Recipezaar: Oceania,Vegetarian recipes

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

Macadamia Pesto

Tue, 05 May 2009 01:39:40 -0400

Pesto with an Aussie twist using macadamias instead of the typical pine nuts. Delicious served over a light fish or pan-fried chicken. Serves 4. Can be made in larger quantity for pasta. A small qualntity to be used immediately as the pesto will discolour if stored. You dont need to be exact with measurements and can add more or less to taste -- posted by **Jubes**

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

Vegetarian Macadamia and Noodle Fritters

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:13:15 -0400

This recipe is adapted from a recipe originally from the Australian Macadamia Society. I was looking for recipes to use up some macadamias that I had left over.A vegetarian recipe that I have adapted to be gluten-free also. Makes 12 fritters. A light meal for 4 or an entree for 6. You dont need to be exact with measurements -- posted by **Jubes**

Honey Lime BBQ Bananas

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:40:21 -0400

Sweet and tangy. I would serve these with vanilla ice cream! Inspired by Disney's Pass the Plate series for Australia. -- posted by Yogachef

Lamington Bars (Australia)

Tue, 05 May 2009 17:17:39 -0400

This recipe makes a cookie version of Australia's well-known Lamingtons, & the recipe was found online & posted here for the Zaar World Tour 5. Preparation time includes neither the time needed for the base to cool nor the refrigerator time need for the glaze to set. -- posted by Sydney Mike

New Zealand Squares

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:44:34 -0400

The recipe for these chewy, sweet treats was found online & posted here for the Zaar World Tour 5. -- posted by Sydney Mike

Muffins Florentine

Wed, 06 May 2009 01:00:39 -0400

Based on a recipe from The Australian Womens Weekly Brunches & Lunches cookbook. This recipe doesnt freeze well, and is best made just before serving. -- posted by mersaydees

Pumpkin Scones With Jelly

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:43:30 -0400

Adapted from Australia The Beautiful Cookbook by Elise Pascoe. -- posted by daisygrl64

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

Anzac Day Oaty Biscuits

Fri, 08 May 2009 01:35:29 -0400

I found this recipe for a healthier Anzac Day biscuit on the New Zealand Heart Foundation website. It comes from a program they have done aimed at schools. I was also drawn to it because of the lack of coconut which I was finding in a lot of Anzac Day biscuit recipe. Since I am not a fan of coconut these sound perfect for me. The recipe didn't give a yield. So, I am guessing on that. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Kiwi Daiquiri

Fri, 08 May 2009 01:37:21 -0400

A New Zealand inspired twist on this classic drink. You can omit the rum and have it as a non-alcoholic drink too. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Herb and Goat Cheese Pizza

Fri, 08 May 2009 01:40:42 -0400

This pizza combines the earthiness of sage, rosemary, and thyme in an aromatic topping. Sage and rosemary impart a slightly piney flavor with citrus undertones. And thyme, with a trace of clove and pepper, enhances almost any food! Then add the yummy goat cheese and you have a winner! -- posted by Sharon123

Sun-Dried Tomato Damper

Fri, 08 May 2009 01:52:36 -0400

A twist on the traditional Australian damper bread recipe. Cooking time includes dough resting time. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Macadamia Shortbread

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:03:07 -0400

An Australian twist on the classic shortbread. Cooking time includes the chilling time for the dough. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Nana's Tomato Relish

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:12:31 -0400

This is a sweet and tangy relish served in New Zealand. It goes great on meats (cold leftovers) or sandwiches or just cheese and crackers. Make this when you have some nice fresh garden tomatoes. A special thank you to Heather for sharing her wonderful recipe. -- posted by Island Gurl

Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:24:35 -0400

A classic combination of Macadamia Nuts and White Chocolate kissed with Orange. From Christmas with Southern Living 2000. No need to wait for Christmas though, with a cold glass of milk or some tea, they are good anytime. Please allow 2 hours for dough to chill in the refrigerator -- posted by cookiedog

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Clusters

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:24:53 -0400

These cookies taste like chocolate covered macadamia nuts candies. It is important to not overbake these cookies and their centers should remain soft and chewy. From Sunset -- posted by cookiedog

Australian Minted Zucchini Ribbons

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:28:26 -0400

Prepare close to serving time; add dressing just before serving. Dressing can be made 3 days ahead....keep covered in refrigerator. -- posted by luvcook'n

