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With cumin, lemon juice, a hint of cinnamon and a touch of red pepper, Copper Kettle Kumara Sea Salt & Dukkah Spice crisps offer a subtle sweetness that matches perfectly with this creamy pine nut and rosemary hummus

This delicious creamy raspberry smoothie is dairy, gluten and refined sugar-free. Thanks to Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ you don’t have to think twice

Summer socialising goes hand in hand with a long cool drink…and now with Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ you’ll never need to fear an icy cold refreshment like this gorgeous ruby-red mocktail again.

Summer is just ahead but there’s no need to fear an icy cold dessert. With Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ you can enjoy the like of this beautiful ice cream cake without hesitation

Festive feasting can cause more pain than joy when you have sensitive teeth. This year Colgate® has unwrapped a solution that allows you to enjoy chilled seasonal treats without discomfort

Summer holidays are a chance to escape the daily grind – and now you can leave sensitive teeth behind too. Thanks to Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™, this year you’ll be enjoying ice blocks in the sun

Timeless and sophisticated - the Aperol spritz is the drink to have at your next get-together! Prosecco and soda mingle with Aperol, an Italian apéritif made of bitter orange and rhubarb, for a fun and flirty tipple. Enjoy with Copper Kettle Special Reserve Sea Salt & Black Truffle deluxe potato crisps for the perfect sophisticated spread

Get a taste of the green ingredient of the moment with this white chocolate and matcha cheesecake recipe. Serve this ginger and lemon spiked cake for a trendy treat at your next sweet occasion

This overnight muesli recipe is basic and easy but can be glammed up with extra grains, seeds and nuts, if you prefer. Serve with yoghurt and honey for a deliciously simple breakfast

Sparkly with a quiet edge of sweet ginger, this ginger Negroni fizz recipe is the traditional Negroni cocktail's timid cousin and just the thing to sip as you while away a golden afternoon. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

When life gives you lemons… you make yummy healthy treats! This zesty raw lemon slice recipe is nut-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, making it perfect for almost everyone!

These raw chocolate brownies are heavenly! They're gooey, sweet and incredibly satisfying. All you need is 4 ingredients and a food processor and you’re good to go!

Following some simple guidelines with smoothies will ensure they’re full of fresh flavours and zinginess. Try Nici Wickes combinations including tropical mango and strawberry and cacao

Gemmayze St restaurant's head chef and owner Samir Allen shares this recipe for his refreshing rose water and prosecco spritz cocktail. Serve with dried rose petals for an extra special touch

This feijoa ginger mascarpone pudding is Nici Wickes' take on the original “gingernut log”. The flavours along with the creamy texture make this a popular dessert. Who doesn’t like a boozy, fruity dessert?

Get fruit party-ready with this inventive recipe! These fruit kebab dippers are a great way to make fruit a little bit more exciting for kids, especially with chocolate and hundreds-and-thousands!

Put those Easter eggs to good use with these delicious dessert cups. This recipe sees white chocolate mousse spooned into eggs and topped with berries, nuts and caramel. Heaven!

Tea House on the Lake shares the recipe for their famous scroggin slice. Packed with goodies and topped with a lush cream cheese icing, it's no surprise this slice is a New Plymouth favourite!

Discover mixed rice - a vibrant combination of red rice, black rice and white rice. In this salad recipe, it's paired with ripe tomatoes and basil dressing to create a delicious vegetarian dish. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

This autumnal salad recipe marries pears, hazelnuts and prosciutto with a homemade honey balsamic dressing to create a stunning side dish that manages to combine sweet, crunchy and salty flawlessly

This deliciously crunchy sun-dried tomato dip is perfect enjoyed as a starter, served with thin slices of grilled bread and extra yoghurt to spread on top or fresh seasonal raw vegetables for dipping.

A healthy treat you can feel good about eating! These dark chocolate chia energy balls are natural, wholesome, and deliciously satisfying for an afternoon snack!

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

Make crayfish go that little bit further with this cocktail salad recipe. Serve with a homemade spicy dressing and enjoy for a delicious summer starter

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this no-bake chocolate wheaten slice recipe. Deliciously simple, this slice is the perfect example of how far a humble wheaten biscuit can go!

A great alternative to a hot Christmas pudding, this Christmas ice cream bombe recipe with cherries, almonds and meringues is perfect served for dessert during the festive season

Treat yourself and revisit the old-fashioned delight of cooking with condensed milk with this deliciously easy parfait recipe

All you need is a few ingredients to create this delicious boysenberry cheesecake iceblocks recipe. Fruity and creamy, these iceblocks are perfect for the whole family to enjoy

Create the perfect savoury bite for your next swish occasion with these delicious finger sandwich recipes including curried egg, creamy chicken and ham, cheese and pineapple

This no-bake lemon icicle recipe produces a deliciously zesty dessert that's perfect on hot days. Serve as the ideal sweet finale to your next summer meal

This easy coconut ice recipe is so simple even the kids can lend a helping hand. Cut into small squares and package 
in cellophane bags for a sweet party favour

This no-bake apricot and pistachio slice recipe is the perfect sweet hit. Fruity, citrusy and nutty, this slice has it all going on

This light and fluffy pink swirl marshmallow pops recipe is perfect for the whole family to enjoy for a deliciously sweet afternoon treat. Ideal for kids' parties!

