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Homemade Muesli
Muesli, or granola as it is known in the U.S., is one of the easiest things you can make at home. Making it yourself also gives you the extra advantage of being able to adapt the ingredients to your taste. I like to keep it simple, with sultanas, oats and honey. I can then dress […]
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Easy and Delicious Lamingtons
Lamingtons are one of Australia’s most famous dishes, after Pavlova, and are served at bakeries and cafes across the country. They are often baked for school and church fetes and are enjoyed at all sorts of outings. There is some debate about how the cakes were created. According to one legend, Lamingtons were a haphazard […]
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Rosemary and Garlic Lamb Chops
Lamb is one of Australia’s favourite meats. Roast Lamb in particular has been found to be more popular in parts of Australia than Meat Pies and the trusty Sausage Sandwich. There are multiple ways of cooking Lamb of course, and chops are one easy and quick meal. As with any meat, a higher quality, pasture-raised […]
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Folded Eggs
Folded Eggs is another dish that became associated with Australian breakfasts after becoming a hit at Bill Granger’s Sydney restaurant. As Granger himself has admitted, the secrets to the luxurious, smooth taste of these eggs is cream. It is also important to cook the eggs quickly and not overcook them so that they retain the […]
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Simple and Delicious Honey Joys Recipe
Honey Joys are a delicious and simple spinoff from one of our favourite breakfast cereals – Corn Flakes. They are a crunchy treat that can be made easily at home at any time with just a few ingredients. Honey Joys typically sit alongside Chocolate Crackles and Fairy Bread as a staple at children’s birthday parties, […]
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Chocolate Crackles
Many countries have a variation of a chocolate, Rice Bubbles based treat. Call me biased but I think Chocolate Crackles are the best. Alongside Fairy Bread and Honey Joys, Chocolate Crackles are a staple at children’s birthday parties, but can be enjoyed year round. This recipe holds true to the classic proportions that are marketed […]
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Fairy Bread
It doesn’t get any simpler or more delicious than fairy bread. Fairy Bread forms part of a trilogy of very simple dishes that are a surefire hit at Children’s parties, sitting alongside Chocolate Crackles and Honey Joys. While not all foreigners may appreciate the simplicity of Fairy Bread, Australians know that the easiest dishes are […]
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Chicken Salt
Chicken Salt is Australia’s favourite seasoning and can be used on anything from fish and chips, to popcorn, to, yes, chicken. Originally created by the owner of a chicken shop in South Australia in the 1960s, Chicken Salt is ubiquitous across the country and freely available in supermarkets. The seasoning gets its vibrant colouring from […]
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Chicken Salt Roasted Chicken
This is a very simple recipe for when you just want to stick the chicken in the oven, without sacrificing taste. It relies on you having a batch of chicken salt ready made. I recommend always having this as it can be used for almost anything. You can choose which pieces of chicken you like […]
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Aussie Burger
When you’re hungry and want a burger with the lot, it’s hard to go past an Aussie burger. Like many Australian dishes the Aussie burger features sliced beetroot, and then tops it up with extras including bacon, pineapple and an egg. Not everyone is a fan. Indeed, there are outright haters. But don’t pay any […]