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Winning winter vegetables

Winter calls for comforting, flavour-packed meals, and while a hearty New Zealand beef or lamb dish is always a winner, the right vegetable side can make it truly unforgettable. Seasonal winter veggies bring rich flavours, vibrant colours, and essential nutrients to your plate—plus, they’re budget-friendly and perfect for batch cooking.

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7 recipes that are picnic perfection

Planning a picnic? Make it extra special with delicious, easy-to-pack dishes featuring the best of New Zealand beef and lamb. We’ve rounded up seven fantastic recipes that are full of flavour, simple to prepare, and perfect for sharing outdoors. From hearty sandwiches and flavour-packed skewers to fresh salads and savoury pies, these recipes make the most of high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Whether you’re heading to the park, the beach, or just the back garden, these tasty picnic-friendly options will keep everyone satisfied.

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Let's talk bolar roast

Bolar roast is a fantastic, budget-friendly beef cut that’s just made for slow cooking! Whether you fancy a classic pot roast, a warming stew, or a tender beef curry, this versatile cut delivers incredible flavour in every bite. Discover the best ways to cook it with handy tips, easy recipes, and plenty of inspiration for delicious family meals.

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9 iron-rich recipes

Nourish your loved ones with these family friendly iron-rich recipes, featuring everything from hearty stews to vibrant stir-fries. Packed with essential nutrients, these meals provide comfort and vitality in every bite.

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20 quick and easy dinner recipes

Fast, simple, and delicious—these 30-minute dinners are perfect for busy nights. With minimal prep and maximum flavour, you can whip up a tasty homemade meal in no time. Because short on time doesn’t have to mean short on good food!

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Easter side dishes: Tasty recipes to complement your feast

Easter is all about gathering with loved ones and enjoying a delicious meal together. While the main dish often steals the spotlight, the right side dishes can make all the difference. From seasonal roasted vegetables and vibrant salads to creamy potato bakes and fresh spring-inspired flavours, we’ve rounded up the best Easter sides to complement your feast. Whether you're after something classic or a modern twist, these recipes will bring colour, texture, and balance to your Easter table.

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7 ways to clean out your fridge of leftovers

We love transforming leftovers into something unexpected, another delicious meal with pantry staples or items carefully purchased with leftovers in mind. We’ve gathered our favourite ways to use up leftovers in one place, just for you...

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20 of the best freezer-friendly meals

Freezer-friendly meals are a lifesaver on busy days, and we’ve rounded up the best recipes to help with batch cooking and planning ahead. These easy dishes will save you time, cut down on waste, and make sure there’s always something delicious on hand for the family to enjoy.

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20 of the Best Big Game Recipe Ideas

The one thing better than watching your team take out the big game is doing so while eating some delicious food, so we’ve gathered twenty recipes that are perfect to feed a crowd with. Each recipe is quick and easy to prepare, can be adapted to feed large numbers, and most importantly - is delicious to eat!

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20 easy recipes for a Dinner Party

Dinner parties are all about good food and great company, but choosing the right dishes can be tricky. That’s why we’ve gathered 20 fantastic recipes to help take the guesswork out of hosting. From easy yet impressive mains to simple sides that pair perfectly, these dishes will make your evening run smoothly. Less stress in the kitchen means more time at the table with your guests!

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16 of the best one-pot recipes

Cooking is one thing, but cleaning up afterwards? That’s a job nobody looks forward to. Thankfully, these one-pot and one-pan recipes make mealtimes easy by keeping washing up to a minimum. Whether it’s a slow-simmered casserole, a simple pasta dish, or a flavourful traybake, each of these recipes is designed to be both comforting and convenient. With less time spent scrubbing dishes, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal without the extra work.

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12 top spring recipes

With longer days and warmer weather, spring is a great time to explore new flavours in the kitchen. We’ve put together 12 delicious recipes, each inspired by different cuisines from around the world. Whether it’s a fragrant Asian-style rice bowl, a zesty Mediterranean burger, a fresh and vibrant salad, or a simple yet satisfying mince dish, there’s plenty to try. These recipes are full of fresh ingredients and easy to make, perfect for any springtime meal.

