Recipezaar: Australian,Seasonal recipes

Malaysian Laksa

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:18:12 -0400

Laksa is a Malaysian soup made from laksa flavour spicy curry, coconut cream, noodles, prawns/shrimp, chicken and lots of fresh toppings. This recipe is considered to be a cheat version because it uses laksa paste, however the results are still very yummy. You can vary the ingredients in the soup to your own taste. I had trouble finding fish balls and fried tofu puffs in my region so I replace the balls with extra green prawns/shrimp and fried my own tofu (I cut them into 1 cm by 1 cm cubes). This recipe is from SBS's Food Safari and is made by Aryan Mansor -- posted by Chef floWer

Asian Style Braised Lamb Shanks

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:49:44 -0400

A recipe from Bill Granger's Holiday Cookbook. I reduced the 5 spice to half a teaspoon as I find it a bit overpowering. Feel free to use the original full teaspoon if you want to.. -- posted by JustJanS

Mixed Bean Burgers

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:27:31 -0400

Another veggie burger recipe from Australian food brand Sanitarium's website -- posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci

Sweet Sage, Apple and Cinnamon Toddy

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:50:31 -0400

From Jody Vassallo's Style Drinks. The suggested food pairing is Toasted Pannetone. -- posted by AmandaInOz

Best Ever Easy BBQ Lamb

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:36:18 -0400

This is a great tasty dish for a BBQ with friends... -- posted by Renata the Banana

Paprika Chicken With Rice

Mon, 12 May 2008 01:25:32 -0400

Yum!! Kids love it, everyone loves it! I even take the remaining sauce and use it to mardinade beef kebabs... it is such a versatile dish! Enjoy with rice or potato and crusty bread. -- posted by limecat

Yumbo Baby Kay Hotty Hotcakes!!

Sun, 18 May 2008 03:23:13 -0400

Another delightful recipe for the kids !! They will devour these! Enjoy with topping of your choice too! -- posted by limecat

Chicken Bacon and Leek

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:22:26 -0400

A quick meal to throw together. -- posted by djmastermum

Eggplant With Cheese

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:59:00 -0400

Adapted from a recipe on ABC Tropical Queensland -- posted by Missy Wombat

Sara's Shepherds Pie

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:08:56 -0400

I love making this. It's such a nice winter meal, and it's so easy and quick, and best of all..so economical!! Growing up, Mum made shepherds pie almost weekly. Over the years I have altered it, and this is the way my family enjoys it now. We don't serve this with anything, except maybe a nice bread roll. -- posted by Sara 76

Chicken & Spinach Fettuccine Bake

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:15:33 -0400

This fettucine dish is baked with garlic bread on top. For quicker preparation, use a packet of garlic bread. But if you've a little more time, then you'll probably want to make your own, which gives you so much more choice of what bread you use, how much garlic you add to it and if you want to add other herbs as well. The recipe also has instructions for heating and re-serving. I've included the instructions for a single 10-cup capacity dish, but if you are wanting to freeze smaller quantities in several smaller dishes, remember to adjust the cooking times appropriately. I've adapted this recipe substantially from one I found in a recent issue of the Australian magazine 'New Idea'. I've also recently posted recipes for a Greek Lamb & Yoghurt Pasta Bake and a Lentil & Sausage Lasagne (also a baked dish), both adapted from the same source, and with the same detailed instructions for freezing the recipe. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Chicken and Orange Salad

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:23:11 -0400

A refreshing and flavoursome summer salad, adapted from Quick Meals. Vary the yoghurt according to taste preferences. If you want to add more colour variation, use a red capsicum instead of the yellow capsicum, or use ½ a red capsicum and ½ a yellow capsicum. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Sara's Pumpkin Soup

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:06:13 -0400

This is my pumpin soup recipe! I hope you like it! -- posted by Sara 76

Moroccan Sweet Potato, Carrot and Chickpea Soup

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:08:31 -0400

A Super Foods Idea magazine recipe. Serve with toasted Turkish Bread...Mmmm -- posted by Stardustannie

