Family roast lamb
This is the easiest of family meals and is very forgiving. Cooked my mum’s way, your lamb will not be pink and rare, but will be tasty, tender and falling-off-the-bone delicious!
Ginger beer date cake with cream cheese frosting
Don’t be too concerned if your cake has a small dip in the middle; it will be covered with icing. Note
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Mocha self-saucing pudding
Bring the indulgent flavours of coffee and liquor to this truly decadent Kahlua-infused dessert.
Slow-cooked pulled beef brisket
Give this humble cut a nice spice rub and plenty of time in the oven and it will reward you with incredible flavour
Sticky glazed slow-roasted NZ pork
Jazz up your usual Sunday roast or Christmas dinner with this deliciously sticky Asian spiced pork. It's slow roasted to create a wonderfully tender piece of meat your whole family will love.
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Slow-cooked red NZ Pork curry
This simple NZ Pork red curry recipe creates big flavours in no time thanks to the slowcooker
Apple cider roasted NZ Pork belly
Pork belly is cooked to crispy perfection on an aromatic bed of cider, apples and parsnip
Slow-roasted NZ Pork neck
NZ Pork neck is roasted long and slow on a bed of cherry tomatoes with garlic, rosemary and mustard
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Magic easter mousse cake
A show-stopping end to your family’s Easter celebrations
Sweet and sour slow-cooker pork
Filled with exceptional flavour, this deliciously comforting sweet and sour slow-cooker pork is perfect served with rice for a filling midweek meal
Split pea and ham soup with ham and cheddar toasties
Pea and ham soup is a classic winter warmer. Here we’ve nabbed a little of the ham hock to serve on the side in the form of cheesy toasted sandwiches.
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Citrus pork belly with asparagus
This crispy pork belly is a great idea for a unique Christmas dish, deliciously paired with roasted asparagus, onions and garlic. Sprinkle with homemade citrus salt for a delightful tang!
Christmas pudding with honeycomb
This Nici Wickes Christmas pudding is crammed full of cranberries, currants and raisins, and topped with homemade honeycomb for wow factor. Impress your guests with this incredible creation.
Pulled pork tacos with spicy banana salsa
Your slow cooker is your best friend when it comes to these pulled pork tacos with spicy banana salsa. Succulent, spicy, and all-too easy to pull together, it is sure to be a hit.
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Danish stegt flæsk med persillesovs (grilled pork belly with parsley sauce)
This incredible delicious gold-star grilled pork belly with parsley sauce recipe is the perfect way to enjoy diverse cuisines from around the globe
Slow-cooked goan pork curry
Fill your home with the aroma of slow-cooked magic! This fresh and fiery goan pork curry will soon become a new family favourite and is brilliant served with salad and Indian-style flatbread.
Beef and wine cannelloni
Nothing gathers the family quite like the enveloping smell of a rich, hearty dish cooking to perfection in a piping hot oven like this comforting beef and wine cannelloni.
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Lamb shank and bean ragu
Who can resist fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks with flavoursome bean ragu? This incredible recipe is a perfectly comforting midweek meal that is exceptional served with polenta or creamy mashed potato.
