encased in pastry and baked to perfection. Serve with freshly whipped cream for a crowd-pleasing dessert
Pork vindaloo

Easy pork vindaloo curry with raita

Recreate this tender pork vindaloo curry at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. It's great served with warm naan bread for dipping, and finished off with a cooling yoghurt, mint and cucumber raita
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Beef rogan josh

Healthier beef rogan josh curry

This recipe is a delicious yet lighter and healthier take on beef rogan josh. Serve this curry with rice, pappadums and tomato kachumba for a warming family meal that packs a flavour punch
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Chicken with wine, leeks and garlic

One-pot chicken with wine, leeks and garlic

One-pot wonders rule in winter. Nici Wickes shares her mum's recipe for whole chicken slow-cooked with wine, leeks and garlic. Served with salad and crusty bread, this chicken dinner is a winner!
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Luscious pecan tart

Luscious pecan tart

Nici Wickes' luscious pecan tart recipe is just lovely served warm on a winter’s night. For those who baulk at the amount of sugar in it, fear not – the pecans balance it with their savoury note
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Mediterranean layered meatloaf

Mediterranean layered lamb mince meatloaf

Meatloaf gets a Mediterranean twist in this delicious recipe. Lamb mince is layered with vegetables, topped with feta, sprinkled with pine nuts then baked to perfection. Serve in slices and enjoy
Crowd-pleasing hummingbird cake recipes

Crowd-pleasing hummingbird cake recipes

Treat yourself with these sensational hummingbird cake recipes. This banana-pineapple cake is a favourite in the States and is typically spiked with spices, nuts and smothered in a lemony icing - yum!
Tuck into these pull-apart bread recipes

Tuck into these pull-apart bread recipes

Fluffy, savoury (or sometimes sweet), these pull-apart bread recipes are worth baking. From classic ham and cheese to combos that are a little bit fancy, these carby treats are made for sharing.
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Prawn and sweet chilli pizza

Prawn and sweet chilli pizza

Nici Wickes' seafood pizza recipe is just sensational! Prawns are loaded onto a crispy base with sweet chilli infused tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella. You won't be able to stop at one piece
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Cheat’s pork and mushroom lasagne

Cheat’s lasagne with pork and mushroom

This cheat's lasagne recipe makes quick work of creating this family favourite. Packed with flavour and ready in just over an hour, this dish is perfect for enjoying an Italian classic in a snap
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