Make all your childhood favourites with these traditional Australian recipes that will have you dream of fairy bread, old-fashioned scones and Aussie shepherd’s pie.
1
An Australian pumpkin pie.
2
We used to make these for the roadhouse we owned a while back. They had the reputation of being the best for 1500 kilometres.
3
This recipe was passed onto me by my cake decorator friend, Anne. It is one of my very favourite cakes and so easy to make.
4
A traditional snack inspired by the recipe brought to South Australia by Cornish miners.
5
This is a golden oldie, tried and tested many times over. It's delicious.
6
A yummy weekend lunch served warm with butter.
7
Sweet and spicy works so well together in savoury dishes, so surely it tastes just as good in dessert, right?
8
Yummy slice made using ANZAC biscuits with a delicious passionfruit icing.
9
An Aussie favourite.
10
This is the best cottage pie I have ever tasted! This has been handed down through three generations and all the family ask for seconds.
11
When a traditional lamb mince shepherd's pie and cob loaf dip combine... we present to you our Shepherd's Pie Cob! It's topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheese for a crowd-pleasing dish.
12
Something different, but yummy.
13
White chocolate cheesecake on a lamington finger base. Perfect for Australia Day, or any special occasion. Delicious.
14
This quintessential Aussie snack will bring back childhood memories.
15
A favourite with the kids and you can add vegetables if you wish.
16
A very tasty homemade fried rice.
17
Perfect to serve at kids birthday parties or Australia Day events.
18
A sweet pudding for those who love the ANZAC biscuit taste, but want a change from the hardness of the biscuit. This is a huge hit in my family.
19
These are most definitely the easiest and quickest things to make! I find it great if I have friends from mothers' group coming over and I only have literally minutes to make something before they arrive. With only 3 ingredients it's minimal fuss.
20
A creamy version of tuna mornay with plenty of vegetables.
21
These scones are lovely and buttery, and they really do melt in your mouth!
22
With the party season fast approaching, this creamy French onion cob dip will be a hit with all your guests.
23
Featuring an easy filling of condensed milk and an Oreo biscuit base, this simple slice gets our tick of approval.
24
This is the best and easiest recipe for damper, and I've used it for a long time now, and just love it!
25
The kids will love these party pies with tomato sauce.
26
Once you try this meat pie you will never want to buy another. It's very yummy.
27
Shepherd's pie made with lamb mince.
28
Transform a traditional family tuna pasta bake and take it to the next level by adding a crispy potato gem topping.
29
It does't get more Australian than this marshmallow and Iced VoVo slice!
30
Covered with hundreds and thousands, these funfetti cupcakes are perfect for kids (and the kids at heart!).
31
Great party snack.
32
Flavoursome, quick and easy.
33
Asian-style beef mince and a mild vegetable curry. Children like this and it is a good way to introduce more vegetables and curry flavours.
34
With just 6 ingredients and 3 steps, you'll want seconds of this easy golden, crispy fish burger!
35
This savoury slice is a great base recipe for adding whatever flavours you and the kids like! An easy addition to the lunch box.
36
Traditional sweet mustard pickle, great for meat and sandwiches.
37
Aussies love their pavs, and you'll love this easy recipe topped with delicious shavings of milk chocolate and fresh berries.
38
These 3-ingredient simple puff pastry rolls make for great finger food at your next party, barbecue or picnic.
39
Celebrity chef Curtis Stone shows us how to nail the perfect burger in under 30 minutes.
40
Made from just 5 ingredients, this cake is beautiful and makes enough mix for 2 cake tins. It's perfect for birthday parties or just a yummy afternoon tea.
41
Turkey rissoles - sure to impress!
42
A tasty rissole with a delicate apple flavour. A big hit with the family.
43
An easy version of a traditional recipe, without having to have rice flour in the pantry.
44
Looking for a great solid Bolognese recipe? One you can get together in minimum time and then walk away from it while it simmers and bubbles away. Well, this is the one. It has everything you want in spaghetti Bolognese; rich tomatoey beef with a herby undertone provided by using both fresh and dried herbs. It also has the sneaky addition of bacon which adds an extra punch of flavour as well as seasoning the meat. Also, coming in at under $5.00 per serve, it is perfect on the pocket – not that anyone would know!
45
Nearly every region of the world has its own form of pastry-wrapped meat and vegetables. We have empanadas, calzones, samosas - even old school Aussie sausage rolls! The pasty is England’s contribution. Chopped meat and hearty root vegetables are contained in a semi-circle of crisp pastry. While the traditional recipe uses a homemade pastry made of flour, salt and two types of fat – butter and lard, this pasties recipe uses store-bought puff pastry, making it simpler to prepare and adding layers of buttery goodness.
46
My sister gave me this recipe after I tasted it at her home one Christmas. It's made with just a handful of ingredients making it the perfect finger food.
47
I've finally gotten around to making a carrot cake, just the way we Aussies like it, heavily spiced, chunky and with a lot of carrot!
48
Our national dessert: crisp meringue on the outside with a soft marshmallow centre.
49
It wasn't until later in life that 93-year-old Bill Bevan discovered his talent for baking. The former trawler skipper and truck driver from Corrimal, NSW had very little experience in the kitchen, but he was a fast learner. “Dad is now recognised as the baker of the family,” says Bill's daughter Sharne. Until last year, Bill made something at least once a fortnight to take to the Corrimal Community Men’s Shed for morning tea — usually banana bread, and sometimes cupcakes or date slice. “He takes pridein his baking and it delights him that people enjoy what he makes.”
50
A delicious apple cake with a hint of honey that also happens to be dairy-free.
