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Apple and feijoa crumble

Apple and feijoa crumble

A good crumble is a classic that everyone enjoys, especially when evenings are getting crisper, and comforting, warm desserts take over from lighter options. When the season is in full-swing, the addition of feijoa enlivens any good apple crumble.
Chocolate caramel cheesecake

The best Woman’s Day cheesecake recipes

A delicious, creamy cheesecake with a biscuit base and sweet seasonal fruit ticks all the boxes for a perfect dessert. Whether you like them baked, unbaked or a little guilt-free, the Woman's Day cheesecake recipe collection will have something you'll love.
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Chicken favourites from the Weekly

Chicken favourites from the Weekly

Crumb it, roast it, roll it up and stuff it, or just enjoy it fried in a simple midweek stir-fry: chicken is such a versatile protein, and it pleases every palate. Here are some of the Weekly's favourite tried-and-true chicken recipes.
The Weekly’s most delectable desserts

The Weekly’s most delectable desserts

A meal isn't complete without a lip-smackingly good dessert to top it all off. The best desserts are creamy, sweet, with interesting textures from additions like crispy praline, roasted nuts or crumbly pastry. Here are our ultimate sweet indulgences.
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Best pancakes ever

Taste’s perfect pancake recipes

The secret to the perfect lazy Sunday is pancakes. And the secret to perfect pancakes is here in this collection of delicious recipes from Taste magazine. They're worth getting out of bed for!
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Persimmon syrup

Persimmon syrup

Make your own syrups for use in cocktails or as a refreshing mixer with soda.
Rhubarb syrup

Rhubarb syrup

Make your own syrups for use in cocktails or as a refreshing mixer with soda.
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Cocktail hour: Locals only

Taste features a few of our favourite New Zealand craft spirits and the talented Kate Rose, of Mea Culpa bar on Ponsonby Road, takes her pick to create stunning winter cocktails.
Marbled mint marshmallows

Marbled mint marshmallows

Flavoured with peppermint and marbled with a little red food colouring, these cushiony clouds of sweet delight make great edible gifts.
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Supergreen smoothie

Supergreen smoothie

Drink this in the morning for a quick, nutrient-packed pick-me-up. The avocado adds a lovely texture.
Ploughman's lunch with pate and beetroot relish

What’s for lunch?

Whether you want ideas for a long, lazy Sunday lunch with a pitcher of your favourite cocktail to go with it, or a quick throw-together option, we think lunch should be embraced as one of the most leisurely meals of the day. So roll out a picnic blanket and tuck into some of these satisfying midday meals.
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Cheat's duck, cherry, mango and rocket salad

Duck dishes sure to impress

You may not think of duck as the go-to meat for your midweek meals, but this quality protein is worth enjoying regularly, as well as impressing your friends with at dinner parties. Duck meat is rich and tastes delicious paired with sweet sauces such as honey or plum, and its intensity is lifted with fragrant spices such cloves, cinnamon and even fennel. You'll find plenty of inspiration in this collection!
Strawberry and elderflower mocktail

Drinks, cocktails and fruity elixirs

Some of the best mixologists in New Zealand share their recipes for classic cocktails and delicious new creations. Plus, we have plenty of superfood-packed smoothies, healing elixirs, warm winter beverages and non-alcoholic spritzers to enjoy when the sun's out.
Salmon, Avocada and Egg Salad

For the love of eggs

New Zealanders love eggs, and a plate of crispy toasted sourdough with a sunshine-yellow egg on top is one of the best things to wake up to in the morning! We bring you recipes for poaching, scrambling, frying and soft-boiling eggs to perfection, as well as creative creations, flavourful Asian-inspired dishes, omelettes, quick-and-easy fritters, and everyone's café favourite: eggs benedict.
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Green Bean, Watercress and Almond Salad

So much more than sides

Smashed potatoes, pumpkin and sage gratin, glossy green beans with toasted almonds, sweet beetroot with salty feta: a great side dish can steal the show, or transform simple meals into feasts. The recipes in this collection are more than after-thoughts – they're our favourite part of any meal.
Sensational sauces, jams and chutneys

