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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. 

Our favourite recipes

50 mins
Serves 4-6

Asparagus quiche
20 mins
Serves 4

Easy Carbonara
17 mins
Serves 3

Garlic & Herb Chicken Quesadillas
1 hour
Serves 6

Chicken and mushroom pie
45 mins
Serves 4

Smoked fish and pea kedgeree
100 mins
Serves 6

Chicken drumsticks casserole
20 mins
Serves 4

Chicken pad thai
30 mins
Serves  4

Cashew chicken stir fry

Seasonal recipes

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

Tomato and cucumber salad

Use seasonal veges to create this deliciously easy and refreshing summer salad. This salad is part of the Eat Well This Summer for Less menu.

15 mins
Serves 8-10
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Lemon Butter Asparagus

Super quick to prepare - fresh asparagus makes and ideal side dish for almost any meal.

15 mins
Serves 8
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Raw broccoli salad

Load up on your greens with tasty broccoli salad. With sweet pops of cranberries and creamy dressing, this is a winning side dish for summer. This recipe is part of the Eat Well This Summer For Less menu. 

15 mins
Serves 8 - 10
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Braised Lamb Shanks

These delicious lamb shanks are sure to satisfy the meat lovers in your family.

2 hours 10 minutes
Serves 4
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Meal ideas

Mince recipes

Affordable, delicious recipes the whole whānau will love.

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.

Spring recipes

Eating well over spring made easy, affordable and tasty!

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.

Kids Lunchbox ideas

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

Chicken Drumstick recipes

Chicken drumsticks are one of the cheapest cuts of chicken, and super versatile too.

Desserts and Sweet treats

6 hours 5 minutes
Serves 2 pots

Oaty Chia Seed Breakfast Pots
30 mins
Serves 12

Vanilla cupcakes
30 mins
Serves 10

Scones
35 mins
Serves 6+

Blueberry Bran Muffins
15 mins
Serves Makes 24

Choc Dipped Anzac Biscuits

Tips and how-tos

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.

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.

How to cook pasta perfectly

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

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.

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.

12 easy ways to save on meat

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

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Recipe collections

BBQ recipes | Beef recipes | Breakfast recipes | Burger recipes | Chicken recipes | Easy lunch ideas |  Game day ideas | Leftover chicken recipes |  Kid-friendly recipes | Kids' lunchbox ideas | Recipes to use up leftovers | Mince recipes | Pizza recipes | Pork recipes | Quick & Easy recipes | Soup recipes | Slow cooker recipes | Spring recipes | Winter recipes

Tips and how to's

Cooking with frozen chicken

How to cook the perfect chicken

How to cook prawns

How to cook with seafood

How to cook the perfect steak

How to cook pasta

How to make poached eggs

How to make chicken pie 

Slow Cooker tips and winter slow cooking

Bring a plate ideas and Entertaining on a budget

What to make with an air fryer

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