Salmon Patties with Homemade Tartare Sauce

These easy Salmon Patties turn a tin of salmon and a few everyday ingredients into a genuinely delicious dinner. Made with potato, plenty of salmon, capers, lemon, Dijon mustard and fresh herbs, they’re pan-fried until beautifully golden on the outside while staying soft and full of flaky salmon inside. There’s no flouring, dipping or crumbing…

Classic Australian Lemon Slice

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…

Classic Australian Coconut Jam Slice

This Classic Australian Coconut Jam Slice is a true old-fashioned favourite that’s been enjoyed in Australian kitchens for generations. Made with a buttery shortbread-style base, a layer of raspberry jam and a chewy golden coconut topping, it’s the sort of homemade slice that always disappears quickly. Whether you remember it from school cake stalls, church…

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…

Aussie Bakery Custard Tart

Aussie bakery custard tart is a classic, nostalgia-evoking dessert with a crisp shortcrust pastry and creamy vanilla custard filling, finished with a light dusting of nutmeg and baked until just set. There’s something about walking into a corner bakery that instantly takes you back. For me, it was always about the custard tart. After shopping…