Macadamia Nut Bars

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:40:32 -0400

Macadamia nuts first grew in the coastal ropical forests of northeastern Australia and were discovered there by Dr. MacAdam. Make these bars when you want to splurge. From The New Carry-Out Cuisine. -- posted by cookiedog

Mango Macadamia Nut Bread

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:42:59 -0400

Sure to be a hit from Curtis Aikens and the food network. I'm posting this for ZWT 5 -Australia. -- posted by cookiedog

Avocado and Kiwi Salsa

Fri, 08 May 2009 12:16:56 -0400

A New Zealand twist on salsa. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Sydney Sunset (Australian)

Fri, 08 May 2009 12:18:24 -0400

This recipe was found on the internet & is posted here for use during the Zaar World Tour 5. -- posted by Sydney Mike

Macadamia Nut Waffles

Fri, 08 May 2009 12:49:03 -0400

Recipe courtesy Driscoll's for Guests a Historical Inn in the US. I'm posting under Australia for ZWT5 since macadamia nuts originated in Australia. -- posted by cookiedog

Apple and Golden Syrup Pudding (Australia)

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:48:04 -0400

This recipe was found on www.sydneymarkets.com.au & is posted here for the Zaar World Tour 5. -- posted by Sydney Mike

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Muffins

Fri, 08 May 2009 23:18:01 -0400

White chocolate and macadamia nuts make these muffins special and they even start out with a biscuit and baking mix. They are best served warm. From Christmas with Southern Living. -- posted by cookiedog

Banana, Lime and Coconut Cake (Australia)

Fri, 08 May 2009 23:53:14 -0400

This recipe was found at www.sydneymarkets.com.au & is posted here for the Zaar World Tour 5. [NOTE: The recipe was edited on 17 May as per Tinkerbell's review!} -- posted by Sydney Mike

Macadamia Nut Pancake Recipe-Basic

Fri, 08 May 2009 23:57:19 -0400

Posted for ZWT 5 from My Place Australia. Wake up your loved ones to the taste of these wonderful macadamia nut pancakes. These are a great way to start any day or save them for the weekend for a special brunch. Ingredient list does not include the passion fruit syrup. The site does not say how many it serves so am being cautious with my estimate. Try it with Recipe#198770 and Recipe#371048. -- posted by WiGal

Grilled Figs With Honey Ricotta

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:10:27 -0400

Sprinkled with brown sugar, the figs are grilled for several minutes until they are tender and exploding with flavor and then paired with a dollop of creamy honey ricotta. Adapted from About.com. -- posted by Sharon123

Macadamia Nut Butter

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:34:25 -0400

Many recipes call for it and it's not readily available outside Australia but you can use this method to create your own peanut butter, pecan butter, brazil nut butter, hazelnut butter, almond butter or any nut butter you like. Am guessing at how much it will yield and listed it twice so RZ would recognize it. -- posted by WiGal

Pink Lamingtons

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:48:56 -0400

Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT. From Marie Claire. This is the most popular Australian snack, a sure winner at a bake sale. And is it easy! The more traditional Lamingtons have cocoa, but dare to be different. If using cornmeal, pulverize it in a food processor to get a fine flour texture. Preparation time includes 8-hours sitting time. -- posted by KateL

Crisp Fried Tofu With Avocado Salsa & Watercress Salad

Sat, 09 May 2009 12:05:49 -0400

From the Australian Restaurant "humid" -- posted by MarraMamba

Leek and Stilton Souffles

Sun, 10 May 2009 19:38:53 -0400

This is based on a recipe from The Australian Womens Weekly Brunches & Lunches cookbook. I havent tried this yet. -- posted by mersaydees

Anzac Cookies

Sun, 10 May 2009 20:27:44 -0400

This is based on a recipe from Beatrice Ojakangas, Great Holiday Baking Book. She explains, Australians still participate in the tradition of four oclock afternoon tea, which can be a simple or formal occasion, and features a selection of sandwiches, scones, cookies, and cakes that are fancy and plain. This is the time to rest and restoke the furnace. These thin, crisp oat and coconut drop cookies are a welcome part of the simplest or most elaborate tea." I havent yet tried this. -- posted by mersaydees

Wiggly Cookies

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:12:29 -0400

Named by my children,who go mad for these (as does everybody who tries them!),these are deliciously light little butter cookies,that are very easy to make.Sandwich two together with a little butter cream and jam and a dusting of icing sugar for an afternoon tea,or drizzle them with plain chocolate for a coffee break treat..or enjoy them just as they are!! -- posted by Noo

