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Vegetarian lentil and chickpea burgers with tahini sauce

Nourishing lentil recipes to try

Affordable, filling and nutritionally rich, the humble lentil has it all. Try these delicious recipes that see lentils paired with pasta, burgers, pies and pilaf.
Silverbeet

12 ways to cook with silverbeet

Got mountains of silverbeet in the backyard? Get creative with these delicious silverbeet recipes including pie, soup, salad, pasta and more. There's so much you can do with this leafy green!
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Frittata

Our favourite frittata recipes

Easy, simple, delicious - is there anything better than a frittata? These recipes are perfect for creating a quick weeknight dinner or weekend brunch, and any leftovers make a tasty lunchbox snack
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.
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
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Pumpkin and silverbeet ricotta rolls

Pumpkin and silverbeet ricotta rolls

Those who try Nici Wickes' pumpkin and silverbeet ricotta rolls recipe have said “I could be a vegetarian with meals as delicious as this”. Serve with a salad or as a side dish for a meat main
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
Roasted carrot, feta and quinoa

Roasted carrot, feta and quinoa

Nici Wickes' delicious dish has it all going on – singed sweet carrots, crunchy toasted quinoa packed full of protein and creamy feta for that extra tang. A simple yet fabulous recipe
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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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
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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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Garlic mushrooms with spinach, quinoa and miso butter

Garlic mushrooms with spinach, quinoa and miso butter

Adding miso to butter to this quinoa recipe is a lovely way to inject a little umami into everyday eats. Thickly sliced flat mushrooms are used in this dish, but any mushroom will do. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine
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
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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
Crispy vegetable bake

Crispy vegetable bake

Getting your 5+ a day has never been so delicious! This crispy vegetable bake recipe is easy, tasty and a great way of getting in lots of veges. Serve with a fresh side salad for an easy midweek meal
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
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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
Pickled courgettes and carrot

Pickled courgettes and carrot

If you’re new to pickling, try Nici Wickes' easy pickled courgettes and carrot, which goes with almost anything. It’s a real pick-me-up for your appetite and digestion
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Kumara and parmesan bake

Creamy, cheesy and herby, this incredibly comforting kumara and parmesan bake recipe is the perfect way to complete a satisfying weeknight meal

Easy zucchini, bacon and cheese bake

Light, cheesy and packed full of flavour, this tasty zucchini bake recipe is surprisingly filling and delicious enjoyed hot or cold. Enjoy for dinner, plus any leftovers go great in school lunchboxes
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Microwave steamed bok choy

This microwave steamed bok choy recipe is perfect when you need a quick vege hit. Ready in just two minutes, this is the perfect side dish for a range of meals
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20 tasty ways with sweet corn

20 tasty ways with sweet corn

Make the most of summer's bounty of corn on the cob with these easy recipes! Delicious and affordable, sweet corn is perfect barbecued whole or added to tarts, salads, soups or fritters
Roast hasselback kumara with chipotle

Roast hasselback kumara with chipotle

You've never had kumara like this before! This recipe sees hasselback kumara paired with a smoky, spicy chipotle marinade. Serve sprinkled with coriander for a winning weeknight side
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Kumara and gruyère gratin

Kumara and gruyère gratin

A French classic gets a Kiwi update with this delicious kumara and gruyère gratin recipe. Serve as a comforting side dish alongside your Sunday roast
Cauliflower and rocket mash

Cauliflower and rocket mash

Add a delicious twist to a classic with this cauliflower and rocket mash recipe. This creamy, delicious side is perfect topped with herb-crusted salmon for a healthy midweek meal
Herb-roasted potatoes

Crispy herb-roasted potatoes

You've never had spuds like this before. This beautiful recipe creates crispy herb-roasted potatoes the whole family will love. Serve as the perfect side dish for a range of delicious dishes
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Eggplant, green bean and peanut salad

Eggplant, green bean and peanut salad

Full of texture and flavour, Nici Wickes' eggplant, green bean and peanut salad recipe is glorious. The elements are cooked separately, then thrown together just before serving. Yum!
Antipasti frittata

