Vanilla pecan butter fudge
Create this melt-in-your-mouth vanilla pecan butter fudge this festive season and your friends and family will love you! Package pieces in cute jars or cellophane bags for a thoughtful gift.
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.
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Ham and cranberry pull-apart Christmas tree
This ham and cranberry pull-apart Christmas tree is a perfect recipe to make with the kids. Your own Christmas elves will love whipping up this delicious treat that the whole family will enjoy!
Christmas fruit and spice friands
These fruit and spice friands are a delightful treat for a Christmas Day brunch or breakfast. Topped with juicy fresh cherries and sweet spiced syrup, it's the perfect way to start a festive day.
Roasted carrot hummus
This roasted carrot hummus is sweet and fragrant, rather than hot, so is a good option for lunchbox snacks as well as pre-dinner nibbles. You'll never want store-bought hummus again!
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Butterscotch marshmallow fudge
There's nothing quite like the caramel creaminess of butterscotch, so add it together with marshmallows and fudge and you've got a winner! This recipe is perfect for a sweet Christmas gift.
Rare-beef sliders with caramel onions
Feed a hungry crowd with these mouth-wateringly good rare-beef sliders with caramel onions. Ready in just 35 minutes, these sliders are packed with filling treats and delicious flavours.
S’mores rocky road
Combine your favourite chocolate delicacies in this s'mores rocky road recipe, which is so addictive you won't be able to stop! With the crunch of biscuits and the softness of marshmallows, it's simply scrumptious.
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Mini mussel fritters with caper aioli
Could there be anything more quintessentially Kiwi than mussel fritters at the beach? This recipe is a perfect one to mix up at home, then bring to your picnic spot to fry up on the portable BBQ.
Vege parcels with sundried tomato pesto and feta
Get your 5+ a day with these delightful vege parcels! Combining colourful vegetables with the delicious flavours of feta and sundried tomato pesto, this recipe will be a summertime hit.
Summer fruit punch
Whether you're looking for a cool refreshment at the beach, or the perfect tipple for a summer party, this recipe is it. Keep it alcoholic or swap the bubbles for soda water, depending on your mood.
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Nectarine kombucha Champagne cocktails
Start your day off with a delightful tipple with our nectarine kombucha Champagne cocktails. Light, fresh and fizzing, there could be no better way to begin Christmas morning!
Rosemary roast beef fillet
This rosemary roast beef fillet will look so good on your Christmas table - the red of the perfectly-cooked fillet matches beautifully with the roasted beetroot and onions!
How to carve a Christmas ham
A ham on the bone is a Christmas classic, but it can be tricky to carve. Master the skill of slicing perfectly with our simple step-by-step guide.
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Prawn and oyster platter
This prawn and oyster platter is the perfect accompaniment to any summer event. With two fantastic sauce recipes, and lots of lemon to serve, this will keep all your guests happy.
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.
Festive spiced biscuits
These are fun biscuits that are easy to make and great to have on hand for guests who drop in. You could also make batches to give as cute edible Christmas gifts - just pop some in a glass jar and tie a ribbon around the top!
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Scroggin
You'll never go hungry with this scroggin recipe on hand! Perfect for staying fuelled on outdoor adventures, or simply to keep in the drawer at work for any snacking emergencies, this mixture will never let you down.
Buttered asparagus with peas and honey
This delicious buttered asparagus with peas and honey dish is great with roasted meats. It can easily be made ahead when entertaining, and served cold or reheated in the microwave.
Taste the flavours of Thailand with Exotic Food
Turn up the flavour and transport yourself to distant lands with the authentic aromas of Thailand from Exotic Food.
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Stir-fry turkey with basil and fried egg
Turkey isn't just for Christmas - this delicious recipe uses turkey mince in a stir fry, complete with basil leaves and fried eggs. A wholesome dinner dish that can be made in just over 30 minutes.
Dirty bloody mary with sriracha cheese dippers
This unique combo provides a fun addition to your next party or gathering. Exotic Food Sriracha adds a delicious kick to the Bloody Mary cocktails, and some hot chilli magic to the Sriracha cheese dippers.
Fish with mint and lemongrass
Try this fish with mint and lemongrass dish for a meal packed full of the delicious fresh flavours of lime, chilli, mint and coriander. Serve with vermicelli noodles for the perfect dinner.
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Hoisin salmon fillets with wok-fried vegetables
Bring the delicious flavours of Exotic Food Hoisin Sauce to your kitchen with this Hoisin salmon fillets recipe. Served with tasty wok-fried vegetables, dinnertime will become an absolute treat.
Honey sesame king prawns
We love a good stir fry, and this honey sesame king prawn recipe is simply delicious. Whip it up in just 30 minutes for an easy midweek meal that is sure to impress.