Easter simnel cake with almond macaroons
Simnel cake is traditionally served at Easter and is a light fruit cake topped with marzipan icing and balls to represent the 11 apostles. Nici Wickes' recipe gives this classic recipe a delicious twist with macaroons
Crispy Hawaiian pork belly with slaw and smoky sauce
This crowd-pleasing recipe sees super crispy pork belly paired with red cabbage slaw, homemade smoky sauce and char-grilled pineapple to create the ultimate sharing meal. A must-try for pork belly fans
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Bazaar Restaurant’s confit octopus with hummus and tomato
Queenstown's Bazaar Restaurant shares their famous confit octopus recipe. With homemade hummus, spiced chorizo and roasted tomatoes, this dish is great for sharing with family and friends
Texan-style smoked pork ribs with barbecue sauce
This Texan-style rib recipe is finger-lickin' good! You may need to put a bit more effort into creating these tender pork ribs, but trust us, it's worth it. Serve with homemade barbecue sauce for a delicious finishing touch
Sticky caramelised roasted ginger beer pork belly
This ginger beer pork belly recipe is simply irresistible! Sweet and sticky thanks to your favourite fizz, this caramelised roasted pork belly is delicious served with a fresh tropical salad
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Coconut pavlova with mango and passionfruit caramel
Give a Kiwi classic a tropical twist with this delicious coconut pavlova recipe. Serve with fresh mango, crème fraîche and a sweet passionfruit caramel sauce for a beautifully decadent dessert
Maple-crusted roast turkey with corn and bacon stuffing
Traditional with a twist! This beautifully flavoured maple-crusted roast turkey recipe is stuffed with irresistible corn and bacon stuffing. Serve with homemade gravy for the ultimate Christmas feast
Orange Christmas pudding with honey and citrus sauce
Nici Wickes' Christmas pudding recipe creates a less-rich dessert that's covered in beautiful oranges and served with a wonderful warm honey and citrus sauce, whipped cream and brandy butter
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Mum’s Christmas loaf cakes with easy icing
Nici Wickes shares her mum's delicious gift idea. This recipe sees one big batch of Christmas cake mix divided between smaller loaf tins and dressed up with a simple icing and some glacé cherries
Refreshing summer recipes
If chilled desserts are usually a no-go, Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ makes it easy to say yes. Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ offers you the freedom to no longer hold back from eating the foods you love. Dig into these recipes and make this summer the most delicious one yet with Colgate®.
Wholesome carrot and seed 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
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Rosemary and apple bread
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
Easiest ever healthy slow cooker chicken soup
This slow cooker chicken soup is pure soul food. Simply prep your ingredients, pop them in the slow cooker and come back 8 hours later to a delicious, nutritious meal. It's the easiest recipe ever! Created by nutritionist Natalie Brady
Eat anytime fruit cake
Nici Wickes' recipe for fruit cake is not as dark as a Christmas cake, yet it still keeps and eats well. This cake is best eaten after a few days, when the fruit has really developed its flavour
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Slow-roasted pork shoulder ragu with fettuccine
Pork shoulder is slow-roasted to tender perfection in this ragu recipe. Serve with ribbons of fettuccine or freeze and enjoy for a delicious meal later on. This dish is also slow cooker friendly
Italian-style braised beef ragu with penne pasta
This Italian-style braised beef recipe is comfort food at its best. Pair this rich ragu with tender penne pasta for a winning family meal that's perfect served on chilly nights
Pistachio meringue with lemon curd filling
Nici Wickes' dreamy meringue recipe hits that combo of crunchy, sweet creaminess. Pistachio nuts add a touch of savoury and lemon curd adds tartness to offset the sweet meringue
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Freezer-friendly Asian style slow-cooked pork shoulder
Spiked with ginger and soy, this Asian style slow-cooked pork recipe is a winner. Serve with rice and steamed Asian greens or freeze and devour later on for a speedy dinner when you're short on time
16 exciting slow cooker recipes to warm up winter
From fragrant curries to rich stews, these slow cooker recipes are here to add excitement to your evening. Whether you're keen for chicken, pork, beef, lamb or vegetarian dishes, we have you covered
Big cinnamon pan crumpets with espresso butter
This crumpet recipe is a great kitchen hack when you just don't have time to be mucking around with crumpet rings at breakfast or brunch. Just slop the mix into your pan and away you go. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif
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One-pot Goan lamb shank curry with coriander
This super tender one-pot lamb curry recipe is a winner. Serve with yoghurt and naan bread for a hearty, warming family meal that's big on flavour yet kind when it comes to cleaning up
Mum’s dinner party chocolate mousse
With a deliciously creamy, cloud-like texture and deep chocolatey flavour, this chocolate mousse recipe is the perfect dessert to star at your next dinner party. It has stood the test of time!
Homemade tortillas with beef and salsa
Dig into this delicious recipe for homemade tortillas, slow-cooked spicy beef and a smoky salsa and make the ultimate Mexican feast – no taco kit required!