Indulge your senses with this decadent choc marshmallow tart recipe! Light and deliciously sweet - this heavenly dessert is perfect for morning or afternoon tea

Never failing to please, this tasty shrimp cocktail recipe is great served inside cos lettuce cups. A must-try starter for your next drinks or party

For an indulgent dessert, try this no-churn nutella ice cream that is incredibly decadent and perfect for the whole family to enjoy

These indulgent mint patties are incredibly easy to make and will be great enjoyed for a sweet morning or afternoon tea treat

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

For a light yet delicious dessert, try this berry fool recipe. Top with extra berries, hazelnuts and mint for an exceptional dessert that can be made a day in advance. Talk about easy entertaining!

These brandy snaps are so delicate and lace-like. Filled with creamy ricotta and orange, this recipe makes the perfect sweet treat at the end of a meal

What better way to enjoy succulent crays than in this tasty Thai-style crayfish salad? It's perfect for enjoying outdoors with a glass of crisp white wine

This oyster shots with vodka and lemon ice recipe is a sophisticated yet simple starter, perfect for serving at your next dinner party

This Mexican seasoning recipe is a delicious way to add authentic flavour to a range of dishes. Try sprinkling on potato wedges, roast chicken or chicken pieces before cooking

This delicious cherry and white chocolate semi-freddo is great enjoyed with loved ones for dessert

This refreshing and delicious berry and ginger chia seed smoothie is great enjoyed for a healthy breakfast or afternoon treat

This delicious recipe creates these little balls of energy packed with peanut butter, oats and choc chips. Pop in kids lunchboxes or enjoy for a tasty afternoon snack that's sure to keep them fueled

This beautifully flavoured roasted capsicum, olive, cheese and salami antipasto mix is great served as part of an antipasto platter with an Italian-style bread

Treat your Valentine to a dessert that's just as sweet as they are with this decadent ice cream recipe. All you need is three ingredients to create this special treat

Enjoy a sweet treat that just so happens to be gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free with this delicious avocado and lime mousse slice recipe. It's the perfect guilt-free indulgence

These stunning tomato and feta sticks are perfect for your next entertaining occasion. Simple, easy and delicious, this recipe will be your hors d'oeuvre go-to!

This summery recipe for sparkling wine punch creates a beautifully pink drink spiked with cranberry, lime, mint and bubbly

This vibrant lentil tabouli salad recipe is incredibly easy to make for a delicious side dish for your next dinner. Serve as a perfect accompaniment to lamb

This refreshing and delicious tropical avocado smoothie recipe is incredibly easy to make. Packed with goodness and naturally gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free, it's the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack

Light, fresh and creamy, this avocado tzatziki dip recipe is beautiful enjoyed with crackers or bread as part of a tasting plate when entertaining guests

This fennel, apple and radish slaw recipe creates a crunchy, fresh side dish that's perfect drizzled with a mustardy cider vinegar dressing

Light, creamy and packed full of flavour, this gorgeous avocado pate is beautiful spread on crackers with salmon and served as part of a tasting plate for afternoon tea or nibbles.

This cauliflower and sesame salad recipe is perfectly finished with a tangy sumac yoghurt dressing and topped with microgreens, edible flowers and sesame seeds. Serve as a healthy, hearty side dish

This boozy fruit terrine recipe creates a log packed with creamy blue cheese, brandy-soaked fruit, honey and nuts. Serve with crackers for a delicious festive treat

This spiced beetroot and carrot salad recipe creates a simple, delicious side dish that's the perfect addition to your next meal. Serve with a side of yoghurt and enjoy

This smashed meringue and lemon parfait recipe creates a quick, delicious dessert that's ready in a snap for a quick weeknight treat, and impressive enough to serve at your next dinner party

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

These manuka and ginger honey bliss balls are packed with natural goodness. Refined sugar-free, dairy-free and gluten-free, these balls shine with Crown Range Cellar Manuka & Ginger Honey

Crown Range Cellar Blackcurrant Powder and Manuka & Lemon Honey are the key to creating these beautiful bliss balls. A perfect guilt-free snack

This rawsome raspberry cheesecake recipe is packed with natural goodies and also happens to gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free. Indulgence has never tasted so good

This marinated bocconcini recipe is beautifully flavoured with lemon, rosemary and chillies, plus it will keep for several weeks. A must for your next cheese platter

This raw beetroot salad recipe creates a hearty, delicious side dish that's the perfect match for a range of mains. Try for a healthy addition to your next meal

