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As kids, we were spoiled with these Pāua fritters! Friends of Mum and Dad always used to drop off pāua and now I crave them, so I love getting my hands on some when I can. I have changed my usual recipe a little, with inspiration from my chef brother, by adding some herbs and zest. These are fantastic!

This sage and onion stuffing is a classic accompaniment to a roast chicken. This stuffing recipe is also a great base to change or add to depending on what's in the pantry

Fire up the barbecue for a family favourite – these burgers are extra-tasty thanks to succulent NZ Pork

Ready-made tempura dipping sauce is available from most Asian grocers. Note

Switch up your classic steak and fries by substituting the fries for homemade onion rings! This hearty meal makes a delicious weekend dinner, perfect when served with a fresh green salad.

This simple, affordable and delicious meal is perfect for a midweek dinner. Whether it's the crispy pita bread, slices of kumara, or the vintage cheddar that tickles your taste buds, these homemade pizzas are a sure crowd pleaser.

Cooked a day ahead, coq au vin is a brilliant and easy-to-make dish for serving a large group. With the flavours of wine, mushrooms, smoky bacon and thyme, the slow-cooked chicken is always succulent and juicy.

This grilled Brussels sprout salad is a vibrant idea for your Christmas table. With the goodness of sprouts and pancetta, as well as a creamy yoghurt dressing, it will taste just as good as it looks.

Take your next platter to a whole new level with this homemade pickled onion recipe. Easy to master and even easier to eat, these onions go down a treat with sandwiches, cheese and crackers or on a ploughman's platter.

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

This apple and red onion tart recipe is a real winner. With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can be enjoying a tasty vegetarian lunch or dinner. Serve warm or cold - it's just as delicious either way

This caramelised onion and brie tart recipe creates a simply delicious vegetarian meal. Enjoy this cheesy tart with a simple green salad for a winning lunch or dinner the whole family will love

Sweet, sticky caramelised onions are the key to making this pasta recipe shine. With goat's cheese, rocket and prosciutto, this recipe creates a simple yet delicious family meal in a snap

An Italian favourite gets a delicious makeover in this sensational gnocchi gratin recipe. Cheesy and oh so easy, this is great enjoyed as a tasty side dish or a simple main meal with a fresh salad

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 shares the recipe for her family's favourite soup - her mum's French onion soup. With its melting cheesy topping and rich, sweet onions, this soup is easy and economical to make at home

There's nothing quite like a warm bowl of onion soup on a chilly evening. This recipe includes homemade cheesy gruyère twists - the perfect dunking instrument to soak up all that soupy goodness

Filled with exceptional flavour, these delicious baked stuffed red onions are great served with roast meats or served with sliced ham

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

Serve this tamarillo confit as a steak sauce or condiment for cheese and cold meats

Dipping a golden, cheesy croque monsieur into a steaming bowl of French onion soup must be the perfect combination of French favourites! The ultimate comforting dish for chilly days

Salad of fresh baby beans and peas

This easy-to-make onion tart recipe is delicious and impressive enough be found in your local cafe. Topped with a poached egg, it makes a classy choice for your next breakfast or brunch

This gorgeous frittata combines three strong flavours to create a flavour-packed lunch or dinner. From the sweetness of the caramelised onion and the rich salmon fillets, to the creamy, tart goat's cheese, every mouthful will leave you wanting more.

While most jams are made using fruit, this tasty savoury-style recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Made From Scratch' cookbook is brilliant dolloped atop a steak sandwich, or served with blue cheese.

A rich and creamy pie that will most definitely stand out at your next potluck dinner!

Pita pockets filled to the brim with beef meatballs, lettuce and yoghurt sauce make for the ideal lunch or dinner

The perfect chutney to serve with your favourite cheese or pâté.

Keep warm this winter with this beautiful, filling soup with a nutritious seed topping.

These lovely sandwich rolls are perfect for a quick snack. You need to buy ‘cooking chorizo’, which is more like a sausage than the slicing variety, which is used like salami. We use aioli, or garlic mayonnaise, but you could use plain mayonnaise if you prefer.

Someone I know intimately will not eat anchovies. However, they are a must in certain recipes, adding balance and saltiness like no other ingredient, so I’ve put extraordinary effort into concealing them in the past. On this particular occasion, though, I decided they were too important to hide and so laid them out in their little salted glory for all to see. Well, lo and behold, the person in question got home famished, stuffed in a piece of tart left over from this photoshoot and exclaimed it was one of the most delicious versions he’d tried in a long time. What? I’ve baked this tart a squillion times before, but apparently the proud little anchovies make all the difference.

Also known as flammekueche, this is kind of a pizza and sort of a tart and originates from the Alsace region of France. Confusion aside, what’s certain is that one piece is never enough – there’s something about this creamy, bacony creation that inspires gluttony. This is my version of a dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. I add a little autumnal twist with thyme, onions and extra cheese, and sometimes even sliced mushrooms. Serve it in slices like a pizza or enjoy it as a light meal with a green leafy salad on the side. Photography by Jani Shepherd; Gatherum Collectif.

