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Australian Recipes

Classic Australian recipes from meat pies to pavlovas, lamingtons to ANZAC biscuits. The flavors that define our food culture.

Iconic dishes passed down through generations of Aussie families.

32 recipes

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baking Australian

Classic Coconut Jam Slice

Buttery base with raspberry jam and golden coconut topping. A beloved Australian afternoon tea classic from CWA cookbooks.

1 hour 5 minutes

vegetarian

easy

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CWA Champion Scones with Jam & Cream

Light, fluffy scones that won blue ribbons at country shows. The Australian afternoon tea essential made to perfection.

Classic Vegemite & Cheese Scrolls

Soft bread scrolls with Vegemite and cheese. An Australian lunchbox staple and bakery favorite since the 1950s.

Hedgehog Slice

No-bake chocolate slice with crushed biscuits and coconut. The retro Australian school fete classic that's been a hit since the 1970s.

Bacon and Egg Roll

Crispy bacon and fried egg in a soft roll with BBQ sauce. The quintessential Australian weekend breakfast from cafes and footy clubs since the 1970s.

20 minutes

medium

baking Australian

Neenish Tarts

Sweet pastry shells with mock cream filling and distinctive two-tone icing. The mysterious Australian bakery classic from the 1950s.

1 hour 5 minutes

vegetarian

easy

breakfast Australian New Zealand

Nan's Fluffy Pikelets

Small, fluffy pancakes served with butter and jam. An Australian morning tea tradition that's been delighting kids for generations.

25 minutes

vegetarian

easy

breakfast Australian American-Australian

Nana's Moist Banana Bread

Perfectly moist banana bread with walnuts. A depression-era recipe that turns overripe bananas into morning magic.

Classic Chocolate Ripple Cake

No-bake log of chocolate biscuits and whipped cream. The iconic Australian retro dessert from every 1970s-90s celebration.

Classic Australian Lamingtons

Iconic Australian sponge cake squares dipped in chocolate and rolled in desiccated coconut. A beloved afternoon tea tradition passed down through generations.

No-Bake Tim Tam Cheesecake

Creamy cheesecake with crushed Tim Tam base and topping. Australia's favorite biscuit transformed into an indulgent dessert.

Classic Pavlova with Fresh Cream and Berries

Crisp meringue shell with marshmallow center, topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit. Australia's most elegant dessert.

1 hour 50 minutes

vegetarian gluten-free

easy

dinner Australian Italian-Australian

Classic Chicken Parmigiana (Parma)

Crispy crumbed chicken topped with Napoli sauce and melted cheese. Australia's beloved pub meal perfected at home.

1 hour 5 minutes

medium

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Classic Vanilla Slice

Crispy puff pastry, creamy vanilla custard, and passionfruit icing. The iconic Australian bakery treat that's been a favorite since the 1950s.

Deviled Sausages

Sausages in tangy tomato sauce with Worcestershire and mustard. The wonderfully retro 1960s Australian dinner that's comfort food gold.

40 minutes

gluten-free dairy-free

easy

dinner Australian Irish-Australian

Grandma's Slow-Cooked Beef Stew

Rich beef and vegetable stew in red wine gravy. The ultimate Australian winter comfort food that's been warming families for generations.

Creamy Potato Bake with Cheese

Layers of potato in cream and cheese, baked until golden. The essential Australian side dish for every roast dinner and barbecue.

1 hour 35 minutes

vegetarian gluten-free

easy

dinner German-Australian Australian

Classic Chicken Schnitzel

Crispy crumbed chicken cutlets served with lemon. A German-Australian pub favorite that's become essential weeknight comfort food.

45 minutes

easy

dinner Australian Asian-Australian

Sticky Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks

Sticky, sweet, and savory baked chicken drumsticks with honey and soy glaze. The Australian family dinner favorite that kids and adults both love.

1 hour

gluten-free dairy-free

easy

dinner Australian Modern Australian

Mum's 30-Minute Lemon Chicken

Quick pan-fried chicken with garlic lemon sauce. A weeknight savior perfected by working mums everywhere.

Retro Apricot Chicken

Chicken in creamy apricot sauce with French onion soup mix. The wonderfully dated 1970s dinner party dish that's cool again.

1 hour 10 minutes

gluten-free

easy

dinner British Australian

Classic Shepherd's Pie

Lamb mince in rich gravy topped with golden mashed potato. The British-Australian comfort food that's been warming families since the 1800s.

1 hour 10 minutes

gluten-free

Traditional Sunday Roast Chicken with All the Trimmings

easy

dinner Australian British-Australian

Traditional Sunday Roast Chicken with All the Trimmings

Golden roast chicken with crispy skin, herb stuffing, and rich gravy. The Australian Sunday dinner that brings families together.

Classic Australian Iced Coffee

Cold coffee with ice cream, milk, and whipped cream. The Australian café classic that's more dessert than drink.

Golden ANZAC Slice

Chewy oat and coconut slice with golden syrup. All the flavor of ANZAC biscuits in an easy-to-make traybake form.

Classic Aussie Sausage Rolls

Golden flaky pastry filled with seasoned sausage meat. The Australian bakery staple that's graced every party since the 1950s.

1 hour

easy

snack Australian

Fairy Bread

Buttered white bread with hundreds and thousands. The iconic Australian party food that's defined childhood celebrations since the 1920s.

Millionaire's Caramel Slice

Rich caramel between biscuit base and chocolate top. The ultimate Australian sweet treat that's been gracing café counters for decades.

Traditional ANZAC Biscuits

Iconic Australian oat biscuits with golden syrup and coconut, originally sent to WWI soldiers. A treasured symbol of mateship.

Classic Aussie Meat Pies

Golden pastry pies filled with rich beef gravy. An Australian icon from footy matches to bakeries, this family recipe perfected over decades.

1 hour 25 minutes

easy

lunch Australian

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Silky smooth pumpkin soup with a hint of spice. The Australian winter staple that's been warming homes since the 1960s.

1 hour

vegetarian gluten-free

medium

lunch Australian

Fish and Chips, Bondi Style

Beer-battered fish with crispy chips and lemon. The Australian coastal classic perfected at beachside fish shops since the 1950s.

1 hour

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