Sensational sauces, jams and chutneys

A good sauce can make or break a dish, and a sweet, chunky chutney or jam can do the same for sandwiches and breakfast, so make sure to give these unsung ingredients the respect they deserve! Here we bring you chilli jams, easy preserves, the perfect hollandaise, béarnaise and more!
24 lovely lamb recipes

24 lovely lamb recipes

Lamb is so versatile and it can be enjoyed any time of the year. Spring lamb salads with perfectly pink lamb racks, fresh mint and couscous star in the lighter seasons, and tucking into a plate of rich, comforting lamb shanks is one of the great highlights of winter menus.
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Breakfasts worth getting out of bed for

Breakfasts worth getting out of bed for

Breakfast should be exciting, especially on lazy Sunday mornings when there's time to put extra care into creating a delicious meal worth getting out of bed for. We've got decadent pancake stacks, breakfast wraps, toasted mueslis packed with invigorating ingredients, grilled French toast, smoothies and more.
Our favourite sweet baking recipes

Our favourite sweet baking recipes

A table laden with freshly baked treats is sure to attract a crowd, especially if it's something from this delicious collection of baking recipes. Every celebration deserves a slice of something indulgent, whether it's a rich chocolate cake, gooey slice or berry-studded meringue, we've got you covered.
Easy-like-Sunday-morning pancakes

Easy-like-Sunday-morning pancakes

Sunday mornings deserve pancakes. Whip up a classic recipe and serve it with the many fruit toppings below, or splash out with blueberry pancakes, vanilla mascarpone or a homemade chocolate butter!
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The best chicken recipes

The best chicken recipes

Here are our favourite go-to chicken recipes for quick, tasty midweek dinners, beautiful dishes fit for fine-dining and of course classics such as roast chicken, chicken wings and a killer chicken parmigiana sandwich
Pea and chorizo soup

Soul-satisfying soup recipes

Fill your kitchen with comforting aromas with soul-satisfying soup recipes. Try a hearty minestrone chock-full of your favourite veggies; a simple, delicious broth or something satisfying and creamy.
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Merguez with peppers and couscous

Merguez with peppers and couscous

These spicy lamb sausages team up really well with sweet peppers and couscous. Serve with a big green salad of mixed leaves (add some baby beetroot and silverbeet leaves if you have them).
Burnt-honey and ricotta gelato slice

Burnt-honey and ricotta gelato slice

We’ve taken the elements of cassata and made them into an ice-cream sandwich. Use the freshest ricotta you can get your hands on for the creamiest gelato.
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Brandy butter

Brandy butter

This brandy butter tastes just like the one Grandma used to make… Except better! Sweet and salty, this perfect pudding accompaniment is like liquid sunshine!
Hot-smoked salmon casarecce

Hot-smoked salmon casarecce

Looking for a new way to serve fish that will please everyone? Hot-smoked salmon casarecce is creamy and rich, full of delicious smoky flavours. The best part is, it’s ready in twenty minutes!
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Neighbourly pumpkin soup

Neighbourly pumpkin soup

A large jar of this soup and a crusty loaf of bread make a great gift for friends, family or neighbours in need of a delicious, fuss-free meal.
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Chocolate and salted caramel slice

Chocolate and salted caramel slice

A match made in heaven. Salted caramel and chocolate are both rich, decadent and irresistibly compatible. Soft, sweet and salty, this slice is the perfect treat to bake for ultimate indulgence.
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Honey tart

Divine honey tart

Whenever I serve this honey tart, people say, “It’s like eating pure honey” and I have to agree. Quite magical, really.
Cheesecake

Baked vanilla cheesecake slice

Serve this cheesecake slice with coffee for afternoon tea or as a dessert with berry coulis in the summer months. In winter, it’s great with chocolate or caramel sauce.
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Fruit & nut slice

Lemon fruit & nut slice

This classic, simple slice combines all the great baking flavours – lemon, fruits, nuts and vanilla. The icing should be just runny enough to leave adorable little droplets around the edges.
Lemon cheese

Lemon cheese

This is not a recipe for lemon curd, which is often called lemon cheese. Instead, it’s a lovely creamy soft cheese with a faint hint of lemon, which you can spread on toast or crackers.
Bacon and egg salad

