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Tomato and bread bake

Crunchy tomato and bread bake with parsley

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
Plum kasundi (Indian spiced chutney)

Plum kasundi (Indian spiced chutney)

Nici Wickes' mum has taken the kasundi recipe from Nici's second cookbook Cook, Eat, Enjoy and made it with plums instead of tomatoes. It’s a fabulous staple to have on hand in the pantry
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Corn, capsicum and black bean smoked paprika rice

Corn, capsicum and black bean smoked paprika rice

This Nadia Lim recipe is a winner! Capsicum, corn, black beans and smoked paprika come together to create a delicious gluten-free rice salad. Serve with your favourite South American inspired mains and enjoy!
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Sweet and sour red cabbage

Sweet and sour red cabbage

Add a classic takeaway flavour to your next side dish with this sweet and sour cabbage recipe. Simple yet delicious, this recipe takes the humble cabbage to new levels. Serve with your next Asian-inspired meal
Caramelised roast yams with maple syrup and dukkah

Caramelised roast yams with maple syrup and dukkah

For a gluten and dairy-free side dish everyone will love, you can't go past Nadia Lim's yam recipe. Roasted until lightly caramelised with maple syrup and dukkah, these yams will go down a treat with your next roast
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Mexican-style roasted peanut and sweet corn salad

Mexican-style roasted peanut and sweet corn salad

This Mexican-style sweet corn salad recipe is everything you've been looking for this sunny season! Fresh corn, smokey chorizo, roasted peanuts and zingy lime dressing come together to create this delish side dish
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Maple and thyme-baked kumara

Maple, thyme and garlic baked kumara slices

This baked kumara recipe may just be your new favourite side dish! It's gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan friendly, without requiring any fancy ingredients. Plus it goes well with...well, just about everything!
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Olive, parmesan and garlic flavoured butter

Olive, parmesan and garlic flavoured butter

Add a flavour kick to your next meal with this flavoured butter recipe! Spiked with green olives, parmesan cheese, garlic and parsley, this butter is delicious served over steak or grilled vegetables
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Cheesy potato, kale and bacon gratin with thyme

Cheesy potato, kale and bacon gratin with thyme

Nadia Lim's cheesy potato gratin recipe creates a side dish for any occasion! Spiked with bacon, thyme and kale for some bonus greenery, this dish is goes beautifully with...well, just about everything!
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Peanut butter

Homemade peanut butter

Slathered on toast, used in baking, or simply eaten from the spoon, you can’t beat this delicious homemade peanut butter recipe! All you need is a few simple ingredients to create your own from scratch
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Easy tomato jam

Easy tomato jam

Put summer's bounty of tomatoes to good use creating this tomato jam recipe. Spiked with chilli and packed with savoury spices, this jam is delicious with cheese and crackers, on a pie or with eggs
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Potatoes with brown butter sauce and radish

Potatoes with brown butter sauce and radish

The simplicity of Nici Wickes potatoes with brown butter sauce and radish is perfect for Christmas lunch or dinner – it’s fresh and buttery, and the peppery hit of radish adds a dash of excitement.
Orange-scented custard

Orange-scented brandy custard sauce

Orange rind and a hint of brandy boosts the flavour of this decadent custard recipe. Serve with your traditional Christmas pudding for a truly festive dessert that everyone will love
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Roast potatoes

Perfect golden and crispy roast potatoes

There's nothing quite like a side of perfectly roasted spuds! This recipe produces deliciously golden, crispy potatoes that pair wonderfully with a range of different dishes. Dig in!
Christmas salad recipe ideas

14 fresh and easy Christmas salad recipe ideas

Nail your Christmas spread with these deliciously fresh and easy salad recipes. From classic potato salad to bright and beautiful creations, these healthy recipes are sure to go down a treat on the 25th.
Potato gnocchi and onion gratin

Potato gnocchi and onion gratin

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
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Turmeric and garlic aioli

The best turmeric and garlic aioli

This recipe creates a homemade aioli that's fragrant in flavour and silky in texture. You’ll want to slather it on everything! For those who haven't made aioli before, it's easier than you think
Roasted eggplant slices with pomegranate dressing