Pea Soup With Crisp Prosciutto

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:27:17 -0400

A quick to prepare, low-fat and delicious soup adapted from a recipe in the July 2008 issue of the 'Australian Table' magazine. Not as green as its recipe sibling - Recipe #135165 - this is basically a pea-ified version (if I can be allowed to coin that word) of a classic potato and leek soup, which is what drew me to the recipe. Potato and leek soups have always been a favourite of mine, one of those really safe, classic, always delicious combinations, and always SO much better if a home-made stock is used. The original version of this recipe specified 5 minutes preparation time. Such times are clearly determined on the assumption that all the ingredients are magically ready to go. My guess is that it would take me 5 minutes just to wash and chop the leeks, so I've increased the preparation time to 10 minutes. That still makes this a quick to prepare recipe. For a vegetarian version use a vegetable stock, such as my Recipe #135453 which makes productive use of all your vegetable peelings, and omit the prosciutto. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Hamburger Patties

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:01:52 -0400

Really easy to make and really yummy! For a BBQ afternoon this is ideal with some saussages and BBQ potatoes! -- posted by Renata the Banana

Crock Pot Italian Chicken

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:13:21 -0400

Quick and easy to prepare, and so tasty! I have it cooking right now, and the smell is making me wish it was dinner time already! It goes great with Recipe #14895 (as shown in pic)! -- posted by Sara 76

Sara's Apple Crumble

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:23:50 -0400

I used to make this for the school cafeteria, and it was always a hit! -- posted by Sara 76

George's Famous Lamb Chops

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:04:11 -0400

This recipe is George Gregan's from the Australia Wallabies Rugby Union Team. These were delish done on the BBQ.. -- posted by **Mandy**

Mushroom and Shredded Chicken Salad

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:02:07 -0400

A quick to prepare Asian-influenced salad which could be served as a main course or a side dish, from 'tossed: 200 fast, fresh and fabulous salads'. If any of your mushrooms are particularly large, quarter them or chop them to an appropriate size. Ideal for making on a busy week-night with a takeaway - or take out - roasted chicken. BTW, 7 oz = 200g; 14 oz = 400g. The lime and soy dressing could be made in advance. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Prince of Wales Pudding

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:00:32 -0400

This is an cheap and good old fashion pudding from my Nanna's collection. -- posted by Coasty

Minted Pea Salad

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:42:07 -0400

When the peas from my vegie garden are ready, this is one I've got to try, from masterfoods -- posted by **Mandy**

Lamingtons

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:23:05 -0400

Nice easy recipe for making lamingtons, soft sponge cake coated in chocolate icing and rolled in coconut. -- posted by mortar&pestle

Chicken Thighs With Lemon Garlic

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:58:09 -0500

Don't be put off with large amount of garlic, this recipe is really full of flavour and has excellent sauce. I used on the bone chicken thigh cutlets because I think the chicken has much more flavour if it's kept on the bone and it is much tender. The original recipe comes from Taste of the Sun by Jacqueline Clark & Joanna Farrow but I twinkled with it to suit our family. If you don't like a lot of salt in your diet you could use salt reduce liquid chicken stock but this will alter the flavour. -- posted by Chef floWer

Squid Salad or Octopus Salad - Japanese Style

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:33:13 -0500

You could either use squid or octopus for this salad, I have trouble finding octopus most times so I used squid. I normally buy my squid/octopus already cleaned and gutted. If your squid/octopus needs to be clean then remove the guts (discard) and legs from the body and rinse. Cut off the tips on the legs and discard, then chop the remaining leg pieces and body into bite-size chunks. Original recipe comes from Harumis Japanese Home Cooking by Harumi Kurihara but I have twinkled with it -- posted by Chef floWer

Potato & Bacon Pie

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:12:45 -0500

A really tasty pie dish that works well as a side to some marinated chicken wings and salad. -- posted by ozzygirl

Yummy, Simple Salad

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:23:47 -0500

This is a really yummy salad, that makes a nice side for seafood, or a meal on it's own. It has so much flavour, there is no need for a dressing. -- posted by Sara 76

Banana and Passionfruit Pancakes

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:08:14 -0500

I found this recipe on a skim milk carton. It looks delicious, but I haven't tried it yet. -- posted by Sara 76

Salmon Pasta Salad

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:47:17 -0500

Another great salad recipe. -- posted by Sara 76

Very Berry Fruit Terrine With Maple Custard

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:50:38 -0500

This is from the Fine Food Club magazine. I haven't tried it yet. Cooking time is actually refrigeration time. -- posted by Sara 76

Champagne-White Wine Punch

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:52:58 -0500

This is from "The Best 1001 Short Easy Recipes" cookbook. It looks like a good summer BBQ punch! I can't wait to try it! -- posted by Sara 76