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Lamb shank and spinach korma soup
Enjoy your favourite warming Indian flavours in this delicious lamb shank and spinach korma soup. Create your own korma paste with this recipe or use pre-made to save time
Easy night-before walnut and caramel sticky buns
Freshly baked sticky buns are a magnificent addition to any brunch menu. Nici Wickes' recipe can be prepped the evening before, then baked in the morning to serve still warm
Walnut and fig pork loin with cauli mash
This walnut and fig pork loin recipe is the perfect autumnal meal. Serve on cooler nights with creamy cauliflower mash and a radicchio, apple and celery salad
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Roast beef with red wine
Bring the family together for a feast they’ll remember with this delicious roast beef recipe. Slow roasted with red wine, garlic and rosemary, this dish is a real show-stopper
Slow-roasted pumpkin with toasted fennel seed and labneh dressing
Gemmayze St restaurant's head chef and owner Samir Allen shares this delicious side dish recipe that sees slow-roasted pumpkin paired with a fennel-spiked labneh dressing. Try alongside a lamb roast
Lebanese chicken and rice with preserved lemon and nuts
Gemmayze St restaurant's head chef and owner Samir Allen shares his family's recipe for Lebanese chicken and rice. Spiked with preserved lemon and scattered with nuts, this dish was made for sharing
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Lebanese braised lamb shoulder with uli spinach
Gemmayze St restaurant's head chef and owner Samir Allen shares his recipe for fall-apart tender Lebanese braised lamb shoulder. Pair with uli (stewed) spinach for the ultimate dinner party dish
Roasted lamb and eggplants with tomato, parsley and anchovy sauce
Crispy skin and juicy meat – a leg of lamb makes a great centrepiece for a feast! Nici Wickes' version needs only simple accompaniments to complete it like a rich tomato and anchovy sauce
Almond orange cake with mascarpone icing and almond praline
This gluten-free almond orange cake recipe creates a moist, dense cake that's covered in a delicious mascarpone icing and sweet almond praline. Enjoy a slice of this indulgent cake with a hot cuppa
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Italian Easter tart with pears and white chocolate sauce
This traditional Italian Easter tart recipe with a filling of lemony ricotta and nutty whole wheat is a favourite at this time of year. Enjoy chilled or gently warmed - perfect for catering to autumn's unpredictable weather. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif
Mini Christmas cakes
Enjoy your favourite festive treat in pint-sized form with this mini Christmas cakes recipe. These cakes are perfect for sharing with loved ones (although we wouldn't blame you if you kept them for yourself!)
Traditional Christmas cake
Look no further for the perfect festive treat! This traditional Christmas cake recipe is packed with classic goodies like glacé cherries, brandy and sultanas
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Slow-cooked Italian meatballs in sauce
You'll really taste the difference in this slow-cooked Italian meatballs recipe. Served with a rich tomato sauce over pasta, this is spaghetti and meatballs like nonna used to make
Orange and ginger slow-cooked chicken drumsticks
Flavoured with orange and ginger, this delicious slow-cooked chicken drumsticks recipe is perfect served with rice and veges for a satisfying family meal
Homemade ricotta with slow-roasted thyme tomatoes
If you’ve ever wanted to make cheese but think it’s too complicated, start with Nici Wickes' easy recipe for homemade ricotta and you’ll be on your way. Served with slow-roasted tomatoes and crusty bread, it’s highly delicious!
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Gluten-free Christmas cake
Complete your Christmas with this gluten-free Christmas cake recipe! It's packed with traditional flavours, with the added bonus of being suitable for your guests with dietary requirements
Slow-cooked sticky pork chops
This slow-cooked sticky pork chops recipe is so tender you could eat it with a spoon. Serve with mashed potatoes, or rice and veges for a hearty meal
Pulled pork and apple rolls
Tender, succulent pork is shredded and combined with sliced apple to create these delicious pork rolls. These are a crowd favourite that will please all age groups - great for weekend drinks with friends.