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12 Summery Festive Sides

If you’ve been asked to bring a side dish for a family meal, we’ve got you covered. The right side can complement your beef or lamb main perfectly. We’ve gathered 12 tasty and versatile options, from light and fresh to hearty and warming, to suit any occasion. Whether you fancy a crisp, vibrant salad or comforting roast vegetables, there’s something for everyone. These sides are easy to prepare, packed with flavour, and designed to bring out the best in your main dish. With a mix of traditional favourites and modern twists, you’ll find the perfect accompaniment for your next gathering.

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12 family friendly mince recipes

You guys know by now that we love mince, by its very nature it removes some of the chopping hassle and for that – it’s a winner! Mince is affordable, healthy and best of all – kids love it. Its versatility is unbounded, and it is beloved in most cuisines.

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12 best budget-friendly recipes

Did you know food is often the highest living expense after paying rent or a mortgage? When it comes to eating on a budget we know people sometimes associate that with boring meal choices, but it doesn't have to be. Here's a look at some of our favourite budget-friendly recipes.

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10 of our favourite roast recipes

Kiwis love of roast beef and lamb, particularly for lunch on the weekend, is nothing new, in fact, it’s part of our national identity and a source of pride for home-cooks and chefs alike. With NZ Roast Day just around the corner, we decided to take a look at some of our favourite traditional and modern roast options.

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The best schnitzel recipes

We've gathered the best schnitzel recipes all in one place, to make dinner time quick and easy!

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16 make-ahead freezer meals for quick and easy family dinners

The trick is choosing the right recipes—stews, mince dishes, soups, casseroles, and pies all freeze well, while stir-fries, salads, and roasts are best made fresh. With a little planning, you can have home-cooked meals ready to go whenever you need them. Need some ideas? We’ve got plenty of tasty freezer-friendly recipes to try below.

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15 best fakeaway dinner ideas

Grab a blanket, flick on your favourite show and dive into one of our delicious fakeaway Friday options! Covering everything from smash burgers to nachos and pizzas with a tasty and healthy twist, it's a dinner nicer than you'll get from the corner shop.

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8 steak poke bowls

If you’re after a fresh and satisfying meal, a steak poke bowl is a great option. Packed with tender steak, colourful veg, and a light, tasty dressing, it’s both delicious and easy to make. You can serve it over rice for a classic take or switch things up with noodles for something different. It’s a brilliant way to get a good mix of protein, vegetables, and flavour all in one bowl.

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Let's talk lamb mince

Oh, mince – what a lifesaver in the kitchen! Most families have a trusty mince recipe on rotation, and while beef gets a lot of love, but we’re shining a light on lamb mince. It’s affordable, full of flavour, and works beautifully in all sorts of dishes, no matter what cuisine you fancy.

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Let's talk scotch fillet

Perfect for grilling, pan-frying, or even roasting, Scotch fillet is versatile enough for a weeknight meal or a special Sunday roast. Serve it up with your favourite sides – a creamy mashed potato, some seasonal greens, or a fresh salad. It’s just one of those cuts that never disappoints, whether you're cooking for the family or hosting friends for a barbecue.

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Let's talk gravy beef

Gravy beef is an economical cut that needs slow cooking and is fairly interchangeable in recipes that use blade or cross-cut blade beef for the best results.

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Livin' la dolce vita through Mediterranean food

Mediterranean beef and lamb recipes are a wonderful way to enjoy good food without a lot of effort. The focus is always on fresh, quality ingredients, and the cooking methods are typically easy, making them ideal for busy weeknights or family get-togethers.

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Quick and easy dinner ideas

We are all time-poor these days and these quick and easy meals are perfect for those busy nights when you need something on the table in under 30 minutes. From viral pasta dishes, to hearty salads and vibing noodles for the whole family, we’ve got you covered.

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How to reduce food waste in your fridge

Do you want to reduce food waste? Are you sick of finding forgotten leftovers and meat in your fridge? Well, we’ve got the tips for you to make sure your fridge food makes it to the plate rather than the bin.

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New Zealand Lamb: a local ingredient, but globally loved

From Lebanon to Indonesia and everything in-between, the versatility of lamb is showcased in this collection of dishes from around the world. If you’re feeling like something a little different to our traditional Kiwi lamb roast to celebrate National Lamb Day, then check out these recipes.

