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Produce Guide: What’s in season this March

Enjoy the freshest, cheapest and most nutritious fruit and vegetables this month, thanks to our helpful produce guide. Find out what is in season this March, and what recipes will bring out the best in each seasonal star.
Produce Guide: What’s in season this February

Produce Guide: What’s in season this February

Enjoy the freshest, cheapest and most nutritious fruit and vegetables this month, thanks to our helpful produce guide. Find out what is in season this February, and what recipes will bring out the best in each seasonal star.
Produce Guide: What’s in season this December

Produce Guide: What’s in season this December

Enjoy the freshest, cheapest and most nutritious fruit and vegetables this month, thanks to our helpful produce guide. Find out what is in season this December, and what recipes will bring out the best in each seasonal star.
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Produce Guide: What’s in season this November

Produce Guide: What’s in season this November

Enjoy the freshest, cheapest and most nutritious fruit and vegetables this month, thanks to our helpful produce guide. Find out what is in season this November, and what recipes will bring out the best in each seasonal star.
Avocado with chilli, prawns and lime mayonnaise

Produce Guide: What’s in season this September

Enjoy the freshest, cheapest and most nutritious fruit and vegetables this month, thanks to our helpful produce guide. Find out what is in season this September, and what recipes will bring out the best in each seasonal star.
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Boiled new potatoes with minty herb butter

Boiled new potatoes with minty herb butter

The traditional New Zealand Christmas dinner of a perfectly glazed ham, carrots, spuds and peas followed by a berry-packed and boozily indulgent trifle is still incredibly hard to beat. Sophie Gray aces a classic boiled new potatoes with minty herb butter, perfect for summer dishes.
Vegan Mexican slaw with tempeh and guacamole

Vegan Mexican slaw with tempeh and guacamole

Keep dinner light and lovely with this flavoursome vegan slaw! It's packed with bright colours thanks to all the wonderful fresh vegetables, and the Mexican-style tempeh adds a scrumptious dose of protein.
Roasted vege and feta sandwiches

Roasted vege and feta sandwiches

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.
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Asparagus with prosciutto, egg and parmesan

Asparagus with prosciutto, egg and parmesan

If you’ve never tried asparagus, egg and prosciutto (or ham or bacon) together, then you’ve been missing out! All the components of this dish pair beautifully together - making it a perfect BBQ side dish.
Produce Guide: What’s in season this January

Produce Guide: What’s in season this January

Enjoy the freshest, cheapest and most nutritious fruit and vegetables this month, thanks to our helpful produce guide. Find out what is in season this January, and what recipes will bring out the best in each seasonal star.
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Produce Guide: What's in season this October

Produce Guide: What’s in season this October

Enjoy the freshest, cheapest and most nutritious fruit and vegetables this month, thanks to our helpful produce guide. Find out what is in season this October, and what recipes will bring out the best in each seasonal star.
Courgette schnitzel wraps

Courgette schnitzel wraps

Twist up your midweek dinner ideas with these deliciously healthy crumbed courgette and slaw wraps. Completely meat free, and full of mouthwatering flavour - you simply can't go wrong!
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Winter vegetable pie with homemade tomato sauce

Winter vegetable pie with homemade tomato sauce

If you’re trying to incorporate more veges into your weeknight meals, then we’ve got you covered. This hearty vege pie is tasty and nourishing, and will leave you with enough leftovers for everyone's lunch.
Produce Guide: What's in season this August

Produce Guide: What’s in season this August

Enjoy the freshest, cheapest and most nutritious fruit and vegetables this month, thanks to our helpful produce guide. Find out what is in season this August, and what recipes will bring out the best in each seasonal star.
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Tried-and-true potato bake recipes

Tried-and-true potato bake recipes

If you're after the perfect side or you're just looking for good old-fashioned comfort food, you simply can't go past a tasty potato bake recipe. These recipes are the best of the best!
fennel and leek gratin