This decadent chocolate espresso mousse recipe is fantastic enjoyed for an indulgent dessert - plus it's surprisingly simple to make! Serve with a dollop of freshly whipped cream if desired

These tasty little bocconcini and tomato toadstool nibbles are almost too cute to eat! Whip up this recipe for your next afternoon tea or dinner party

This refreshing pomegranate summer punch is perfect enjoyed with friends or family on a hot summer's afternoon or evening

Nici Wickes' shares her mum's famous watermelon ice-cream cake recipe, which is legendary in their family! It’s so popular with the grandchildren and a bit of fun for the oldies too

Nici Wickes' mango and lime granita recipe is so easy to make. This cooling treat also happens to be gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free. It’s the perfect internal air-conditioning!

Nici Wickes' granita recipe is so easy to make. We can’t think of anything more cooling on a hot day than a combination of icy cold cucumber and mint. It’s the perfect internal air-conditioning!

Nici Wickes' easy version of cassata ice cream is perfect if you're not a big fan of Amaretto or glacé cherries. This recipe uses roasted almonds, rum and fresh cherries instead. Problem solved!

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!

Nici Wickes' raw beetroot and orange salad recipe is easy, fresh and packed with all sorts of delicious goodness. Paired with a dressing that rocks, this salad is a superstar. Eat up!

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

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

Dust off your best china and invite your friends around to share this silky passionfruit swirl cheesecake slice. This gorgeous recipe is sure to leave an impression on even the most seasoned sweet tooth

This delicious salami, lentil and heirloom tomato fattoush recipe is incredibly easy to make and can be on the table in just 15 minutes. Serve as part of a tasty weeknight family meal

This light and fresh edamame salad with tuna is incredibly easy to make and is perfect served for a flavoursome weeknight meal.

This scrumptious Goats’ cheese log with crudités is perfect for entertaining dinner guests.

This chocolate raspberry tart recipe creates a simple yet decadent dessert that's sure to become your go-to when you need to impress. Serve chilled with fresh berries

This is no ordinary ice cream cake! This decadent mocha ice cream cake recipe is layered with flavours and perfect for making an impression at your next cake-worthy occasion!

It's easier than you think to make this decadent Italian favourite at home! This easy tiramisu recipe creates the perfect sweet finale for your next special occasion

Everything looks prettier in pink, including your gin and tonic. Soda Press Co's all-natural, organic syrup is the key to making this must-try drink pop

Summer's must-have accessory comes in the form of these pink grapefruit popsicles. Made with Soda Press Co's all-natural organic syrups, keeping cool has never looked so stylish

Summer's saviour is here. Cool down and refresh on scorching days with these shaved ice cups. Spoon over Soda Press Co's all-natural, organic ginger ale syrup and enjoy

It’s cocktail time, and we are fizzing over this citrus royale recipe. Combining limoncello, Champagne and Soda Press Co's all-natural, organic pink grapefruit syrup - this cocktail is summer in a glass

This raspberry cobbler cocktail was made for sipping on hot nights in your best frock. Small batch, all-natural organic Soda Press Co syrup is the key to this cocktail's summer flavour

It doesn't get more refreshing than these old fashioned lemonade popsicles. Made with all-natural, organic Soda Press Co syrup, these popsicles are great for making with kids

On mornings when it’s too hot to eat, this refreshing and delicious lemon-scented boysenberry yoghurt pops recipe is the perfect answer. Simple and delicious, this is homemade ice blocks at their best

Nothing makes you feel more virtuous than a green smoothie. In this recipe, avocado creates a creamy smoothie, while coconut water brings a subtle sweetness and adds a good dose of electrolytes

If your glass of rosé isn’t refreshing you enough, then turn it into a fruity slushy cocktail called a frosé. This recipe is a favourite from Auckland's Gypsy Caravan eatery

Nici Wickes' real green salad recipe is a favourite to enjoy at home or to take as a plate when invited to a BBQ. It’s easy to prepare and you’ll usually have the ingredients on hand. If not, use any greens you do have

Healthy, quick, easy to prepare and an economical way to serve salmon, Nici Wickes' salmon boats recipe creates crunchy bites of freshness. These are perfect for serving up at a party!

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

This watermelon, feta and prosciutto wraps recipe is so light and refreshing, it's the perfect way to start off your Christmas Day menu! Plus, you can't beat the festive colour combo of this dish

Host the perfect cocktail party with this fantastic recipe for feta and watermelon triangles. Serve these bite-sized summery treats as canapés with a fresh twist!

Nothing says summer quite like ceviche - so why not serve it up at your next do? This recipe for ceviche spoons is fresh, tasty and so easy to make (and eat!)

Ensure your Christmas has a showstopping finale with this gorgeous Christmas pudding icecream bombe recipe! Give this eye-catching dish a go for a deliciously different Xmas dessert