Antipasti frittata

One pan is all it takes to create this delicious antipasti frittata recipe. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with veges and creamy feta cheese, this simple dish is a weeknight winner
Vegetable rice paper rolls

Kid-friendly vegetable rice paper rolls

Got a budding chef or two on your hands? Encourage your kids' cooking skills with this vegetable rice paper roll recipe. Healthy and perfect for lunchboxes, this recipe is a real winner
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Creamy leeks and baby spinach

Creamy leeks and baby spinach

Eating your veges has never been more delicious. This creamy leeks and baby spinach recipe creates a gently spiced, delicate side dish that's the perfect partner for tonight's dinner
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Balsamic roasted beetroot

Balsamic roasted beetroot

This delicious balsamic roasted beetroot recipe is exceptional served with roast or barbecued lamb. Make sure you spoon some pan juices over the beetroot for a full flavour hit
Vegetable ‘steaks’ with lemony hummus

Vegetable ‘steaks’ with lemony hummus

Nici Wickes' barbecued cauliflower and broccoli recipe is so delicious that you’ll wonder why you never thought of serving these “steaks” before! Fear not if they get a little charred in places – it all adds to the smoky flavour
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Potato salad

Easy potato salad

This easy potato salad recipe is packed with all the classic flavours you'd expect from this dish, plus it's ready to eat in just 25 minutes. A must for your next BBQ, picnic or family meal
Cauliflower and broccoli au gratin

Cauliflower and broccoli au gratin

Cheesy, crunchy and golden - is there anything better than gratin? This wonderfully comforting cauliflower and broccoli au gratin recipe is the perfect side dish for your next family meal
Mixed vegetable crumble

Mixed vegetable crumble

This vibrant mixed vegetable crumble recipe is the perfect side dish for your next family meal. Tender veges are topped with a crunchy bread and nut crumble - delish!
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Summer beans

Summer bean and tomato salad

Make the most of this season's bounty of beans with this delicious summer bean and tomato salad recipe. Starring green beans, snow peas and snow pea sprouts, this healthy side dish is a winner
Roast maple vegetables

Roast maple vegetables

This delicious roast maple vegetables recipe combines hearty pumpkin, baby beets, potatoes and parsnip with sweet maple syrup. A fantastic side dish for your next roast
Roast smashed spuds with garlic and lemon

Roast smashed spuds with garlic and lemon

Taters always go down a treat - and this dish is no exception! This recipe sees golden smashed potatoes paired with garlic and zingy lemon. Try it for your next entertaining occasion!
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24 delicious Christmas side dishes

24 delicious Christmas side dishes

Your Christmas spread wouldn't be complete without a delicious array of side dishes! From classics to new favourites, these recipes will take pride of place at the table on the 25th
Our best broad bean recipes

Our best broad bean recipes

Frozen or fresh, broad beans add a dash of bright green goodness to any recipe! From pasta to risotto to light and lovely salads, here are our 12 top recipes starring broad beans
Mexican style grilled corn

Mexican-style grilled corn

Upgrade your usual grilled corn with this delicious Mexican-style corn recipe! Smothered in lime, garlic, spices, mayo and rolled in cheese, this side dish is sure to be a hit at your next BBQ!
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Hasselback potato gratin

Hasselback potato gratin

Golden, crispy potatoes, herbs and plenty of lush cream come together to create this delicious hasselback potato gratin recipe. Serve as the perfect side dish to complement any meal
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Cheesy courgette fritters

Cheesy courgette fritters

Make the most of summer's bounty of courgettes with this cheesy courgette fritter recipe. Quick, easy and delicious, these fritters become a light meal when topped with a poached egg and bacon
Roast carrot hummus with vegetable crudités

Roast carrot hummus with vegetable crudités

Adding roasted carrot to hummus brings a delightful natural sweetness to this well-loved dip recipe. Serve with vegetable crudités for a fresh summer snack. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine
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Frittata