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Meatballs and dips: the best grazing platter

A good grazing platter consists of excellent dips, plenty of vegetables and, in our opinion, great meatballs for dipping. Check out our favourite ways to serve meatballs and dips!

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Lets talk lamb chops

With three types of lamb chops available, it can be a little confusing so lets debunk what you’re looking at when you’re at the butchery counter.

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Family-friendly lamb dishes to enjoy this autumn

The rich flavours of lamb, paired with autumn’s root vegetables and herbs, make it a comforting choice as we embrace the season’s changes. It’s a time to enjoy simple pleasures and the changing rhythms of the year. We’ve gathered our favourite ways to cook and eat lamb.

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Fakeaways: All the delicious, none of the delivery fee

Keen to treat yo’self but don’t want to leave your house? Welcome to the wonderful world of Fakeaways!

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Let's talk lamb shanks

Few things are more 'classic Kiwi winter' than slow cooked lamb shanks. Perfect for a cosy night in, they well worth the wait!

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Marvelous meatballs: simple recipes for every meal

Looking for a tasty, easy meal? Beef and lamb meatballs are a delicious choice, offering rich flavour and versatility for family dinners or weeknight meals.

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Beef recipes for autumn

As the weather cools, beef recipes offer rich flavours and comfort. This is the season for braises, roasts, and stews, where beef pairs well with root vegetables and warming spices. Whether it's a traditional lasagna with seasonal vegetables or a tender beef pho, these dishes are ideal for quiet evenings at home or meals with family and friends.

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Oodles of noodles

We have oodles of noodles for every occasion, from slow-cooked, set and forget noodle broths, weeknight noodle stir-fries that make dinner time a breeze.

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Kebabs, skewers and koftas

We love food on a stick, we love it’s convenience, the casualness of eating with your hands immediately exhibits a relaxed and easy dinner.

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Come Together This Christmas at recipes.co.nz

We have put together four delicious menus to cater to whatever style of Christmas you are planning, so you can rest assured that your Christmas will all come together at recipes.co.nz

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Best sides for your Mexican feast

We all love a feast and it’s not a feast unless there are plenty of tasty side dishes that elevate your key meals. We’ve gathered all our favourite sides to sit along side an epic Mexican feast – think tacos, tortillas, enchiladas and rich pulled nachos.

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Beef up your salads this summer

We're not talking about limp green leaves that have wilted in the summer heat, we're talking salads with oomph, pizzazz and that will have you craving more!

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Let's talk lamb rumps

Lamb rumps have the taste of a roast but cook quickly, making them perfect for satisfying that mid-week roast lamb craving. Highly versatile, they’re great for a quick sear and can be sliced into dishes like pasta or salads.

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Gravy beef for summer

Essentially, any recipe that calls for slow cooking beef, can have gravy beef used instead. Don’t put that slow cooker away in summer, use it while you’re at the beach and come home to a truly tasty dinner. Join us as we talk you through some of our favourite summer beef recipes and how to use gravy beef in them.

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Hosting a crowd? Grab an eye fillet to impress

Tis the season to pull out all the stops and we think there are few cuts as impressive as a whole eye fillet. Pricey? Yes but delicious and a treat fit for a special occasion? Absolutely...

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The ultimate 'Bring a Plate' collection

It's so Kiwi, invite people over for dinner and ask them to bring a plate. A while a fruit plate or a packet of biscuits is always welcome, we've got our best options to truly impress for minimal effort.

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Ten best burgers to celebrate the summer with

Few things are better than a burger, hot off the grill with the sun shining. We love simple tasty burgers for a quick and easy midweek dinner. We love more involved burgers for feeding friends on the weekend. So we’ve gathered the ten most popular burgers for you to celebrate summer with.

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Top tips for Burger Thursday, with Chef MacLean Fraser

We lift the lid and get all the best chef tips on how to make the best burger at home. We chatted to 2023 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ambassador Chef and judge from Wellington on a Plate Burger competition, MacLean Fraser about what he looks for in a burger to ensure they’re top notch at home!