Fennel and leek gratin

Fennel infuses this leek gratin with a delightfully bright anise-like taste, making it a flavoursome side dish. Serve alongside a roast dinner or your favourite steak for a nourishing, balanced meal.
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Produce guide: What's in season this July

Produce guide: What’s in season this July

Enjoy the freshest, cheapest and most nutritious fruit and vegetables this month, thanks to our helpful produce guide. Find out what is in season this July, and what recipes will bring out the best in each seasonal star.
Produce guide: What's in season this June

Produce guide: What’s in season this June

Enjoy the freshest, cheapest and most nutritious fruit and vegetables this month, thanks to our helpful produce guide. Find out what is in season this June, and what recipes will bring out the best in each seasonal star.
Crispy avocado fries

Crispy avocado fries

These avocado fries are simply scrumptious. With a crispy batter of panko crumbs and delicious seasoning, served with our zingy green yoghurt sauce, they make a fantastic vegetarian side dish.
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Fennel, apple and kale salad with creamy nut dressing

Fennel, apple and kale salad with creamy nut dressing

Guests will love this fruity and leafy salad with a slight lemony nut crunch. Kale and cavolo nero are easy to grow and can easily be substituted for each other – here Fiona has used a combination. Just remove the tough central stalk from the leaves before slicing or chopping finely.
Roasted grape and pumpkin agrodolce platter

Roasted grape and pumpkin agrodolce platter

Surprisingly, common table grapes relish some roasting time in the oven, transforming into little caramelly globes of flavour which, in this dish, burst sour-sweet deliciousness onto roasted pumpkin. A sprinkle of toasted seeds adds a final, lovely crunch.
Parsnip, pear and sage purée

Parsnip, pear and sage purée

Silky and smooth, this parsnip and pear purée trumps even the best mashed potatoes every time. Serve on the side of a beautiful meat dish with some salad greens for a deliciously warming meal.
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Eggplant wedges with garlic yoghurt

Eggplant wedges with garlic yoghurt

These tasty eggplant wedges are the perfect accompaniment for any dish! Covered in flavoursome Greek oregano and lemon, then dipped in garlic Greek yoghurt, it's a delicious side everyone will love.
Sumac eggplant and chilli tomato salad

Sumac eggplant and chilli tomato salad

Give vegetables a starring role at the dinner table with this quick and easy dish. So fresh and colourful, everyone will love the delicious pairing of the sumac eggplant skewers and the zingy chilli tomato salad!
Pork and fennel stuffed capsicums

Pork and fennel stuffed capsicums

Make a batch of these stuffed capsicums and enjoy with a salad and potatoes for a simple and delicious dinner. Plus, leftovers served cold make a great lunch.
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Roasted potatoes with crispy herbs

Roasted potatoes with crispy herbs

It may seem like sacrilege to roast new-season jersey bennes, but we urge you to do it! They’re crunchy, buttery and just magical - perfect for a side dish at Christmas.
Chargrilled asparagus with mustard crème

Chargrilled asparagus with mustard crème

Here is a delicious plateful of summer to freshen up your Christmas table. This chargrilled asparagus dish with mustard crème is delightfully zingy - a festive side everyone will love.
Stuffed capsicum

Stuffed capsicum

Beautifully colourful and festive, these stuffed capsicums are a perfect side for Christmas. This simple dish can be made a day ahead and reheated for ultimate convenience.
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Buttered asparagus with peas and honey

Buttered asparagus with peas and honey

This delicious buttered asparagus with peas and honey dish is great with roasted meats. It can easily be made ahead when entertaining, and served cold or reheated in the microwave.
Falafel wraps

Falafel wraps

Have dinner ready in no time with this falafel wraps recipe, which packs the deliciousness of homemade falafel, hummus and eggplant into one tightly rolled wrap. So good, even meat-lovers will be happy!
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Mexican-style kumara

