Creamy Turnips
Creamy Turnips (Side Dishes | Australian): The humble turnip is given a very elegant treatment with the addition of rich cream. Serve with country bread and a crisp green salad.
View ArticleMacadamia Nut Brittle
Macadamia Nut Brittle (Desserts | Australian): This crunchy nut brittle uses Australia’s indigenous macadamia nuts, but any nuts can be used. Substitute what is available. You will need a candy...
View ArticleMacadamia Nut Brittle
This crunchy nut brittle uses Australia’s indigenous macadamia nuts, but any nuts can be used. Substitute what is available. You will need a candy thermometer to make the brittle. Ingredients for...
View ArticleNut Pasties
Pasties are great lunchtime favorites. Children take them to school and workers but them for lunch. They are usually served with tomato sauce. For convenience, the cooked pastry can be slit and the...
View ArticlePumpkin Scones
These tempting scones are a little bit of British heritage. Scones are usually served at afternoon tea. Pumpkin scones are a favorite in Queensland. Ingredients for Pumpkin Scones 1 tablespoon (½ oz or...
View ArticleQuickies and Jaffles
Quickies and jaffles are the sandwiches of New Zealand and Australia. Jaffles are the toasted sandwiches originally cooked outdoors over an open fire. The jaffle iron is a piece of hinged metal with...
View ArticleSummer Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is perfect for one Australia’s favorite pastimes-a summer picnic. Ingredients for Summer Pasta Salad ¼ teaspoon (1 ½ g) salt. 1 lb (455 g) pasta. ⅓ Cup (2⅔ oz or 80 ml) olive oil. ⅓...
View ArticleSummer Squash Casserole
Zucchini or yellow summer squash are perfect for this casserole, which is very easy to put together. Use any cracker with a mild taste for the casserole. Add a green salad or tomato salad for complete...
View ArticleThe School lunch Box
Here are some suggestions for sandwiches combinations. These portable lunches are good for school lunch boxes, office workers, and picnic. For a dynamite duo, pack the lunch box with a homemade soup....
View ArticleDamper
This simple, crusty bread is modern variation of bread which was traditionally cooked in ashes of fire. It is rather like a giant biscuit or scone and should be served immediately after it is made....
View ArticleLamingtons
These small square cakes are a household name in Australia. Few Australians would not have been tasted a square of sponge cake coated in chocolate icing and desiccated coconut. For variety, the cakes...
View ArticleLittle Pumpkins with Brown Rice Pilaf
Pumpkins are a favorite vegetable in both Australia and New Zealand. Brown rice and dried fruit make a delicious pilaf can be served on its own or in little pumpkins. Winter squash can substitute for...
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