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Our Favourite Slow-Cooker Lamb Recipes

Come home to melting, tender lamb with the minimum of fuss while your slow cooker does all the hard work. From shanks braised in red wine to fragrant curries or fall-apart beef cheeks, these recipes showcase the best of slow-cooked lamb!

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Rugby World Cup Breakfast Ideas

A ten hour difference means it’s an early start for friends and family gathering to watch the Rugby World Cup. We’ve compiled our favourite brunch recipes help you handle those early hours and feed the masses too. Keep the coffee hot, the tea brewing and fix your friends something yum for cheering the boys on!

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Our team's festive meal favourites

Unsurprisingly, we’re a big team of foodies at the recipes.co.nz office, so when Christmas rolls around, there’s always plenty on our plates. Here are some of the team’s favourite traditions over the festive season and, of course, the recipes they’ll be whipping up to fuel them!

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A definitive ranking of our schnitzel recipes

New Zealand's going crazy for schnitzel at the moment, so we've hopped on the wagon and served up an admittedly unofficial ranking of our schnitzel recipes.

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The 10 best lamb leg recipes to cook

Do something a little bit special and cook your loved ones a roasted leg of lamb. A roast lamb is the ultimate Kiwi tradition, and for good reason - New Zealand lamb is the best you can get anywhere in the world. We’ve taken the hassle out of choosing how to go about doing it by selecting some of our favourite recipes.

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Feed your family with these eight summer barbecue ideas

With barbecue season in full swing, we have gathered eight of our favourite family-friendly recipes. From marinated lamb chops and fresh salads to a customisable burger bar, there's something for everyone!

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A sprinkle of steak - Easy family meal ideas

Ann Ho's kids love steak. When life is busy and time is short, it’s her secret weapon - nothing is quicker and more versatile. By using meat as 'flavouring' she's been able to stretch it further. Here are some of her favourite recipe ideas that are light on meat but heavy on satisfaction.

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Ten of the best Lamb Marinades for the BBQ

Looking for an easy way to take your barbecue lamb recipes to the next level? Marinades are probably the easiest way to do so. These marinades embrace flavours from across the world and are the perfect complement to beautiful cuts of New Zealand lamb.

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Street food eats

Be inspired by the flavours of the world with this collection of the best street food recipes using New Zealand's finest beef and lamb.

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The best of spring lamb

Celebrate the season with delicious lamb dishes – from slow cooked shoulder, to bright and zesty schnitzel and salads that are perfect lunch, dinner and everything in between.

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Ten Summer Favourites

Summer evokes the smell of the barbecue, the salty taste of seawater and the tender touch of sunburnt skin. We dream all year of corn on the cob, sun-kissed strawberries and perfectly barbecued steaks. It’s about big bowls of garden-fresh salad, crunchy garlic bread and stealing lamb chops off the plate when no one’s looking.

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The Ultimate Fathers Day Menu

Spoil the awesome Dads in your life this Fathers Day with the ultimate collection of Father’s Day recipes. From banging brunches to wicked sarnies and delicious dinners – we’ve got the menu covered for Dads big day.

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8 awesome meatball recipes

Delicious, easy to make, lots of variations, light on the budget and an all-time favourite with kids and adults alike, what's not to love about meatballs?

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Bloopers - Barbara Kendall vs Caitlin Regal

Barbara Kendall and Caitlin Regal are both gold medal-winning Olympians who know how to fuel themselves right with the best New Zealand beef and lamb. We got them in the kitchen to cook up some tasty family dinners and they had a lot of fun along the way.

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Teaser - Barbara Kendall vs Caitlin Regal

Watch as gold medalists Barbara Kendall and Caitlin Regal compete to win the Beef + Lamb golden lamb chop. They each cook up a delicious and nutritious family meal and we're letting you decide who should win.

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Bloopers - Stacey Waaka vs Tone Ng Shiu

Stacey Waaka and Tone Ng Shiu take on the Beef + Lamb golden lamb chop challenge and have a load of fun in the kitchen. Stacey cooks lamb chops and Tone cooks a beef stir-fry.

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Eight perfect steak sauces

Here are eight delicious steak sauces that are as tasty as they are quick to make.

