Recipes and meal ideas

Recipes and meal ideas

Browse meal ideas and our easy and affordable recipes to suit your taste and grocery budget. Choose from our top picks for family classics and seasonal favourites. 

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Soup recipes

Easy, affordable and nutritious! 

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Mince recipes

Affordable, delicious recipes the whole whānau will love.

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Slow cooker recipes

Take some stress out of your weeknights with a little help from your slow cooker. 

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Winter recipes

Winter is the perfect time for wholesome, warming, comfort food. 

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Leftovers recipes

Whether you've got leftover meat, veges or carbs like rice or pasta, we've put together our fave recipes that can help you use up your leftovers.

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Kids Lunchbox ideas

No more soggy sandwiches! Keep the kids happy with our tasty and nutritious ideas for school lunches.

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Quick and easy recipes

When you don't want to spend time cooking, here's some easy under-30 minute recipes.

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Chicken recipes

An economical and versatile meat, chicken is super easy to cook with. From soups to pies - you'll find something you'll love.

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Leftover chicken recipes

A popular and versatile meat, we show you some easy recipes to use up any leftover chicken.

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Seasonal recipes

Winter is here, so it's time to say hello to more delicious seasonal produce and affordable, easy recipes.

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Easy sausages and mash

With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, it's no wonder this meal is a go-to favorite for busy weeknights or cozy weekends at home. Choose your favourite sausages to serve with creamy mashed potatoes and add a side of veggies.

  • Serves 4

  • 20 mins

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Hearty Vegetable Soup

This hearty vegetable soup has just enough heart to be great for either a starter or a light meal.

  • Serves 6

  • 1 hour 35 minutes

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Chicken and kūmara pie

Chicken pie is an easy and filling way to feed the whānau. Liven up this classic recipe using fresh kūmara and your favourite frozen vege mix, for a nutritious and wholesome family-style pie.

  • Serves 6

  • 60 mins

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Carrot and Coconut Soup

You’ll just love this thick and creamy soup that’s packed with flavour!

  • Serves 4

  • 35 mins

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Slow cooked beef casserole

Serve up dinner for less using your favourite cut of casserole beef. Chuck, blade steak or gravy beef are all affordable, flavourful cuts that are perfect for this simple slow cooker casserole. Try experimenting with different veggies as well to make this yummy casserole your own. This recipe is also featured in our Beef Recipe Collection.

  • Serves 4

  • 5-6 hrs

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Desserts and sweet treats

Tips and how-tos

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How to cook the perfect chicken

Find out how to buy, store, prepare and cook a huge range of chicken cuts to impress at any meal.

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How to use an air fryer

An air fryer is like your kitchen’s magic wand! Find out our top things to make with your air fryer.

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How to cook pasta perfectly

Our guide to choosing the right pasta plus cooking tips and recipes.

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How to make a chicken pie

A quick run-down of everything you need to make a delicious chicken pie with a golden crust and yummy filling. A simple and affordable family favourite.

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How to meal prep

Meal prepping is a great way to save money and time, and eat healthier. Here's everything you need to know to get started with preparing meals for the whole week.

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12 easy ways to save on meat

Top tips for spending less on meat and sticking to your grocery budget.

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