Bread

Nothing says ‘Easter holidays’ quite like a batch of hot cross buns straight from the oven. Super-fast and easy, this recipe is all you need come Good Friday.

Give a breakfast favourite a gourmet makeover with this fruit toast recipe. Spread with almond butter, Greek yoghurt and top with sticky seared peaches (or nectarines) for a sweet start to the day

The aroma of brioche baking is a delicious way to enjoy a summer weekend. Make a loaf of this beautiful brioche and enjoy for a decadent brunch.

This delightfully dense banana bread is a lunchbox favourite for a reason. It's easy to make, tastes delicious and is perfect for a lunchbox treat.

Create this mouth-watering dish with comforting flavours that's easy to prep and perfect for any occasion.

Make the most of feijoa season!

If you’re a fan of banana bread, you’re going to love Nici Wickes' delicious version made with pears! Studded with walnuts and easily altered to be gluten or dairy-free, this recipe is a winner

Summer meals don't get much easier (or more delicious) than this! Baguettes are filled with barbecued pepper steak, crunchy cos and sharp dijonaise, making a sandwich that is perfect for a light dinner or picnic lunch.

These sandwiches are a delicious way to turn your roast vegetables into a proper meal - with some secret goodies! After trying these stuffed Italian-style loaves, you'll never want to go back to normal sandwich bread.

This Nici Wickes blue cheese loaf is like a giant muffin, all fluffy and cheesy and studded with pieces of sweet pear. It's so easy to pull together - making it a fantastic recipe to have up your sleeve for any unexpected guests.

There's a hidden surprise in this banana bread... it's made with a delicious lemony cream cheese filling! Impress your friends and family with this recipe at your next morning tea gathering - it's deceptively simple to make.

If you usually go without breakfast, this tasty savoury dish will have you converted. Not only is it delicious, it'll fuel both body and brain so you can head off into the day feeling nourished, satisfied and ready to go.

Treat yourself to a sweet and sticky pudding with this monkey bread recipe, which is stuffed with a moreish filling of apples and pecans! It's a perfect dessert to share with friends and family.

These gorgeous pumpkin and orange buns taste divine, look incredible and are so easy to pull off! Plus they make fantastic use of fresh seasonal winter produce. Serve slathered in icing for a delicious snack.

Add a little excitement to your bread and butter pudding with this feijoa and white chocolate recipe - it will have everyone coming back for seconds! Serve with a generous side of cream or custard.

There’s no denying the appeal of a cheesy, crunchy toasted sandwich, and this recipe certainly delivers. Filled with smoked speck, gouda and comté, and slathered with homemade gribiche, this toastie is one for the ages.

Who doesn’t love a pull-apart loaf? Dig into this nutty treat, either warm from the oven or toasted, slathered in butter. It's the perfect sweet treat for an autumn morning or afternoon tea!

Start your day with a bite of deliciousness by whipping up a batch of these incredible gluten-free poppy seed bagels. Our step-by-step images make it so simple, and you can top them with all your favourite goodies!

Sit back and let some of the world’s prized dishes come to you with this delicious Swedish toast Skagen recipe!

There’s nothing better than eating straight out of the pan, especially when it's this deliciously sweet date, orange and croissant bread and butter pudding.

These little savoury mushroom bread and butter puddings by Nici Wickes make the perfect dinner – they’re rich, cheesy and incredibly tasty.

These homemade English muffins are simply wonderful! Fill with crispy bacon, fried eggs, sprigs of parsley and your favourite chutney for a deliciously filling breakfast or brunch. Eat up!

In this scrumptious Nici Wickes recipe, an easy gingerbread loaf gets toasted and covered in fresh fruit and an easy caramel sauce for the perfect sweet start to your weekend.

This bruschetta with roasted persimmon and prosciutto is the perfect appetizer to enjoy with friends or family. It's seasonal, low-maintenance, and the flavours are delicious

Drizzled with honey and scatter with chopped pistachios, this scrumptious feijoa, pistachio and lime loaf is the perfect recipe to make the most of this versatile in season fruit

Served with a side of crunchy salad, enjoy Nadia's delicious Turkish pide with mushrooms is a brilliant autumn recipe that is perfect for weekend grazing.

Nici Wickes' tomato and bread bake recipe is all crunch and juice, deliciously sweet and sour. Serve as a side dish or enjoy as is for a tasty vegetarian meal. If you’re sensitive to tomatoes, try the acid-free variety

Nici Wickes' bruschetta recipe sees smoked fish paired with lightly-cooked onions, steeped in a fruity vinegar, then served with a handful of currants, pickled cucumber and lemon. This is heaven on a plate

Nail an American classic with this delicious homemade corn bread recipe. Spiked with rosemary and cheese, this corn bread is incredible served with soft white cheese and your favourite chutney

Make something special with regular bread with this recipe – it’s easy! Wholegrain bread is transformed into tasty little cups and filled with creamy tuna salad to create the perfect lunchbox bite

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

Ditch those soggy sandwiches and dig into a work lunch worth bragging about with this smoked salmon bagel recipe. Pack all the ingredients the night before then assemble at the office. Easy as that!

