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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 Top recipes

15 mins
Serves 2

Noodle Fritters
40 mins
Serves 12

Hot Cross Buns
20 mins
Serves 4

Chicken pad thai
30 mins
Serves  4 people

Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry
30 mins
Serves 5

Chicken nibbles
50 mins
Serves  4

Baked chicken drumsticks
20 mins
Serves 4

Pams Chicken and Salsa Tacos
60 mins
Serves  6

Chicken pot pie

Meal ideas and easy recipe collections

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.

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.

Burger recipes

Easy, tasty and a quick meal the family will love. Perfect for using up leftovers and anything from the fridge!

Quick and easy recipes

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

Mince recipes

Affordable, delicious recipes the whole whānau will 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.

Seasonal recipes

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

Feijoa crumble

Who doesn't love feijoa season? A juicy and distinctive fruit that is found in abundance in early autumn in New Zealand, feijoas are perfect for baking. Turn all those bags of feijoas into a deliciously simple crumble!

1 hr
Serves 6
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Pumpkin soup

Kiwis love pumpkin soup, it's the most popular way to enjoy pumpkin and everyone seems to have a favourite pumpkin soup recipe. If you don't have one, here's an amazing recipe for a creamy, full flavoured natural pumpkin soup that can be lightly spiced once you've mastered it.

30 mins
Serves 4
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Hot Cross Buns

Nothing else reminds us of Easter more than the smell of fresh hot cross buns bursting with fruit and spices.

40 mins
Serves 12
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Apple and Persimmon Crumble

Apple Crumble is a Kiwi family favourite! This crumble recipe adds Persimmon for a twist on a classic. Serve with cream, yoghurt, custard or your family's favourite ice cream.

40 mins
Serves 6-8
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Desserts and Sweet treats

55 mins
Serves 8

No-fuss peach and apple shortcake
15 mins
Serves 12

Chocolate Nests
30 mins
Serves 12

Vanilla cupcakes
5 mins
Serves 1

Microwave Chocolate Mug cake
2 hrs
Serves 4+

Chocolate, Nut and Marshmallow Fudge
35 mins
Serves 6+

Blueberry Bran Muffins

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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