ANZAC Biscuits
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, and these cookies are so named because they were baked and shipped off to Australian and New Zealander soldiers during World War I.
1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup rolled oats 3/4 cup desiccated coconut 3/4 cup granulated sugar 4 1/2 ounces butter 1 tablespoon golden […]
Damper Bread
This bread dates back to the early days of the Australian colonies. It may have been named for William Dampier, an early explorer.
1 package active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 […]
Hawaiian Steak
Individual steaks, 1/2-inch thick or less 1 cup soy sauce 1 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Pineapple slices 1 large can mushrooms
Punch both sides of each steak well with a fork, then marinate for 24 to 36 hours in a marinade made by soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and […]
Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
1 3/4 cups finely chopped dates 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 1/8 cups self-rising flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Boiling water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In […]
Ginger Crunch (New Zealand)
1/2 cup (125 ml) butter 3/4 cup (188 ml) granulated sugar 2 cups (500 ml) minus 1 tablespoon (15 ml) flour 1 teaspoon (5ml) ground ginger 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
Topping 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter 4 tablespoons (60 ml) confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons (10 ml) golden syrup 1 teaspoon (5 […]
Caramel Bananas with Rum
2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 3 tablespoons rum 4 medium bananas 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Cook and stir 2/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons whipping cream and the butter over low heat until sugar […]
Pumpkin Soup
2 pounds pumpkin, peeled 2 onions, chopped 6 cups stock 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon flour 1/4 cup cold water 1 cup light cream Chopped parsley
Cut pumpkin into 1/2-inch cubes, removing seeds and fiber. Place in a saucepan with the onions, stock and seasoning. Cook over low heat until pumpkin is […]
Swaggie’s Lamb Shanks
A swaggie (swagman) is someone who carries a swag (all his worldly possessions) on his back and roams around the country on foot, living off his earnings, doing odd jobs here and there, and from gifts of money and food. This inexpensive cut of lamb is one a swaggie might be given and […]
Aussie Sausage Rolls
Filling 2 pounds ground lamb 2 eggs 6 slices crustless white bread 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup tomato paste Salt and pepper
Pastry 3 sheets puff pastry (11/2 packs Pepperidge Farms frozen sheets) 2 egg yolks Sesame seeds, untoasted
Thaw puff pastry sheets to room temperature and preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Make fresh […]
Boiled Peanuts (Hawaii)
2 pounds raw peanuts 2 tablespoons Hawaiian rock salt 1 whole bhat gok (star anise)
Soak peanuts in water overnight, weighing down the peanuts with a dish and a weight, like a large can of pork and beans.
The next day, wash and rub peanuts until the water is clear. Put peanuts in a pot […]
Blackberry Pavlovas
3 egg whites, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 small box instant vanilla or lemon pudding and pie filling 1 1/2 cup skim milk 1 (16 1/2 ounce) can blackberries, drained
Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment […]
Coconut Candy (Guam)
3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup milk 3 cups shredded coconut
In a saucepan, boil sugar and milk over medium heat until it becomes a thin syrup (232 degrees F to 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer).
Add coconut, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Color should be a nice golden brown. Spread over a […]
Palusami (Polynesia)
About 36 young taro leaves 1 medium onion, finely diced 2 cups coconut cream 1 teaspoon curry powder (optional) 6 wilted banana leaves 6 breadfruit leaves Salt, to taste
Add onions to coconut cream. Add curry, if desired. Salt to taste. Take about six taro leaves and form into a cup. Pour 1/2 cup of […]
Hawaiian Pork
Sweet and Sour Sauce 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup catsup 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Stir all ingredients together. Set aside.
Pork and Vegetables 2 pounds lean boneless pork (such as shoulder or butt), trimmed of excess fat […]
Murrumbidgee Cake
This is a wonderful cake from “Down Under.”
7 ounces whole Brazil nuts 5 ounces walnuts 1/2 pound pitted dates 3 ounces candied peel, chopped 6 ounces glacé cherries (several colors, if possible) 3 ounces seedless raisins Grated rind of 1 lemon 3 ounces flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 5 ounces granulated […]
Australian Lamingtons
It is easier to cut and handle the cake if it is at least 1 day old. Any sponge or butter cake can be used.
Cake 6 eggs 2/3 cup castor sugar 1/3 cup corn flour 1/2 cup plain flour 1/3 cup self-rising flour 2 cups coconut - approximately
Icing 4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup […]
Sticky Toffee Pudding (Australian)
3/4 cup pitted and chopped dates 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Toffee Sauce 3 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons heavy […]
Pumpkin Scones
1 1/2 ounces butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup mashed, cooked pumpkin 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup milk 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour Pinch of salt Melted butter (for glaze)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cream butter and sugar, then mix in pumpkin. Stir in egg and milk. Sift in flour and salt and […]
Frosted Meringue with Kiwifruit (Pavlova)
This dessert celebrates ballerina Anna Pavlova. It was created to welcome her during her tour of Australia. Another popular fruit used to make this dessert is passion fruit.
3 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup chilled whipping cream 2 tablespoons granulated […]
Pani Popo (Samoa)
5 3/4 to 6 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 package yeast 2 1/4 cups milk 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon shortening, margarine, or butter 1 teaspoon salt
Mix 2 1/2 cups of the flour and yeast.
In a saucepan heat and stir milk, sugar, shortening, margarine, or butter; and salt until […]