Bacon & egg salad

Take the classic combination of bacon and eggs to the next level by tossing them with crisp salad greens and a delicate egg mayonnaise.
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Chicken and leek pie

Creamy chicken & leek pie

A homemade pie is a thing of beauty, and this chicken and leek pie is simply amazing. If you’re short on time, you can use store-bought pastry or a ready-roasted chicken, but I never cheat with the white wine sauce – this is what makes the filling so creamy!
Rare beef salad

Rare beef salad

This hearty beef salad is a great way of stretching out a couple of quality steaks to make a family meal.
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Sausage & potato baked omelette

Sausage & potato baked omelette

This baked omelette will make a hearty start to your day. You can change it up with different meats, or try adding leftover roast vegetables and feta.
Anzac apple crunch cake

Anzac apple crunch cake

This apple crunch cake is divine, with moist apples and a crunchy topping that has the classic flavours of Anzac biscuits – oats, coconut and golden syrup. Substitute pears for apples, if you like.
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Apple custard cake

Apple custard cake

This apple custard cake contains thinly sliced apples, held together with a creamy custard, freckled with sweet vanilla pod seeds in a golden crust.
Cheesy chicken strips

Cheesy chicken strips

This cheesy chicken strips recipe is sure to be a hit with the kids. Fry them for crunch and flavour or oven bake them as a healthier alternative.
15 minute cupcakes

15 minute cupcakes

These cupcakes are quick to make with minimal washing up and will keep the kids busy as they decorate them to within an inch of their creamy frosting!
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Sausage pastries

Sausage pastries

These little meaty sausage pastries are great for kids who really want to cook.
School lunchbox ideas

School lunchbox ideas

It's difficult enough to get kids to eat their lunch let alone come up with something different and interesting every day. And not all kids want to take a sandwich to school. Our recipes will give you the inspiration you need to pack filling, healthy school lunchboxes that will come home empty each day! Many can be prepared in advance and freeze well saving you precious time.
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Apple teacakes

Mother’s Day recipes

Make Mum feel special by spoiling her with some of our delicious recipes on Mother's Day. Whether it's breakfast in bed, a family brunch or a sweet treat for morning or afternoon tea, nothing says 'I love you' quite like something homemade from the kitchen. We've got something to please every mum, whether it's our sensational weekend banana pancakes or scrumptious corn fritters. And our lemonade scones and coconut raspberry cake won't fail to impress.
Very vegetarian recipes

Very vegetarian recipes

Whether you're a vegetarian or just lightening things up a little, our fresh, colourful recipes are a delicious, nutritious introduction to meat-free meals
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Chinese fried rice

Family dinners in under 30 minutes

Cooking for a family after a full day's work can be a challenge and making something the kids will love can be even harder. But we've got the solution to your last-minute dinner dilemmas with these fast and filling family recipes. From fajitas to pasta, these recipes are fun, easy and healthy. There won't be any complaints from the troops when you serve up our chicken burgers or fried rice. So heat up the stove, turn on the oven and talk about your day over the tantalising tastes of these meals.
Scrumptious sweet and savoury pies

Scrumptious sweet and savoury pies

If there's one thing that Kiwis do well it's a great pie. There is nothing quite like a freshly baked pie - keep it classic with steak and cheese, shepherd's pie, banoffee or apple pie
Low-fat and delicious

Low-fat and delicious

There's no cutting back on flavour with these recipes. They're so much more than simple salads, with crab spaghetti, pork rolls, zucchini fritters and scallop skewers. And if you've got a sweet tooth, we haven't forgotten you. You'll love our crumpets with berry compote and rhubarb souffle. So whether you're counting kilojoules or on a special diet, you can dig into these satisfying meals without over-indulging. With this much flavour and variety, you won't believe these recipes are low-fat.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Self-Saucing Pudding

Decadent chocolate treats

It's already hard enough to say no to chocolate, but these recipes will make it near impossible! We have everything; from mud cake to chocolate pavlova, macarons, cheesecake and even creamy tiramisu. Our chocolate coconut tart and classic chocolate mousse will impress your guests. They simply won't be able to resist, and why should they? We all have our guilty pleasures so why not treat yourself every now and then and indulge in pure decadence. You won't regret satisfying this love affair.
Chilli tuna pasta salad