Christmas crisps
Decadent as well as pretty, these Christmas crisps are a real treat to gift to friends. Although you might want to keep a few for yourself too - these little sweets are too good to give up!
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Stir-fried beef with red chilli and egg
Dinner is all-too easy with this stir-fried beef with red chilli and egg recipe, which is ready in a snappy 20 minutes. With the delicious flavours of chilli, fish sauce and kecap manis, this will become a staple family meal.
Crispy-skinned fish with harissa dressing
Fish pairs wonderfully in this Nici Wickes recipe with smoked mussels and spicy harissa dressing. Fire up the barbie and get these delicious North African flavours cooking.
Easy lamb koftas with decadent lemon and mint hummus
Please a crowd any night of the week with these easy to assemble lamb koftas, topped with a combination of delicious lemon and mint hummus for a winning dressing.
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Chickpea and baby spinach salad with Yoplait Decadent Lemon Dressing
Step up your salad game, with this incredibly simple chickpea salad. Drizzle with our tangy lemon dressing for a fresh citrus boost.
Vege pad Thai
Add a splash of colour to your life with this vibrant vege pad Thai recipe. It's healthy, full of delicious Thai flavours and only takes 40 minutes to cook, so you'd best believe you're on to a winner.
Meatballs with courgette spaghetti
This dish is all about the spaghetti – but not as you know it! We made pasta-like strands from courgette to create a low-carb, gluten-free alternative to meatball pasta.
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Nourish bowl with pumpkin hummus
Cooking for meat-eaters and vegetarians? This tasty nourish bowl comes with two choices of protein, so you can please everyone without sacrificing any of the flavours.
Lime and chilli-glazed fish with salad and brown rice
Get a tangy and spicy kick with this fantastic lime and chilli-glazed fish recipe. Serve it with a side of salad and brown rice for a delicious meal that will be on the table in 20 minutes.
Banana chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting
The secret to the deliciousness of these banana chocolate cupcakes is in the icing. Peanut butter frosting is so magical, it will be hard to only have one of these sweet treats!
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Berry and white choc muesli bars
These berry and white choc muesli bars contain all the nutritious goodness that seeds and berries have to offer, making them a perfectly healthy snack for any time of the day.
Apple pie muesli bars
Avoid the vending machine by whipping up a batch of these apple pie muesli bars. Sweet, crispy and healthy, these snackable treats will give you just the boost of energy you need.
Jerk fish with slaw and harissa yoghurt
This combination of jerk fish, slaw, avocado cream and harissa yoghurt is all sorts of delicious. Prepare it ahead of time for an easy pull-together midweek dinner.
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Spinach and ricotta chicken parmigiana
Have dinner on the table in just 35 minutes with this delicious (and nutritious) spinach and ricotta chicken parmigiana, complete with kumara chips and a leafy green salad.
Chipotle pork in carrot tacos
We can’t get enough of these chipotle pork in carrot tacos. Make your own taco shells with carrots and cheese, and stuff them to the brim with these incredibly tasty fillings!
Miso and lemon-glazed chicken with Japanese sesame spinach and avocado salad
This miso and lemon-glazed chicken with Japanese sesame spinach and avocado salad is just as good as it sounds. Whip it up in just 30 minutes for a healthy and delicious midweek dinner.
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Peanut popcorn slice
This is a healthy snack with a twist - it’s filled with popcorn! Our peanut popcorn slice is perfect for kids’ lunches, or a guilt-free treat on the go.
No-choc crackle slice
We are obsessed with this no-choc crackle slice! Packed with powerfoods such as chia seeds and sunflower seeds, this nutritious and delicious snack is perfect for the lunchbox.
Chipotle-spiced chicken with Mexican green rice
Packing a punch in flavour, this chipotle-spiced chicken with Mexican green rice will stun your tastebuds. Fill that bowl right up, because you’ll definitely be going back for seconds.
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Spiced lamb cutlets with crispy chickpeas
Impress your guests with this spiced lamb cutlets with crispy chickpeas dish at your next BBQ. Served with spinach, yoghurt and fresh herbs, it’s a step up from the usual sausages and steak!
Asian-style crispy duck
A barbecue is great for cooking crispy-skinned duck breasts. Teamed with edamame beans, broccoli and nori-buttered sweetcorn, this dish will have you wishing BBQ season lasted all year.
Orange kumara and ricotta gnocchi
It doesn’t get more delicious than this orange kumara and ricotta gnocchi with fresh tomato sauce. Channel your inner Italian chef and create this dish for dinner in less 40 minutes.
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Egyptian ful medames (bean dip) with flatbreads
This ful medames is a deliciously nutritious Egyptian staple that is an exceptional dip enjoyed with flatbreads for a filling starter.