Layered Fruits With Lemon Pistachio Syrup

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:10:01 -0500

This is from Nourish magazine. I haven't tried it yet, but it just looks so yummy! Each serving gives you 2 full servings of fruit. -- posted by Sara 76

Potato Salad With Salmon Dressing

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:26:07 -0500

This is from the 2003 Chrisco calender. I haven't tried it yet, but it looks interesting, and simple. -- posted by Sara 76

Ice Ring

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:27:50 -0500

I saw this on a morning tv show once, and thought it was such a great, simple idea! It keeps the punch icy cold, but doesn't water it down like ice cubes will. The possibilities are endless, as you can add whatever fruit you like, or even rose petals! -- posted by Sara 76

Mango Daiquiri

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:38:32 -0500

My sister & I both received a bottle of Mango Liqueur each for Christmas, so we came up with these yummy cocktails to drink on NYE! -- posted by Sara 76

Yoghurt Dressing

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:00:22 -0500

I found this in the New Idea magazine. It says to use it for salad, seafood, or chicken. -- posted by Sara 76

Pineapple Crush

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:39:18 -0500

This is from the "Blender Cookbook". it looks like a refeshing, yummy drink for summer! I added the ice myself, so feel free to leave it out. -- posted by Sara 76

Chicken Chowder

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:44:29 -0500

This recipe is from the "Main Meals In 30 Minutes Or Less" cookbook. Serve this hearty soup with warm garlic bread. -- posted by Sara 76

Mango Comfort

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:47:32 -0500

We ran out of Bacardi while making daiquiri, so we used some Southern Comfort in it's place..it was delicious! -- posted by Sara 76

Avocado Tarts

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:50:51 -0500

This recipe is from the "Avocado Cookbook". -- posted by Sara 76

Chilli Prawns and Mango Salad

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:20:00 -0500

King prawns on the bbq with mango salad...yumm! This recipe yields five prawns per person....if serving as an appetizer then 2 prawns per person would be plenty. -- posted by Fairy Nuff

Chrysanthemum

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:15:36 -0500

A very refreshing mocktail. -- posted by djmastermum

Butterflied, Barbecued Leg of Lamb

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:09:09 -0500

This sounds perfect for my Australia Day menu.You can cut down on the prep time by asking your butcher to bone and butterfly the leg. -- posted by Fairy Nuff

Mango & Pine Nut Salad

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:13:23 -0500

Beans, greens, tropical mango with spicy dijjon dressing topped with buttery pine nuts, will drive that healthy fact right out of your mind. -- posted by Betty Bel

Garlic and Rosemary Stuffed Sausages

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:21:40 -0500

Adapted from an Australia Day BBQ recipe in the current issue of 'New Idea'. As I don't have a BBQ, when I make these I shall be panfrying them. Please feel free to vary the herbs so that you use your favourite herbs and to use the amount of garlic to meet your taste preferences. The discarded green end of the leek can be saved and used in my Recipe #135453. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Marinated Tomato, Zucchini, Pine Nut and Ricotta Pasta

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:17:03 -0500

This quick pasta meal (perfect for Summer) comes from Notebook magazine - January 2008 along with the following notes & tips: * This recipe can be easily adjusted to suit any taste. Substitute basil with oregano and thyme, or use all three for a richer flavour. For colour variation, use yellow and red cherry tomatoes. If cooking for children, use penne, which is easier to pick up with a fork. -- posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci

Turkey and Mango Salad

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:00:25 -0500

This is a very flexible recipe. YOu can substitute sultanas or raisins for the dried cranberries, and you can used any cold meat or prawns in place of the turkey. -- posted by Sara 76

Frozen Coffee Log

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:10:08 -0500

I'm not sure which magazine I clipped this from, but it looks delicious in the photo! I haven't tried it yet. -- posted by Sara 76

Roasted Summer Vegetable Tart

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:02:54 -0500

"This tart makes a great brunch or lunch dish. The vegetables can be replaced with red capsicum, beans, eggplant or whatever else is fresh at the time. " Another Summer recipe I found while searching for things to cook when trying to deal with a week of 40°C+ (104°F+) weather! :p Recipe by Lauraine Jacobs, originally published in The Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday October 16, 2007 and found on cuisine.com.au -- posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci

Spicy Cauliflower Fritters

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:03:29 -0500

This recipe by Steve Manfredi was adapted from a recipe in Ottolenghi: The Cookbook and published in The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday July 22, 2008. This is modern, quick, contemporary, dairy free, nut free finger food that can be packed for school lunches or picnics. I'd like to try this recipe using broccoli. -- posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci

Butternut Pumpkin (Squash), Roasted Hazelnut and Feta Salad

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:24:22 -0500

We're in a middle of a week-long 40°C+ (104°F+) heatwave in Melbourne, so I was looking for something that is easy, healthy & is not going to require standing over a hot flame. I found this recipe on cuisine.com.auby Kylie Davis published in The Sydney Morning Herald Friday January 16, 2009 -- posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci

Poached Peaches With Yogurt

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:52:34 -0500

This yummy breakfast recipe comes from the January 2009 issue of *recipes+* magazine. You can use other stone fruit or a combination such as plums, apricots, or nectarines. You can make the poached fruit up to 6 hours ahead if you want. Another variation is to serve it warm, instead of chilled. Prep time doesn't include the 3 hours needed to chill the fruit. -- posted by Sara 76

Chicken Rissoles With Lentil Salad

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:29:19 -0500

This is based on a recipe from the January 2009 issue of "recipes +" magazine. The original recipe called for ground pork, but we changed it to chicken. This makes a perfect mid-week meal, and is quick and easy to make. You can add sices such as cumin or coriander to the ground chicken, to spice it up a bit. Also, try serving it with flour tortillas or flatbread! With the salad, you can save money by using 1 medium tomato instead of the cherry tomatoes. Also, if you can't get a can of lentils, use 1 cup of dried lentils, soaked and prepared. -- posted by Sara 76

Honey Ricotta Dip

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:28:17 -0500

This can be made up to 2 days ahead, and stored in the fridge. Serve it with fresh fruit, such as strawberries, bananas, or wedges of rockmelon, pineapple or honeydew. -- posted by Sara 76

Chocolate Ice-Cream Sandwiches

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:56:39 -0500

These look absolutely divine! The recipe comes from the January 2009 issue of "recipes +" magazine. They cost just 35c each to make..can't beat that!!! *****Prep time includes freezer time. -- posted by Sara 76

Strawberry Crepes

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:58:05 -0500

This super- simple dessert comes from the January 2009 issue of "recipes +" magazine. It can be ready in minutes, looks very elegant, and nobody needs to know how easy it was!! You can use any baerries you want. -- posted by Sara 76

Melon Trio With Lime & Yogurt (21 Day Wonder Diet : Day 1 )

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:44:01 -0500

This is the Day 1 breakfast for the 21 Day Wonder Diet. I was unable to buy cantaloupe on my first day, so I used 300g each of the honeydew and watermelon. You can choose any flavoured yogurt you like, as long as it is low-fat. Passionfruit is especially well suited to the other flavours in this dish, but i used raspberry (my Hubby doesn't like passionfruit) and that worked well too! This breakfast is to be followed up by a mid-morning snack of 1 small red capsicum & 1 tablespoon low-fat cottage cheese. If you dislike raw capsicum, you can have an apple instead. -- posted by Sara 76

Mango Lassi (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 3 )

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:34:34 -0500

This is day 3: Breakfast, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. I was unable to buy buttermilk the first time I made it, so I used skim milk instead. This breakfast is to be followed by a mid-morning snack of 2 corn thins & 1/2 a small sliced tomato. -- posted by Sara 76

Bran & Cranberry Muesli (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 4)

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:42:24 -0500

This is Day 4: Breakfast, on the 21 day Wonder Diet. This recipe makes 6 servings. If you don't feel like making any of the breakfasts on this diet, you are allowed to have this muesli instead, but remember it is ONLY 1/3 cup per serving! You can make larger batches of this, and store it in an airtight container. If you don't like cranberries, you can use sultanas or raisins instead. This breakfast is to be followed by a mid-morning snack of 1 carrot, cut into sticks. -- posted by Sara 76

Orange, Kumara & Tuna Salad (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 4)

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:44:18 -0500

This is Day 4: Lunch, on th e21 Day Wonder Diet. You can use pumpkin instead of kumara if you like. It is best to prepare the ingredients to this salad the night before, then make the salad in th emorning for lunch. This lunch is to be followed by an afternoon snack of 125g strawberries. -- posted by Sara 76

Berry Smoothie (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 8)

