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Australian / New Zealand Food: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Pavlova Recipe
Try out this delicious Pavlova recipe -- it's New Zealand's national dessert and rightly so. The Pavlova is a meringue shell with a marshmellowy centre topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Lamingtons
This recipe for Lamingtons has been making kids around Australia happy for decades. The Lamington is a little sponge cake dipped in chocolate icing and then rolled in desiccated coconut.
Afghan Biscuits
New Zealanders have a real soft spot for the chocolate and cornflake Afghan biscuit. The biscuit, also
Muesli Bars
Try out this delicious muesli bar recipe -- it's so simple to prepare and packed full of nutritious nuts.
How to Cut Kiwi Fruit
Step by Step instructions on how to cut a kiwi fruit
Glazed Fruit Tart
Turn up to your next tea party with these delightful homemade glazed fruit tarts. Sweet, buttery shortcrust tarts are filled with creme patisserie and topped with strawberries, mandarins, kiwi fruit, blueberries and raspberries.
Top 10 Passionfruit Recipes
Top 10 Passionfruit Recipes
Toasted Muesli
Toasted muesli is such a simple and delicious breakfast meal. The muesli is made of rolled oats combined with a mixture of nuts, seeds, desiccated coconut, honey and a little canola oil.
Panfried Trout
Trout's subtle flavor is best left to speak for itself. This recipe's flavors are simple -- garlic, lemon juice and a little butter is all that's required.
Curried Sweet Potato Soup
This curried sweet potato soup with coconut milk is aromatically spiced and delicately creamy.
Oven Temperatures
A Quick Guide to Oven Temperature Conversions
Aussie Meat Pie
The delicious Aussie meat pie is a small pie filled with ground beef, onions and gravy. The pie is usually topped with tomato sauce.
Traditional Lamb Roast
A succulent and simple lamb roast recipe - one of Australia and New Zealand's favorite ways to enjoy lamb.
Vanilla Rice Pudding
The ultimate comfort food, vanilla rice pudding with sooth and satisfy your dessert craving.
Caesar Salad
Whip up a Caesar salad for lunch or dinner with this simple and delicious recipe consisting of boiled eggs, crispy bacon and crunchy croutons.
Lemon Barley Water
Lemon barley water is a delicious, old fashioned drink that was once considered to be a remedy for the weak. These days its simply enjoyed as a refreshing drink for all occasions.
Top 10 Winter Desserts
List of top 10 winter desserts
Iconic Foods
Iconic Australian Foods - Iconic New Zealand Foods
Marinated Lamb Backstrap
Lamb backstrap is a top grade cut of lamb that's perfect for marinating, barbecuing and grilling. It's tender and full of flavor. In this recipe, lamb backstraps are marinated in Middle Eastern herbs and spices and then barbecued to perfection.
Anzac Biscuits
The ANZAC Biscuit plays an important part in Australian and New Zealand History. The simple yet delicious biscuits are made of oats, desiccated coconut, butter, sugar and flour.
Quinoa, Tuna an Chickpea Salad
One of my all-time favorite salads and so easy to make -- quinoa, tuna and chickpea salad tossed with baby spinach, celery, fresh mint and cilantro, spring onions and baby tomatoes.
Lamb Rack Recipe
This honey mustard lamb rack recipe is a great-tasting show-stopper -- and so easy to prepare, you'll be embarrassed by all the praise.
Strawberry Jam
There is something very special about making homemade strawberry jam. It tastes purer and more intense and it's natural. This simple recipe is a great way to fall in love with jam making.
Bondi Burger
This mouth-watering Portuguese chicken burger was born in Bondi but has spread throughout Australia and New Zealand. The burger consists of pan-fried chicken breasts topped with a chili sauce, romaine lettuce, several slices of provolone cheese and mayonnaise.
Top 10 Chicken Recipes
Browse through this mouthwatering collection of Top 10 chicken recipes. We've got everything from Thai chicken sausage rolls to a good, old fashioned roast chicken.