Perfectly cooked strips of steak on a bed of steamed garlic kale, sliced red onion and crispy herb-roasted potatoes.

For me, this recipe brings back childhood memories of our family holidays at Whangamata. Simple ingredients from your holiday-home pantry and freshly gathered seafood make for delicious fritters. These are scrumptious served between two pieces of fresh white bread, on their own or with salad.

As soon as peppers become plentiful, Mum starts making this favourite relish. It’s an absolute treat to have with cold meats and cheese.

Halfway between a jam and a chutney, I’ve been making this tomato and currant brew for years and it goes so well with a grilled cheese sandwich that I often call it dinner! While tomatoes are cheap and at their best, why not make a few jars for yourself and some to give to friends – they’ll thank you once they’ve tried it.

There are many stories about the origin of this eggplant dish. The one I prefer to believe is that the priests, in their long eggplant-purple robes, fainted with pleasure after eating these garlic and olive oil-infused baked eggplants. I can relate – this dish is definitely swoon material!

Caramelised red onions brought to you by New Zealand Woman's Weekly.

Creamy. nourishing pumpkin gnocchi with broccolini and red onion - a deliciously easy dish perfect for any night of the week!

Tis the season for this tender, flavoursome, and mouthwatering roast turkey with bacon, onion and sage dressing - perfect for Christmas lunch or dinner!

There’s nothing like the flavour of freshly podded peas gathered in a luxurious free-range egg, crème fraîche and gruyère cheese filling with lashings of aromatic herbs.

If you have any leftover stale bread save it to use in this savoury bread pudding. You can also veg it up! Forget the ham and replace it with 4 slices drained, sliced, roasted red capsicum.

Deliciously tender roast vegetables with a creamy basil and feta polenta. This winning combination is perfect for a healthy meat-free meal any night of the week.

These delicious sweet chilli bat dippers are perfect for this Halloween! Spooky and delicious, and so easy to make!

A scrumptious family dinner favourite, especially for the vegetarians. The title sounds complicated, but it isn’t really!

This pull-apart bread is filled with caramelised onions, chives and cheese to give it extra flavour, making it perfect to share with friends.

Flavoursome spiced tomato and onion with juicy and succulent grilled sausages - a wholesome and hearty meal perfect for dinner tonight!

Whether your preference is for sweet or savoury tarts, the French are famous for what they pile into buttery pastry shells. This simple caramelised onion tart is truly a thing of pure beauty and deliciousness. Makes 4 x 12cm tarts or 1 x 25cm tart

This French tart transforms the humble onion into something worthy of the smartest Parisian bistro.

Wonderfully tender white flaked fish is wrapped in warm Asian cabbage leaves and served drizzled with a flavoursome dressing.

Serve up this Mediterranean seafood dish for a hearty dinner. Roasted capsicum, tomato and olives are the perfect salty side to this whole snapper.

Sweet and spicy, crunchy and tender blend in this flavoursome Chinese dish of pork rissoles in hoisin sauce with coleslaw and crisp noodles.

Slow marinated and overnight in a sweet, lemon soy dressing, these delicious baked drumsticks make a delicious dinner that will delight the whole family.

With all the decadence of a miniature high tea treat you'll enjoy the burst of flavour these capsicum quiches provide.

Nutritious and highly tasty, enjoy your perfectly cooked crispy skin salmon fillets served with braised lentils, rocket and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Perfect for a quick mid week meal, this crispy skinned fish is beautiful served up with a fresh and fragrant tomato and onion sauce and steamed potatoes.

Wow family and friends at your next summer dinner party with these chicken and sweet potato-like kumara skewers, brushed with a mix of sugary maple syrup. pungent mustard and sour cider vinegar. Round it out with a healthy spinach pecan salad.

This healthy Asian seafood dinner can be on the table in no time at all. Experience the simplicity of beautifully fragrant steamed fish and rice.

Light, fresh and brimming with flavour, this is a classic Mediterranean salad. For a heartier meal, serve with crusty bread.

Mint leaves enhance the freshness of this delicious tuna salad. Packed with vegetables and good quality protein, it's a wonderfully healthy lunch option!

These tasty savoury tuna patties are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner for the family. Serve with mashed potato and salad for a complete meal in no time at all.

This creamy veggie-packed soup is filling and warming, perfect for a chilly Winter's evening.

This healthy soup for any time of the year contains onion, pumpkin and chickpea and is guaranteed to warm the soul! It's quick and easy with canned chickpeas or soak your own overnight.

Thick, juicy porterhouse steaks are wonderful cooked to perfection and drizzled with a fragrant spicy creamy sauce. Served with sauteed bacon and brussels sprouts, this makes a winner dish.

This delicious seafood curry will tantalise your taste-buds - bursting with spice and flavour, it's a dish worthy of a dinner party!

This blend of basmati rice, nuts, raisins and spinach is drizzled with a sweet orange balsamic dressing. It's the perfect way to power up your next lunch or meal side dish.