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Teaser - Eric Murray vs Sarah Cowley Ross

We get in the kitchen with Eric Murray and Sarah Cowley Ross to cook some tasty beef and lamb dishes. They battle it out to see who will win the golden lamb chop.

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Bloopers - Eric Murray vs Sarah Cowley Ross

Olympic gold medallists Eric Murray and Sarah Cowley Ross take on the Beef + Lamb challenge and cook up tasty and nutritious meals for their families. They had loads of fun in the kitchen. Check out the video.

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Teaser - Stacey Waaka vs Tone Ng Shiu

Check out this video to watch our Olympians, Stacey Waaka and Tone Ng Shiu battle it out in the kitchen - all to win the golden lamb chop.

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Head to France for brunch

We’re super excited about the Olympics but the time difference can be a little tricky between here and Paris. That’s why we’ll be watching the highlights every morning on Sky Go and with a good feed at the same time – think French inspired mince on toast, elegant egg dishes and that traditional classic, the buckwheat galette!

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Eight inspirational side dishes

Quality complex carbs are wonderful partners for New Zealand beef and lamb. We've gathered the best starchy sides to help balance your plate with beautiful winter produce.

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Let's get beefy this winter!

We’re thinking hearty stews, filling soups, easy mince dinners for families and meals that put the slow cooker to great use. We’ve gathered our 8 most popular winter beef recipes to get you inspired.

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Dinner ideas with beef cheeks

Join us as we take leftover slow cooked beef cheeks and transform the leftovers into different meals that you're family will totally love!

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Keep your finger on the pulse

We love adding pulses and legumes to our dishes - they're nutritious, affordable and stretch meals out to help you get more out of the pot. Plus they taste great with New Zealand beef and lamb. We’ve gathered eight of our favourites ways to incorporate all those good chickpeas, lentils and beans into our dinners.

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Seven delicious soups to bowl you over

We've gathered the seven most popular soup recipes to help bowl you over and keep you warm on the chilliest of days.

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Four dinner ideas with pulled lamb

Leftover dinner ideas to make the most of your pulled lamb. We take slow cooked pulled lamb and transform the leftovers into four interesting and delicious meals that the family will love.

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Winter Warmers

Winter dinner ideas that are guaranteed to keep you warm. This collection features the best beef and lamb recipes to keep cosy indoors and feature everything from slow cooked delights to hearty stir fries, pasta bakes and luscious roasts for a rainy Sunday.

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Autumn recipes to fall in love with

The top 10 autumn recipes with New Zealand's best beef and lamb.

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Ten easy dinners for the midweek rush

Let us take the stress out of deciding what's for dinner with these ten easy meals that tick all the boxes: delicious, easy and family friendly.

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Making Cooking Easier - Batch Cooking & Cook Once, Eat Twice

Had a busy day working from home while juggling the kids’ schoolwork? Spent the afternoon queueing outside the supermarket? Time to embrace the fine art of batch cooking and philosophy of 'cook once, eat twice'. Check out these recipe ideas to make lockdown dinners that much easier.

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Let your slow-cooker do all the work this winter

With winter on the way, now is the perfect time to get your slow cookers out and start experimenting.

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Game Day Recipes

Get your game night spread sorted with these sport-friendly recipes. Whether you need a hearty meal or a snack, we’ve pulled together the best of the best to ensure game day is a winner.

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Summer Lamb on the Barbecue

Grab some fresh inspiration and fire up the barbecue this National Lamb Day for our top 10 lamb recipes that the whole family will love.

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How to make IKEA's famous Swedish meatballs at home

Furniture giant IKEA has shared their famous Swedish meatball recipe so that you can make it at home during the lockdown.

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Three reasons to love mince

Mince is a loved family favourite for children and adults alike. Here are our top 3 reasons why mince gets a big thumbs up from the team at recipes.co.nz.

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Galentine’s Day recipes to share with friends

We've gathered our eight favourite Galentine's Day recipes, all in one place to save you time and effort looking.

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Easy Mince Dishes for Feeding a Crowd

Universally versatile, mince is a great way to feed the hungry masses if they've gathered at your place after the beach. Here are our ten most popular mince recipes to help you feed the crowd.

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Six winning protein recipes

Six protein-rich recipes to help maintain a balanced diet.