Fish Burger
A succulent fish burger -- the white fish is coated in a light batter and then fried to perfection. Served on a toasted hamburger bun with homemade tartar sauce and hand-cut potato chips.
Sunrise Smoothie
My take on Bill Granger's famous sunrise drink -- an orange, banana, strawberry and yogurt smoothie. Delicious indeed.
Creme Caramel
Creme Caramels are surprisingly easy to prepare and make elegant dinner party desserts.
Passionfruit Butter
Passionfruit Butter is so simple to prepare and absolutely delicious on a piece of toast for breakfast or as a pastry filling.
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Vietnamese prawn rice paper rolls are a delicious and healthy fast food. Filled with succulent prawns, fresh herbs, cucumber and lettuce, the rolls are easy to make and even easier to eat.
Beef Rib Eye Roast
Flavored with garlic and fresh rosemary and served with a delicious red wine and gravy, this simple beef rib eye roast makes for a wonderful family dinner.
Banana yogurt cake
Sweet, moist and delicious, this banana yogurt cake is a family favorite.
Roasted vegetable quiche
Use up leftover roasted vegetables in this classic quiche recipe. The vibrant colors and flavors of this delicious quiche are sure to become a family favorite.
Butter Measurements
Butter Measurement Conversions
Pappardelle with Lamb Ragu
A simple, rustic pasta dish of pappardelle with lamb ragu. In this recipe, lamb shoulder is slowly braised with tomatoes and peppers until it becomes tender and then served with fresh pappardelle noodles.
Asian Stir-fry
For a quick and easy meal try out this delicious Asian vegetable stir-fry. This recipe is packed full of nutritious greens such as asparagus, broccolini, zucchini and snow peas. It also includes the delicious shitake mushroom which provides high levels of iron and protein to the meal.
Louise Cake Slice
The Louise cake is an old fashioned treat in New Zealand that consists of a biscuit or thin cake base topped with raspberry jam and coconut meringue. The cake is baked in the oven and then served with fresh raspberries on top.
Crispy Baked Potatoes
Try brushing par-boiled potatoes with a mixture of olive oil, butter and sea salt for perfect, crispy roast potatoes.
Breakfast
A savory spread that defies description
Intro to Aussie & Kiwi Food
Australian and New Zealand food is diverse and innovative. Both countries incorporate native produce and produce introduced by the many cultures living in them today.
BBQ Prawns with Nam Jim
For an easy summer starter, try these succulent barbecued shrimp served with a spicy, sweet, salty and sour Thai dipping sauce.
Eggs Florentine
Treat yourself to a gorgeous breakfast of eggs Florentine. Poached eggs are served on toasted sourdough bread with spinach and a creamy Hollandaise sauce.
Tim Tam Slam
The Tim Tam Slam is an Aussie coffee ritual. The Tim Tam Slam is a method of using these cookies as a straw to suck up a hot drink, like coffee and then eating it before it explodes.
Apple and Passionfruit Crumble
A delicious apple and tropical passionfruit crumble topped with crunchy ANZAC biscuits and vanilla ice-cream. A delicious treat for winter or summer.
Grilled Chicken Salad
This simple recipe for chicken salad is great for lunch or dinner. It's easy to prepare and the only cooking required is the grilling of the chicken. The salad consists of crispy romaine lettuce, tomatoes, Spanish onion and feta, all topped with a delicious olive oil and white wine vinegar dressing.
Clam Pasta
What better dish to serve at a dinner party than steaming plates of clam pasta. The sweet clams are steamed in a light broth of fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic and white wine and served with spaghetti or linguine pasta.
Beef Stew
Warm yourself on a cold night with a bowl of beef and vegetable stew. Tender chunks of beef are gently cooked in a red wine sauce with potatoes, carrots and shitake mushrooms. This beef stew is bound to become a family favorite.
Roasted Kumara Salad
In New Zealand, sweet potato is also known as "Kumara". In this recipe it is roasted and served with
strawberry curd
If you love lemon curd or passionfruit curd try this gorgeous strawberry curd. It's an irresistible treat perfect for enjoying on toast, as a cheesecake topping, stirred through whipped cream or as a spongecake filling.
Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie
No time to sit down for breakfast? Try out this quick and easy recipe for a healthy and delicious smoothie.
Cottage Pie
The Cottage Pie is a hearty and simple dish to prepare. It consists of ground beef cooked in a tomato-based sauce, peas and carrots and topped with a delicious crust of mashed potato. The Shepherds Pie is almost identical except it is made with ground lamb.
Moroccan Lamb Roast
The combination of cumin, paprika, fresh mint, garlic and lemon juice makes for an exotic marinade for this Moroccan Lamb Roast Recipe.
Passionfruit Souffle
The souffle is a delicate baked dish made from eggs yolks and whipped egg whites. It can be served as a savory dish or in this case, as a dessert. This passionsfruit souffle is infused with vanilla beans and fresh passionfruit.
Chocolate Banana Milkshake
The chocolate banana milkshake -- perfect for a quick, delicious and filling breakfast.
Mini Pavlovas
These mini pavlovas are out of this world. Mini meringues are filled with vanilla-infused pastry cream and topped with fresh strawberries.
Hokey Pokey Ice Cream
Hokey Pokey is New Zealand's most popular ice-cream flavor and rightly so. Just imagine your favorite vanilla ice-cream peppered with crunchy bites of honeycomb.
Crumbed Lamb Cutlets
Crumbed lamb cutlets are a favorite amongst Kiwis and Aussies. Some recipes are quite inventive but this simple recipe is a popular one and a great place to start.
Raspberry Friands
The Friand is an almond meal cake originally from France. It is usually flavored with fresh raspberries or citrus fruits. This particular recipe uses fresh raspberries for a lovely tart finish.
Easy Sausage Casserole
Recipe for an Easy Sausage Casserole
Easy Pea and Ham Soup
An Easy and Tasty Recipe for Pea and Ham Soup
Lamb Biryani
Biryani is a rice-based dish commonly eaten in India and the Middle East. This recipe uses ground lamb seasoned with fragrant spices and fresh herbs and then cooked in a light tomato sauce with green beans.
Moroccan Lamb Stew
Warm yourself with this hearty and aromatic Moroccan lamb stew served with cous cous.
Hamburger with the Lot
An institution in Australia, a "hamburger with the lot" is an Aussie take on its American counterpart.
Maori Boil-Up
The Maori Boil-up is a delicious soup normally made with a pork stock base. In this recipe the soup is cooked with tender pork filets, spinach, watercress and fluffy pumpkin dumplings.
Banana Lassi
Try something a little different with this delicious banana lassi. The combination of ripe bananas, natural yogurt, milk and a little cardamom powder makes for a refreshing and nutritious drink.
Banana Porridge
Porridge is a old-fashioned breakfast dish of Scottish origin which still remains popular today. It is usually made of oats cooked in milk or water, or both. This recipe consists of porridge made with a little cinnamon and topped with banana, raisins and honey. It makes for very a nutritious and delicious breakfast meal.
Slow Cooked Beef Casserole
Recipe for an easy Slow Cooked Beef Casserole
Top 10 Lamb Recipes
Top 10 Australian & New Zealand Lamb Recipes
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Wow taste buds with this airy, rich and decadent dark chocolate mousse with hints of Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur.
Tuna and Chickpea Patties
These tuna and chickpea patties make a delicious and nutritious appetizer or meal.
Passionfruit Pound Cake
Treat yourself to a buttery passionfruit pound cake made with low-fat ricotta cheese. The rich cake has a beautiful golden crust and is topped with passionfruit cream cheese icing.
Curry Puffs
Recipe for Curry Puffs
Yogurt Pannacota & Passionfrui
A gorgeous dessert -- yogurt panna cotta is infused with honey and vanilla and served with a tropical passion fruit syrup.
Curried Potato Sausage Rolls
Perfect for vegetarians or veggie-lovers, these delicious sausage rolls are filled with curried mashed potato, peas and carrots.
