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Soused Fish

Posted by SouthAussie  

My grandfather was a professional fisherman and used to make this all the time. Delicious on toast for breakfast. The vinegar in this recipe dissolves any small bones after a few weeks. MORE»

Recipe #240079

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Apricot Chicken Casserole

(2 reviews) Posted by SouthAussie  

Quick and easy to prepare and very tasty too. MORE»

Recipe #240075

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Anzacs

Posted by Tracey_B  

Not the one Nan makes, but good anyway. Anzac biscuits were baked for the soldiers in the war(s) and sent to them, they keep well provide lots of energy and taste good. A nice thing to do is to coat the bottoms with chocolate. MORE»

Recipe #238774

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Lamingtons

Posted by Polly_Waffle_Kid  

This is a family recipe that we have used for years!!! An Aussie favourite too!! It is recommended that you bake the lamington cake the day before you cut or ice the cake, but I just wait until it has cooled for a few hours until it is completely... MORE»

Recipe #233846

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Criollo Bread

Posted by Pikake21  

This Maori bread recipe was taken from the MaoriFood website. If you want to be more creative. Purchase some peaflour tortilla from your supermarket. Cut one tortilla in half and lightly smear with water, wrap around each bun and place back... MORE»

Recipe #209374

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One Egg Chocolate Cake

(3 reviews) Posted by Perfect Pixie  

I was going to make my outstanding brownies(posted) for my friends birthday but didn't have enough cocoa, then i dug out my edmonds new zealand recipe book and found this, i mixed up the soda and the baking powder but it still turned out... MORE»

Recipe #212511

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Dolly Varden Cake

Posted by Perfect Pixie  

The cake of my childhood--this gets a smile on any little girls face. This is what I looked forward to most, more than the presents, and my mummy always did such a great job of it. This is out of the New Zealand Edmonds cookbook. Mummy said this... MORE»

Recipe #214938

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Takakau (Maori Bread)

(1 reviews) Posted by Pikake21  

Real Takakau has no rising agent (i.e. Baking Powder) just flour and water. This recipe is quite large in the quantity of flour used. It can be prepared and baked 35 minutes before a main meal is served. Or serve hot or cold with butter, jam and a... MORE»

Recipe #209371

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An Australian White Christmas

(2 reviews) Posted by Catherine Robson  

We may not get snow for Christmas, but we make a beautiful sweet slice called "White Christmas". Great for gift baskets - definitely an Australian icon. This recipe is from a clipping I have kept as a young bride circa 1989. MORE»

Recipe #199221

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Baked Rice Custard

Posted by Perfect Pixie  

We were at a friends last night and my mum was saying how she longs for the recipe books we left in New Zealand. Our friend happened to have some and mum was speechless, this recipe is one mum used to make and i LOVE it to pieces. i am posting it... MORE»

Recipe #203445

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Marshmallow Pavlova Slice

(3 reviews) Posted by Sussan  

A true blue Aussie dessert, through and through! From Australian Women's Weekly Dinner Party Cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #202491

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Aussie Bikkies (Crackers) With Cheese and Onion

(10 reviews) Posted by Peter J  

Traditional Australian snack for when unexpected guests drop by. To be truly authentic the cheese must be the very cheapest brand available and the crackers a little stale. Use a good and strong fresh onion though so your guests don't know the... MORE»

Recipe #203702

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Vegemite on Toast

(37 reviews) Posted by Chef floWer  

Vegemite is an Australian food icon, which can be consumed daily. It is a spread made mainly from concentrated yeast extract that is leftover from the beer brewing process, but that doesn't make it alcoholic. MORE»

Recipe #204570

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New Potatoes With Garlic, Mint and Butter

(1 reviews) Posted by JustJanS  

Very popular in Australia when new potatoes are available. MORE»

Recipe #207072

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Pavlova - an Absolute Gem of a Recipe!

Posted by Moryan  

Living in Australia, there are many versions of this meringue dessert around. After years of experimenting, this is THE ONE for me. Its easy to make and I usually make it the day before (keep it in the cold oven) and decorate before serving. MORE»

Recipe #207255

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Gingernuts

(3 reviews) Posted by Lizzie in NZ  

These are a flavourful biscuits (cookies) with a crunch that doesn't break your teeth. One of my clients gave me this old family recipe. MORE»

Recipe #207256

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Scones

(2 reviews) Posted by Pietro  

These are the little delights that grace the Australian table. Nothing is nicer that a scone with strawberry jam and a big dollop of whipped cream. And then you wash them down with a cup of your favourite tea. What bliss! MORE»

Recipe #182598

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Nanna's Christmas Cake

(1 reviews) Posted by Pietro  

As the name suggests, this is the grandmother of all cakes. The cake has excellent keeping qualities. You can frost the cake or I like to decorate the top with blanched almond kernels and glace cherries. If you intend to keep the cake, it may tend... MORE»

Recipe #182419

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Mum's French Onion Lamb Chops

(2 reviews) Posted by Sarah!  

This is a recipe that my mum made for us a lot when we were kids - as did her mum when she was little! I finally got around to actually measuring them the last time I made it. LOL Feel free to play around with the quantities, I used Forequarter... MORE»

Recipe #203286

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Famous New Zealand Bacon & Egg Pie

(2 reviews) Posted by Perfect Pixie  

This is my mum's, so the BEST pie ever! It is fantastic served with ketchup and in my opinion is probably better cold. Great for picnics. MORE»

Recipe #201918

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