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Favourite cuts for low 'n slow barbecue

What are the best cuts for low 'n slow barbecuing? We've got you covered with the 5 best cuts for this summer season.

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How to Kick-Start Healthy Habits

Inspiration on how to kickstart healthy habits that last.

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Elevate your leftovers with Lee Kum Kee

After Christmas, it’s easy to suffer ‘tastebud fatigue’ when you’re eating your way through a pile of leftovers. Often you just need a hit of a different flavour or an idea on how to transform your leftovers into something delicious and interesting to keep you going.

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Ditch the dieting resolutions this new year

Here’s why dieting isn’t the aspirational New Year’s resolution you might think it is.

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The best mince recipes for your family

Mince is a fantastically versatile ingredient, and you won't run out of dinner ideas anytime soon with these delicious beef and lamb mince recipes to feed your family.

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Delicious ways to use blade steak

This affordable cut is from the shoulder blade area of the forequarter. It is a heavily exercised muscle that has a distinctive line of gristle through the meat that softens to gelatin when slowly cooked, making it perfect for a stew or casserole.

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Let's Talk About Rump Steak

A steak lover's steak, rump is superior in flavour and comes in larger portions, making it ideal for entertaining a crowd.

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Tip Top Sides

Our dear friends at 5+ A Day are on the mission to ensure Kiwi’s eat a well balanced diet, including five or more servings of colourful, fresh vegetables each and every day. They’re a wealth of knowledge and cooking tips, so we’ve chosen the top 5 to share with you.

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Five recipes with Easy Mexi-Mince

Save yourself time and money by making one batch of this Easy Mexi-Mince Master Recipe and using it as the base for a range of exciting dinners.

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Hungry now? Here are six recipes that you can get on the table in under 30 minutes

This week we're all about food that you can whip up in a flash. So if you find yourself walking through the door on weeknights feeling ravenous, and you need dinner on the table ASAP - then look no further. These recipes are perfect for dinner in a flash without compromising on flavour.

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Friday Fakeaways

Want to indulge, but in a healthy way? Tired of spending your money on delivery fees for cold food? We’ve gathered our favourite fakeaway recipes, where home-cooking meets indulgence and you can have complete control over the output.

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Family Friendly Mince Recipes

A popular choice in many Kiwi households due to the affordability and versatility, mince serves as a great starting point for so many recipes.

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Egg-cellent recipes for your weekly rotation

Don't put all your eggs in one basket, eggs are not just a breakfast food!

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Winter Dinners: 15 Essential Slow-Cooker Recipes

While slow-cooker recipes are great all year round, they shine most in the cold winter months. These 15 beef and lamb recipes stand out among the rest and are easy to make during lockdown or after.

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Developing Kids' Palates: 5 Lamb Mince Recipes to Expand Their Culinary Horizons

Engaging children in the kitchen is a wonderful way to foster family bonds and teach important life skills. Explore these five delightful lamb mince recipes that not only introduce new flavors and textures but also encourage sensory exploration and food acceptance in children. From Middle Eastern Lamb Koftas to Greek Lamb Tart, let your little ones unleash their creativity and expand their taste experiences. Embrace the joy of cooking together and savor the diverse world of international cuisines from the comfort of your home.

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Meat Fondue

Discover a unique twist on the traditional fondue with this oil fondue recipe. Move over melted chocolate and cheese, Stacey Waaka recommends giving this a try!

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Our Favourite French Recipes for Bastille Day

You don’t need to be a French national to cook like one! Add a little je ne sais quoi to the menu this Bastille Day with these recipes that all have French flair. From crepes to ratatouille and bourguignon, we've got your Bastille Day feast sorted.

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How to make your Matariki feast shine

Matariki is a time to gather with whānau and friends to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and plan for the future and kai is a powerful way to bring people together to do just that. We’ve put together five simple ideas to lift your Matariki feast and table to the next level as well as four recipes to try out.

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Lamb as a first food: 8 lamb recipes that are perfect for babies and toddlers

Starting complementary feeding can be an exciting time for parents - watching your little ones' eyes widen, hands clap, and facial expressions change as they are introduced to the complete unknown. But where do you start? And what foods are important to include in their diet? Here are 8 lamb recipes that are perfect for little tummies.

