How To Wow On Australia Day

Meg Hughes Thu, Jan 14, 2016

Ah, Australia Day! Party pies, BBQ shenanigans and endlessly debating which country really did invent the pavlova.

If you’re one to make every holiday a foodie affair, the 26th January is ample opportunity to indulge in Australia’s diverse food culture without departing too far from the traditional Australia Day fare we’ve come to cherish as a nation.

And famed host or last minute party thrower, look no further than our very own home-grown food bloggers to draw your inspiration.

The Hungry Hordes

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  Mustard & Black Pepper Lamb by Food from Michelle's Kitchen
  For something different try a DIY roast lamb roll station - bread rolls, salad and lamb roast. Bingo.
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  Fried Calamari by Erinnish
  Just as well this ever popular crowd pleaser is as quick to make as it is to devour...
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  Mushroom Rolls by VegeTARAian
  Make those sausage rolls extra special, with this deliciously alternative mushroom version.
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  Make Your Own Bruschetta by Grab Your Spork
  MYO bruschetta adds a little extra fun to the entertainment agenda. Simple, easy, delicious.
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  Coriander, Chilli And Garlic Butter Prawns by Queen of Bad Timing
  Make sure it's home-grown prawns for the best flavour and least environmental cost.
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  Cheesy Vegemite Twists by CRAP Mamma
  3 ingredients, 15 minutes, vegemite...what's not to love?

Lustrous Lamingtons

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  Echidna Lamington Cake Balls by One Bite More
  Cleverly packaged classic lamington ingredients - cute, fun and very easy to make.
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  Coconut Panna Cotta Lamingtons by Claire K Creations
  Fluffy 'pillow-like' cake and panna cotta put these on a whole new lamington level.
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  Lamington Eclairs by Delicious Everyday
  If you like to throw a twist on the traditional, look no further than the lamington eclair.

Paradisaical Pavlovas

To many the pav is perhaps the quintessential centrepiece of any Australian feasting occasion.

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  Chocolate Pavlova by Love Swah
  Ultimate indulgence, you see, is more than just topping - it's squeezing between the layers.
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  Australia Day Pavlova by Gourmet Getaways
  Flag coloured blueberries, strawberries and rasperries on a fluffly cloud of creamy sweetness.
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  Hazelnut Pavlova by Chew Town
  Gluten free and stacked full of hazelnuts to reign in the GI, wow factor guaranteed.

Browse for more amazing pavlovas and magnificent meringues.

Australian Wine and Cheese Pairing Guide

There can be no better way to say ‘cheers!’ on Australia Day than with a spot of cheesepairing, wouldn’t you agree?

To help you celebrate with (arguably) some of the world’s best home-grown wines and locally produced cheeses, here’s a handy pairing guide to see you through to perfection in texture and flavour matches.

Source: Fix.com

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