This classic Australian lemon slice has a buttery biscuit and coconut base flavoured with plenty of fresh lemon, topped with a smooth, tangy lemon icing. It’s an easy no-bake slice made with condensed milk and simple pantry ingredients, with just the right balance of sweet and sharp. There are some recipes that really don’t need…
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Classic Corned Beef with Parsley Sauce
There are some recipes that instantly transport you back to a particular place and time, and for me, Classic Corned Beef with Parsley Sauce is one of them. Tender slices of slow-simmered corned silverside served with a silky homemade parsley sauce make a simple, comforting meal that’s perfect for a cosy family dinner. Whether you’re…
Classic Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
Sticky Date Pudding is one of those desserts that always feels like a treat. A soft, moist sponge filled with sweet dates, drenched in warm butterscotch sauce and served with melting vanilla ice cream, it’s the kind of dessert that makes cold evenings feel cosy. Sticky date pudding always takes me back to a winter…
Classic Aussie Beef Rissoles
Golden, juicy Aussie beef rissoles with plenty of gravy — it’s the kind of dinner that never really goes out of style. A couple of weeks ago I went out for dinner with some friends at a new restaurant — the kind of place where you’d expect small plates and wine, not rissoles. And yet,…
Oysters with Finger Lime Dressing
I’ve always loved finger limes — their flavour is bright and aromatic, like lime but more floral, with tiny pearls that burst like citrus caviar. I even bought a finger lime tree at a market once because I wanted an endless supply. Sadly, it didn’t survive my little garden, so I’ve been waiting months for…
Aussie Potato Scallops (Potato Cakes)
Aussie potato scallops — also known as potato cakes — are thin slices of potato coated in a light batter and fried until crisp and golden, just like the ones from your local fish and chip shop. My family and I often go for a swim at Coogee Beach in summer and sometimes stop at…