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Our favourite family-friendly recipes

Sit down with the family for a delicious meal everyone will enjoy. Kids and grown-ups alike will love these beef and lamb recipe ideas including comforting pasta bakes, hearty roasts, homemade pizzas, and speedy stir-fries.

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9 Shows to channel your inner Chef with

Here’s a look at some of our favourite shows to pass the time and channel your inner chef with.

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Your Favourite Recipes of 2021

As with last year, us Kiwis spent much of 2021 in and out of lockdown. However, the extra time indoors did give us the opportunity to spend more with family, and more time cooking in the kitchen. We decided to take a look back at the most-visited recipes on our website last year.

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How to celebrate in lockdown this weekend

With plenty of September lockdown birthdays on the horizon and no restaurant reservations in our near future, I'm here to inspire you with some ways to celebrate from home (and of course, a few recipes)

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Lockdown Kitchen: Show some 'Bubble Love' with these hearty meal suggestions

We are back in Level 4 lockdown which means the bubble is back. Check out how you can share some aroha with your bubble buddies through food that nourishes the body and soul. They say food tastes better together, so round up the people in your bubble (and only your bubble) and enjoy a nourishing meal during these uncertain times.

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12 of our favourite meat pie recipes

What is it about pies? Just writing the very word, pie, has conjured up images of steaming, tender filling, and flaky, buttery pastry - it’s a shame it’s past lunch-time as we’re writing this… although dinner on the other-hand…

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The Perfect Recipes For Father's Day

Treat dad to something extra special this Father's Day. Whether it’s breakfast, a barbecue, breakfast in bed, or a hearty Sunday lunch, we’ve got all the Father’s Day recipes you need to make him feel like a king.

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these Mexican-inspired recipes

Cinco de Mayo offers Kiwi families a great excuse to try the fun, vibrant, and tasty meals associated with Mexican cooking. We’ve collected our favourite Mexican-inspired fare to help get the party started.

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Celebrate soul food month with these recipes

Soul food was born from the concept of creativity; doing the best that you can with what you have, and June is soul food month! This month we are embracing the rich, flavoursome and comforting American culinary heritage by using our amazing New Zealand produce.

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A tribute to the dumpling

Popular around the world, the dumpling itself is universal – China have jiaozi, Japan has gyoza, Italy has ravioli, Russia has pelmeni, Nepal has momo, Poland has pierogi, and Turkey have manti.

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Some of our favourite Kiwi chefs are serving up home-cooking videos on social media

Some of New Zealand’s top chefs are lending their expertise to home cooks during the lockdown. Here are some of our favourites.

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Our favourite special occasion recipes

Whether it’s a knockout meal for two on date night, an easy crowd-pleaser, or a show-stopping dinner party main course, we’ve rounded up our most impressive recipes for all types of special occasions. Now all you need to think about is dessert...

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The Perfect Mint Jelly Recipe For Lamb

No roast lamb is complete without a traditional mint sauce and chef Norka Mella Munoz from Kinlock Manor & Villas has the perfect recipe to take your roast lamb to new heights!

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Lamb and Paeroa? Your New Kiwi Favourite

What do you get when you take two Kiwi classics – New Zealand Lamb and Lemon & Paeroa – and combine them? A dish that will be 'world famous' in your household! So go ahead and heat up the barbecue because you’ve just found your new favourite.

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Our favourite Midwinter Christmas recipes

Embrace winter and find that inner festive spirit. With mid-winter Christmas parties now firmly established in the Kiwi calendar, these recipes will help you take your celebration to a new level.

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The Best American-style recipes for the 4th of July

Wish happy birthday to the land of the free and the home of the hungry with these delicious American-inspired recipes!

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Struggling with what to eat tonight? Here are some ideas

This week we're all about classic recipes with a twist, dishes you can get on the table in under 30 minutes, winter warmers, school holiday classics, mince, and a few nose to tail favourites.

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Get on trend with slow cooking

Slow cooking is all about convenience, comfort, and tasty food. They are relatively cheap to buy, inexpensive to use, and great for making the most of budget ingredients. Check out our recipes that work great with a slow cooker below.

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Dinner bowls, are you a fan?