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:33:44 -0500

This is Day 8: Breakfast, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. You can decide on any berry combination to suit you. Try matching the the flavours with the yogurt. You can use fresh or frozen berries. This breakfast is to be followed by a mid-morning snack of 2 cups of air-popped popcorn. -- posted by Sara 76

Lentil, Tuna, and Tomato Salad (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 8)

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:35:05 -0500

This is Day 8: Lunch, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. You can make this salad a day ahead. This lunch is to be followed by an afternoon snack of 1 small banana. -- posted by Sara 76

Crunchy Chicken Salad Cups (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 8)

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:35:34 -0500

This is Dinner: Day 8, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. -- posted by Sara 76

Chicken Waldorf Salad (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 11)

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:48:35 -0500

This is day 11: Lunch, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. If you are taking this salad to work, make sure the apple is coated with the dressing to stop the flesh discolouring. This lunch is to be followed by an afternoon snack of 1 medium orange. -- posted by Sara 76

Watermelon & Raspberry Salad (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 11)

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:25:53 -0400

This is Day 11: Breakfast, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. You can use strawberries in place of th eraspberries if you prefer. Match th eyogurt flavour to your choice of berries. This breakfast is to be followed by a mid-morning snack of 1 small carrot, cut into sticks. -- posted by Sara 76

Muesli With Pear & Yogurt (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 12)

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:19:46 -0400

This is Day 12: Breakfast, on the 21 day Wonder Diet. You must use the Bran And Cranberry Muesli Recipe #359020 from Day 4 for this. This breakfast is to be followed by a mid-morning snack of 2 corn thins and 1/2 small sliced tomato. -- posted by Sara 76

Chorizo and Halloumi Skewers

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:34:42 -0400

A yummy-sounding recipe from the current issue of the Australian magazine 'super food ideas'. You'll need 8 pre-soaked wooden bamboo skewers. Feel free to vary the olives in this recipe. I haven't made these yet but I'd be inclined to use unpitted kalamata olives or perhaps half and half unpitted kalamata olives and the suggested pimento-stuffed green olives. I've suggested that these could be served at a picnic, if you were picnicking where there were BBQs. They could be made up to the end of step 1. For serving at a home BBQ, they could of course also be prepared to that stage and BBQd just before you are ready to serve them. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Thai-Flavoured Prawn Salad (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 14)

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:43:08 -0400

This is Day 14: Lunch, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. You can prepare all th eingredients the night before, then assemble the salad in the morning to take to work, This lunch is to be followed by an afternoon snack of 100g skim milk fruit-flavoured yogurt. -- posted by Sara 76

Citrus Salad (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 15)

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:11:43 -0400

The is Day 15: Breakfast, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. You can use regular grapefruit if you prefer, or use any combination of citrus fruit to suit you. This breakfast is to be followed by a mid-morning snack of 125g grape tomatoes. -- posted by Sara 76

Banana Passionfruit Smoothie (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 16)

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:23:38 -0400

This is Day 16: Breakfast, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. This is a delicious smoothie, and one of my favourite breakfasts on this diet! You can use a different flavoured yogurt if you prefer, but I think the passionfruit is perfect in it. This breakfast is to be followed by a mid-morning snack of 1 lebanese cucumber, cut into sticks and served with 1 tablespoon of low-fat cottage cheese. -- posted by Sara 76

Salmon Pasta Salad (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 17)

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:32:50 -0400

This is Day 17: Lunch, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. This lunch is to be followed by an afternoon snack of 200g rockmelon. -- posted by Sara 76

Pear, Spinach, Walnut & Celery Salad

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:02:38 -0400

Another healthy recipe that I have collected for my pre-summer health push. I found this in the "Healthy Eating" cookbook put out by "The Australian Woman's Weekly" I was particularly drawn to it by the dressing as it is without oil which always pushes up the calorie count a good deal. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Golden Syrup Dumplings

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:06:46 -0400

We grew up on this fabulous, economical comfort dessert! This particular recipe is from Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen's Classic Country Cooking cookbook, and is the recipe i have used since moving out of home 13 years ago. These are best served pipng hot, with vanilla ice-cream. -- posted by Sara 76

