Easy Australian & New Zealand Recipes
By Syrie Wongkaew, About.com Guide to Australian / New Zealand Food
Most traditional Australian and New Zealand food is easy to make. In this section, you can find a selection of traditional baking, seafood, soups, roasts and, of course, barbecue ideas. In the past two decades Australian food has broadened its horizons. So don't be surprised to find yourself tasting flavors from Thailand, Japan, Italy, Morocco and Turkey.
Easy Breakfasts
Start off the morning with an easy breakfast recipe, whether it be an indulgent weekend brekkie or a breakfast smoothie on the go.
- Breakfast Fry-up
- Banana & Cinnamon Porridge
- Berry & Banana Fruit Salad
- Banana Lassi Drink
- Chocolate & Hazelnut Breakfast Spread
- French Toast with Berries and Bananas
- Soft-boiled Eggs with Soldiers
- Tropical Fruit Salad
- Toasted Muesli
- Mango & Passionfruit Lassi Drink
- Passionfruit Butter
- Strawberry and Banana Soy Smoothie
- Muesli Bar
- Strawberry & Yogurt Smoothie
Basic Appetizers
Begin the meal with a variety of easy appetizers fused with flavours from around the world.
- Coconut Shrimp with Chilli Lime Mayo
- Mediterranean Barbecued Shrimp
- Barbecued Shrimp with Mango Mayonnaise
- Devilled Eggs
- Smoked Trout Endives
- Tuna & Chickpea Patties
- Watermelon & Feta Salad
- Vegetable & Buffalo Mozzarella Stacks
Simple Salads
Try out a range of crisp, cool and delicious salads that can be served for almost any course of your meal. I hope these recipes will inspire you to enjoy these healthy additions to your meal.
- Roasted Beet & Mango Salad
- Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
- Strawberry & Apple Salad with Mixed Greens
- Watercress & Avocado Salad
Easy Soups
Whether for lunch, as an appetizer or a meal in a bowl, choose from cool summer soups to hearty winter stews.
Basic Barbecue
Slap on some sunscreen and head outdoors for the barbecue season as the smell of summer rises from the charcoals. What follows are basic barbecue recipes for fish, seafood and lamb.
- BBQ Lamb Kabobs
- Barbecued Shrimp with Mango Lime Mayonnaise
- Lamb Sausage Baguettes
- Barbecued Lemon Pepper Salmon Filet
Easy Entrees
Explore traditional pub fare to modern-day cuisine. From a humble meat pie to a fiery Tasmanian salmon curry, Australian food has developed its own unique style.
- Barbecued Lemon Pepper Salmon Filet
- A Succulent Fish Burger
- Grilled Salmon Salad
- Thai Salmon Curry
- Asian Vegetable Stir-fry
- Roasted Vegetable Risoni
- Tofu & Vegetable Stir-fry
- Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
- Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry
- Crumbed Lamb Cutlets
- Grilled Chicken Salad
- Lamb Sausage Baguettes
- Meat Pie
- Traditional Lamb Roast
Simple Sweet Baking & Desserts
Try out some delicious desserts and legendary baked treats from the ballerina-inspired Pavlova to the wholesome crunch of the ANZAC Biscuit.
- Afghan Biscuits
- ANZAC Biscuits
- Jam Thumbprint Cookies
- Vanilla Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Caramelized Macadamia Nuts
- Coconut & Raspberry Bread
- Chocolate Strawberries
- Mango & Lemon Cream Cheese Tart
- Passionfruit Shortbread Cookies
- Pavlova
- Raspberry Friands
- Scones with Jam and Cream
- Strawberry & Fromage Frais Fool
Simple Savory Baking
Discover Australian and New Zealand savory baking recipes from traditional pies to modern sausage rolls.
Easy Non-alcholic Drinks
Try out some delicious non-alcoholic drinks using anything from tropical passionfruit to the sweet tropical mango.