Dippy Eggs
A favorite Australian breakfast -- Dippy Eggs with Vegemite Soldiers
Scrambled Egg Croissants
Spoil yourself with a deliciously easy recipe for scrambled egg Croissants. The fluffy eggs are a perfect match for the buttery, light-as-a-feather pastries.
Bacon and Egg Pie
Find out how to make a delicious and simple bacon and egg pie. Great hot or cold, the pie can be eaten at any time of the day.
Vanilla Cupcakes
Easy to make and a guaranteed hit with kids and adults, these vanilla cupcakes are topped with a cream cheese frosting and your favorite chocolate bar -- in my case, a Cadbury Flake and a Nestle Peppermint Crisp.
Oysters Kilpatrick
Pick up some freshly shucked oysters and top them with crispy smoked bacon, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar and butter for a lip-smacking appetizer.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese -- a classic, hearty recipe that never goes out of fashion.
Thai Sausage Roll
Try out a sausage roll with a Thai twist by adding garlic, chili and some fragrant cilantro.
Fish & Chips
Fish and chips down at the beach is a perennial Aussie and Kiwi favorite. In this recipe white fish filets are coated with a light beer batter and fried to perfection. The fish is served with a plate of fries and Thai sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Asian Beef Noodle Stir Fry
Satisfy your hunger with this easy beef noodle stir-fry recipe. Thinly sliced rump steak is marinated in soy sauce, mirin and sesame oil and then stir-fried with udon noodles and bok choy. Delicious.
Grilled Bananas
Whip up a quick and mouthwatering dessert of grilled bananas topped with vanilla yogurt and tropical passionfruit.
Chorizo Sausage Stew
Warm yourself with a bowl of delicious chorizo sausage stew with baby potatoes and cannellini beans.
Mayonnaise Step by Step
Make your own mayonnaise with these simple step-by-step instructions.
Chicken and Kumara Curry
This chicken and kumara curry is light, delicious and best of all, very easy to prepare. Tender chicken thighs are poached in a mixture of coconut milk infused with tumeric, curry powder and fragrant lemongrass and cilantro.
Salt and Pepper Prawns
No need to head out to your local Chinese restaurant anymore, finally you can make your very own salt and pepper prawns. Juicy prawns are coated in a light batter, fried and then tossed in a tasty five spice mix.
Scones
Scones are little round cakes that go by the name of 'biscuits' in North America. This recipe is so simple to make that I often prepare the scones fresh when I have friends over. The recipe calls for the use of buttermilk which results in an incredibly light and fluffy scone.
Yorkshire Puddings
A staple with roast beef dinners, Yorkshire puddings are simple to make and wonderful for mopping up gravy.
Apple & Cinnamon Damper
Damper is a traditional Australian bread made without yeast and consisting usually of just flour, water, salt and a little sugar. This particular recipe spices up damper with the combination of grated apple, fragrant cinnamon and brown sugar. The hot damper is then spread with a little butter and topped with rich, dark maple syrup. Can you resist?
Victoria Bitter
An article on Australia's most popular beer -- Victoria Bitter.
Piri Piri Prawns
Spicy Piri Piri shrimp make a delicious appetizer and are very easy to make. Piri Piri is a Portuguese chili sauce consisting of dried habanero chilis, paprika, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and a little sugar. It's a great marinade for both seafood and chicken.
Mediterranean BBQ Shrimp
A recipe for barbecued shrimp with a garlic herb dressing.
Passionfruit Shortbread
Perfect for afternoon tea, birthday parties or as a present, these basic shortbread cookies are topped with a deliciously easy passionfruit icing.
Garlic Roast Chicken
Try out this easy recipe for a succulent garlic roast chicken. The chicken is roasted in a delicious sauce of white wine, rosemary and 20 garlic cloves. The flavors in this dish are amazing and include hints of lemon and bay leaves.
Fried Whitebait
In this recipe Australian whitebait (small, young fish) are deep fried and served with a cilantro and garlic aioli. Fried whitebait make for an excellent seafood appetizer to be washed down with a cold glass of beer.