Roasted eggplant slices with pomegranate dressing

This roasted eggplant recipe is the perfect addition to any summer table. Vegetarian and gluten-free, this dish is simply delicious served with an easy pomegranate dressing. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine
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New potatoes

10 delicious ideas for new potatoes

Dig into our best new potato recipes! These easy ideas star irresistible baby spuds cooked up in a range of deliciously different dishes. From boiled to roasted - these recipes will go down a treat.
Beetroot salad

The best beetroot salad recipes

Whether you prefer raw or roasted, these easy beetroot salad recipes are sure to go down a treat. Try these tasty recipes that pair this superfood with feta, orange, haloumi, apple and more.

Simply delicious vegetarian salad recipes

These delicious vegetarian salad recipes will have even meat eaters green with envy. From hearty kumara salads to lovely green salads, these creations are sure to be the star of your next spread.
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Spinach blue cheese and ricotta galettes

Seriously good spinach recipes

Make like Popeye and get stuck into our best spinach recipes! From easy side dishes to salads and cheesy tarts, these recipes are a great way to get a dose of this healthy, versatile vegetable.
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Easy bread recipes you can bake at home

Easy bread recipes you can bake at home

Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread! From basic white bread to paleo, no-knead, no-yeast, sourdough and soda bread, these recipes make it easy to bake your own homemade bread.

16 of our best kumara recipes

The sweet potato is one of our most popular vegetables and a great alternative to potato. The incredible sweetness of kumara gives itself beautifully to many dishes and even makes a tasty side enjoyed on its own. So here are of our best kumara recipes for you to enjoy.
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Tuck into these pull-apart bread recipes

Tuck into these pull-apart bread recipes

Fluffy, savoury (or sometimes sweet), these pull-apart bread recipes are worth baking. From classic ham and cheese to combos that are a little bit fancy, these carby treats are made for sharing.
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Indian-spiced tamarillo chutney

Indian-spiced tamarillo chutney

Tamarillo takes to spices brilliantly. While this Nici Wickes chutney recipe is well spiced, it isn’t overly hot – there’s just enough heat to keep it interesting. Try it with cheese or roast pork
Rosemary cheddar buttermilk soda bread

Rosemary and cheddar buttermilk soda bread

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
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Bacon-wrapped parsnip and potato loaf

Bacon-wrapped parsnip and potato loaf

Step up your side dish game with this delicious bacon-wrapped parsnip and potato loaf recipe. Simple yet impressive, this loaf is perfect served warm in thick slices at your next family dinner
Celebrate grapefruit with these zingy recipes

Celebrate grapefruit with these zingy recipes

If you’re looking for a fresh burst of citrus flavour, these grapefruit recipes certainly deliver. From cakes and puddings to marinades and marmalade, these dishes will brighten up your day.
Slaw

Slaw recipes for every occasion

Coleslaw has got to be one of the most versatile salads around! This cabbage-based creation is perfect as a side dish, in burgers, tacos, or at a picnic or pot luck. Check out our best slaw recipes.
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Easy vegetarian potato and silverbeet bake

Easy vegetarian potato and silverbeet bake

Nici Wickes shares her mum's potato and silverbeet bake recipe. This dish is a delicious way to take care of the vege content of a meal as well as the surplus of greens in the garden
Dressings and sauces

Our best dressings and sauces

Creating your own dressings and sauces from scratch is easier than you think! Try our recipes for homemade mayo, Italian dressing, plum sauce, BBQ sauce, Thai dipping sauce and more
Winter side dishes

Simply the best winter side dish recipes

Getting creative with winter fruit and veg is easy with these delicious side dish recipes. From salads to roast veges, these recipes are perfect for brightening up the dinner table this season.
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Gratin recipes

Our best gratin recipes

Oh cheesy, comforting gratin, how we love you! Dive into our best recipes for this side dish including kumara, fennel, cauliflower, pumpkin, leek and of course, potato
Ricotta and chilli-filled sweet peppers

