Dim sims
Create a taste sensation with these dim sims and plum sauce.
Grilled mussels with pesto, sun-dried tomato and cheese
Take your next nibbles up a notch with Nici Wickes' grilled mussels recipe. Topped with tasty goodies then cooked until bubbling, these little bites are perfect for sharing with friends and family over drinks
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Sautéed silverbeet
This delicious sautéed silverbeet recipe creates a side dish that packs in those important dark, leafy greens without sacrificing on flavour. Try it alongside grilled chicken or fish, providing a vibrant contrast to savoury proteins. .
NZ Pork larb in lettuce cups
This NZ Pork larb recipe creates a light, fresh dish that's perfect served in lettuce cups and devoured in one bite. Serve with lime wedges for a stunning light meal or starter
Baked three cheese pasta
This recipe is best made close to serving. Note
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10 easy ideas for Christmas leftovers
Christmas Day is officially over, but your abundance of leftover ham and turkey begs to differ! Here are our top 10 recipe ideas for deliciously dealing to that fridge full of leftovers
Golden fried brie cheese with quick peach chutney
Beware: This fried brie recipe is seriously irresistible! The combination of ooey gooey melted cheese, crunchy breadcrumbs and sweet peach chutney will go down as an all-time entertaining favourite
12 deliciously easy Christmas nibbles
Let's face it, Christmas feasting begins from the moment you open your eyes on the 25th! Get ready for a day of grazing with these nibbles recipes - they're perfect for keeping the family satisfied until the main event!
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30 finger food recipes that are perfect for Rugby World Cup viewings
Get game day ready with these finger-licking nibbles recipes. They're super easy to prepare and perfect for snacking on during those edge-of-your-seat moments throughout the game. May the best team win!
Lamb and minted pea sliders
Like a little roast dinner in a bun, these lamb and minted pea sliders are such a fantastic idea for snacks when entertaining guests! Prepare the lamb ahead of time to make things completely fuss-free on the day.
Seafood and vegetable fritters
Ready-made tempura dipping sauce is available from most Asian grocers. Note
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Savoury olive and rosemary cheese biscuits
Here is a savoury version of the lovely French Sablés. They’re a nice alternative to nibble with your glass of wine instead of nuts or chippies, and make a fantastic addition to a grazing platter!
5 creative types of platter that will make entertaining easy
If you love creating a beautiful grazing platter to feed your guests, your world is about to open up! From breakfast boards to dessert delights, here are all our favourite ways to interpret a platter – and they all make entertaining a breeze.
Gluten-free pork and fennel sausage rolls
These gluten-free sausage rolls are easier to make than the original which uses pastry and, dare we say it, we prefer them! Whip up a batch the next time you're entertaining and you won't have to worry about any dietary requirements!
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Cornmeal chicken sticks with jalapeno aioli
These tasty chicken sticks make a finger-licking snack that is perfect as a starter in your Christmas feast or dinner party. Packed with flavour and delightfully crispy, they'll be gone before you know it!
3 delicious ideas for bruschetta toppings
Italy’s most famous antipasto makes the perfect addition to a sharing platter - so try one of these three scrumptious ideas to impress your guests. They would be a fantastic way to get the nibbles started on Christmas Day!
Nici Wickes’ teriyaki chicken drumsticks
Whip up a batch of these finger lickin’ teriyaki drumsticks next time you’re entertaining guests. They’re as simple as anything to throw together, and make a party snack that is sure to please the crowd.
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How to host a cosy dinner party in winter
Here are our tips for hosting the perfect dinner party in the depths of winter, including all our best recipes for keeping everyone warm and nourished. So pour a glass of mulled wine and make a toast to beating the winter blues for another year!
These recipes will take your grazing platter to the next level
Take the stress out of party prep with these amazing grazing plates for sharing. They look super-decadent but can be made in under an hour!
4 ways to get creative with mussels
They’re mighty fast to cook and delicious to eat – here are four new ways to enjoy our favourite kaimoana.
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How to make a beautiful grazing platter with Ying Liu & Grace Ng of Platter and Graze
Food magazine spoke to Ying Liu & Grace Ng of Platter and Graze and got them to spill the secrets to making a perfect platter at home, just in time for your next get-together!
18 perfect potluck recipes for when you’re not sure what to bring
Arrive at your next potluck in style with our guide to bringing the perfect sharing dish. From drinks to showstoppers and everything in between, these recipes will turn you into a potluck pro.
Lemongrass and satay chicken rainbow rolls
These satay chicken rainbow rolls are a perfect starting dish for summer. Bursting with fresh flavours and a delicious dollop of Exotic Food's Satay Sauce, it's like having a taste of sunshine.
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Spelt blini with hot-smoked salmon and crème fraîche
Get the party started with this spelt blini with hot-smoked salmon and crème fraîche recipe! Perfect to hand around as a starter at a family gathering, these bite-size snacks are a delight.