Twice-Roasted Potatoes With Onion, Herbs and Chilli

Sun, 17 May 2009 02:50:32 -0400

These potatoes are torn into chunks and become wonderfully crisp on the outside and stay fluffy on the inside.....DELICIOUS! Vary the herbs to suit your own tastes.... Great with salads and roasted meats!! -- posted by Noo

Vegetarian and Healthy Baked Beans

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:56:37 -0400

I have just made this recipe for the second time and thought I must post it to share. It is a wonderfully quick, easy and delicious recipe from the Health Retreat Gwinganna. I have subbed canned beans for soaked ones and I also use all organic product. I have modified the recipe slightly to make it quicker and easier. -- posted by Wendys Kitchen

Slow-Roasted Tomatoes With Capers and Olives

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:31:45 -0400

From www.taste.com.au. -- posted by Wendys Kitchen

Feta, Parmesan & Chive Omelette

Mon, 25 May 2009 11:36:40 -0400

This recipe serves 1 and was originally published in Good Taste magazine, in Australia. It's really yum. The salad leaves are a nice touch. I've also made it with mozzarella & parmesan & enjoyed it with a slice of toast & sliced mini roma tomato. Simple, versatile, easy & delish :) -- posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci

Chocolate Sticky Date Pudding With Whiskey Butterscotch Sauce

Thu, 28 May 2009 23:26:30 -0400

Entered for safe-keeping. From Super Food Ideas, September 2008 (#1 Australian food magazine). Leftover cake and sauce can be saved for up to 3 days: store cake in airtight container at room temperature. Refrigerate sauce in an airtight container. Whiskey is an optional ingredient. I have tried to give U.S. equivalents of measurements. Double cream is the name in Britain for a very rich cream containing 48% butterfat. Whipping cream in this country, by contrast, contains between 30% and 40% butterfat. Single cream in Britain is comparable to American half and half (and may also be called pouring cream), with between 10% and 12% fat. I am guessing that spreadable mascarpone will yield a similar rich creamy taste to finish off this dessert. -- posted by KateL

Super Lite Creamy Avocado Pasta

Fri, 29 May 2009 02:15:44 -0400

Came up with this sauce when looking for something to do with pasta for lunches. Loosely based on my mother's curry sauce :P but without the curry... -- posted by Chef #1281324

Warm Red Cabbage Salad

Sun, 31 May 2009 20:16:46 -0400

Another easy recipe... -- posted by Wendys Kitchen

Tabouli & Chickpea Couscous Salad

Sun, 31 May 2009 20:27:48 -0400

This recipe is from Sydney Markets, I love Chickpeas & couscous so this is on the menu for lunch soon. I'm not too keen on mint so I think I'll leave it out but use whatever suits you. -- posted by **Mandy**

Baked Apples Stuffed With Figs and Hazelnuts

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:10:55 -0400

Healthy dessert...serve with vanilla ice-cream. -- posted by Wendys Kitchen

Sprouted Oatmeal Breakfast

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:12:46 -0400

A great raw recipe, getting your fruits and grains! This would be good with sprouted barley or wheat berries too! I haven't made this yet, so putting here for safekeeping. I'm guessing it makes 2 servings. Cooking time is sprouting time. Adapted from Living and Raw Foods, sent in from Loving Foods, Hawaii. -- posted by Sharon123

Lentil Tomato Pie

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:39:02 -0400

A deliciously filling pie loved by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Perfect for taking to picnics and potlucks or served with soup on a winters day. A pre baked bought pie crust can also be used. The pie crust works well with both wholewheat and half and half flour as it gives the crust more substance, however, white flour can be used if preferred. This pie can also be made without a crust on top. It works just as well, cuts down on fat and still looks and tastes delicious. -- posted by the_allergic_chef

Chilli Mushrooms

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:40:43 -0400

This is so easy and tastes great! Good salad for a BBQ ;-) -- posted by djmastermum

Sarah's Fruit Loaf

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:15:14 -0400

This is a recipe that I was given over ten years ago from my lactose-intolerant friend, Sarah. It's very easy and I've made variations of it using wholemeal flour, different dried fruit or chocolate chips. It's great with a little butter and a cup of tea. -- posted by ashleyjams

Coconut Bundt Cake With Roasted Peaches- Gillan Estate, New Zeal

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:40:31 -0400

The outside of the cake is chewy and macaroon-like; the inside is moist and tender. Note that the cake is eggless. The original recipe uses apricots instead of peaches. Could also substitute nectarines. -- posted by swissms