Chicken tikka masala with basmati rice
Spice up any night of the week with this deliciously easy chicken tikka masala with basmati rice. Serve with chopped coriander for added freshness!
Buddha bowl
Do you need a dose of green goodness? Assembling this fresh Buddha bowl is a simple dinner fix for any weeknight meal.
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Honey, soy and chilli chicken with vegetable medley rice
This honey, soy and chilli chicken with vegetable medley rice is a quick mouth-watering option to tide you over during a busy week!
Mexican chicken with rice and beans
No need to escape to Mexico with this tasty chicken and rice dish. Top with plenty of avocado, sour cream and chopped coriander for maximum flavour.
Swedish toast Skagen (prawn toasts)
Sit back and let some of the world’s prized dishes come to you with this delicious Swedish toast Skagen recipe!
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Lebanese batata harra (spiced potatoes) with pan-fried fish and tahini yoghurt sauce
Eat your way around the globe with this fabulous Lebanese batata harra (spiced potatoes) with pan-fried fish that is filled with exceptional flavours.
Avocado, asparagus and salmon donburi
Lightly steamed, boiled, blanched, baked or pan-fried, asparagus is a true delicacy. SO make the most of the asparagus season and enjoy them in this deliciously filling salmon donburi
Panang-style ginger prawn and vegetable noodles
For a winning weeknight meal in less than 30 minutes, wok it with Exotic Foods Panang curry paste, your choice of vegetables and succulent, fast-cooking prawns.
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Thai sweet and spicy vegetable toss
Dress up your side dishes with Exotic Foods Matsaman curry paste. Served hot or cold, this sassy side brightens up any mealtime.
Mum’s leftovers meatballs
These flavoursome leftovers meatballs are the ideal meal when you give the fridge a good clear out, particularly the vege bins, where so much food gets wasted in many households.
Pumpkin and cashew curry
This pumpkin and cashew curry is so incredibly moreish! The cashews soften to a light crunch on cooking and the mix of spices forms the perfect background for the pumpkin.
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Chorizo and parsnip mash
This delicious chorizo and parsnip mash is comfort in a bowl! The sweetness of parsnip is tempered by spicy chorizo, earthy mushrooms and chargrilled capsicum to create a cheap and healthy meal.
White chocolate and lime biscuits
Sensible they are not, but we adore these biscuits! Nici Wickes's tasty white chocolate and lime biscuits create the perfect afternoon treat to enjoy with a hot cuppa!
Mushroom and lemon thyme pasta with burnt butter
This comforting and tasty mushroom and lemon thyme pasta is a brilliant way to showcase mushrooms. Serve topped with fried mushrooms, parmesan and reserved thyme for the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Lemon honey chicken with broccolini
This sweet and sticky lemon honey chicken is made up of ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen and is fantastic accompanied with quinoa and broccolini for a tasty midweek meal.
Carbonara frittata
Save money this week by adding a few pantry staples to this five-ingredient carbonara frittata recipe that is crisp pancetta and enjoyed for a delicious midweek family meal.
Mum’s twice-cooked cheese soufflés
These twice-baked cheese soufflés take the stress out of this French classic. You can make them the day before and finish cooking them 15 minutes prior to serving without having to panic. Voilà !
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Potato, caramelised onion and feta frittata
On any given day, Nici will have potatoes and eggs in the house, and we're sure you do too. Just add caramelised onions and feta, and this sensational frittata can be yours to enjoy!
Fried rice with egg roll
It’s hard to go past a really good fried rice. Top with protein-packed egg rolls and you’ve got a complete meal with Nici Wickes's deliciously filling fried rice.
Chunky yoghurt, mint and parmesan potato salad
Needing the ideal side that compliments any protein? This chunky yoghurt, mint and parmesan potato salad is soon to be your go-to for any occasion.
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Chicken curry with capsicum and yoghurt
This creamy chicken curry with capsicum is infused with yoghurt and is the perfect meal to whip up for a family-friendly option.
Spaghetti lentil bolognese
A delicious new twist on a versatile Italian staple. Enjoy this wonderfully comforting spaghetti lentil bolognese for a hearty midweek meal that the whole family will love!
Creamy edamame mushroom pasta
Make meal time easy with this delicious vegetarian all-in-one creamy edamame mushroom pasta that is a great way to showcase mushrooms.
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Tamarillo chilli jam
While they're in season, give in to tamarillo temptation with this recipe! Sweet and spicy, Nici Wickes's incredible tamarillo chilli jam is the perfect accompaniment to pork.
Steamed ginger fish with sesame dressing
A quick Asian-inspired ginger fish with sesame dressing is great easy dinner time meal.