Green curry yoghurt dip with sticky chicken nibbles
Exotic Food's Green Curry yoghurt dip is an easy crowd-pleaser you can make in seconds.
Cheese and herb fondue
Fondue, the Swiss dish of melted cheese shared in a communal pot, is a great excuse to have people over. So gather the clan on a winter’s evening and try this comforting cheese and herb fondue!
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4 ways to use perfect persimmons
Sweet or savoury, the mellow honey flavour of persimmons will have you swooning!
Loaded pumpkin nachos
These incredible loaded pumpkin nachos are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy the flavours of autumn. Say hello to your new favourite snack/meal!
Cheesy jalapeno poppers
Crispy, crumbed and oozing with hot, cheesy filling, these tasty little morsels served with chipotle dipping sauce are such a treat!
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Loaded potato wedges with smoked cheese sauce and bacon
This loaded wedges recipe was made for sharing! Slathered with smoked cheese sauce, topped with crispy bacon then served with sweet chilli sauce, these wedges will be a favourite for kids and adults alike
Creamy garlic and rosemary mashed potatoes with olive oil
You haven't had mashed potatoes until you've tried Nadia Lim's recipe! Spiked with garlic and rosemary and made irresistibly creamy with butter, cream and milk, this side dish is delicious served with a hearty drizzle of olive oil
Ace your Easter feast from sweet to savoury with these delicious recipes
Easter is almost upon us! Whether you’re keen for a relaxed barbecue, a classic roast or are simply craving a good dose of chocolate and hot cross buns, the long weekend is the perfect time to get together over a meal with your nearest and dearest.
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Little tomato tarts with thyme and marjoram
Nici Wickes' tasty tomato tart recipe is ideal for nibbles! Spiked with garlic and herbs, these tarts have two types of tomatoes and are just as easily assembled as they are devoured at cocktail hour!
Grilled cheesy courgettes with pine nuts and olives
Nici Wickes' grilled courgette recipe creates the perfect fuss-free side dish. With two types of cheese, raisins, pine nuts and olives, this dish packs a real flavour punch without requiring any effort
Guasacaca (Venezuelan-style avocado and herb guacamole)
Avocado lovers won't be able to resist Nadia Lim's recipe for guasacaca, Venezuelan-style guacamole. Packed with avocado, herbs, capsicum, garlic and lime, this delicious sauce will be your new fave side
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Fancy chicken nachos with salsa (chilaquiles con pollo)
Nadia Lim shares her recipe for chilaquiles (pronounced ‘cheela-kee-less’) which are like fancy nachos without the melted cheese. This tasty dish makes a delicious starter, casual lunch or snack with beers
Homemade oven baked chips with rosemary seasoning
Who doesn't love a big bowl of fresh-from-the-oven fries? This chip recipe sees potatoes baked with homemade rosemary seasoning salt until golden and crunchy. Enjoy as a tasty gluten-free snack
Brunch bruschetta with bacon, eggs and smashed avocado
Nadia Lim cleverly transforms an Italian antipasto classic into brunch fare with this bruschetta recipe. Simply topped with bacon, eggs and avo, this dish is perfect if you've got big group gathered for breakfast
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Cheese bread twist with confit red onion
Create a bakery favourite at home with this delicious bread twist recipe. With cream cheese, gruyère and spread with homemade red onion confit, this tasty twist is a must-try for afternoon tea
Grape, prosciutto and goat’s cheese pizza with rocket
This pizza recipe has it all - sweetness from the grapes, saltiness from the prosciutto, creaminess thanks to the goat's cheese and a peppery touch of rocket. It'll go down a treat at your next wine and cheese night
Camembert pithivier with spiced grape compote
Cheese fans, this one's for you! This camembert and grape pithivier recipe will be a superstar addition to your next cheese platter. Serve with crusty bread or crackers to scoop up all the gooey goodness
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Stuffed courgette flowers with ricotta and lemon
Trust us, this stuffed courgette flower recipe is a must-try! Filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta, anchovies and lemon, crumbed then fried until golden, this dish is simply irresistible served warm
Creamy sweetcorn, jalapeno and cream cheese dip
This sweetcorn, jalapeno and cream cheese dip recipe is a serious crowd-pleaser! Ready to serve in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free dip manages to perfectly balance creamy with spicy. Dig in!
