Nici Wickes

Contributor at Newstalk ZB

cook, eater, writer, lover of life

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One-pan pork belly with apple and fennel stuffing

5 days ago | nzwomansweeklyfood.co.nz | Nici Wickes |Melissa Walsh

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (this recipe used sourdough for extra flavour and a robust texture)1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (this recipe used sourdough for extra flavour and a robust texture)Pat the pork skin dry and score with a sharp knife, or better still, get your butcher to do it. Leave uncovered for 1-2 hours or overnight in the fridge to further dry out the skin. When ready to cook, rub the skin with olive oil (about 2 tbsp) and sprinkle with 2 tsp salt.
"Fit for a King": Nici Wickes' Lamington Cake

1 week ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Nici Wickes

If you ever need to produce a celebration cake, this is it! Serves 8-10 Ingredients: Sponge cake 130g unsalted butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 large eggs 2⅓ cups self-raising flour 1 pinch salt 1 cup milk To decorate 1/3 cup raspberry jam, warmed slightly 1 ½ cup icing sugar 30g butter, softened ½ cup raspberries (fresh or frozen, defrosted) 3-5 tablespoons, boiling water 1 ½ cups coconut thread 300mls cream, whipped with one tbsp icing sugar Method: Preheat...
Nici Wickes' No-fuss Sticky Buns for Mother’s Day

4 weeks ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Nici Wickes

This is one of the simplest and quickest sticky bun recipes I know, and the buns are top notch.
'Just the bomb': Nici Wickes' Drunken Bananas

1 month ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Nici Wickes

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Mix things up for Easter breakfast with Nici Wickes' pancake recipe

1 month ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Nici Wickes

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Best seafood chowder

1 month ago | nzwomansweeklyfood.co.nz | Nici Wickes |Mae MacDonald

What could be more comforting than a bowl of soup to keep your family warm this winter? Try more of our deliciously warming soup recipes – we have something for everyone, with meaty treats and vegetarian delights from all over the globe.
A perfect cheese pairing, Nici Wickes' recipe for quince paste

2 months ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Nici Wickes

Quince paste, or membrillo, is a sweet, thick fruit preserve made from quinces, sugar and lemon juice. Popular in Spain and Portugal, it has a firm, jelly-like texture and a deep amber colour. Traditionally served with cheese, especially Manchego, its floral aroma and tart-sweet flavour creates a perfect pairing. Make one sandwich tin of paste Ingredients 6 medium-sized quince 1 ¼ cup (or ¾ of the weight of your cooked & pureed quince) Juice of 2-3 lemons Method Peel and quarter the quinces.
Gooey, chewy lemon and honey slice

2 months ago | nzwomansweeklyfood.co.nz | Nici Wickes

For more recipes like this, check out our most irresistible lemon slice recipes, including lemon cheesecake slice, lemon custard squares and more.
Crispy and soft: Nici Wickes' Corn and Tomato Fritters

2 months ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Nici Wickes

These little fritters are just the thing to make before corn disappears for another year and cherry tomatoes are still around for a bit longer too. Sometimes called hush puppies, they’re puffier than usual fritters, crispy and soft.
"Just beautiful": Nici Wickes' Feijoa and Condensed Milk tarts

2 months ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Nici Wickes

Feijoas are in season! Soon we’ll be drowning in them, but for now they’re still a novelty and worthy of turning into something super special like these gorgeous little tarts.