Make a classic barbecue side with this creamy roast potato salad, tossed with crispy bacon, caramelised onion and snow peas.
The age-old question, ‘who created the pavlova recipe?’ is one that causes tension between Australians and New Zealanders. The classic pavlova recipe, complete with its crispy meringue, made from egg whites, and whipped cream topping, is beloved by both nations.Where did the pavlova recipe originate?National pride aside though, both Aussies and Kiwis can agree that this meringue-based dessert is an iconic showstopper at every event. We can all agree that the pavlova recipe was named after the Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova, who visited both countries in the 1920s. The story in New Zealand says that the chef behind the pavlova recipe claimed inspiration from her tutu - and we can see why - that egg whites and sugar meringue topped with whipped cream is as fluffy as a tutu.How do you make the best pavlova possible?Pavlova is notorious for frightening even the most well-seasoned bakers (what with the separating egg yolks from egg whites, hoping to see stiff peaks form and nailing the meringue mixture!), but with our best pavlova recipe you can expect a crisp meringue shell and soft, fluffy marshmallow centre every time.However, if you do come into strife, our food editors have answered every pavlova question you could imagine below in our recipe notes.Top with whipped cream with its beautiful soft peaks, fresh fruit (fresh berries work well) piled high, and icing sugar (or confectioner's sugar, for those in the US wanting to have a crack at antipodean dessert cuisine) form the perfect show-stopping masterpiece on a cake stand. You could also add a drizzle of lemon curd, if you fancy it. Serve this classic pavlova recipe with whipped cream cold, or at room temperature (if it's not too hot a day - you don't want that whipped cream to topple),We're all for getting creative with our pavlova recipes, be it a rocky road pavlova, pavlova trifle, or an espresso martini pavlova. We even have an air fryer pavlova recipe. And, check out our collection of pavlova recipes to impress.Additional recipe notes by Alison Adams - Food Writer and Recipe Tester
With the crunch of rice bubbles and sweet pop of cherries all bound together in a creamy white chocolate, our favourite white Christmas recipe is a no-bake, one bowl wonder.Let’s face it, here in Australia no matter how much dreaming we do we’re never going to have a snowy white Christmas. Never to be defeated, we created our own way of celebrating the frosty weather with our Northern Hemisphere friends.Why is this such a great white Christmas recipe?The thing that sets our favourite white Christmas recipe apart from the others is that we use white chocolate to bind the mixture together. Original recipes use copha which is a hydrogenated fat made from coconut oil. While there was always a block in our fridge growing up – after all you never know when you’re going to make a batch of chocolate crackles, it has fallen out of favour in recent years. The white chocolate makes a lovely substitute and you still get that wonderful coconut flavour from the desiccated coconut.White Christmas makes a great edible gift. Simply wrap in cellophane and tie with a ribbon or place in a decorative box.Other edible Christmas gifts include shortbread, rocky road, caramel fudge and nougat.Additional recipe notes by Alison Adams - Food Writer and Recipe Tester.
You're going to need a large pot and a sturdy appetite for this dish, because we think this might be our best potato salad recipe ever.Pass the potato salad! I love a flavourful, creamy potato salad recipe. And, based on your salad recipe searches on taste.com.au, we know our community of cooks love to make a potato salad recipe too. With that in mind, I have a feeling you're going to want to recreate this one on repeat.What makes this potato salad so good?Who doesn't love a good old-fashioned creamy potato salad recipe arriving on the table at a barbecue? I think a boiled-egg-topped potato salad recipe is the ultimate Aussie side dish: it's easy, creamy and always a crowd-pleaser. The secret to the success of this potato salad recipe (and our winning potato salad dressing) is the cheeky addition of fried bacon and crispy onions - it really takes both the flavour and texture of this potato salad recipe to the next level. Plus, the addition of gherkins brings extra tang.Whether you're making potato salad for a midweek dinner, or making an impressive potato salad for a Christmas lunch, we have a potato salad recipe for every affair.Additional recipe notes by Alison Adams - Food Writer and Recipe Tester
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