Ricotta and chilli-filled sweet peppers

Nici Wickes was inspired by the gorgeous cheese and jalapeño-filled peppers that are sold in markets in Mexico in this recipe. These make a wonderful side dish or main served with a simple salad
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Ham and cheese crêpe bake

Ham and cheese crêpe bake

Nici Wickes' ham and cheese crêpe bake recipe is rich, cheesy and absolutely moreish. Serve with a fresh green salad for a delicious meal when you're craving something devilishly comforting
Pan hash brown

Pan hash brown

Nici Wickes shares the recipe for one of her breakfast favourites - hash browns. Making one large pan results in a golden and crispy outside and a sticky and melting middle
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Stuffed capsicum recipes

16 sensational stuffed capsicum recipes

Healthy, hearty and tasty - stuffed capsicums may just be the ultimate meal! Check out these delicious recipes that pair sweet peppers with fillings like Mexican rice, couscous, lamb, quinoa and more
Bulghur wheat-stuffed capsicums

Bulghur wheat-stuffed capsicums

Nici Wickes bulghur wheat-stuffed capsicums are perfect for a vegetarian meal or to accompany your meat meal. If you’re not familiar with the grain bulghur wheat, this recipe is a great introduction to it
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Warm salad of silverbeet stems, chilli and garlic

Warm salad of silverbeet stems, chilli and garlic

This salad recipe is so simple and delicious, it would be a crime not to share it. Silverbeet is used here as it’s easy to find in the shops and backyard. Serve as a tasty side dish for any meal. Photography by Jani Shephered/Gatherum Collectif
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Hasselback kumara with green yoghurt sauce

Hasselback kumara with green yoghurt sauce

These hasselback kumara are a pretty cool side dish to create and taste fantastic when served with a fragrant coriander-infused sauce. Plus, they’re a smashing match for beef rib roast. Photography by Jani Shephered/Gatherum Collectif
Taylor Farms nutty cauliflower pilaf

Taylor Farms nutty cauliflower pilaf

Searching for a healthy side dish recipe? Use Taylor Farms Cauliflower Pearls to create this nutty cauliflower pilaf that's packed with quinoa, raisins, nuts and seeds
Taylor Farms garlic mashed cauliflower

Taylor Farms garlic mashed cauliflower

Swap your usual mashed potato for something a little lighter with this mashed cauliflower recipe. Taylor Farms Cauliflower Pearls are the key to creating this quick and easy side dish
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Roasted vegetables with tahini miso dressing

Roasted vegetables with tahini miso dressing

Roast veges get a dose of umami flavour with this tasty recipe idea. Winter vegetables are drizzled with a super savoury tahini miso dressing to create the ultimate side dish for your next roast
Parmesan basil croquettes with pesto aioli

Parmesan basil croquettes with pesto aioli

Put that leftover squash to good use in this delicious croquette recipe. Crunchy, cheesy and oh-so moreish, these bites are perfect for entertaining. Serve with pesto aioli for a tasty finishing touch
Roasted Brussels sprouts with maple glaze

Roasted Brussels sprouts with maple glaze

Brussels sprouts have long had a tough time of it, regularly being voted the world’s most hated vegetable. Discover just how delicious they can be with this Roasted Brussels sprouts with maple glaze recipe
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Thyme and honey parsnip with pears

Thyme and honey parsnip with pears

Nici Wickes' parsnip and pears recipe can dressed up by adding crumbled blue cheese or toasted nuts (walnuts or pine nuts are good), or enjoyed as is for a simply delicious side
Rosemary potatoes

Rosemary hasselback potatoes

Nici Wickes' rosemary hasselback potatoes are one of those recipes that is fabulously easy to make yet the result is somehow sophisticated. For a deluxe version, try adding streaky bacon
Kumara and thyme gratin

Kumara and thyme gratin

Give a French classic a Kiwi twist with this delicious kumara and thyme gratin recipe. Serve as a tasty side dish to your next meal
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Warm Brussels sprout and leek salad

Warm Brussels sprout and leek salad

Discover just how delicious Brussels sprouts can be in this beautiful salad recipe. Paired with leek, almonds and feta, this tasty side dish is perfect for lunch or dinner