Classic Australian & New Zealand Recipes
By Syrie Wongkaew, About.com Guide to Australian / New Zealand Food
With firm roots in British and Irish fare, Australian and New Zealand food have set out on their own course. Here you'll find recipes which Aussies and Kiwis grow up on. So, whether you want to fire up the barbie (BBQ), sit down for a roast or treat yourself to an Asian-inspired modern classic, you're sure to find something just right.
Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet it's the one most often missed. Start your day off right with something quick, something healthy, something tasty, or all three!
- Aussie Breakfast Fry-up
- Bacon & Egg Pie
- Banana & Cinnamon Porridge
- Banana & Ricotta Hotcakes
- Breakfast Fruit Cup
- Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
- Dippy Eggs with Vegemite Soldiers
- Tropical Fruit Salad
- Kiwi & Lime Jam
- Mango and Passionfruit Lassi
- Muesli Bars
- Pikelets
- Strawberry Jam
- Toasted Muesli
Appetizer Recipes
Appetizers -- they make people feel welcome, provide a point to gather and chat and, if done right, can be really impressive. The good news is, you don't have to spend a lot of time or money preparing them. Here you'll find a mixture of snacks, finger-food and starters.
- Mediterranean Barbecued Shrimp
- Barbecued Shrimp with Mango Lime Mayonnaise
- Chilled Cucumber Soup
- Devilled Eggs
- Grilled Asparagus & Macadamia Salad
- Grilled Chicken Salad
- Moroccan Lamb Sausage Roll
- Clam Chowder - Pipi Soup
- Roasted Beet & Mango Salad
- Smoked Trout Endives
- Thai Chicken Sausage Roll
- Roasted Beet & Mango Salad
- Smoked Trout Endives
- Thai Chicken Sausage Roll
- Watercress & Avocado Salad
- Watermelon Feta Salad
- Sweet Potato and Bocconcini Skewers
Salad Recipes
Salads are versatile. Perfect when you want something light, an accompaniment to a meal or a meal in itself. What follows is a selection of delicious salads incorporating fruit, roasted vegetables, pasta, chicken and seafood.
- Grilled Asparagus & Macadamia Salad
- Grilled Chicken Salad
- Grilled Salmon Salad
- Roasted Beet & Mango Salad
Soup Recipes
Soups are some of the most satisfying and seasonal meals. Here you will find recipes to cover all the bases: chilled summer soups, autumn bisques, hearty winter chowders and fresh spring broths.
Barbecue Recipes
The barbecue is an Australian social and culinary institution. Australians, blessed with mild winters, tend to cook outdoors year-round. Here you will find classic recipes using steaks, sausages and seafood as well as modern recipes which takes their cues from Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Entrees - Main Course
Try out a range of traditional fare to modern-day recipes which incorporate international flavors. There's something here for everyone!
- Clam Pasta
- Fish Burger
- Hamburger with the Lot
- Pan Fried Trout with Garlic and Lemon
- Thai Basil Clams
- Thai Salmon Curry
- Thai Steamed Trout
- Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry
- Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie
- Cottage Pie
- Crumbed Lamb Cutlet
- Grilled Chicken Salad
- Honey Mustard Lamb Rack
- Lamb Biryani
- Moroccan Lamb Roast
- Portugese Chicken Burger
- Roast Chicken with a Garlic Herbed Butter
- Roast Lamb Sandwich
- Steak & Mushroom Pie
- Roasted Vegetable Risoni
Sweet Baking & Desserts
Explore some traditional Aussie & Kiwi favorites such as the Pavlova, ANZAC biscuits and Lamingtons to the more recent crowd-pleasers including friands, macaroons and truffles. Whatever the occasion, find the perfect sweet baking or dessert recipe to suit you.
- ANZAC Biscuits
- Apple & Cinnamon Damper
- Banana Bread Cake
- Caramelized Macadamia Nuts
- Chocolate Oat Cookies
- Chocolate Strawberries
- Coconut & Mango Friands
- Coconut Macaroons
- Grand Marnier Truffles
- Jam Thumbprint Cookies
- Kumara Pie - Sweet Potato Pie
- Lamingtons
- Louise Cake Slice
- Macadamia & Dulce De Leche Tart
- Mango & Lemon Cream Cheese Tart
- Mini Pavlovas
- Passionfruit Shortbread Cookies
- Passionfruit Souffle
- Pavlova
- Peach Melba Meringue
Savory Baking Recipes
Nothing beats homemade baking. Try out some old fashioned favorites including meat pies, breakfast pies or the hearty vegetarian shepherds pie. Fancy something more exotic? Try out a mouthwatering Moroccan sausage roll!
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Time to mix it up with a selection of non-alcoholic drinks including refreshing sodas and delicious smoothies.