Hot and smoky cheesy chipotle and black bean dip
Want to seriously step up the flavour at your next dip worthy event? This chipotle dip recipe is a must-try. Spicy, smoky and cheesy, it's delicious loaded on to corn chips and scooped with raw veges
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Lamb and coriander feta-stuffed meatballs with yoghurt sauce
Is it a dinner party without meatballs? We don’t think so! Nici Wickes shares her mum's meatball recipe that's bursting with coriander, feta and spices. Be sure to share with a yoghurt dipping sauce
Warm Brazilian cheese bread puffs (pão de queijo)
This Nici Wickes recipe nails these little bites that are a favourite in Brazil where they’re called pão de queijo, or cheese bread. They’re like choux pastry puffs or gougères, but much easier to make
Zingy ceviche and guacamole on crispy toastadas
Between the zingy ceviche, flavourful avocado and crunchiness of toastadas, it’s hard to pick the hero in this delicious Nici Wickes recipe! Serve as tasty bite at your next BBQ or cocktail party
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Sticky sweet and sour pork and pineapple skewers
These are like sweet ‘n’ sour pork on a stick! Nici Wickes' skewer recipe is perfect for entertaining - you can even prepare these the night before so all that’s left to do is to bake them and eat!
16 easy party food recipes to ring in the New Year
Ring in the New Year with these finger-licking party food recipe ideas. Try sparkling punch, sliders, savouries, blinis and even a retro cheese ball and get your year off to a delicious start!
14 easy dip recipes to keep a crowd happy
What's a party without dip? These moreish dip recipes are the perfect partner for chips, vegetable sticks or crackers at your next party. Try sweet chilli and cream cheese, carrot or smoked salmon.
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Spiced mixed nuts with paprika and honey
Nici Wickes' spiced nuts recipe creates such a scrumptious snack that's perfect for sharing. These oh-so-moreish treats are savoury yet sweet and can easily whipped up in less than an hour.
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
12 quesadilla recipes that are perfect for a quick dinner
Crispy, spicy and oh so cheesy, quesadillas are such a fun and easy meal. Here, we've rounded up our best recipes including chicken, pork, prawn and vegetarian combinations. Serve with salsa for a delicious Mexican-style dinner!
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Polenta chips with rosemary, feta and garlic dip
This irresistible recipe sees cheesy polenta chips baked until beautifully golden and served with a deliciously creamy rosemary, feta and garlic dip. A must-try with a crisp glass of wine
Little Caribbean pineapple tarte tatins
Indulge in a taste of the tropics with this delicious little tarte tatins recipe! Starring spiced pineapple, coconut and rich brown sugar, these bite-sized treats are perfect for sharing
Potluck recipes: Easy bring-a-plate ideas
Going to a potluck and need inspiration? Check out our delicious bring-a-plate ideas. From crowd-pleasing finger food and starters to salads, mains and desserts, these recipes are sure to be a hit.
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All the pinwheel and scroll recipes you’ll ever need
Fluffy, warm and oh-so-moreish, these recipes are the perfect example of why we love pinwheels and scrolls so much. From savoury and cheesy to sweet and sticky - there's a recipe for you.
Cheesy spinach pull-apart bread ring dip
Looking for your next crowd-pleasing starter? This bread ring dip recipe ticks all the boxes. Cheesy spinach dip is surrounded by homemade bread rolls then baked to perfection in one skillet
Bacon-wrapped parsnip and potato loaf
Step up your side dish game with this delicious bacon-wrapped parsnip and potato loaf recipe. Simple yet impressive, this loaf is perfect served warm in thick slices at your next family dinner
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Ricotta and chilli-filled sweet peppers
Nici Wickes was inspired by the gorgeous cheese and jalapeño-filled peppers that are sold in markets in Mexico in this recipe. These make a wonderful side dish or main served with a simple salad
Posh cheese rolls
Nici Wickes would not deign to improve on the original South Island cheese roll, but these wee beauties are a bit more posh and they're just fancy enough to serve them with Champagne at parties!
Bacon ranch cheese ball with crackers
A cheese ball is a magnificent, old-school way to feed a fair few peckish guests. This American-inspired recipe is full of salty bacon bits, creamy ranch seasoning and crunchy roasted pecans. Photography by Jani Shephered/Gatherum Collectif
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Cauliflower and chorizo arancini
This cauliflower and chorizo arancini recipe creates the perfect finger food for your next drinks. Serve warm with your favourite chutney for a deliciously moreish, cheesy snack
Crispy popcorn chicken with honey mustard mayo
Get things popping with this delicious crispy popcorn chicken recipe! These little bites are perfect dipped in honey mustard mayo, served with an ice cold beer and enjoyed with friends
Parmesan basil croquettes with pesto aioli
Put that leftover squash to good use in this delicious croquette recipe. Crunchy, cheesy and oh-so moreish, these bites are perfect for entertaining. Serve with pesto aioli for a tasty finishing touch
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Fruit kebab dippers
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!
