
Fire up the barbie for these bonza recipes
YOU'VE got a stubbie in hand, your terry towelling hat, $2 Southern Cross thongs and the barbecue cranking. It doesn't get more Australian than this, a game of cricket and the Hottest 100 beaming from the radio on Australia Day. Make it a bonzer with these recipe ideas.
Kangaroo and halloumi skewers
INGREDIENTS:
- 500g kangaroo steak cut into 2cm dice
- 300g halloumi cheese
- 100ml olive oil
- 1tsp cumin
- 1tsp crushed garlic
- 1 chilli, finely chopped
- 2tbs lemon juice
- 1tsp cracked pepper
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1tbs mint leaves, chopped.
METHOD: In a bowl mix the oil, cumin, garlic, chili, lemon juice, salt and bush pepper. Toss the diced kangaroo through the mix and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Dice the halloumi in to 1cm cubes. Skewer the kangaroo and halloumi and cook on the barbecue for 2-3 minutes each side. Mix yogurt and chopped mint together with a little salt and pepper, serve with lamb. Makes 8 skewers.
Lamb and rosemary burger patties
INGREDIENTS:
- 700g lamb mince
- 1 medium brown onion, diced
- 2tsp crushed garlic
- 1tbs rosemary, chopped
- 1tbs Worcestershire
- 1tbs dijon mustard
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1tbs olive oil
- 2tbs tomato sauce
- 70g cheddar cheese, grated
- salt and pepper to taste.
METHOD: Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl (if a little too wet add more bread crumbs). Form into burger patties and cook on the barbecue. Serve on your favourite roll and toppings. Makes 6-8 patties.
Anzac biscuits
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup caster sugar
- 1 1/4 cup plain flour
- 150g melted butter
- 1 1/2 tbs golden syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp bicarb soda
- 3tbs boiling water.
METHOD: Combine the oats, flour, sugar and butter together in a bowl. Add golden syrup. Dissolve bicarb in boiling water, then add to the mixture. Place tablespoonfuls of mixture on to lined baking trays and bake at 180C for 15-20 minutes. Makes 18-24.
Bacon and egg pizza
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 rashers bacon
- 3 eggs
- 1 large pizza base
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
- 1 cup mozzarella
- salt and pepper.
METHOD: In a large frying pan cook the bacon. Remove from pan and cut into large chunks. Place pizza base on a tray and cover with the pesto. Top with the bacon and mozzarella. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk lightly with a fork. Pour over pizza. Cook at 200C for about 10mins until golden brown.
Sausage rolls
INGREDIENTS:
- 300g beef mince
- 200g pork mince
- 1 brown onion, diced
- 2tbs parsley, chopped
- 2tsp garlic, minced
- 2tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 2tbs tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- salt and pepper
- 3 sheets ready rolled puff pastry
- 100g melted butter
METHOD: In a mixing bowl combine the beef, pork, onion, parsley, garlic, Worcestershire, tomato sauce, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Lay the puff pastry on a bench and cut each sheet in half. Make a line of mince across the middle of each sheet. Roll and place on a lined baking tray seam side down. Cut each roll into 3. Brush with butter and bake at 170C for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Makes 18.