Tropical Twister Smoothies

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:11:13 -0400

A great tasting family breakfast smoothie that is also good for you; add the rum for an adult version, if you like. You can sub strawberries for the mango and papaya to make strawberry pineapple banana smoothies. Yum..... -- posted by BecR

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

Parmesan Toast

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:57:13 -0400

I love making this toast to have with soup or 1 pot meals! It's the only recipe I actually use that packaged dried parmesan instead of the fresh stuff. You don't get good results with fresh parmesan in this recipe. -- posted by Sara 76

Carrot and Ginger Soup

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:54:32 -0400

A nice easy soup for a quick dinner. -- posted by Missy Wombat

Pumpkin & Spinach Frittata

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:55:21 -0400

This is healthy lunch or dinner recipe from Australia's CSIRO Total Well-Being Diet. Serve with a nice, crisp salad. You'll need a baking tray, a frying pan & a baking dish. -- posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci

Warm Potato Salad

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:13:21 -0400

I loved the sound of this combo in a salad and it doesn't appear to be posted here on Zaar yet, from Coles summer Mag. -- posted by **Mandy**

Simple Fennel Salad

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:13:52 -0400

I've only begun to eat fennel and have decided this salad of my own invention is one of the ways I like it the most! -- posted by JustJanS

Dukkah Spiced Carrot & Feta Salad

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:39:48 -0400

Another recipe from Taste NZ found in a mag from chef #998052. -- posted by **Mandy**

Breakfast Bars

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:39:42 -0400

I have taken the from the side of a carton of soy milk. Obviously they don't just have to be for breakfast and would be great in the kids lunch boxes. -- posted by djmastermum

Lentil Sausage Rollettes

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:24:59 -0400

From Santitarium -- posted by **Mandy**

Moroccan Chickpea, Carrot & Spinach Salad

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:28:45 -0400

This is from Sanitarium, love the sound of it but I would minus the raisins, I don't really do fruit in a savoury dish. -- posted by **Mandy**

Slow-Roasted Stuffed Swiss Brown Mushrooms

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:57:50 -0400

I love mushrooms: could eat them every day! And love this recipe, adapted from one by Nino Zoccali, that I found in the September 2009 issue of the 'BBC Australian Good Food' magazine. Nino comments that he never peels the skins from mushroom caps "unless they are damaged or stained and (that) unlike many chefs (that he likes) to use the mushroom stems - as long as they're tender." Ah, great, I thought, before trying this recipe! Perhaps it's uncool, but I only peel mushrooms if the recipe persuades me of the need to do this, and I generally use the stems. As Nino says "I think they taste great." Some conversions: 15 grams = 1/2 ounce; 60 grams = 2 ounces; 80 grams = aproximately 3 ounces. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Mushroom and Tomato Ragout With Risoni

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:02:59 -0400

Making this for dinner tonight so posting...from the Mushroom Gorwers Website. -- posted by Wendys Kitchen

Roasted Vegetables

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:52:41 -0400

We love roast vegetables and this recipe is delicious. It comes from Campbells website. -- posted by Wendys Kitchen

Mushroom Fry-Up

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:48:28 -0400

This recipe was in the Jun 2006 issue of New Zealand's TASTE which I just received from my cookbook swap partner Tansy. How about that -- a recipe for a mushroom dish that I can really enjoy, 'cause they still have a crunch! -- posted by Sydney Mike

Poppyseed Cheesecake -- Australia

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:12:49 -0400

Although I've slightly tweaked the ingredient amounts, this recipe was found in the 1997 cookbook, BAKE YOUR CAKE & EAT IT, TOO! that I received in the current Cookbook Swap from Tansy, my partner in New Zealand! Preparation time includes neither the time needed for the cake to cool nor for the curd to set. -- posted by Sydney Mike

Garlic Zucchini Damper Bread

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:47:40 -0400

I have enjoyed Australian damper bread in the past because it is tasty and easy enough to make up for my lack of baking skills. This morning I fancied bread and I also had a zucchini that needed using up. So, I tried this mixture out and it turned out pretty good. The cooking time includes the dough resting time. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Steamed Kabocha for Low-Sugar Diets

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:05:24 -0400

Guam's selection of locally-grown vegetables is limited and many of them are unfamiliar to stateside Americans. One example is the kabocha, also known as Japanese pumpkin or kabocha squash. The Filipinos use it in stews and the Japanese use it in tempura but I experimented to make it a healthy side dish (kabocha is full of beta carotene and also has iron and potassium...good stuff). -- posted by Cooking_on_Guam