Irish Lamb Stew
Warm yourself with a traditional Irish lamb stew. Lamb necks are slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots, thyme and tomatoes to make a rich, hearty stew that tastes even better the next day.
Tuna Pasta with Basil Oil
The only cooking required in this tuna pasta recipe is boiling the spaghetti! The pasta is topped with a freshly made basil and garlic oil and canned tuna making for a fabulous and fast weeknight dinner.
Roasted Vegetable Risoni
Roasted vegetable risoni is a great alternative to risotto and it takes just a fraction of the time to prepare!
Chocolate Melting Moments
Melt-in-your-mouth chocolate melting moment cookies filled with creamy vanilla icing.
Roast Lamb Sandwich
Make a quick and easy meal using delicious meat left over from a roast. In this recipe, the Moroccan roast lamb makes for a delicious sandwich filling.
Shaved zucchini salad
Make the most of summer squash with this no-cook, refreshing shaved zucchini salad tossed in a tangy lemon juice dressing and topped freshly shaved Parmesan.
Potato and Vegetable Pie
The perfect recipe for a nutritious and delicious vegetarian meal, this potato and vegetable pie is so easy to prepare and makes for great leftovers the next day.
Coconut Macaroons
Try out this simple recipe for mouthwatering coconut macaroons. The golden coconut stacks are crispy on the outside and soft and sweet on the inside.
Asian Chicken Stir-fry
Served on a bed of steamed rice, the Thai-inspired chicken and asparagus stir-fry is a 10-minute meal that never fails to please.
Roasted Beet Salad
Try out this colorful and delicious beetroot salad. The earthy sweetness of the roasted beets is complimented by the tart sweetness of the tropical mango.
LambKabob
These tasty lamb kabobs make for a quick and healthy meal. Marinated in cinnamon, paprika, lemon juice and garlic, the kabobs are served on a bed of pilaf rice.
How to Cut a Mango
Step by Step instructions on how to cut a mango
Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote
This versatile rhubarb and strawberry compote is poached with a fragrant vanilla bean. It can be served with porridge, ice-cream, custard, cake or yogurt.
Chocolate fondant
The perfect chocolate fondant pudding should be soft, spongy cake on the outside with a center that oozes with chocolaty goodness.
Macadamia Nut Dukkah
Macadamia nut dukkah is a dry blend of macadamias, pine nuts, sesame seeds, cilantro seeds and cumin. The fragrant seasoning is delicious with crusty bread and olive oil or sprinkled on salads or roasted vegetables.
Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Jam thumbprint cookies are so easy to make. You can fill the thumbprint with nuts, chocolate or in this case, homemade strawberry jam.
Mango Lassi
The traditional Indian Mango lassi is given an Aussie twist with the addition of passionfruit.
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
Perfect in summer or winter, the roasted vegetable pasta salad is easy to make and a nutritious and delicious comfort food.
Strawberry and Mint Mojito
The strawberry and mint mojito is like an instant party on your taste buds.
Strawberry Banana Soy Smoothie
If you're after something delicious and nutritious for breakfast or in need of a mid-afternoon snack, this creamy strawberry banana soy smoothie will fill you up and keep you healthy!
Coconut Shrimp
Entertain with a platter of mouthwatering coconut shrimp with a chilli lime mayonnaise for dipping.
Sweet Potato Pie
Kumara pie is a Kiwi take on an American favorite, the sweet potato pie. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, the pie is delicious served with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or vanilla ice-cream.
Pipi Soup
The "pipi" is a small shellfish also known as a "surf clam". Pipi chowder is similar to a milk-based
Pikelets
A popular afternoon tea treat, the Pikelet is best described as a mini, unsweetened pancake. It is usually served with whipped cream and strawberry jam.
Australia Day Recipes
Australia Day Recipes
Kiwi & Lime Jam
This homemade jam is a delicious accompaniment to hot buttered toast in the morning.
Parmesan crumbed asparagus
A great snack or appetizer, these crunchy golden asparagus spears are paired with a creamy garlic herb mayonnaise for dipping.