Mexican-style kumara

Bursting with flavours, this healthy, colourful and quick to prepare Mexican-style kumara dish is a tasty idea for a delightful midweek dinner.
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12 tasty mushroom recipes for any occasion

12 tasty mushroom recipes for any occasion

Adding a delicious earthly flavour to many dishes, mushrooms remain front and center in many incredible meals. We have recipes for creamy mushroom gnocchi, mushroom bread and butter puddings and herby mushrooms with crème fraiche. So get cooking and enjoy!
Mushroom ragout and pumpkin

Mushroom ragout and pumpkin

Nutrient-rich mushrooms are a staple in the autumn and winter months, so try Nici's mushroom ragout and pumpkin recipe for a deliciously comforting weeknight meal.
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Baked fennel with parmesan and cream

Baked fennel with parmesan and cream

With lemony sharpness, this delicious baked fennel recipe with parmesan and cream is an easy and indulgent side dish that goes well with grilled meats and fish.
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Egyptian-style beans

Egyptian-style beans

This Egyptian-style beans recipe is popular as a breakfast dish as it’s cheap and robust enough to sustain you all day. Served with freshly baked flatbreads, for a delicious midweek meal.
Silverbeet cheesecake

Silverbeet cheesecake

Nici's silverbeet cheesecake is ideal for a luncheon served with salad and a lovely loaf of bread. It will serve 6 or 8 easily as it is quite rich yet incredible very delicious!
Leek and potato cakes

Leek and potato cakes

Serve warm with tomato chutney and enjoy these delicious leek and potato cakes for the perfect lunch or light weeknight meal
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12 delicious side dish recipes to try this autumn

12 delicious side dish recipes to try this autumn

Autumn just got more delicious! These side dish recipe ideas are packed with seasonal produce and warming flavours that are perfect for cooler weather. From roast vegetables to hearty salads, these dishes are sure to go down a treat.
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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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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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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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Roasted tomato, cheese and herb strata

Overnight roasted tomato, cheese and herb strata

This is the perfect example of just how good a simple strata can be! In this recipe, strata (similar to a quiche or frittata but with bread) is packed with tomatoes, cheese and herbs. Serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner
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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.
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!
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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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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Leftover roast vegetable quiche

Leftover roast vegetable quiche

Give last night's roast veges a second lease on life with this delicious quiche recipe. Use whatever roast vegetables you have on hand to create a tasty vegetarian meal the whole family will love
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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.
Mushroom popcorn

Golden-crumbed mushroom popcorn

This moreish recipe sees button mushrooms baked to perfection then crumbed to create delicious little 'popcorn' snacks. Serve with sweet chilli and honey soy dipping sauce for the ultimate party bite
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Vegetable tagine

Vegetable tagine with harissa chickpeas

This Moroccan-inspired vegetable tagine recipe creates the ultimate vegetarian meal. Pack with spiced pumpkin, eggplant and okra then serve topped with harissa chickpeas, yoghurt and herbs
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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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Broccoli and kale soup with lemon creme fraiche

Kale recipes that are seriously good for you

Discover how good this superfood can be with these delicious kale recipes. From healthy salads and chips to hearty pastas and tarts, these dishes are the perfect way to add some greens to your life.
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Root and rosemary gratin

Root vegetable and rosemary gratin

Nici Wickes' root vegetable and rosemary gratin is divine. This recipe uses less popular winter veges, such as turnips and parsnips, but feel free to use potatoes and carrots if you prefer
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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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Vegetable moussaka

Easy vegetable moussaka

A Mediterranean staple gets a vegetarian twist in this vegetable moussaka recipe. Packed with veges and covered in a creamy white sauce, this dish makes delicious work of getting your 5+ a day
Marvellous mushroom recipes for every meal

Marvellous mushroom recipes for every meal

Breakfast, lunch or dinner - you can't go wrong with mushrooms! Whether you want good old-fashioned mushrooms on toast or to try making a tart from scratch, these recipes are here to help.
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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