Take banana bread to a whole new level with this banana loaf recipe. Dole bananas lend their sweetness, while coconut brings irresistible texture and dark chocolate adds an extra decadent touch

Get your day off to a magical start with this delicious unicorn toast recipe. Rippled with eye-catching colours and ladened with pretty sprinkles, this trendy treat makes a great breakfast or dessert

This strawberry tartine recipe is delicious for brunch, with thick slices of good bread spread with creamy ricotta and drizzled with balsamic syrup. You could even try them for dessert!

Nici Wickes shares her mum's wonderful recipe for onion marmalade focaccia-style bread. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a bread maker to be enjoying this delicious homemade bread

Nici Wickes' moist and wholesome carrot bread recipe is perfect for everyday eating. Wheat-free and studded with plenty of seeds, this delicious loaf is the ultimate feel-good food

Stale bread gets reinvented in this divine Nici Wickes bread and butter pud recipe! With bread being one of the most wasted food items in Kiwi households, here's a solution that's easy and delicious

In this Nici Wickes recipe, a basic bread dough has grated apple and rosemary folded into it to produce a fantastically fragrant and tasty loaf. Serve sliced and buttered for the ultimate treat

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

Simple, hearty and all in one pan, this delicious savoury bread and butter 'pudding' recipe is a weeknight winner. Serve with a fresh green salad for a tasty meal the whole family will love

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

This banana bread recipe is perfect when you've got a bowl full of sweet, ripe bananas. Serve with homemade sweet nut butter and toasted peanuts for a simply delicious bite with your next cuppa

A Kiwi favourite gets a delicious twist in this crumpet bread and butter pudding recipe. With vanilla-spiked cream, juicy blueberries and honey, this sweet sensation is sure to be a hit for dessert

Serve something a little special for breakfast this weekend with this gorgeous overnight fruit bread recipe. Slathered with maple butter and topped with seasonal fruit, this brekkie is sure to impress

If you want to make someone's day, bake them this coconut banana bread recipe! It’s so simple to make and yummy on its own or wonderful with toppings such as coconut yoghurt, honey or smashed banana

Fiona Hugues has created a Croque Madame recipe that's a little fancier than the classic, with a couple of extras like wilted spinach, seeded mustard and gorgeous little quail eggs. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

Indulge in the ultimate savoury treat with this delicious salmon and caper brunch loaf recipe. Serve warm topped with brie and pesto for a mid-morning snack that's great for feeding brunch guests

This easy rosemary and cheddar buttermilk soda bread recipe is the perfect addition to your next meal. Serve buttered with a bowl of soup, or with cheese and chutney for a delicious starter

Make a classic Turkish dish in your own kitchen with this easy gözleme recipe. Homemade dough is filled with spinach and feta then cooked to perfection and served with a squeeze of refreshing lemon

Qualified clinical nutritionist Natalie Brady shares her delicious paleo bread loaf recipe. Even though it's completely grain and gluten-free, it tastes really good and toasts beautifully!

Banana bread gets a delicious makeover with the addition of blueberries and ricotta in this tasty recipe. Serve these little loaves with whipped ricotta icing at your next morning or afternoon tea

A classic is given a decadent edge in this delicious choc-chunk banana bread recipe. Dotted with dark chocolate chunks and drizzled with melted chocolate, this the ultimate sweet treat

We’ve taken an old favourite and given it new life. This peanut butter and jelly banana bread recipe is decadent enough for a special occasion yet simple enough for morning tea. Yum!

Eleanor Ozich's banana and feijoa bread recipe sparkles with warm flavours including cinnamon, vanilla and almond. Slice thickly and slather in butter for an indulgent breakfast or mid-morning treat

Nothing says Easter like a fruity hot cross bun, warm from the oven. This sultana and spice hot cross buns recipe makes easy work of creating this Easter favourite at home

Wow your friends and family with this glorious chocolate and apricot hot cross buns recipe. Packed full of chocolate and finished with a sweet, sticky glaze, they'll have your guests coming back for more!

