Recipes
Salt and Pepper Chicken with Thai Dipping Sauce
Pile crunchy salt and pepper chicken onto a bed of crisp lettuce, then just add lime to squeeze. Perfect for a balmy summer night.
Basic Crêpes
This was the first meal that my Mum taught me to cook. It’s a Sunday brunch staple in our family. They’re the most versatile wrap in the world and can be eaten at any time of the day, with anything in it!
Warm Roast Vegetable and Chicken Couscous Salad
Delicious on a lovely spring day. Enjoy on it’s own or as a side salad.
The Au Family Hoisin Chicken and Potato
This is a family favourite, passed down the generations through different countries. The secret is… don’t let it dry out!
Pan-fried Potatoes
Par-boiled and par-fried. These potatoes are velvety inside and crispy on the outside.
Sweet Chilli Mayo Chicken Turkish Melt
The greatest thing about this melt is that just about any vegetable tastes great inside it. It’s delicious for lunch or dinner! You may just need a serviette or 2 to eat this one!
Baked potato wedges
Wedges are a delicious alternative to the common ‘French’ Fries. These are great, with or without sour cream and sweet chilli.
Whisky-Grilled Baby-Back Ribs
Since Lelan was a little boy, his favourite birthday meal has always been a juicy rack of ribs. After making it for his 22nd birthday, Lelan couldn’t help but rub his tummy and smile with glee. Thanks Mom for this recipe!
Amazing Macaroni & Cheese
This recipe is the best macaroni and cheese I have ever had. I couldn’t stop commenting on how good it was. It is thick but still creamy, filling without being greasy or heavy. You can make this ahead of time and store in the fridge, popping it into the oven 20 minutes before you’re ready … Read more
Bolognese Mac & Cheese
Serves 4-6 (or has wonderful leftovers!) 350 – 400g – short pasta noodles like macaroni or rigatoni (my favorite is campanelle)– cooked to al dente Meat sauce: 1 onion finely chopped 1 star anise pod splash of olive oil 2 cloves of garlic crushed 500 g of beef mince 1/2 cup (125ml) red wine – and … Read more
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cabernet Mustard Reduction Sauce
This recipe makes enough sauce to save and make again or to make 3-4 tenderloins easily for a party. The recipe is very easy and gets better as the meat soaks in the sauce so leftovers are extra yummy! This recipe is good with sides that benefit from the sauce such as mashed potatoes or … Read more
Waikiki Chicken
Really tasty and easy Hawaiian/oriental flavored dish. Reminds me somewhat of a sweet/sour flavor.
Ash’s crispy-crusted pork loin chops
My mother once told me that simple salted pork tastes delicious, so I thought why not add a special crust to make it simply scrumptious.
Cottage Pie
One to keep you warm on those delightful Autumn evenings. Not to be confused with Shepherds Pie 😁
Pear, banana and cinnamon pikelets
I was looking for a recipe to use the overripe fruits in the fridge. This one did just that and is healthy too! You can also add apple, dark chocolate chips and nuts, if you so desire… we did!
Pizza Damper
Damper is an aussie bush bread that’s most commonly baked over a campfire. This one’s a delicious spin on this yummy bush tucker. You can replace the toppings with whatever you choose.
Piri-Piri Chicken and Beef Quinoa Salad
Quinoa (pronouced keen-wah) is a delicious edible seed from South America that’s taking over the health food aisles in Sydney. Try this delicious salad for a light summer’s dinner meal.
Chicken pot pie
We take these on picnics with us to watch the sun set over Sydney Harbour. It’s the perfect picnic meal.
Chicken Saltimbocca
This is an easy last minute type recipe that was well-received by the two men in the house. Make sure not to let the prosciutto left over go to waste; can freeze it until next time.
Chicken & Brunswick Stew
A hearty Southern specialty that’s easy to serve to a large crowd. Great frozen as well!
Taco-Bell Quesadillas of Amazingness
If you enjoy those (too expensive!) chicken quesadillas from Taco Bell, then this is the recipe for you. Take the greatness of the aforementioned Mexican food item and multiply it by 4.7 to get the incredibility of the following recipe. Not hard to make or requiring especially exotic ingredients, these quesadillas are amazing right off … Read more
Easy paella
Traditional paella calls for many different types of seafood but for the not-so-keen-seafood-lover, this is perfect!
Southern Pulled Pork BBQ
Home away from home! Living in Australia means we don’t get this uniquely delicious meal that originated in the Southern states of the USA. Be warned Aussie’s, this is not like your ordinary BBQ! Nonetheless, we’re pretty sure you’ll come to love their BBQ just as much as we do!
Shrimp & Cream Pasta
An easy, quick, delicious meal. Christy made it a few times while we were backpacking through New Zealand, and it’s become a favorite.
Succulent Steaks
If you’re looking for a tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful steak that’s quite simple to make, this is the recipe for you. Yes, even you manly men.