Chilled Cucumber Soup With Champagne Poached Prawns - or Shrimps

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:33:42 -0400

Adapted from a 'Better Homes and Gardens' recipe that I found online. There are just so many Chilled Cucumber Soups on Zaar but - from my searches - none that seemed quite like this one which I'm posting for safe-keeping as well as for others who might like to try it. I love the fact that this is basically a potato and leek soup - with cucumbers and prawns poached in champage! YUM! :) The only additions I've made are garlic (I just cannot contemplate prawns without garlic!) and the dill or parsley for garnish. The photograph accompanying the original recipe suggested that small shrimps had been used and rather more than the 12 specified in the ingredients list which explains why in the directions there is mention in step 3 of dividing "most of the prawns" between 4 bowls, then adding "the remaining" prawns once the soup had been ladled into the bowls! 12 prawns between 4 bowls hardly allows for "most of..." and "remaining..." Obviously, this recipe could be made with small shrimps and with a larger number than 12. Several shrimps on top of each soup bowl would certainly make for more attractive presentation. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Spiced Lamb Kebabs

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:58:43 -0400

Adapted from a recipe in Michelle Trute's 'cooking with conscience'. All the recipes in this book are low fat, low-moderate GI and easily prepared. This recipe is moderate GI and low in fat. She includes no salt in this recipe but I have included sea salt below as optional as I know for many this is an essential ingredient. If rosemary branches are unavailable, use wooden skewers soaked in water and add rosemary to the lamb just before threading it onto the skewers. I have also included sage as I love rosemary and sage together. Michelle Trute recommends marjoram, mint, rosemary and sage with lamb and recommends using herbs rather than salt. I have also posted Michelle Trute's Recipe #349024. 800g = just under 26 ounces. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Bridies

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:53:19 -0400

My adaptation of another of Huey's recipes. He describes a Bridie as "a South African pasty filled with spiced minced lamb... well, kind of..." Minced lamb is what Americans call "ground lamb". As I don't like my foods hot and spicy, when I make these I shall be omitting the sambel oelek (or any other chilli paste) and increasing the garlic. They looked so delicious that I'm really looking forward to making these. I'm also interested to learn from South Africans how well-known this dish is in South Africa and the degree to which this version has varied from the standard Bridie. If you are planning to make this recipe, please check the NOTE below the directions about a problem I had in posting one ingredient. For yield, I also tried to write, again unsuccessfully, "2 large or 4 small Bridies". Whether you consider this recipe appropriate to serving 2 or 4 will, of course, depend on the appetites of the eaters, and whether the Bridies are being served with other side dishes or on their own! -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Beef Burger With Grilled Eggplant (Aubergine) & Salad Greens

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:44:03 -0400

Adapted from a recipe 'The Australian Women's Weekly's Grills & Barbecues'. The eggplant (aubergine) not used in step 2 can be added to other vegetable peelings, stalks etc. and kept in a freezer bag until you have enough to make Recipe #135453. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Grilled Madeira Cake With Berries

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:58:21 -0400

This delicious, simple dessert comes from "recipes +" magazine, January 2009. Be sure to buy an un-iced madeira cake! -- posted by Sara 76

Barbecued Mango Cheeks

Tue, 05 May 2009 01:09:25 -0400

A really simple yet elegant and creative end to a fabulous barbecue. Your friends will be talking! -- posted by Sue L

Blueberry Scones

Tue, 05 May 2009 01:12:30 -0400

Source: delicious. - February 2004. -- posted by Sue L

Home-Style Baked Beans With Crispy Bacon

Tue, 05 May 2009 01:16:07 -0400

Australian style baked beans with bacon bones. I felt totally alien until I realized they are just pork bones, which I use in economical Soul food cooking al the time. Do I smell barbecue? Yum. Recipe by Dixie Elliott. Thanks, Dixie! -- posted by Sue L

Banana Coconut Smoothie

Tue, 05 May 2009 01:22:38 -0400

From Taste.com.au - November 2008. Yum! -- posted by Sue L

Easy Berry Frozen Yogurt Pops

Tue, 05 May 2009 01:30:16 -0400

Great for kids, old and young! From Good Taste - February 2004 -- posted by Sue L

Applemint Iced Tea

Tue, 05 May 2009 01:36:30 -0400

This intriguing combination is great for quenching your summertime thirst. Recipe by Taste.com.au - December 2008. -- posted by Sue L

Drunken Watermelon

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:05:05 -0400

From The Australian Women's Weekly Christmas Cooking. Those Aussies know how to throw a party! The prep time does not include the standing and freezing times. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Pumpkin Scones (Vegan, Egg Free, Lactose Free, Still Delicious)

