Quick and easy couscous recipes
These delicious couscous recipes create the perfect side dish for tonight's dinner. Healthy, simple and ready in a snap, these recipes are sure to become family favourites
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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Pear, honey, hazelnut and prosciutto salad
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
Beetroot and orange superfood salad
Need a big hit of veges? This beetroot and orange superfood salad recipe ticks all the boxes. Healthy, raw and packed with natural goodness, this is a delicious power-packed lunch or side dish
Fantastic fennel recipes
Give this underrated vege a chance to shine with these fennel recipes! Bright, fresh and with a delicious aniseed flavour, fennel is perfect in salads, pasta, gratins and more
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Rhubarb and ginger chutney
This delicious rhubarb and ginger chutney recipe was made for your next cheese platter. Serve with toasted French bread, blue cheese and Parma ham
Pickled courgettes and carrot
If you’re new to pickling, try Nici Wickes' easy pickled courgettes and carrot, which goes with almost anything. It’s a real pick-me-up for your appetite and digestion
Peach and kaffir lime chutney
Nici Wickes' peach and kaffir lime chutney makes a great pairing for seafood, such as crumbed fish, or try it with sticky pork or other Asian-inspired dishes like soy chicken
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Roasted kumara salad with sour cream and red onion dressing
This delicious roasted kumara salad recipe will be your new favourite side dish with its irresistible sour cream and red onion dressing
Tomato and herb salad with crunchy croutons
Bound in a zingy green herb sauce and topped with crunchy croutons, Nici Wickes' tomato and herb salad recipe is fresh, fabulous and big on flavour
Kumara and parmesan bake
Creamy, cheesy and herby, this incredibly comforting kumara and parmesan bake recipe is the perfect way to complete a satisfying weeknight meal
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Microwave steamed bok choy
This microwave steamed bok choy recipe is perfect when you need a quick vege hit. Ready in just two minutes, this is the perfect side dish for a range of meals
Red roasted vegetables with salsa verde
These tasty red roasted vegetables are the perfect way to complete a weeknight meal, Serve vegetables drizzled with salsa verde or with the salsa verde on the side.
Ginger and honey roast carrots and parsnips with tahini whip
This recipe sees tender ginger and honey roast carrots and parsnips paired with a creamy tahini whipc. A deliciously easy side dish the whole family is sure to love
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Pickled beetroot
This pickled beetroot recipe is one that you will find easy and enjoyable to make. You'll never want buy store-made pickled beetroot again!
Warm Mexican cheese dip
This warm Mexican cheese dip recipe is criminally cheesy! Serve with plenty of corn chips at your next party, drinks or movie night - your guests won't be able to get enough
Corn and cheese bread
Corn bread may be served with butter and jam, or as an accompaniment to casseroles and other meat dishes.
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Chilli tomato jam
This tasty chilli tomato jam is ready in 30 minutes and is perfect served with cheese and is a great way to complete a platter
Baked stuffed red onions
Filled with exceptional flavour, these delicious baked stuffed red onions are great served with roast meats or served with sliced ham
Avocado, mozzarella and tomato salad
Creamy, green and a nutritionist’s dream, avocado is one of nature’s powerhouse foods. This avocado, mozzarella and tomato salad recipe is great served with crusty bread and enjoyed as a tasty side at your next al fresco meal
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Lentil tabouli salad
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
Kumara and corned beef hash
This comforting kumara and corned beef hash recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes for a delicious, speedy family meal. Serve for a hearty breakfast topped with a poached egg
Homemade tomato sauce
It's easier than you think to create delicious homemade tomato sauce from scratch with this recipe. Serve alongside fish and chips, pies or fries
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Avocado tzatziki dip
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
20 tasty ways with sweet corn
Make the most of summer's bounty of corn on the cob with these easy recipes! Delicious and affordable, sweet corn is perfect barbecued whole or added to tarts, salads, soups or fritters
Fennel, apple and radish slaw
This fennel, apple and radish slaw recipe creates a crunchy, fresh side dish that's perfect drizzled with a mustardy cider vinegar dressing
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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!
