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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BBQ Recipes

Our favourite barbecue recipes, plus tasty sides for simple summer eating. 

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Burgers

Turn leftover mince or veges into patties, and make burgers a great way to use up any salad and other ingredients you might have in the frigde. 

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Summer eating for less

Stuck on what to feed the whānau this summer? We've partnered with menu-planning expert Kathrine Lynch to create a easy pre-planned menus, perfect for entertaining over the summer season.

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Affordable Christmas menu

Feed your whānau this festive season with this delicious range of savey recipes!

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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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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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Mince recipes

Affordable, delicious recipes the whole whānau will love.

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Seasonal recipes

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

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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.

  • Serves 8

  • 15 mins

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Burgers three ways

We all have a favourite burger, so to keep everyone happy have plenty of toppings available to make their own delicious combination. These three recipes give you ideas for delicious, flavourful burgers. Browse more burger recipes here.

  • Serves 6

  • 20 mins

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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.

  • Serves 8

  • 15 mins

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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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