Rosemary hasselback potatoes
Nici Wickes' rosemary hasselback potatoes are one of those recipes that is fabulously easy to make yet the result is somehow sophisticated. For a deluxe version, try adding streaky bacon
Silverbeet and parmesan balls
It doesn’t come simpler than these little flavour bombs! Make a batch of Nici Wickes' silverbeet and parmesan balls and re-heat whenever you need a quick bite – six to eight alongside a simple salad makes a satisfying meal
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Butternut and black bean soft tacos
Looking for a delicious high fibre recipe? These butternut and black bean soft tacos are packed with veges and perfect enjoyed for a quick, healthy family meal
Avocado with chilli, prawns and lime mayonnaise
This recipe is for all the avo fans. Creamy, ripe avocados are filled with chilli-spiked prawns and drizzled with a tangy lime mayo. Heaven! Try as a delicious gluten-free starter
Kumara tempura with dipping sauce
Add a Kiwi twist to a Japanese favourite with this kumara tempura recipe. Serve with a homemade dipping sauce spiked with lime, honey and ginger
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Stuffed paté mushrooms with golden crumbs
Whip up an appetiser no one will be able to resist with this delicious stuffed paté mushrooms recipe. Serve these crunchy, golden crumbed bites with a glass of icy cold beer
Blinis with avocado and salmon
This canapé recipe is sure to impress your guests! These homemade blinis with avocado and salmon are light, fresh and perfect with a crisp glass of wine
Filo-wrapped prawns
It's easy to create an impressive dinner party starter with this filo-wrapped prawns recipe. You can even make these in advance and cook them up just before your guests arrive - talk about easy
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Devils on horseback
These tasty devils on horseback are incredibly easy to make and will be perfect served as a starter at your next dinner party or family gathering
Coconut prawns with summer salsa
These scrumptious coconut prawns with summer salsa will be perfect served as a starter at your next dinner party
Beer-battered calamari with chipotle mayonnaise
This scrumptious beer-battered calamari is perfect enjoyed as a starter accompanied with chipotle mayonnaise
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Barbecue prawns with avocado salsa
These tasty barbecue prawns are perfect accompanied with avocado salsa are enjoyed as a delicious starter.
Roasted capsicum, olive, cheese and salami antipasto mix
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
Tomato and feta sticks
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!
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Pita chips with avocado and tomato salsa
This pita chips with avocado and tomato salsa recipe creates a delicious, fresh snack that's perfect served as a party snack
Kumara samosas with yoghurt and mint dressing
This recipe for kumara samosas creates little parcels of fluffy, flavourful goodness that are perfect served with a refreshing yoghurt and mint dressing. Enjoy with a crisp, cool beer
Cheese and garlic stuffed naan bread
Love naan? It's easier than you think to create this Indian favourite at home with this naan bread recipe. Better still, this version is stuffed with cheese and garlic - yum!
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Boozy fruit terrine
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
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
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Old-fashioned devilled eggs
There's nothing quite so perfect for a picnic, lunch or BBQ as devilled eggs. This recipe makes easy work of bringing this delicious classic to life. Serve sprinkled with extra paprika
Pork skewers with satay sauce
Love satay? Then this recipe is for you! Tender pork skewers and homemade satay sauce come together to create a delicious starter that's ready in a snap
Bocconcini and tomato toadstool nibbles
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
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Vol au vents with creamy smoked chicken and walnuts
Wow your guests with your culinary prowess when you whip up this vol au vents recipe. Filled with creamy smoked chicken and walnuts, these nibbles are sure to be the talking point of your next party
Rustic Italian sausage and courgette salad
Lay Nici Wickes' rustic Italian sausage and courgette salad recipe out on a board or platter so guests can pick and choose. The fried courgette is the hero of this dish. Serve with plenty of crusty bread
Tempura oysters with lime and coriander dipping sauce
This tempura oysters recipe creates a wonderfully light, crispy starter that's fantastic served with lime and coriander dipping sauce
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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
Blue cheese baked potatoes
This scrumptious recipe takes baked potatoes to delicious new heights! Stuffed with blue cheese and sour cream, these spuds are the perfect side dish or so tasty enjoyed as is
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Cajun kumara wedges with BBQ sauce
These scrumptious cajun kumara wedges are prefect served as an afternoon snack with BBQ sauce or enjoyed as a tasty side to complete a family meal
Polenta chips with parmesan, mayonnaise and tomato sauce
This polenta chips recipe makes a delicious change from your regular potato chips. The great thing about these ‘chips’ is that they're really filling – three or four each does the trick as a snack
Asparagus and ham flautas
A flauta is classic Mexican dish consisting of soft tortillas filled, rolled, and fried to perfection. This recipe is given a Kiwi twist with the addition of asparagus, ham and cheddar cheese
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Kumara curry hot pockets
Tortillas are the key to creating this delicious kumara curry hot pockets recipe. Serve with plenty of creamy yoghurt and tangy chutney next time the situation calls for some serious snacking!
Goats’ cheese log with crudités
This scrumptious Goats’ cheese log with crudités is perfect for entertaining dinner guests.