Pork and Prawn Dumplings
Delight your taste buds with homemade pork and prawn dumplings served with a soy and vinegar dipping sauce. Just the perfect recipe to bring in the Chinese New Year!
Caramelized Macadamia Nuts
Caramelized macadamia nuts -- one of the easiest things to make and delicious on their own or sprinkled on salads.
Aussie Breakfast Fry-up
A typical Aussie breakfast consisting of bacon, eggs, toasted and baked beans.
Tropical Fruit Salad
Start off the morning with something healthy and easy to prepare -- a tropical fruit salad with a side of passionfruit and honeyed yogurt.
Chicken Pot Pie
For a no-fuss comfort food recipe, try out this delicious pot pie using tender chicken thighs, carrots, potato, fresh corn and leeks.
Steamed lemon pudding
A simple, timeless recipe for steamed lemon pudding. Perfect for summer or winter, pair the zesty pudding with ice-cream, berries or custard.
Steak & Mushroom Pie
This slow-cooked Steak and Mushroom Pie Recipe this meat pie recipe is a traditional Aussie dish which takes its roots from British cuisine. It is well worth the wait as the steak is amazingly tender and full of flavor.
Bacon-wrapped Potatoes
Bacon-wrapped potatoes might just be the easiest side dish recipe out there and so very delicious.
Asparagus with Hollandaise
Tender asparagus spears served with a creamy and lemony Hollandaise dressing.
Chocolate Strawberries
Chocolate covered strawberries -- how much more decadent can you get? These luxurious treats are so easy to make and ideal to serve at a dinner party.
Strawberry Salad
A strawberry salad? Why Not! In this recipe mixed greens are given a twist with the addition of succulent strawberries, slivers of green apple and toasted pinenuts.
Enjoying Australian food and wine aboard ship with Kangaroo Island Sailing
A luxurious food and wine experience with Kangaroo Island Sailing
Barbecued Salmon Filet
The succulent salmon is coated with a lemon pepper seasoning and then lightly barbecued. It's served with crushed new potatoes drizzled with a garlic lemon dressing.
Smoked Salmon Quiches
Perfect for breakfast, a picnic or a light snack, these individual smoked salmon quiches are simple to prepare and delicious to eat.
Step by Step Potato Bake
A step by step guide to crowd-pleasing potato bake
Individual Potato Pies
The individual pies are filled with delicious ground beef with gravy and topped with creamy mashed potato.
Homemade Lemonade
Cool down on a hot Sydney's summers day with homemade lemonade. It's so simple to make!
Curried Carrot Soup
A rich and creamy curried carrot and turnip soup which is wonderfully satisfying as an appetizer or a main course. Despite its richness, there's actually no milk or cream in this soup -- just a little sour cream stirred through before serving.
Curried Egg Sandwiches
Whip up a quick and nutritious curried egg sandwich peppered with fresh watercress and slices of cucumber.
Lemon Ricotta Cupcakes
Treat yourself to some gorgeous lemon ricotta cupcakes topped with luscious lemon glaze icing.
Sausage Roll Steps
Easy step-by-Step instructions on how to prepare Sausage Rolls.
Cheese Damper
Baking bread has never been easier! This modern damper recipe is a take on the traditional Australian bread. Damper is a yeastless bread made with flour, salt, water and sometimes milk. This particular cheese & olive damper recipe gives the bread a makeover with the use of Parmesan cheese, black olives and the inclusion of butter.
Vanilla Poached Plums
Delicious served with vanilla ice-cream, custard, cream or even porridge, vanilla poached plums are easy to prepare and taste absolutely gorgeous.
Banana Bread Cake
Banana bread is pretty delicious on its own but imagine it topped with a crust of brown sugar, chocolate chips and macadamia nuts -- unbeatable!
Barbecue Shrimp Mango Mayo
If you ever need something quick, simple and impressive to feed yourself or a crowd, look no further than this barbecue shrimp with mango lime mayonnaise.
Orange and Passionfruit Juice
Refresh yourself with a glass of freshly squeezed orange and passionfruit juice.

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