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Monterey Coffee Lounge’s coconut layer cake
This scrumptious coconut layer cake from Monterey Coffee Lounge is perfect accompanied with a hot cuppa and enjoyed for an indulgent afternoon tea
Slow-cooked Asian-style pork belly
Give roast pork a flavour-packed twist with this delicious slow-cooked Asian-style pork belly recipe. Serve on top of rice or noodles with plenty of Asian greens
Plum and apple chutney
Sweet. Hot. Plummy. This chutney has it all going on! Nici Wickes' tasty plum and apple chutney recipe is great served spread on bread or crackers and accompanied with cheese
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Roast pork belly and plums
Nici Wickes' roast pork belly and plums recipe could be the ultimate no-fuss dinner. The belly goes into the oven to roast and the plums are added near the end of cooking. The fruit’s softness and tartness are the perfect foil to the blistered crackling and fattiness of the juicy pork
Southern-style sticky pork slices with quick pickles
It doesn't get much better than this Southern-style sticky pork recipe when you want to indulge in a deliciously tender, flavourful meal. Serve in slices with homemade quick pickles
Slow-cooked Mexican beef with soft tortillas and fresh tomato salsa
This slow-cooked Mexican beef recipe creates a tender, gently-spiced dish that's great served with soft tortillas and a fresh homemade tomato salsa
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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
Layered lemon cake
This layered lemon cake recipe creates a light, fluffy cake that's essential for your next sweet occasion. Cover with raspberry flavoured icing roses for the perfect finishing touch
Slow-cooked pulled lamb with pomegranate glaze
Add a Middle Eastern twist to your next roast with this delicious slow-cooked pulled lamb recipe. Serve with a pomegranate glaze, cucumber yoghurt and lemon couscous
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Mum’s Christmas cake
Christmas cake just like Mum makes. This recipe is packed with boozy fruit, chocolate, spices and nuts to create a classic festive dessert. Give it a go this Christmas
Pomegranate-glazed turkey with cranberry and pancetta stuffing
This beautifully flavoured pomegranate-glazed turkey with cranberry and pancetta stuffing is fantastic enjoyed with loved ones during the festive season
Chinese five spice ribs
There are few things more Kiwi than shooting the breeze around a sizzling barbecue. These tender Chinese five spice ribs are perfect for your next chilled cook out - leaving you plenty of time to relax, unwind and enjoy the sunshine
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Barbecue pulled pork sliders
Feed a crowd with this delicious barbecue pulled pork sliders recipe! Perfect for parties, drinks and movie nights, these sliders were made for sharing
Pina colada pavlova
This pina colada pavlova recipe creates a dessert to behold! Served with pineapple curd, coconut yoghurt cream and spiked with Malibu, this cake is a show stopping sweet finish
Tender slow-roasted beef with fail-safe flourless gravy
This tender slow-roasted beef recipe takes Sunday dinner to delicious new heights. Serve with fail-safe, flourless gravy plus all the usual trimmings for a truly impressive meal
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Miles’ blackcurrant-cured salmon
Upper Moutere chef Miles Drewery created this recipe using Zeaberry blackcurrant powder. It lends the salmon a stunning colour and subtle flavour, as well as giving it a health boost
Can-do chook
Luca Villari and Miss Moonshine's Ryan Clarke's can-do chook recipe is a must-try at your next BBQ. Stuffed with a beer can and glazed to perfection, this slow cooked chicken is a crowd-pleaser
Beef short ribs with smoked-bone sauce
Luca Villari and Miss Moonshine's Ryan Clarke share the ultimate beef short ribs recipe. Slow cooked to perfection and served with a smoked-bone sauce, these ribs are a meat lover's dream
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Smoky, spicy pulled pork
This fall-apart-tender pulled pork recipe created by Luca Villari and Miss Moonshine's Ryan Clarke is slow cooking at its finest. This recipe is perfect for making on a lazy weekend
Mum’s golden Christmas pudding with butterscotch sauce
Nici Wickes shares her mum's sensational Christmas pudding recipe that's crammed full of golden fruits and served with delicious butterscotch sauce, creamy custard, brandy butter and whipped cream
Citrus and herb butter roast turkey with pork and sage stuffing
Nici Wickes' turkey recipe sees the classic Christmas bird basted with plenty of citrus and herb butter and stuffed with irresistible pork and sage stuffing. It's so moist and delicious!