Chilli Pumpkin Topper - for Baked Potatoes

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:00:12 -0400

Always on the lookout forsomething yummy to put onto baked potatoes for an easy weeknight meal. This is from the Victorian Government on their website for healthy eating. -- posted by Wendys Kitchen

Pink Pear Angel

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:30:26 -0400

Here's a pretty drink to make with pears and sure to please! Adapted from USA Pears. -- posted by Sharon123

Pear Slush

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:33:36 -0400

Slushies offer unlimited possibilities for ingredients. Here´s one from Safeway Stores Eat Like a Champion. Berries in season could be added. Your option! From USA Pears. -- posted by Sharon123

Sunday Supper Pot Pies

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:04:28 -0400

I love pastry and it is excellent when you have vegetables you need to use up. -- posted by Missy Wombat

Golai Hagon Suni (Taro/Spinach Leaves in Coconut Milk)

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:36:48 -0400

This is a delicious way to prepare taro leaves and if you dont have taro leaves then you can subsitute it with frozen or fresh chopped spinach leaves. This recipe is derived from Guam. -- posted by LadyFromGuam

Coconut Oil on Toast

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:18:57 -0400

A senior Malaysian chef taught me this recipe on my travels. It has been handed down through the generations and never been published until now. -- posted by Chef #1390999

Pumpkin Salad

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:05:01 -0400

This is one of my favourite salads which is out of an old Vogue Cookbook. It is simple but very delicious. -- posted by Wendys Kitchen

Feta and Spinach Rolls

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:52:32 -0400

My own invention that I took to a party yesterday and got asked for the recipe aseveral times. Aus puff pastry comes as interleaved sheets of which there are 6 in a 1kg packet. -- posted by JustJanS

Corn Couscous

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:43:09 -0400

My children are complete couscous addicts,and this is one of their favourites! -- posted by Noo

Mushrooms on Toast

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:41:20 -0400

From our local/state paper The West Australian and by Margaret Johnson one of my favourite posters. Times are estimated. -- posted by I'mPat

Speedy White Sauce (Bechamel)-A Cheats Version!

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:40:47 -0400

You can't beat a well made bechamel sauce-BUT,if time is short,this is a quick,simple and foolproof version. -- posted by Noo

Rocky Crunch Cakes

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:49:11 -0400

This came off the box of my son's favourite cereal. A very popular cake with children,and very easy to make with them too! -- posted by Noo

Gomae - Japanese Style Spinach Salad

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:18:52 -0400

This is Chef floWers version of Spinach Gomae. It's a side dish I often ordered at my favourite Japanese restaurant (before it closed down.) I found a visual version on you tube and since I couldn't find a recipe on www.recipezaar.com I thought I would add it to Zaar's collection. We all love this salad and my daughter can eat the whole serving (if I let her). I often double the recipe, so she can have extra greens, well it worked for Popeye The Sailor Man. Ayyye -- posted by Chef floWer

Banana Ginger Parkin

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:16:01 -0400

This is a great way to use up soft bananas. This nutritious and energy giving cake doesn't break up easily,making it good for the childrens packed lunch boxes.The parkin keeps really well in a covered container for up to two months. -- posted by Noo

Potato and Chickpea Salad

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:19:02 -0400

We ate this at our local Indian restaurant recently. I decided to make it myself and we reckoned it was better as our ingedients were fresher! It was very rustic, so I wouldn't stress about how anything was cut.. -- posted by JustJanS

Bed and Breakfast Spiced Pumpkin Scones With Honey Butter

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:04:21 -0500

Gorgeous spiced pumpkin scones with honey butter - what a treat for the tea-time table during autumn and winter. I have made these twice now and love the combination of the honey butter with the scones, although they are also delicious with plain unsalted butter. This recipe came from an Australian "Olive" magazine that was sent to me, apparently, Queensland is famous for its blue pumpkins where this recipe originates from - I added the spices as well as the honey butter! A wonderful recipe for the cooler months, but as it uses tinned or frozen pumpkin, these can be made all year around. If you don't want to serve these with the honey butter, just split them whilst warm and spread with normal butter or cream. Mixed spice is a British spice mixture, I have a recipe for this on RZ: Recipe #266688 -- posted by French Tart

Date and Chickpea Cous Cous

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:21:10 -0500

This was a throw together I made one night that turned out brilliantly. You can adjust the seasonings to your taste... just remember the stock and cous cous should be equal quantities. Great blend of sweet, sour and spicy. It's quick, filling, nutritious and will keep for a few days in the fridge - nice cold as well. To make vegan just omit butter. -- posted by Malaliu

