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Vegetarian Recipes

Delicious meat-free recipes that celebrate vegetables, grains, legumes, and dairy. Wholesome meals for vegetarian lifestyles.

✓ Plant-based goodness with eggs and dairy, perfect for vegetarian diets.

24 recipes

All Dietary Options 🥬 Vegetarian 🌱 Vegan 🌾 Gluten-Free 🥛 Dairy-Free

easy

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

baking Australian British-Australian

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.

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

Yiayia's Greek Yogurt with Honey & Walnuts

easy

breakfast Greek Greek-Australian

Yiayia's Greek Yogurt with Honey & Walnuts

Thick Greek yogurt drizzled with golden honey and toasted walnuts. A simple, nourishing breakfast from Athens to Melbourne.

10 minutes

vegetarian gluten-free

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

medium

dessert French French-Australian

Tante Claire's Classic Lemon Tart

Buttery pastry filled with silky lemon curd. A French-Australian family treasure that turns afternoon tea into an occasion.

1 hour 40 minutes

vegetarian

medium

dessert Australian British-Australian

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.

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

drink Australian

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.

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.

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

easy

lunch Italian Italian-Australian

Nonna's Fresh Basil Pesto Pasta

Homemade basil pesto with pasta. A quick Italian-Australian weeknight dinner that's worlds better than jar pesto.

27 minutes

vegetarian

easy

lunch Lebanese Middle Eastern

Sitti's Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh

Fresh parsley salad with bulgur wheat, tomatoes, and lemon. A light, vibrant dish from Lebanon to Sydney's Auburn.

31 minutes

vegetarian vegan

medium

lunch Greek Greek-Australian

Theia Maria's Traditional Spanakopita

Crispy phyllo pastry filled with spinach, feta, and herbs. A Greek family treasure from Kalamata to Melbourne's Oakleigh.

1 hour 35 minutes

vegetarian

About Vegetarian Recipes

All recipes in this collection are marked as vegetarian, but we always recommend:

Double-checking ingredient labels for allergens and dietary restrictions
Reviewing the full recipe and substitution notes before cooking
Consulting with healthcare providers for specific medical dietary needs
Checking for cross-contamination risks if you have severe allergies

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