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Turkey with sundried tomato stuffing
This delicious recipe sees tender turkey breast stuffed with a summery sundried tomato, zucchini, lemon and pistachio stuffing. A perfect way to enjoy turkey without committing to a whole bird
Orange and dark chocolate Christmas cake
No Christmas is complete without a Christmas cake! This tasty orange and dark chocolate Christmas cake recipe is dense, moist and loaded with delicious fruit. Give it a go this festive season!
Orange and dark chocolate Christmas pudding
Nothing tastes like the festive season quite like a decadent Christmas pudding. This orange and dark chocolate version is perfect served with your choice of creamy custard or ice cream
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Rich Christmas pudding with frosted cherries
This rich Christmas pudding recipe is a deliciously decadent way to celebrate Christmas with loved ones. Top with 'frosted' cherries for a real festive feel
Rolled pork with cider jus and roasted potatoes
This delicious rolled pork recipe is beautifully stuffed with cherries, sage and melty brie. Serve with a gorgeous apple cider jus and golden roast potatoes for a showstopping roast dinner
Roast turkey with cherry and macadamia stuffing
Roast turkey doesn't get much better than this delicious recipe. Served with all the trimmings and stuffed with a beautiful cherry and macadamia stuffing, this dish is a must for your festive feast
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Rosemary, black olive and garlic focaccia
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
Slow cooker feijoada (Brazilian black bean stew)
This slow-cooker feijoada (Brazilian black bean stew) only takes a few minutes to prep, then your slow-cooker works the magic. Plus, the leftovers make an awesome pie when topped with mash
Classic vanilla slice
Whip up a classic from the comfort of your own kitchen with this delicious vanilla slice recipe! This vanilla slice is topped with a pretty pink icing and filled with plenty of creamy vanilla goodness
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Mini cheesecakes with strawberries and passionfruit
This recipe for mini cheesecakes produces the perfect bite-sized treat for any sweet occasion. Quick and easy, these little cakes are sure to wow your guests
Marinated lamb leg with green tomato chutney
This simple yet flavourful marinated lamb leg recipe is paired with a punchy green tomato and apple chutney that's just perfect for chilly spring weather
Pumpkin, onion and rosemary focaccia
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
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Buttermilk crumpets
There's nothing quite like a hot, buttery crumpet - except maybe a homemade hot, buttery crumpet! This crumpet recipe makes easy work of creating these breakfast favourites from scratch
Chocolate and caramel sticky pinwheels
Melted dark chocolate and sticky, gooey caramel sauce come together in this delicious pinwheel recipe. Serve to your guests warm for ultimate enjoyment
Pear and almond Danish twist
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
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Hunter’s venison pie
This rustic, hearty venison pie recipe is sure to become a future classic in your kitchen. Golden puff pastry encases a venison mince, red wine and thyme filling that's simply irresistible
Salted caramel mud cake
This dense, moist mud cake is the perfect recipe for impressing a crowd. Salted caramel is the star - sandwiching the cake together as well as acting as icing. A truly indulgent dessert
Mum’s steak and kidney pie
Nici Wickes shares her mum's recipe for the perfect steak and kidney pie - a true classic that's sure to satisfy
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Warm caramel, chocolate and rhubarb swirl cake
This dense, moist chocolate cake features swirls of chocolate, caramel and rhubarb and is drizzled with gooey caramel sauce. A delicious addition to any sweet occasion
Slow-roasted pork shoulder with fennel
This is an economical meal for the family as pork shoulder is not expensive. Although it is a strange shape, roasted slowly as in this recipe, the meat just falls off the bone (it doesn’t require carving) and there’s very little waste