Mediterranean style fish stew with olives
Feeling like a lighter stew option? Tempt yourself to this Mediterranean style fish with olives.
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Coconut turmeric fish curry
A deliciously simple turmeric fish curry is a great lighter option to serve up!
Chicken and sweetcorn dumplings with ginger and soy broth
Perfectly crunchy and poached these delicious chicken and sweetcorn dumplings with ginger and soy broth have an incredible flavour and are bound to be a new family favourite!
Jaffa bliss balls
They might look like regular sweet treats but these jaffa bliss balls are packed with natural ingredients! These bliss balls are a superb choice for an afternoon pick-me-up or after dinner treat.
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Spicy fried noodles
Nadia's delicious spicy fried noodles are so full of heat and flavour to keep you warm till summer. Feel free to add more or less chilli sauce and fresh chilli, depending on how hot you like it!
Lemongrass chicken lettuce cups
Mince is a great economical ingredient to have on hand and these lemongrass chicken lettuce cups filled with plenty of fresh, fibre-filled ingredients combine to create a tasty gluten-free dinner.
Garden booch
If you like kombucha, you will love this tasty non-alcoholic concoction.
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Garden and tonic
Garden and tonic is a light non-alcoholic alternative!
Spice and aromatic tonic
Refreshing spice and aromatic tonic is a great addition to any occasion.
Garden sour
Garden sour is the perfect non-alcoholic drink to unwind with at the end of the day. Garnish with rosemary sprig.
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Penne napolitano
This flavoursome and filling penne napolitano is a quick and easy recipe that combines to create a delicious midweek meal that won't break the budget and is perfect for the whole family to enjoy
Spiced meatball wraps
Packed with heaps of flavour, these delicious spiced meatball wraps are brilliant served with a couscous salad and enjoyed for a delicious budget-friendly midweek meal
Pumpkin, orange and quinoa salad
This delicious pumpkin, orange and quinoa salad is packed full of plant-based proteins and the butterkin (a cross between butternut and pumpkin) is sweet and comforting with every mouthful.
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Pumpkin, pea, prosciutto and pecorino rice
Pumpkin, peas, prosciutto and pecorino – it’s a flavour sensation! This is one of Nici's favourite one-pot mid-week dinners that is incredibly easy to make.
Chicken and corn with thyme crumbs
How can you complain about winter when there’s soup on offer? Nici's chicken and corn soup with golden-brown and crisp thyme crumbs is a roast chicken dinner in a bowl – delish!
16 fresh and tasty recipes to get you excited about Spring
Spring brings new flavours and cravings. Lighter meals don’t need to be bland or tasteless as the key to making spring dishes such as prawn and rice noodle curry or french mussel soup is simply the healthy addition of Campbell's Real Stock!
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Mum’s mixed mushroom and spinach fettuccine
This deliciously creamy mixed mushroom and spinach fettuccine by Nici Wickes is the perfect dinner to enjoy during those cold winter months.
Mushroom ragout and pumpkin
Nutrient-rich mushrooms are a staple in the autumn and winter months, so try Nici's mushroom ragout and pumpkin recipe for a deliciously comforting weeknight meal.
Mushroom bread and butter puddings
These little savoury mushroom bread and butter puddings by Nici Wickes make the perfect dinner – they’re rich, cheesy and incredibly tasty.
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Piri piri coconut pork curry
Serve topped with mint and seeds and accompanied with coconut rice, this comforting and flavoursome piri piri coconut pork curry is the perfect warming meal to enjoy during the cold winter months.
Thai spicy lamb and noodle stir-fry
Warm up the family this winter with this satisfying Thai spicy lamb and noodle stir-fry recipe that will be ready on the table in 30 minutes and is brilliant topped with basil.
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Teriyaki chicken and pineapple
Combine sweet and savoury with this appetising teriyaki chicken and pineapple dish. Perfect for a mid-week meal for the family
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French onion soup
French onion soup is great for the chilly months, generously topped with cheese served with sliced baguette.
Pork tacos with chunky pineapple salsa
Bbq pork and chunky pineapple salsa is the perfect combination to get your Mexican fix! Simple and delicious.
Rose and vanilla scones
There is something great about baking on Sunday, so try these scrumptious rose and vanilla scones that are brilliant served with cream and macerated strawberries and enjoyed with a hot cup of tea.
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The best apple fritters
Dusted with plenty of cinnamon sugar, Nici Wickes's apple fritters are gluten-free and absolutely heavenly!
Fennel slaw and crispy fish sliders
These bite-sized fennel slaw and crispy fish sliders are nothing but delicious. Serve with an extra dollop of aioli for the perfect end-of-week dinner that the whole family will love!