A ricotta loaf is a must for your next antipasto platter. This recipe sees creamy ricotta spiked with lemon zest and garlic and served alongside crackers, olives and sundried tomatoes

This gorgeous recipe sees juicy pears, sweet chocolate and crystallised ginger come together in a delicious loaf. Dust with cinnamon sugar and serve warm, cold or toasted

This earthy beetroot, blue cheese and walnut braided bread recipe is lovely served warm with pre-dinner drinks. You could also pack it in a picnic, or serve it with a salad for a light lunch

Sweet, citrusy mandarin is the star of this delicate loaf recipe. Serve in thick slices with whipped cream and golden honey for a winning morning or afternoon tea treat

Toasting this club sandwich makes the best snack ever! Nici Wickes doesn't scrimp when it comes to packing these cheesy, pickley pastrami fingers full of plenty of fillings

Corn bread may be served with butter and jam, or as an accompaniment to casseroles and other meat dishes.

These scrumptious falafel pita pockets are fantastic served with avocado and minted pea spread and enjoyed for a satisfying lunch

This scrumptious date and pineapple mini loaf recipe by 16th Ave Café is great enjoyed for a comforting morning or afternoon tea treat, accompanied with a hot cuppa

This scrumptious sticky malt loaf recipe is great spread with butter and enjoyed for morning or afternoon tea with a hot cup of tea or coffee

Shelley’s Café and Larder shares the recipe for their famous date pinwheels. Fluffy, sweet and spiked with cinnamon, it's no wonder these baked treats are famous in Blenheim

This courgette and tomato pita pockets recipe is incredibly easy to make and is perfect enjoyed for a satisfying midweek lunch or dinner, served with hummus and Greek yoghurt

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

Perfect for morning and afternoon tea.

Cheesy, marmitey mouse traps are a classic family favourite. This recipe has all the traditional elements with the deliciously grown-up addition of whipped feta and vine-ripened tomatoes. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

Whatever the leftover, as long as it’s green, it can go in this delicious Christmas leftover loaf! This Nici Wickes recipe is the perfect way to use up those lingering beans, peas and asparagus

Throw a morning meal to impress with this generous platter of family-style fare! This bagel recipe is perfect for the whole family to enjoy and get a hearty start to the day

Give a Christmas classic an edible edge with this delicious recipe idea! This tear and share bread wreath is perfect for festive entertaining, especially with this creamy roasted red pepper dip

This dense, hearty courgette, cheddar and thyme soda bread recipe is the perfect way to take advantage of the glossy green courgette. Serve with a hard cheese, gherkins and pickled onions

These cinnamon and raisin sweet rolls will be irresistible on Christmas Day served with vanilla cream. This recipe is perfect for enjoying as part of your Champagne breakfast with friends and family

If you’ve never tried making your own salmon gravlax, you need to give it a try. This recipe for cured salmon is perfect for stuffing into bagels and serving for a delicious summer brunch

Pronounced “goz-lem-eh”, these stuffed flatbreads are a Turkish favourite and fully qualify as comfort food. Nici Wickes' version features soft bread stuffed with potato, fried onion and parsley

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

For a quick snack or party food, it doesn’t get much easier than Nici Wickes' bruschetta recipe. Try with delicious toppings of raclette and peppers or feta and beans for a sophisticated bite to eat

Homemade focaccia is impressive and easy to make! Nici Wickes' focaccia recipe is fantastic sliced and shared as a gourmet starter, or as a delicious accompaniment to a midweek family meal

Nici Wickes' leek, blue cheese and walnut flatbread recipe makes the perfect snack and has everything by way of flavour and texture. Whenever you make this recipe, it's bound to be a crowd pleaser

Sophisticated and savoury, this grilled cheese sandwich recipe with garlicky Shanghai bok choy is the perfect supper with a glass of cider or a cold beer

This deliciously light and fluffy banana, oat and yoghurt bread recipe is perfect served for morning or afternoon tea, accompanied with a hot cup of tea or coffee

This fluffy Paleo pumpkin and walnut bread recipe creates a beautiful morning or afternoon snack that's great served spread with your favourite nut butter and sprinkled with fresh blueberries

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?

This beautifully light and sweet gluten-free banana and passionfruit bread is perfect enjoyed for morning or afternoon tea with loved ones and a hot cup of tea or coffee

This moist muesli fruit bread recipe is perfect served for morning or afternoon tea and enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or coffee

This recipe is a quirky take on fish fingers, with the fish being salmon crudo and the fingers being the Italian flat bread schiacciata. It’s a dinner party-worthy snack: simple, fresh and tasty

Try your hand at making an Italian classic from scratch with this easy focaccia recipe! This delicious flat bread is topped with a stunning combination of roasted pumpkin, onion and rosemary

Melted dark chocolate and sticky, gooey caramel sauce come together in this delicious pinwheel recipe. Serve to your guests warm for ultimate enjoyment

This fluffy, soft pear and almond twist recipe is a must for any weekend baking session. Serve this rustic bread for your next morning tea and treat your guests to something truly special

Sweet persimmon and warming spices come together beautifully to create this loaf recipe. Serve sliced thickly and slathered with plenty of butter