News | International
22 Sep 2025 16:52
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > International

    Easy and healthy dinner recipes for spring

    If you're looking for light dinner ideas as the weather warms up, we have plenty of easy options. Think veggie-filled frittatas and beef taco bowls with a few healthy swaps.


    If you're looking for light dinner ideas as the weather warms up, we have plenty of easy options.

    Think veggie-filled frittatas and beef taco bowls with a few healthy swaps.

    One of the best things about this recipe is its flexibility. Use a mix of root vegetables, leafy greens and soft herbs that you have on hand. Serve it warm or enjoy at room temperature with

    More than half of this recipe is made up of veggies, which means it's both light and substantial. Pan-fried gnocchi adds bulk and it's the only cooking you'll do in this speedy recipe. 

    Quinoa replaces rice in these taco bowls, which feature plenty of fresh and canned veggies and corn chips, too. Plus, learn how quick and affordable it is to make your own spice mix.

    Pantry staples power this easy meal, which makes a wonderful dinner served with a pea puree or leafy green salad. It takes about 10 minutes to prep the tuna cakes before they're baked in the oven.

    This brown rice salad is served at room temperature, so it can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Chopped herbs, all-spice and feta add flavour and freshness to this substantial salad, while a quick dressing made with celery and sultana adds crunch and sweetness. 


    ABC




    © 2025 ABC Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All rights reserved

     Other International News
     22 Sep: Australian pair Holly Harris and Jason Chan qualify for ice dance at 2026 Winter Olympics
     22 Sep: Matt Denny finishes fourth in farcical discus competition at World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo
     22 Sep: 'Turning it up to eleven': Spinal Tap returns
     22 Sep: Germany sends planes to track Russian military aircraft as Trump vows to defend Baltic states
     22 Sep: Donald Trump calls Charlie Kirk a 'martyr' at memorial service, widow Erika Kirk forgives alleged assassin
     22 Sep: F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri crashes on lap one, Max Verstappen wins in Baku
     21 Sep: How to clean out your wardrobe as the seasons change
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Cam Roigard is poised to head straight back into the All Blacks number nine jersey for Saturday's opening Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies at Eden Park More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    The Retirement Commissioner is stepping down after nearly six years in the role More...



     Today's News

    Rugby:
    Cam Roigard is poised to head straight back into the All Blacks number nine jersey for Saturday's opening Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies at Eden Park 16:27

    Law and Order:
    A fire at a popular Auckland baby boutique has caused around 200-thousand dollars worth of damage 16:17

    General:
    Australian pair Holly Harris and Jason Chan qualify for ice dance at 2026 Winter Olympics 16:07

    Environment:
    Matt Denny finishes fourth in farcical discus competition at World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo 15:37

    Law and Order:
    A Kaitaia woman's been sentenced for her role in an international website hosting scam 15:17

    Entertainment:
    'Turning it up to eleven': Spinal Tap returns 14:57

    Entertainment:
    The Long Walk: a brutal, brilliant film about suffering in the name of patriotism 14:17

    Rugby:
    A major boost for the All Blacks ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Auckland 14:07

    Basketball:
    The New Zealand Breakers can't wait to have their Tall Blacks centre back in the line-up after conceding more than 100 points in each of their opening NBL basketball matches 13:47

    International:
    Germany sends planes to track Russian military aircraft as Trump vows to defend Baltic states 13:37


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd