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Golden spaghetti and cheese toastie triangles with melted cheese and spaghetti visible inside, on a wooden serving board over warm ivory stone.

RECIPE OF THE MOMENT

Spaghetti and Cheese Toasties

Wattie's is the classic Kiwi choice for spaghetti and cheese toasties, and it's what I use here. It can be harder to find in Australia, so Heinz works well if you can't get it.

I use mayonnaise on the outside instead of butter, followed by a wee sprinkle of salt. It gives the bread a lovely golden crust without a noticeable mayonnaise flavour. And yes, they have to be cut into triangles.

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Golden spaghetti and cheese toastie triangles with melted cheese and spaghetti visible inside, on a wooden serving board over warm ivory stone.

Spaghetti and Cheese Toasties

5 MINS

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Happy Nachos with cheese sauce, black beans, tomato salsa, guacamole, sour cream, jalapeños, feta and coriander on a white platter with lime wedges.

Happy Nachos with Cheese Sauce

35 MINS

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Halloumi and egg fried rice with golden cheese, egg, peas, corn and carrot, finished with sliced spring onion.

Halloumi and Egg Fried Rice

20 MINS

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Homemade vegetarian mushroom gravy in an ivory ceramic gravy boat, served with roasted pumpkin, carrots, potatoes and red onion.

Silky Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy

30 MINS

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Vegetable noodle stir-fry with snow peas, carrots, capsicum, green chilli and peanuts

Easy Vegetable Noodle Stir-Fry

25 MINS

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Chocolate berry overnight oats in a glass dish topped with chopped nuts and berries

Chocolate Berry Overnight Oats

5 MINS + CHILL

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Creamy vegetarian mushroom risotto with sliced mushrooms and spinach in a black pan

Creamy Vegetarian Mushroom Risotto

40 MINS

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Soft and chewy chocolate chip biscuits stacked on baking paper, with one biscuit broken open

Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Biscuits

25 MINS + CHILL

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Thick no-bake chocolate fudge slice bars with a ridged chocolate topping stacked on a platter

No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Slice

1 HOUR 20 MINS

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Pesto zucchini noodle salad with cherry tomatoes, baby spinach and bocconcini in a glass bowl

Pesto Zucchini Noodle Salad

20 MINS

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New Zealand cheese and onion triangle sandwiches made with soft white bread

Kiwi Cheese and Onion Sandwiches

10 MINS

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Open bagels spread with cream cheese and topped with sliced strawberries and lemon curd

Strawberry and Lemon Curd Bagels with Cream Cheese

5 MINS

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Open bagels topped with mashed avocado, crumbled feta and red chilli flakes

Spicy Avocado and Feta Bagels

15 MINS

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Two Southern-fried portobello mushroom burgers on toasted brioche buns, with one cut in half

Southern Fried Portobello Mushroom Burgers

1 HOUR

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Tomato, basil and bocconcini salad with mixed leaves and a balsamic drizzle

Tomato, Basil and Bocconcini Salad

13 MINS

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Golden honey mustard dressing in a glass bowl beside lemon and fresh herbs

Honey Mustard Dressing

5 MINS

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Jumbo blueberry muffins with white chocolate chunks, including one cut open to show the crumb

White Chocolate and Blueberry Jumbo Muffins

45 MINS

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Creamy chicken pesto pasta salad with fusilli, baby spinach and toasted pine nuts

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

45 MINS

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Creamy sweet potato bake with layered slices and a golden herb topping

Creamy Sweet Potato Bake

1 HOUR 25 MINS

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Homemade vegetable stock in a clear glass bowl surrounded by fresh vegetables

Homemade Vegetable Stock

45 MINS

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Writing Golden corn chips generously covered with creamy nacho cheese sauce on a white platter.

Nacho Cheese Sauce

10 MINS

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Golden bacon and egg pie with a slice removed, showing the bacon, egg and creamy cheese sauce filling.

Bacon and Egg Pie

4½ HOURS

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Four chocolate iced cream buns filled with piped Chantilly cream and topped with raspberry jam on a stainless steel baking tray.

