Australia Day

A classic that's hard to beat – and easy to eat.

Roll up this fruity spin on an Australian dessert favourite.

Say goodbye to boring salads with this hearty lamb and lentil favourite.

It won't leave mushroom for dessert.

Pesto dressing adds zing to this lamb salad.

Presenting this fresh and cleansing italian-style dessert is an ideal way to wind down a summer party or family gathering.

Perfect for picnics.

Refreshing and fruity, this gorgeous vanilla infused strawberry and elderflower mocktail is the perfect drink to serve at your next summer party.

Recreate this classic Australian treat with a light and fluffy cake, chocolate and coconut flakes.

This cuddly koala cake recipe comes from our beloved Children's Birthday cake book.

This classic cricket pitch birthday cake comes from the pages of our beloved Children's Birthday Cake Book and is the perfect cake for any cricket fan's birthday!

Damper is an Australian soda bread that travellers would traditionally bake in the coals of a campfire. Here we've added delicious pumpkin, and subbed in gluten-free flour so now everyone can have a bite.

Lemon and garlic are the perfect punchy flavours to complement the rich, earthy flavour of lamb. Served with bright salad of mixed peas.

Try this hearty lamb and vegetable combination, wrapped in tasty prosciutto and accompanied by smooth and creamy celeriac mash potato.

A quick beef burger to barbecue for the whole family, with the Aussie touches of pineapple and beetroot.

Give the classic Aussie lamb an Italian twist with the addition of melted bocconcini and tangy gremolata.

Tender, marinated, sticky barbecue chicken drumettes are the perfect finger food with which to entertain guests. Kids love them too!

We've added a delightful twist to the much loved Australian dessert, sandwiching light and fluffy lamingtons around a layer of fresh whipped cream.

The humble lamington is one of Australia's most well-loved desserts. This version creates a jumbo version of the tasty chocolate and coconut sponge, and stuffs it with fresh whipped cream and raspberry jam to produce a wonderfully sweet cake.

Tender lamb partners with this herbaceous, lemony, vintage italian green sauce and is held up by creamy, smooth parsnip. It will dance on your tastebuds.

This recipe puts a decadent swing on the humble Aussie lamington. Smooth, whipped cream and sweet raspberry jam work perfectly sandwiched between two fluffy sponge pieces, all dipped in chocolate and dusted with coconut.

Get the family and friends together over this classic roast beef served with potato wedges.

Bring this version of an african specialty to the table, threading tender lamb onto skewers then barbecuing or grilling them to perfection with a spicy curry and apricot jam marinade.

Crispy meringue and cream and fruit go together in this classic Pavlova. Perfect for any dinner party and essential for Australia Day!

These lamb cutlets are grilled to perfection and partner beautifully with roasted potato wedges, vegetables and a capsicum sauce with a garlic and onion kick.

Combine your tender pink lame with a zesty salad, filled with olives, capsicum and sprinkled with black pepper.

Quick and easy, these pizzas are just the ticket for a lazy lunch or laidback dinner - just throw in a salad! A great way to use up leftover Christmas ham.

Perfect for a warm Summer evening, these delicious fresh prawn and mango cocktails are wonderful drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing and a cold glass of white wine.

Give your crumbed lamb cutlets a healthy twist by oven baking them alongside tasty cherry tomatoes and mushrooms.

Nothing beats a homemade sausage roll.

Served with two simple dips, this homemade damper is a perfect accompaniment ... or make the damper as a stand-alone part of any family meal.

The perfect side for Summer dinner parties by the water - this creamy prawn dip is wonderfully spicy and delicious served with crispy pita bread and nibbles.

This hazelnut ripple log by recipes+ is drenched in marsala laced juice and smothered in rich cream dotted with cherries. Shaved chocolate adds extra decadence, texture and richness.

Strawberries, kiwifruit and banana can also be used to top a pavalova Note

To roast tomatoes, arrange cherry tomatoes in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste. Roast in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 15-20 minutes, until they begin to collapse. Note

Perfect as an after-school snack, or to meet those bottomless appetites during the school holidays.

The beauty of this recipe is that you have the delicious taste of a pavlova with a much shorter cooking time. Rolling the meringue in this way results in a bright, fruit filled centre that looks exquisite on the plate.