Leftover vegetable frittata

A homemade frittata can be a thing of beauty. It is also a great way to use up any left over vegetables from the night before. This Nici Wickes recipe is great cut into wedges and served for lunch
Parmesan garlic potato chunks

Parmesan garlic potato chunks

This scrumptious recipe for Parmesan garlic potato chunks is perfect for the whole family to enjoy as a comforting side dish, and is great served alongside a roast dinner
Green beans with garlic and ginger miso

Green beans with garlic and ginger miso

Give yourself a bold flavour kick along with a healthy serve of your five-a-day with this green beans recipe with garlic and ginger miso. Serve alongside grilled fish, chicken or meat
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Leek and vegetable au gratin

Leek and vegetable au gratin

This golden, cheesy leek and vegetable au gratin recipe creates an easy, no-fuss weeknight meal that will have even the kids enjoying their veges
Bacon and cheese-stuffed hasselback potatoes

Bacon and cheese-stuffed hasselback potatoes

This potato recipe produces the perfect example of stuffed hasselback potatoes. Golden, buttery potatoes are topped with crispy bacon and plenty of cheese - this dish is true comfort food!
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Top 10 zucchini recipes

Our favourite zucchini recipes

Zucchini (or courgette, as it's also known) is one of summer's most versatile vegetables. Paired with pasta, baked or shaped into fritters, you'll never get tired of these inventive recipes
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Minestrone soup recipes

Minestrone soup recipes

Minestrone soup is a hearty, nourishing meal for the whole family that's easy on the budget. Packed full of veges, the tomato-based soup is wonderfully warming and perfect for those cooler winter nights
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Chickpea and cauliflower-stuffed mushrooms

Chickpea and cauliflower-stuffed mushrooms

This chickpea and cauliflower-stuffed mushrooms recipe creates a delicious, hearty vegetarian meal that's packed with great flavours like harissa and coriander. Quick and simple, this vegetarian recipe makes a brilliant fast dinner
Parsnip recipes

Top 10 ways with parsnip

Embrace seasonal produce and explore our best winter-friendly parsnip recipes. Roasted, paired with blue cheese, put in a pie or even in chocolate cake, these recipes make the most of creamy, sweet parsnip
10 reasons we’re eating Brussels sprouts

10 reasons we’re eating Brussels sprouts

The humble Brussels sprout is experiencing a serious culinary renaissance. From cheesy gratins to stir-fries or simply coated in golden butter, these Brussels sprouts recipes show just how delicious they can be
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Vegetable and bean enchiladas

Vegetable and bean enchiladas

Put a vegetarian twist on this classic Mexican dish for a flavour-packed weeknight dinner the whole family will love. The best part? This delicious recipe can be on the table in under an hour.
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Spiced vegetables and chickpeas

Spiced vegetables and chickpeas

Get a dose of fibre, protein and greens from this tasty spiced vegetable and chickpeas casserole. Serve it over rice for a quick and filling vegetarian dinner idea.
EGGPLANT FRITTERS WITHGARLICYOGURT

Eggplant fritter fries with garlic yoghurt

Eggplant...fries?! This recipe sees this meaty vegetable transformed into thick fries, coated in beer batter then fried to perfection. Serve with garlic yoghurt for a delicious vegetarian snack
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Stuffed sweet peppers

Stuffed sweet peppers

This stuffed red pepper recipe uses gluten-free breadcrumbs (or leftover rice), carrot and sultanas for added sweetness and pine nuts for crunch. It’s a delicious meat-free meal
Roast pumpkin with seeds and pomegranate dressing

Roast pumpkin with seeds and pomegranate dressing

We’ve all done it – bought a whole pumpkin only to discover half of it shrivelling in our vegetable chiller some weeks (or months!) later. While pumpkin soup is always a good standby, why not try this sweet roasted pumpkin dish which is full of the crunch of toasted seeds and tanginess from a drizzle of pomegranate and yoghurt. You’ll never need to throw out pumpkin again!
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