Recipes and food news
From groats to quick oats: Navigating your porridge options
A guide to starting your day with a nourishing bowl of porridge.
What are the handiest kitchen gadgets?
These appliances are actually useful (and won't just gather dust).
Salt and pepper: All your seasoning questions answered
What’s the difference between them all and how should you use them?
Transforming cabbage: From bland to brilliant
Cabbage, often relegated to the sidelines, deserves a starring role in your kitchen.
Recipe collections
Cauliflower tacos with cabbage slaw and walnut romesco recipe
These tacos are packed with flavour and super simple.
Lentil, pumpkin and lime pickle soup for your slow cooker
Gluten free, vegan and full of vibrant flavour.
Recipe: Slow cooker Shakshuka
This one-pot dish is packed with flavour (and it’s vegetarian friendly).
Crank up your slow cooker for this chicken, cashew and carrot curry
It’s a comforting (and easy) winter dinner.
Baking with feijoa
Feijoa season is upon us, so get baking with these cake, muffin and slice recipes.
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Easy summer recipes for lazy cooks
3 light, summery meals with minimal time, fuss and dishes required
The ‘whatever you have’ summer seafood barbecue
Whether it's fish, crays or mussels, this BBQ tastes great with any kaimoana you have
Warming winter beverages: The best drinks to combat the chill
Explore the spectrum of winter drinks from nourishing to those with a bit more kick
Recipes from Mainland
Hearty Cheesy Meatball Bake
This recipe is perfect for those colder nights. Topped with Mainland Tasty Grated cheese
Crispy parmesan potatoes
A perfect, no fuss main that is a hit for the whole family. We love this served...
Cooking with orzo: Tips, techniques and delicious recipes
This versatile rice-shaped pasta is perfect for a variety of dishes.
Citrus, kiwifruit, tamarillos and what to do with them
Take advantage of the season and tuck into vibrant, nutrient-packed fruits.
Quick, nutritious, efficient: The magic of a microwave meal
From chocolate pudding to cost-saving, is this classic kitchen appliance underestimated?
Can you make pancakes without eggs? Yes, and here’s how
Find your perfect egg substitute and nobody need ever miss out.
How to bake flawless scones every time
Learn fail-safe techniques and recipes for scone perfection.
Cold season: Immunity boosting foods you should be eating this winter
What to eat to recuperate from illness (and stay well in the first place).
What are the handiest kitchen gadgets?
These appliances are actually useful (and won't just gather dust).
Salt and pepper: All your seasoning questions answered
What’s the difference between them all and how should you use them?
Transforming cabbage: From bland to brilliant
Cabbage, often relegated to the sidelines, deserves a starring role in your kitchen.
Baking with winter spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and more
They not only enhance the flavour of baked goods but also offer various health benefits.
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Homemade pies are worth the effort
With the right know-how, making your own is easier than you think.
From shapes and sauces, here's how to pick the right pasta
The relationship between shapes and sauces can make pasta even more enticing.
Lentil, pumpkin and lime pickle soup for your slow cooker
Gluten free, vegan and full of vibrant flavour.
Soup toppings do more than garnish - they can transform your meal
What goes on top of a soup can be as important as the soup itself.
Recipe: Slow cooker Shakshuka
This one-pot dish is packed with flavour (and it’s vegetarian friendly).
Pot-luck dinner parties are back on the menu
Can't afford to put on a comprehensive spread? Consider the classic pot-luck.
Crank up your slow cooker for this chicken, cashew and carrot curry
It’s a comforting (and easy) winter dinner.
It’s all gravy: Fail-safe tips for a perfect sauce
A tasty gravy made from roast drippings is a glorious thing. Here’s how to get it right.
Potatoes: Mashed, roasted or rosti-ed, here's how to perfect each one
Three spud-tacular ideas for this Kiwi pantry staple.
Mum’s the word: 8 options for a surprise breakfast in bed
Don't overthink it. Try these tips for getting breakfast just right.
Cauli-power: The best cauliflower recipes
It’s come a long way from being boiled and bland - look what cauliflower can do now.
Cost of living: Tasty mince recipes to help save money
When the budget is tight, it’s mince to the rescue.
Looking for an activity to keep the kids busy?
Educational and fun, baking with your kids is an opportunity to learn while you bond.
How to cook corned beef? This classic dish is worth the time
This economical cut can be used in a multitude of forms and can go a long way.