Chocolate Iced Cream Buns

4 HOURS

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Two-ingredient soft-centred meringues stacked on a pink plate, served with whipped cream and raspberry coulis.

Two-Ingredient Soft-Centred Meringues

1 HOUR 20 MINS + COOL

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Creamy baked macaroni and cheese with a golden crunchy panko topping in a casserole dish

Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Crunchy Panko Topping

45 MINS

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Bowl of creamy spaghetti carbonara with bacon and finely grated Parmesan

Classic Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara

25 MINS

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Loaded mousetrap toast topped with melted cheese, bacon, tomato and fresh herbs

Loaded Bacon, Tomato and Cheese Mousetraps

15 MINS

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Crispy oven-baked chicken wings glazed with sticky soy sauce and topped with sliced spring onion

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings with Sticky Soy Sauce

1 HOUR + REST

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Grilled peach and burrata salad with rocket, blackberries and fresh herbs on a serving platter

Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

20 MINS

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Raspberry and white chocolate blondies stacked on a plate, with one broken open to show the filling

Raspberry White Chocolate Blondies

55 MINS

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Lemon garlic chicken thigh served with crispy roast potatoes, leafy salad and a lemon wedge

Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs with Crispy Potatoes

1 HOUR

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Open smoked salmon bagels with cream cheese, fresh dill and capers

Smoked Salmon Bagels with Cream Cheese, Dill and Capers

5 MINS

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BBQ baby potato skewers coated in garlic and herbs on a black serving platter

Garlic and Herb BBQ Potato Skewers

45 MINS

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Sliced New Zealand lolly cake with colourful Explorer lollies and a coconut-coated log behind.

New Zealand Lolly Cake

2 HOURS 10 MINS

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Golden lemon pepper pork schnitzels cooling on a wire rack beside fresh lemon

Lemon Pepper Pork Schnitzel

30 MINS

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Crispy baked potato wedges coated in lemon pepper seasoning in a white bowl

Crispy Lemon Pepper Wedges

45 MINS

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Golden crispy roasted baby potatoes with browned edges

Crispy Baby Roast Potatoes

50 MINS

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Thick homemade mayonnaise swirled in a clear glass bowl

Homemade Mayonnaise

10 MINS

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Jumbo triple chocolate muffins with chocolate chunks, with one cut open to show the soft crumb

Jumbo Triple Chocolate Muffins

25 MINS

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Glass bottle filled with homemade buttermilk substitute on a white background

Cheat’s Buttermilk Substitute

10 MINS

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Fresh and blistered tomato salsa with diced onion, green chilli and coriander in a glass bowl beside golden corn chips.

Fresh and Blistered Tomato Salsa

15 MINS

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Knickerbocker glory in a tall glass, layered with vanilla ice cream, strawberry jelly, fresh strawberries and strawberry sauce, then topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate sauce and a wafer on an outdoor table.

Knickerbocker Glory

10 MINUTES

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São Paulo-style Brazilian hot dog topped with mashed potato, peas, corn, cheddar, three sauces and crunchy potato sticks.

Brazilian Hot Dogs: São Paulo Style

40 MINS

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Rectangular chicken and Camembert filo pizza topped with hollandaise, baby spinach and streaky bacon

Chicken and Camembert Puff Pizza with Hollandaise

30 MINS

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Creamy roast pumpkin and bacon soup topped with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs

Creamy Roast Pumpkin and Bacon Soup

1 HOUR

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Cinnamon swirl muffins in tall paper cases with visible spirals of cinnamon filling

Cinnamon Swirl Muffins

35 MINS

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Stack of fluffy homemade pikelets served with whipped cream and jam on a marble platter

Fluffy Homemade Pikelets

25 MINS

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Garlic butter prawns in a golden herb sauce on a white serving platter

Garlic Butter Prawns

10 MINS

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Strawberry cream cheese muffins topped with lemon curd, piped cream cheese icing and fresh strawberries

Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins with Lemon Curd

35 MINS

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Summer Caprese pasta salad with fusilli, cherry tomatoes, bocconcini and fresh basil

Summer Caprese Pasta Salad

20 MINS

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Loaded breakfast bagel filled with bacon, fried egg, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise

Loaded BLT Breakfast Bagel

15 MINS

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Creamy potato bake with a golden cheese crust and a spoonful lifted from the baking dish

Creamy Cheesy Potato Bake

1 HOUR 15 MINS

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Crispy chicken parmigiana topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese and chopped parsley

Crispy Chicken Parma

45 MINS

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Chunky chilli oil with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds and chilli flakes in a white bowl

Chunky Peanut and Sesame Chilli Oil

20 MINS

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Buttery baby potatoes seasoned with cracked black pepper in a white serving bowl

Buttery Baby Potatoes

20 MINS

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Chocolate chunk banana bread loaf and slices displayed on a wooden serving board

Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

1 HOUR

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Crispy roast potato salad tossed with dressing, fresh herbs, greens and sliced red onion

Crispy Herby Roast Potato Salad

1 HOUR

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Golden caramelised diced onions cooking in a stainless steel frying pan

Caramelised Onions

25 MINS

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New Zealand Southland cheese rolls toasted until golden and filled with melted cheese

Southland Cheese Rolls

30 MINS

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Bowl of blueberry and banana breakfast oats topped with blueberries and chia seeds

Blueberry and Banana Breakfast Oats

10 MINS

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Chunky green guacamole in a glass bowl surrounded by golden corn chips on a lined baking tray.

Simple Guacamole

5 MINS

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Classic Kiwi onion dip recipe topped with fresh chives and served with ridged potato chips.

Kiwi Onion Dip

5 MINS + CHILL

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Creamy herby tuna on toast served on thick sourdough with microgreens and lemon wedges.

Creamy Herby Tuna on Toast

15 MINS

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Apple crumble slice bars with chunky apple filling and a golden oat topping stacked on a plate

Apple Crumble Slice Bars

50 MINS + COOL

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Slow-cooked beef ragu with tagliatelle, grated Parmesan and herbs beside the cooking pot

Slow-Cooked Beef Ragu with Tagliatelle

3 HOURS

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Roasted sweet potato and chickpea tray bake with feta and dollops of herby yoghurt

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Tray Bake with Feta and Herby Yoghurt

1 HOUR 10 MINS

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Slow-cooked beef and potato casserole with a browned cheesy topping in a blue baking dish

Slow-Cooked Cheesy Beef and Potato Casserole

2 HOURS 35 MINS

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Whipped chocolate buttercream on KitchenAid mixer beaters above a stainless steel mixing bowl

Chocolate Buttercream

10 MINS

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Lemon butter salmon fillets roasted on a tray with potatoes, cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs

Lemon Butter Salmon Tray Bake with Roast Vegetables

55 MINS

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BBQ chicken skewers coated in a glossy honey glaze on a white serving platter

BBQ Chicken Skewers with Honey Glaze

30 MINS

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Crispy BBQ halloumi skewers with golden char marks, served with lemon and fresh herbs

Crispy BBQ Halloumi Skewers

13 MINS

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Open Nutella and mascarpone bagels topped with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and fresh mint

Nutella and Berry Bagels with Mascarpone

5 MINS

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Sweet chilli lime salmon bowl with rice, avocado, red cabbage, carrot and creamy dressing

Sweet Chilli Lime Salmon Bowls

30 MINS

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Bacon and fried egg breakfast butty sandwich with sauce in a soft toasted bun

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Butty

15 MINS

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Classic balsamic dressing in a clear glass bowl with cracked black pepper

Classic Balsamic Dressing

5 MINS

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Crispy honey butter chicken bites topped with sesame seeds and sliced spring onion

Honey Butter Chicken Bites

35 MINS

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Fresh basil pesto with Parmesan and pine nuts being lifted from a glass bowl on a spoon

Classic Basil Pesto

10 MINS

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Creamy garlic mayonnaise swirled in a clear glass bowl

Garlic Mayonnaise

EASY

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Tomato and bacon stew with diced onion in a pink Le Creuset casserole dish

Tomato and Bacon Stew

1 HOUR 10 MINS

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Spiced lentil dal with wilted spinach in a stainless steel saucepan

Spiced Lentil Dal with Crispy Fried Halloumi

55 MINS

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