Cauliflower and sesame salad with sumac yoghurt dressing
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
Bean and tomato salad with pickled shallots and balsamic drizzle
This colourful bean and tomato salad recipe is taken to tasty new heights with the addition of pickled shallots and a delicious balsamic drizzle. Serve as a healthy side dish to your next meal
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Strawberry, vanilla and pink peppercorn jam
Try something a little different with your preserves with this strawberry, vanilla and pink peppercorn jam. Have fun with this recipe that's ready in just one hour
Spiced beetroot and carrot salad
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
Green beans with orange and hazelnut dressing
This recipe combines tender green beans with a citrusy orange and hazelnut dressing to create a delicious side dish that goes with, well, just about everything!
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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
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Roasted almond and lentil loaf with caramelised onion gravy
This roasted almond and lentil loaf recipe creates a wonderfully hearty vegetarian main that's perfect for Christmas. Serve with a delicious caramelised onion gravy
Roast hasselback kumara with chipotle
You've never had kumara like this before! This recipe sees hasselback kumara paired with a smoky, spicy chipotle marinade. Serve sprinkled with coriander for a winning weeknight side
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Potato and pomegranate salad
Savoury and sweet come together wonderfully in this potato and pomegranate salad recipe. Perfect served as a delicious side dish for a Middle Eastern-inspired meal
Avocado mousse
Creating creamy avocado mousse for your next cheese platter is easy with this recipe. Serve with crisp ciabatta toast at your next drinks or dinner party
Kumara and gruyère gratin
A French classic gets a Kiwi update with this delicious kumara and gruyère gratin recipe. Serve as a comforting side dish alongside your Sunday roast
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Raw beetroot salad
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
How to make pickled courgettes
Make the most of summer's glut of courgettes with this easy recipe. These pickled courgettes are delicious served as part of a cheese board, added to salads or as a barbecue condiment
Easy homemade BBQ sauce
Watch this video and see how you can make tasty BBQ sauce from scratch. Serve with kumara or potato chips or try in burgers, with ribs and more
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Crispy herb-roasted potatoes
You've never had spuds like this before. This beautiful recipe creates crispy herb-roasted potatoes the whole family will love. Serve as the perfect side dish for a range of delicious dishes
Raw beetroot and orange salad
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!
Grilled haloumi, kale, orange and apple salad
Nici Wickes' grilled haloumi salad recipe is so juicy and zingy, it pings with flavour. Fruit, like the oranges and apples in this dish, is the perfect way to add a refreshing twist to savoury summer salads
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Eggplant, green bean and peanut salad
Full of texture and flavour, Nici Wickes' eggplant, green bean and peanut salad recipe is glorious. The elements are cooked separately, then thrown together just before serving. Yum!
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
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
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Creole prawn skewers with lime aioli
These scrumptious prawn skewers are fantastic served as a tasty dinner party starter or side, accompanied with homemade lime aioli
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
Eggplant with spiced chickpea filling and haloumi
Barbecues aren't just for cooking meat! Whip up this eggplant recipe for a tasty vegetarian dish at your next barbie. The lightly spiced chickpea filling and haloumi topping is a winner
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Creamed corn with bacon
Ditch creamed corn from a can and discover how easy (and delicious) it is to create your own from scratch. Try as a filling in jacket potatoes, toasted sandwiches, or pile on toast for a rib-sticking breakfast
Quick spicy Asian plum sauce
This quick spicy Asian plum sauce recipe is excellent with barbecued meats. You can also mix it with other sauces and dressings to boost flavour and create a sweet, fruity tang
Warm feijoa chutney
Make the most of autumn's glut of feijoas with this delicious warm feijoa chutney recipe. Spiked with chilli, coriander and ginger, it goes great with pork, turkey or duck
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Red cabbage winter slaw with orange dressing and salted seeds
Eating your veges is easy when it's chilly with this red cabbage winter slaw recipe. Drizzled in an orange dressing and sprinkled with crunchy seeds, this salad is the perfect side dish
8 easy ceviche recipes
What's ceviche, you ask? It's the ever-popular seafood dish that sees fish 'cooked' in the acidity of citrus juice. Fresh, light and perfect for warm weather, we share 8 easy recipes that'll see you enjoying this tasty dish in no time
Eggplant chargrilled with miso and cheese