At the moment, it all seems to be about ‘the bowl’. Smoothie bowls for breakfast, poke bowls for lunch and ramen or salad bowls for dinner. This “bowl phase” quickly overtook the “salad-in-a-jar” phase… could it even take over Auckland’s “smashed avo on toast” trend? That’s a big ask but I’m sure it’s pretty close.

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The secret to a stress-free Mother’s Day meal

So you’ve been tasked with cooking Sunday lunch or dinner for Mother’s Day? Regina Wypych shares the secret to cooking up a stress-free and relaxed meal, that will give you plenty of time to spend with Mum.

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How to cook with confidence and make meals your own

You don't have to have all the ingredients to follow a recipe, or to make a great meal. Here’s some advice for how to make the recipe your own.

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Isolation Eats: Takeaway classics you can cook at home

Takeaways are one of life's eating pleasures, however, for health or budget reasons you may be reluctant to order them. Save your pennies and get the takeaway treatment straight to your couch with these homemade versions of our favourite fast food.

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Sapasui – a dish made to be shared: Celebrating Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa

Regina Wypych was tasked with creating a Sapasui recipe for Samoan Language Week. But will her version pass the eagle-eyed review of the Sapasui critics?

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A new take on the traditional Sunday Roast

Want to challenge yourself this weekend and cook something a little different? We stepped out of our comfort zone and cooked up a beautiful slow-cooked dukkah-crusted bolar roast.

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Cold Weather Cravings

The cold weather that’s been consuming Auckland over the past week had us craving some heartier meals over the weekend. Brooke Campbell tried out two of our msot popular winter warming recipes.

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8 romantic recipes to cook for someone you love (including yourself)

Food is the language of love, and with Valentines day just around the corner it is the perfect opportunity to impress with one of these romantic recipes. Whether you go for a classic steak paired with a nice red wine, or something more advanced – show your love to your partner, your family, friends or dedicate the time to treat yourself.

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Christmas food and traditions

A Kiwi Christmas is all about opening up a present on Christmas Eve, playing a family game of beach cricket, or eating pavlova after a few too many courses of beef and lamb. But with New Zealand becoming increasingly multicultural, Regina Wypych took the opportunity to look at the place of traditions at Christmas-time, while reflecting on the traditions in her Polish family.

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The Best Songs To Cook To

We’ve put together a playlist of our all-time favourite tunes to cook to. So check out our playlist and turn up the volume a little. Ok, turn it up a lot.

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Our best St Patrick's Day recipes

Here are the Irish-inspired recipes you’ll need, whether you’re off to a parade, a party, or simply staying at home on St Patrick's Day.

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12 foodie films that will make you want to cook

Do you love to what movies where characters stir soup or chop onions or swirl a fork of spaghetti over a plate? While in most films, food largely happens off-screen, here is a list of ten foodie films where cooking and eating plays an integral part of the plot, rather than merely being background. How many have you seen?

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Yesteryear to COVID-19 – Reminiscing about cooking shows

Fiona Windle has used the lockdown to reminisce about the TV cooking shows that she grew up with in the 80s and 90s.

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Sharing food in a bubble

Sharing food is one of those acts that brings us closer together and whilst yes, some of us will still be doing that within our warm, cozy, protective ‘bubbles’ for those alone, in a pair or still separated from other loved ones, sharing a meal, an act we may once have taken for granted, is something that’s painfully hard to give up.

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Time to catch up on some inspiring foodie podcasts

With all of us having a little more time on our hands at the moment, listening to those podcasts that you’ve had on your list could be a good way to pass the time. We all have our favourite podcasts, but if you are looking for some new inspiration here are some recommendations from around the globe. All have a foodie theme which may also inspire you to jump into the kitchen and get cooking!

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Food's gift of memories

From culturally-enriched favourites to our grandmothers’ meals and special occasions, we collected some special food-inspired gems of memories from the recipes.co.nz team.

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An ode to the humble potato

Here are some of our favourite ways to use the many varieties of spuds we have in New Zealand.

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Spooky Halloween recipes that the kids will love

Looking to have a Halloween feast, without having to rely on sweet treats? Here are eight quick and easy beef and lamb recipes that the kids will love

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