Perfect served with a fresh side salad or passed around as finger food at a barbecue, these Greek lamb skewers are a sure-fire crowd pleaser. Threaded with baby chat potatoes, onions, capsicum and sprinkled with crumbled feta and fresh oregano, these skewers are grilled to perfection.

Perfect for a cool Winter's evening, this chunky vegetable, ham hock, bean and pasta soup is packed full of delicious and nutritious ingredients that will satisfy your mind, body and soul. Serve with freshly shaved Parmesan and crusty bread for a complete meal.

This one pot dish will be a real weeknight favourite - delicious beef sausages are sauteed with fresh vegetables, mixed beans and flavour packed Mexican spices. Serve hot with warm tortillas and you've got yourself a family winner!

This delicious protein-packed savoury omelette can be enjoyed any time of the day - stuffed with silken tofu, mushrooms and Asian greens, it is a wonderful meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

This zesty Thai beef salad can be on the table in no time at all - packed full of flavour and delicious, fresh ingredients, it is the perfect dish for a warm summer evening.

Perfectly cooked fresh prawns are tossed with Italian chorizo, tomatoes, fresh peas and chilli to create this wonderfully spicy and flavoursome pasta dish.

Hearty, meaty and warming, this shepherd's pie recipe is made with tasty lamb since and a creamy sweet potato topping.

Beautifully creamy and fragrant, this chicken and beetroot risotto is the perfect dish to serve at your next dinner party. Simmered in white wine and stirred through with crumbled feta, this Italian rice dish will delight your friends and family.

Delight your family with this easy-to-make, flavour packed Asian noodle dish. Packed full of fresh prawns, egg omelette and delicious Chinese sausage, these garlic and soy spiced noodles can be fried up in the wok in minutes.

Delight your family this weekend with this classic Australian roast dinner. Rosemary and garlic infused lamb is cooked to perfection, and served with roasted pumpkin, potatoes, onions and kumara.

This Indian-spiced pork dish is wonderfully flavoursome, packed full of tender meat and juicy apricots. Wonderful served on a bed of jasmine rice.

The golden crumbly crust on this beautiful savoury tart is absolutely divine with caramelised onions, fresh artichoke and crumbled feta.

These light and fluffy savoury muffins are perfect for a work or school lunch box. Packed full of juicy corn, fluffy polenta and delicious sun-dried tomatoes, these are a great vegetarian on-the-go treat that will keep you fueled for hours.

Fresh seafood is marinated with Asian flavours and served on a bed of creamy tumeric coconut rice - whip up this delicious and filling dinner for your family in no time at all.

A traditional Spanish and Latin American dish, Arroz con pollo combines delicious tender chicken with beautifully spiced rice and fresh vegetables.

Add some sweet and spicy flavours to your favourite corn fritters with this tomato sweet chilli sauce and fresh rocket salad.

Whip us this delicious Singaporean noodle dish in less than 30 minutes - soy and ginger infused vermicelli noodles are tossed with Asian vegetables, a delicious sausage and a traditional egg omelette to create a masterpiece suitable for any weeknight dinner.

Whip up this tasty coucous dish in no time at all, perfect for a tasty weeknight dinner with the family. Tender shredded chicken is tossed with oven roasted vegetables to create this flavoursome meal.

Tender poached chicken is shredded through this deliciously fresh Asian salad with cabbage, veggies and a punchy dressing.

Tender lamb partners with this herbaceous, lemony, vintage italian green sauce and is held up by creamy, smooth parsnip. It will dance on your tastebuds.

Packed full of delicious Moroccan spices, this glorious spiced lamb tagine with preserved lemon, roasted tomatoes and olives is absolutely divine served on a bed of fluffy couscous.

Even with minimal toppings, the incredible flavours of juicy artichokes and caramelised onions make this pizza a divine dish for any dinner party.

This simple side dish is a great way to jazz up frozen peas.

A traditional dish in Chinese Indonesian cuisine, egg fu yung is a delicious omelette made from the mixture of Asian vegetables and meats. It is served here with fresh prawns and shiitake mushrooms.

The crunch of Turkish bread combines with a buttery coating to create this delicious bread, with salty olives, anchovies and caramelised onions.

The sweet apricot glaze is beautiful tossed through tender pork, and is wonderful served on a bed of steamed rice and topped with fresh coriander and toasted almonds.

Stuffed with a flavour-packed bacon, feta and onion filling, these beautiful baked onions are great served on the side of a big roast dinner spread or as an exciting starter.

These zesty baby vegetables are wonderful served as a side dish to a tasty dinner spread. Easy to make, boil them up in one-pot to jazz up your next meal.

Get your daily vegetable intake in this healthy version of a popular Italian pasta dish. Delicious and nutritious, this is perfect for a hungry family!

Ditch that old idea of salads as rabbit food and delight in this warm salad full of roasted root vegetables like beetroot, pumpkin and carrot.

Naturally low-fat and full of zesty Asian flavours, this chicken and cabbage salad is brilliant for Summer dinner parties or healthy family lunches.

These delicious apricot chicken bites are delicious served as a family meal with rice and salad, or passed around a party as a tasty finger food.