The combination of miso and eggplant is irresistible in this recipe. Topping it with cheese gives an extra rich flavour. For a different mix, try courgettes or steamed mussels instead of the eggplant
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Balsamic roasted beetroot
This delicious balsamic roasted beetroot recipe is exceptional served with roast or barbecued lamb. Make sure you spoon some pan juices over the beetroot for a full flavour hit
Grilled cabbage slaw with blue cheese and jalapeño
Slaw gets a gourmet twist with this sophisticated recipe. Charred cabbage, sharp blue cheese and spicy jalapeño all come together to create a delicious salad that's perfect for your next BBQ or potluck
Pulled pork croquettes with green chilli sauce
This pulled pork croquettes recipe is simply outstanding served with green chilli sauce. It's the perfect starter for your next dinner party
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Spud salad with crispy pancetta
No barbecue or summer spread would be complete without a good potato salad. This recipe combines new spuds, corn, salty pancetta with a touch of spice, and of course mandatory creamy dressing
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Sizzle hotdogs and slater spuds
You can't go wrong with these sophisticated hot dogs and spuds. Fancy enough for adults, accessible enough for kids, this recipe gets our thumbs up. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif
Roast Mediterranean vegetable salad with whipped feta
This delicious roast Mediterranean vegetable salad recipe combines eggplant, zucchini and capsicum with hearty dollops of creamy whipped feta and fresh basil. The perfect side for your next alfresco meal
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Vegetable ‘steaks’ with lemony hummus
Nici Wickes' barbecued cauliflower and broccoli recipe is so delicious that you’ll wonder why you never thought of serving these “steaks” before! Fear not if they get a little charred in places – it all adds to the smoky flavour
A real green salad
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
Roast peppers stuffed with peas, pine nuts and feta
These stuffed peppers look so great on the Christmas table – all red and green – and taste phenomenal! Whip up this recipe on the day or make the day before and reheat for an easy side dish
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Crispy prawn balls
Whip up this crispy prawn balls recipe for your next entertaining occasion! These delicious bite-sized snacks are fantastic passed around the party with sweet chilli sauce and lime wedges
Easy potato salad
This easy potato salad recipe is packed with all the classic flavours you'd expect from this dish, plus it's ready to eat in just 25 minutes. A must for your next BBQ, picnic or family meal
Char-grilled asparagus with bruschetta topping
This gorgeous asparagus recipe sings of summer! The barbecue is all you need to whip up all aspects of this salad that's packed with tomato, bruschetta and basil
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Cauliflower and broccoli au gratin
Cheesy, crunchy and golden - is there anything better than gratin? This wonderfully comforting cauliflower and broccoli au gratin recipe is the perfect side dish for your next family meal
Mixed vegetable crumble
This vibrant mixed vegetable crumble recipe is the perfect side dish for your next family meal. Tender veges are topped with a crunchy bread and nut crumble - delish!
Summer bean and tomato salad
Make the most of this season's bounty of beans with this delicious summer bean and tomato salad recipe. Starring green beans, snow peas and snow pea sprouts, this healthy side dish is a winner
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Roast maple vegetables
This delicious roast maple vegetables recipe combines hearty pumpkin, baby beets, potatoes and parsnip with sweet maple syrup. A fantastic side dish for your next roast
Roast smashed spuds with garlic and lemon
Taters always go down a treat - and this dish is no exception! This recipe sees golden smashed potatoes paired with garlic and zingy lemon. Try it for your next entertaining occasion!
Asparagus salad with parmesan and almonds
No summer spread would be complete without a tasty side of asparagus! This delicious recipe combines asparagus, parmesan and crunchy almonds to create a salad that's perfect for all your festive entertaining
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24 delicious Christmas side dishes
Your Christmas spread wouldn't be complete without a delicious array of side dishes! From classics to new favourites, these recipes will take pride of place at the table on the 25th
Asparagus, kūmara and smoked kahawai salad with lemony horopito dressing
Take advantage of asparagus season with this gorgeous asparagus, kūmara and smoked kahawai salad recipe with lemony horopito dressing. It's perfect served for a sophisticated lunch or dinner!
Homemade dukkah
Nici Wickes' dukkah recipe makes the perfect homemade gift this festive season. Try dipping olive oil-soaked bread into it or toss dukkah through a salad for added flavour and crunch
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Mexican-style grilled corn
Upgrade your usual grilled corn with this delicious Mexican-style corn recipe! Smothered in lime, garlic, spices, mayo and rolled in cheese, this side dish is sure to be a hit at your next BBQ!