Lose weight with these healthy recipes

Losing weight doesn't mean starving yourself or denying your taste buds of good food. If you've put on a few extra kilos and want to slim down, here are some healthy recipes to help you do it while still eating delicious, satisfying meals. From pasta salads to laksa, seafood and pizza, there's no need to break up with food. Our hearty pork and cabbage rolls will make you forget you're watching your waistline. Just follow these recipes and find that you can delight your health as well as your mouth.
Spaghetti with meatballs

Budget family favourites

Feeding a family on a budget doesn't mean you have to compromise on taste or quality. These delicious recipes will keep the troops happy and save you money. Most of them are quick and easy too, making it a breeze to get dinner on the table in no time at all. Cook up a tasty spaghetti with meatballs. Vegetarians will love our corn fritters and nourishing brown rice and roast pumpkin salad. And you can ditch the takeaway with our teriyaki chicken and noodle box recipes.
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Barbecued vegetable salad

Our greatest barbeque recipes

Fire up the barbie and make the most of the remaining warm weather. If it's a classic steak you're after, try our T-bone with chimichurri. The kids will love our tasty beef burgers. And if red meat isn't your thing, we've got chicken fajitas and scallop skewers to satisfy. But fear not, vegetarians don't miss out either. Our colourful barbequed vegetable salad and zucchini fritters will make sure of that. So don your aprons, pick up your tongs and get outdoors and get cooking.
The Weekly’s most delicious cakes

The Weekly’s most delicious cakes

We've done all the hard work for you and tested thousands of cakes to bring you our most delicious recipes. There's a cake for every occasion. Our raspberry and custard tea cake is perfect for afternoon tea. Our rich white chocolate mud cake would make any birthday special. Try our luscious black forest cheesecake to finish any dinner on a sweet note. And if you really want to impress, our chocolate ice-cream celebration cake is an absolute showstopper and you can put it together in under an hour.
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Gluten-free passionfruit and coconut creme brulee

Gluten-free and allergy-free eating

There's no need to miss out because food allergies and intolerances are holding you back. We've gathered together our best range of cakes, biscuits and pizza which taste so good you'd never know they're allergy-friendly! There's a classic carbonara which happens to also be dairy-free. Our gluten-free chocolate cupcakes won't disappoint. Nor will our strawberry and vanilla crumble, the perfect dessert for colder nights. Special diet or not, these recipes are a winner!
Easter egg cake pops

Simple and scrumptious Easter sweets

From hot cross buns to chocolate bunnies, our favourite recipes will make your Easter even more delicious. There's something for big kids and small. If you're after an easy hot cross bun recipe, you won't be disappointed. For those without a sweet tooth, try our savoury version. We've also included some easy chocolatey treats that the children can whip up themselves with a bit of help. And if you don't know what to do with your Easter leftovers, our Easter bun pudding is the answer.
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Cherry Ripe choc cheesecake

Easy and delicious cheesecake recipes

A timeless dessert loved by all, a cheesecake makes the perfect finish to any meal. Whether it's a classic New York baked or a summery mango swirl, it is the ultimate way to indulge your sweet tooth. Chocolate lovers won't be disappointed with a decadent cherry ripe cheesecake. And few will be able to refuse a Mars Bar cheesecake. There are baked and no-bake recipes for every taste. So get baking and enjoy some of our favourite cheesecake recipes we know you'll love.
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Prawn food parcel recipe

Prawn parcels

Fijian prawn food parcels using baking paper instead of traditional banana palm leaves. Try this easy dish with its lovely fresh, fragrant flavours. Because of its simplicity, you’ll need to choose good-quality, plump prawns, or instead try it with scallops, bite-sized fish pieces.
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Banana Caramel Pie Recipe

Banana sour cream pie with coffee cream

Who could resist a deliciously creamy chocolate, coffee and banana pie? The malt biscuit base gives it a bit of crunch, while the piles of coffee cream and chopped chocolate nut bar add to the decadence.
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Chilli hash brown bakes

Chilli hash brown bakes

Combine the best of Mexican and American breakfast with spicy beef mince and beans covered in a layer of crunchy, cheesy hash brown pieces.
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