Broad Bean, Freekeh and Mint Salad

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:33:23 -0500

I saw this on Good Chef Bad Chef recently. I haven't made it, but love grains and middle eastern style salads, so I'm guessing I'll like this. I'm saving it here until I hunt down the freekeh to make it with. Freekeh is whole wheat harvested green. -- posted by JustJanS

Grilled Mushroom, Tomato and Basil Salad

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:47:24 -0500

With summer coming here in Aus. I want to start to eat more salads but I want healthy variety (not just the regular tomato, lettuce, cucumber thingy) - found this great little recipe book from the Women's Weekly called Simply Salads, so posting recipes here to keep and try. -- posted by I'mPat

Lemon Hummus With Pine Nuts

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:36:09 -0500

From the Xmas issue of the Aust. Women's Weekly. -- posted by **Mandy**

Apricot Balls

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:37:13 -0500

From Flo Bjelke-Peterson's Classic Country Cooking book. I chop my almonds in the food processor to get the texture that works best for these. You can also use peanuts if you prefer. -- posted by Sara 76

Spicy Potage Crecy (Carrot)

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:16:59 -0500

Potage is a classical French soup that is thickened with vegetables and then pureed. This Spicy Potage Crecy or Carrot Soup was made with infused fresh herbs and spices from the Pacific Rim. Potage soups are very hearty. This potage soup was made with garden fresh carrots and vegetables. Crecy is a town in France famous thier carrots. -- posted by Chef #848413

Lentil,corn and Sweet Pepper Chilli (Ww 5 Points)

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:43:42 -0500

A really simple and very tasty dish,that is made better by the fact that it contains absolutely no saturated fat and no cholesterol. Great on it's own,but we equally love it made into chimichangas (using low fat flour tortillas and low fat cheese of course!!). A great vegetarian dish!! -- posted by Noo

Corn, Zucchini and Chickpea Fritters

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:56:55 -0500

Low Gi recipe from Super Food Ideas. Times estimated. Suggested you serve with salad leaves and tomato chutney. -- posted by I'mPat

Tommy Mai Tai

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:22:51 -0500

Based on a recipe from the box my Tommy Bahama Ultra Premium Rum came in. It reminds us that the Mai Tai was invented in 1944! And here I thought it was invented while I was in college! :) -- posted by mersaydees

Peach Freeze

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:41:27 -0500

This recipe is from the side of a large can of SPC Peach Halves in natural fruit juice. The can is 825g (roughly 30 ounces) and the fruit content is labelled at being at least 59% of the can. The original recipe had 2 tablespoons of sugar....but I dont think it's necessary with lovely sweet fruit. Cook time does not include freezing time -- posted by **Jubes**

Maggie Beer's Roasted Mushrooms

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:16:28 -0500

Great with steak or at brunch as a side to an egg, stirred through pasta or on toasted sour dough bread as bruscetta. -- posted by JustJanS

The Pita With the Fita (Feta Pitas) Easy As 1-2-3 from the Farm

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:30:51 -0500

I am all about easy right now. Have been cooking for years, so now I want all the taste of long cooking sessions, but none of the hardness. Fancy little pitas with little feta hats make your day as smart and happy as snail! -- posted by Andi of Longmeadow Farm

Barbecue /Bbq Mushroom and Green Bean Salad

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:45:47 -0500

This salad serves 8 as a side dish & is delish! It tastes of earthy goodness. The photo you see is of half the recipe + extra spinach. I prepared the mushrooms in a frying pan for convenience' sake and served the salad with a baked potato. Next time, I think we'll add some garlic to the marinade. -- posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci

Cheese and Herb Crumbed Mushrooms

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:26:21 -0500

This looks like great nibblies to serve a crowd or as tapas. -- posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci

Beetroot Soup

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:30:36 -0500

Originally by Allan Campion and Michell Curtis -- posted by Missy Wombat

Crisp Dressed Baby Vegetables

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:34:40 -0500

I liked the sound of this one as it uses cocktail onions, I've only ever used them on a nibblies tray so aim to give this a go soon...From Women's Weekly Xmas issue. -- posted by **Mandy**

Tortilla Pumpkin Sandwich

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:04:07 -0500

From a Healthy Foods flyer received with the Herald Sun, makes a great light lunch, I used leftovers from recipe #66047 for this. -- posted by **Mandy**