Named after the Russian ballerina, the pavlova is a familiar and well loved Antipodean dessert. You can experiment with all kinds of fruit toppings, but berries and cream is always a winner.

Give your meat and three veg a facelift with this delicious and healthy plate of lamb cutlets and char-grilled vegetables. Full of colour and flavour, this dish will have the kids running to the table.

These crusty cheese and mustard dampers are best served piping hot, straight from the oven. They are the perfect on their own or alongside a steaming bowl of hot soup and will fill your kitchen with the most delicious aroma.

This brightly coloured lamb salad tastes just as good as it looks. Make sure you rest the lamb for at least 10 minutes for a perfectly moist and tender result.

The pavlova was so named because it was thought to be as light as the famous dancer, Anna Pavlova. We love that this version reminds us of her brightly coloured ballet tutu. It's almost a shame to eat. Almost.

Kalonji are also called nigella or black onion seeds. Note

You need to soak eight bamboo skewers in cold water for at least an hour before use to prevent them from splintering or burning during cooking. Note

Give your crumbed cutlets a Middle Eastern nudge by blending your breadcrumbs with paprika and cardamom. Teamed with couscous and orange, you'll have something healthy, delicious and just a little bit different from the usual chops and veg.

Classic pavlova is usually topped with mixed berries and passionfruit pulp. We've opted for a mix of berries here, but if you prefer you can use kiwifruit, thinly sliced pineapple, pawpaw and passionfruit pulp.

Leaving a 1cm (½ inch) border of sponge without cream will make the icing of the sides of the slice easier to do. The weight of the top layer of sponge will push the cream far enough. Note

These prosciutto wrapped lamb cutlets hide a delicious creamy and boldly flavoured centre. Serve with some grilled mediterranean vegetables for a tasty, low-carb meal.

Give your regular damper a herbal lift with this cheesy rosemary version. Serve it as a snack, or alongside your favourite hearty soup.

strike a patriotic note with one of these berry imaginative creations for the cake (the quantities given for cake, cream and berries are enough to make one flag.) Note

Use a mandoline or V-slicer with a julienne attachment to cut the celeriac into thin strips. Note

The trick to making a good pavlova is to ensure that the sugar is dissolved, otherwise it will weep. To check, rub a little meringue mixture between your fingers, it should feel smooth, not gritty, otherwise continue whisking. Note

Serve these honey mustard cutlets with spare sauce from the pan drizzled over them to help season the green beans.

These little iced thongs are the cutest thing ever to serve up this Australia Day.

A garlic and rosemary roast lamb that is sure to become your new go-to Sunday favourite.

Show your patriotism this Australia day (or, any other day) with these delicious marinated lamb cutlets. Serve them with either vegetables or a salad and enjoy.

A fresh herb crust for lamb takes an already-succulent meat to the next level. This coating leaves out the breadcrumbs, so when you tuck in, the coating won’t crumble off, and you can savour every mouthful. All it needs is a simple side of smashed potatoes.

These little individual pavlovas are the perfect finishing touch to any meal with friends. You can experiment will all sorts of fruit toppings; berries are always a good choice, as are the more tropical fruits like mango and passionfruit.

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes prior to using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note

Black beans, also known as turtle beans, are a common ingredient in Caribbean and Latin American soups, salsas and salads. They are not the same as Chinese black beans, which are fermented soy beans. Note

Dukkah is a Middle Eastern spice blend containing toasted nuts and seeds. It is usually based on hazelnuts, spices and sesame seeds, and teamed here with roasted garlic yoghurt it will make your lamb cutlets sing.

Roast lamb is an all-time family favourite, and for good reason. This delicious version will satisfy the gluten-free, paleo, low-carb, or just plain hungry.

The barbecue is the perfect way to cook a butterflied leg of lamb. Have your butcher trim, split, and debone a whole leg for you.

Roast lamb is always a crowd pleaser. Team it with mint sauce and you'll be rewarded with rapturous applause and cheering. Well, almost.

These delicious herb-crusted lamb racks are brilliant served with kipfler potatoes and a green salad to create a gourmet dinner the whole family will love. Leaving the racks to rest for 10 minutes will guarantee a tender result.

The rosemary spiked into the lamb infuses the meat with the most wonderful flavour, while the lemony marinade flavours both the lamb and the vegetables.