Kumara, potato and chorizo hash with tomato and avocado herb salad
This kumara hash recipe unleashes a huge amount of flavour and sets you up for the day. It’s super easy to throw together, looks great and won’t take hours of preparation
Roasted peach, beetroot and parma ham salad with pomegranate molasses dressing
This light and fresh recipe sees roasted peach, beetroot and parma ham combined into a sophisticated salad. Serve with a delicious pomegranate molasses dressing and enjoy as a gorgeous side dish
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Hasselback potato gratin
Golden, crispy potatoes, herbs and plenty of lush cream come together to create this delicious hasselback potato gratin recipe. Serve as the perfect side dish to complement any meal
Garlic butter roast carrots, parsnips and capsicums
No festive spread would be complete without a hearty serving of roast veges. This recipe for garlic butter roast carrots, parsnips and capsicums is perfect for your Christmas or summer dining table
Green beans and peas with feta, olives and pine nuts
This delicious vegetable side dish of green beans and peas with feta, olives and pine nuts is fantastic served hot or cold. A fresh and tasty recipe that's sure to be a summer favourite
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Strawberry and rocket salad with goat’s cheese and black pepper dressing
Add some peppery rocket leaves and soft goat’s cheese to this strawberry salad recipe and you have yourself a simple, yet stunning Christmas salad. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine
Orange-roasted asparagus with haloumi and mint
Try this delicious vegetarian side dish recipe that sees asparagus roasted in a citrusy marinade and topped with crispy, salty haloumi and mint. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine
Grilled courgette with tomato, basil and black olive salsa
This delicious grilled courgette recipe makes the most of all the beautiful summer produce. A delicious side dish that's also gluten-free and vegetarian. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine.
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Chicken, mango and cashew salad
Nici Wickes' chicken, mango and cashew salad recipe was made for entertaining. Quick, easy and packed with great summer flavours, this salad is topped with an irresistibly creamy dressing
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Basic pizza dough
One batch of Nici Wickes' pizza dough recipe can be turned into any number of shapes and flavours. Try using for pide, pizza or even flatbread
Shanghai bok choy with basil
This quick recipe for Shanghai bok choy with basil is a great side dish that works well with a piece of fresh fish or grilled marinated meat. The quantity serves two but can be doubled or tripled
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Brazilian cheese bread (Pao de Queijo)
This scrumptious Brazilian cheese bread (Pao de Queijo) recipe is crispy on the outside and smooth, almost creamy, on the inside. What could be better?
Parmesan garlic potato chunks
This scrumptious recipe for Parmesan garlic potato chunks is perfect for the whole family to enjoy as a comforting side dish, and is great served alongside a roast dinner
Green beans with garlic and ginger miso
Give yourself a bold flavour kick along with a healthy serve of your five-a-day with this green beans recipe with garlic and ginger miso. Serve alongside grilled fish, chicken or meat
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Roasted kumara with cinnamon, thyme and pomegranate drizzle
This delicious roasted kumara recipe, flavoured with cinnamon, thyme and pomegranate drizzle, combines to create an exceptional side dish that's perfect for the whole family to enjoy
Roasted pumpkin and red onion with tahini dressing
Fantastic served with tahini dressing, this comforting roasted pumpkin and red onion recipe creates a delicious side dish that's perfect served alongside your Sunday roast
Roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts with balsamic syrup
Filled with fantastic flavour, this tasty roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts recipe with almonds and balsamic syrup combines to create a delicious side dish the whole family will love!
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Char-grilled broccoli with lemon, chilli and garlic
Beautifully spiced char-grilled broccoli with lemon, chilli and garlic goes well with just about anything, making this recipe the perfect healthy side dish for every midweek family meal
Roasted carrots and parsnips with feta and sumac
This recipe sees tender roasted carrots and parsnips paired with creamy feta and tart, lemony sumac. A deliciously easy side dish the whole family is sure to love
Ratatouille chutney
Filled with exceptional flavour, this tasty ratatouille chutney recipe is fantastic dolloped onto ciabatta rolls filled with plenty of rare roast beef. Delicious!
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Quinoa with brown rice, hot smoked salmon, fennel and watercress salad
An elegant and colourful salad that’s packed with flavour!
Pearl couscous with capsicum, red onion and pine nuts
A simply stunning, easy to assemble salad that’s perfect for any entertaining occasion