Wed, 06 May 2009 12:04:32 -0400

These scones are quite easy to make but just a hint from someone who made this mistake... Make sure you put them on the TOP shelf of the oven to prevent burnt bottoms :) -- posted by KristinV

Barbecued Shrimp With Mango Lime Mayonnaise

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:11:57 -0400

Apparently, Australians don't actually do much 'shrimp on the barbie' but thanks to Paul Hogan the world thinks otherwise. Traditional or not BBQ shrimp is actually really nice and this is an extra nice way of serving it. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Avocado and Mango Salsa

Sun, 10 May 2009 19:56:03 -0400

An Aussie version of the usual favorite, by Debi of "Way Down Under". Debi likes this with barbecued meat of any type. -- posted by Sue L

Zefferelli Salad

Sun, 10 May 2009 19:56:27 -0400

From Debi in Nelson Bay, Australia. She and her husband Peter operate a dolphin watch business there. She mentions that it is easy to omit the prosciutto for vegetarians. -- posted by Sue L

Australian Style Potato Salad

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:37:27 -0400

This is a recipe that I found on the inmamaskitchen website, posted by Margaret Walker, which I am posting here for the Zaar World Tour event. It appealed to me because it is very similar to the potato salad recipe that my mom made for our summertime picnics and potluck gatherings. There is a note at the berginning of the instructions that states there are many varieties of deli-style mustards, and it is best that you not use a smooth mustard for this recipe, but rather you should use a mustard that has a trace of seed still in it. -- posted by NorthwestGal

Mum's Potato Salad

Thu, 14 May 2009 02:33:41 -0400

I know there are a million potato salad recipes, but I adore this one and I searched very hard to find one the same on 'Zaar. No luck, so I have to post it! From cuisine.com.au. -- posted by Gingernut

Coconut Chicken Curry

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:12:36 -0400

If you want fast & easy that tastes like take out, try this! It's my version of curry, fool-proof, never-fail, always delicious. Serve with rice and naan or pappadums. -- posted by Carol in Oz

Barbecued Corn With Chilli-Herb Butter

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:27:33 -0400

This looks like a simple, tasty side dish. You can prepare the chilli-herb butter the night before and I suppose you could make it for jacket potatoes too. This recipe comes from Australian Good Taste magazine, Dec 2008. -- posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci

Chinese Barbecued Duck Soup

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:49:24 -0400

I made this for dinner last night. It was really, really delicious. -- posted by JustJanS

Creamy Potato and Bacon Soup.

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:55:16 -0400

Quite simple, not alot of work involved. Produces a wonderful soup full of flavour! I made this recipe a few weeks ago on a very cold day. As for preperation of the bacon, you can choose to cook it in the stock pot, leaving behind as much fat as possible for flavour, and add back after cooking of the rest of the soup, or do as I've suggested with the microwave. I suggested the microwave because making the bacon cripsy is much easier this way. -- posted by Ambien.

Mango Cake

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:17:02 -0400

This is a moist, flourless cake that I am just itching to try. -- posted by katew

Healthy Greek Style Chicken Tacos

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:53:19 -0400

Idea I came up with for something quick and healthy that can be mostly prepared in advance. I used a large cooked chicken breast cut-up but would also be a good use for leftover roast chicken. Makes 4 large tacos so I think would be a complete meal for two or a light snack / lunch for four, if using the smaller shells you'll probably be able to fill six of them. I listed a gherkin because that's what I used but you could also use a small handful of diced cucumber. Because it's served slightly chilled I think this would make a nice and quick summer meal at the end of a hot day. You could also use a low-fat Greek yoghurt and/or omit the feta. There is not a lot of sweetness in the recipe so I couldn't really say it was a kid pleaser, more of a slightly sharp taste from the salty and sour ingredients. -- posted by Peter J

Dark "n" Stormy

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:46:45 -0400

This is for those that enjoy ginger. Using ginger beer a non alcoholic carbonated soft drink. Not the same as ginger ale. And dark rum is a must. -- posted by ~Rita~

Teriyaki Chicken and Avocado Salad With a Fresh Papaya Dressing

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:06:29 -0400

This is one of our all time favourites. From The Hyatt Hotel. Time does not include 4 hours marinating time. -- posted by Wendys Kitchen

Labna-Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:39:33 -0500

From "The Sydney Morning Herald" 10 Nov 09. -- posted by Coasty