Easy Australian and New Zealand Recipes
From Syrie Wongkaew, former About.com Guide
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
- Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Trout and Asparagus
Basic Appetizers
Begin the meal with a variety of easy appetizers fused with flavours from around the world.
- Beef Satay
- Macadamia Nut Dukkah
- 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
- Coconut Shrimp with a Chilli Lime Mayo
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.
- Green Bean, Avocado and Prosciutto Salad
- Grilled Asparagus & Macadamia Salad
- Spicy Thai Chicken Salad
- Caprese & Avocado Salad
- Grilled Salmon Salad
- Grilled Chicken Salad
- Roasted Beet & Mango Salad
- Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
- Strawberry & Apple Salad with Mixed Greens
- Watercress & Avocado Salad
- Blood Orange & Arugula 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.
- Asian Barbecued Chicken
- 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.
- Angel Hair Pasta with Prawns
- 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
- Tuna Pasta with Basil and Garlic Oil
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.
- Lemon Ricotta Cupcakes
- Afghan Biscuits
- Grilled Bananas with Passionfruit and Yogurt
- ANZAC Biscuits
- Jam Thumbprint Cookies
- Vanilla Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Caramelized Macadamia Nuts
- Coconut & Raspberry Bread
- Chocolate Strawberries
- Mango & Lemon Cream Cheese Tart
- Mocha Affogato
- Passionfruit Shortbread Cookies
- Pavlova
- Raspberry Friands
- Scones with Jam and Cream
- Vanilla Poached Plums
- Strawberry & Fromage Frais Fool
Simple Savory Baking
Discover Australian and New Zealand savory baking recipes from traditional pies to modern sausage rolls.
- Cheese & Olive Damper
- Moroccan Lamb Sausage Roll
- Curried Potato Sausage Rolls
- Thai Chicken Sausage Roll
Easy Non-alcholic Drinks
Try out some delicious non-alcoholic drinks using anything from tropical passionfruit to the sweet tropical mango.