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A Perfect Pairing: Salt and Vinegar Infused Potatoes
Adding vinegar to baked and potatoes and other dishes is a popular way to get a tasty, tangy bite. Another method is to infuse the flavour by cooking potatoes in vinegar. The combination of the tangy vinegar and the satisfying crunch of perfectly roasted potatoes makes this dish a mouth-watering treat that will leave you […]
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Pub Style Potato Wedges
Potato Wedges are a pub favourite for good reason, they are relatively simple, taste delicious and easy to share. This recipe uses parmesan and seasoning to add both crispiness and flavour. Bonus points if you have an air fryer, which I think improves the result, though they can just as easily be baked in an […]
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Halloumi Love: Veggie Fry-Up Edition
There is no greater way to start the day than with a delicious fry-up. This veggie version mixes healthy spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes with the protein of eggs, halloumi cheese and baked beans. Halloumi is a very popular ingredient in Australia and often features in breakfasts served at cafes. This semi-hard, Mediterranean cheese is perfect […]
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Potato Scallops
Potato Scallops are a favourite at fish and chip shops and combine the delicious fluffiness and starchiness of potatoes with a crisp batter finish. For this recipe I have chosen to make a thin scallop with a light batter that is not too thick to overwhelm the potato. If you choose a thicker cut of […]
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Pineapple Fritters
Pineapple fritters are the perfect summer food. The sweetness of the pineapple perfectly compliments the crispy batter. Pineapple fritters are often served with chicken and chips. They are often sold in the Hawaiian Pack at the local chicken shop or Red Rooster and are a fun treat. These fritters can be served alone, alongside chicken […]
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Mushroom Toast
Avocado Toast is the dish that drew international attention to Australian cuisine. But that is no reason to ignore hearty Mushroom Toast. This is an equally delicious and simple meal that can be served at any time of day. Mushroom Toast is a popular dish in Britain, where it is often served for dinner. It […]
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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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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 Lemony Avocado Toast
It is the dish that propelled Australian cuisine to international stardom and came to immortalize millennial spending habits. Not bad for a simple breakfast. Like many now popular Australian breakfast dishes, Bill Granger of Sydney cafe Bills is credited with the invention of avocado toast, or at least for spawning its popularity. There are no […]
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Sweet and Tangy Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
Beetroot is one of the favourite ingredients of Australians and in this recipe the earthy sweetness of beets combines perfectly with the creamy tanginess of goat cheese. These flavours are then complemented by the peppery arugula, and the tart cranberries and balsamic vinegar. Walnuts give the perfect crunch to finish it off. Beets are a […]