Appetisers and Small Plates

Whether it’s to serve before a main, or as a party nibble, or perhaps you’re just a little peckish, these appetisers, small plates and snacks will do the trick.

Cheese and Vegemite Twists

Cheese and Vegemite Twists

Cheese and Vegemite twists take four ingredients and turn them into crisp, golden cheesy pastry with a proper savoury kick. Puff pastry does the flaky work, Vegemite brings the salty depth and two cheeses melt into all those twists and crevices. The crunchy cheese that read more

Garlic Damper with Fresh Chives

Garlic Damper with Fresh Chives

Garlic damper with fresh chives is what happens when classic Australian bush bread gets a very welcome garlic-bread makeover. It has a golden crust, a soft, cheesy middle and fresh chives running all the way through it. Cut off a warm wedge, add butter and read more

Zucchini Slice

Zucchini Slice

Zucchini slice is a go-to recipe in my kitchen when there are excess zucchinis to use up. Easy, reliable and, most importantly, full of cheese and bacon so everyone in the house will eat it (and enjoy it 😉). More Easy Zucchini Recipes and Quick read more

Turkish Zucchini Fritters (Kabak Mücver)

Turkish Zucchini Fritters (Kabak Mücver)

It doesn’t matter whether you call them Turkish zucchini fritters, kabak mücver, zucchini puffs or zucchini balls… they all taste amazing! This recipe makes ‘flat’ style zucchini fritters instead of the puffs or balls you often find in Turkish restaurants in Australia. They are shallow read more

12 Easy Mother’s Day Recipe Ideas

12 Easy Mother’s Day Recipe Ideas

Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to slow down and cook something a little special. Whether you’re planning a relaxed brunch, a light lunch or a full family dinner, these easy recipes are all about making Mum feel appreciated while still being able to spend read more

Potato and Zucchini Fritters

Potato and Zucchini Fritters

Potato and zucchini fritters are crispy, cheesy, savoury flavour bombs! Ideal for non-veggie lovers and veggie lovers alike. In my kitchen, fritters are a go-to for using up older veggies in the fridge – such a tasty option and something the whole family loves. Serve read more

Garlic Yoghurt Sauce

Garlic Yoghurt Sauce

A creamy garlic yoghurt sauce is the perfect accompaniment for many Middle Eastern dishes, fritters and other similar meals. Easy Accompaniments for the Garlic Yoghurt Sauce Recipe Ingredients in the Garlic Yoghurt Sauce Recipe The ingredients really couldn’t be more simple… Greek yoghurt, garlic and read more

Steamed Bao

Steamed Bao

Steamed bao buns are so good! They have a fluffy, cloudlike softness – almost too delicate to be bread, yet sturdy enough to hold a range of delicious fillings. It’s the combination of texture and taste that makes bao so addictive. While they might seem read more

Orange Candied Pecans

Orange Candied Pecans

Orange Candied Pecans are sweet, citrusy, and irresistible. They are flavour-packed roasted nuts that are just as at home on a cheese board as they are scattered over a salad or topping a dessert. With a glossy caramelised coating and a burst of zesty orange, read more

Chicken Tacos with Corn Salsa

Chicken Tacos with Corn Salsa

Crisp chicken tacos with corn salsa is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining textures and flavours that work perfectly together. The crunch of golden chicken, the smoky sweetness of barbecued corn, the zest of lime, and the kick of pickled jalapeños. Popular Substitutes Crispy Chicken Tacos with read more

10 Best Easter Recipes!

10 Best Easter Recipes!

The top 10 Easter Recipes (with the exception of hot cross buns) found in one post – the perfect snapshot of some of The Tasteful Pantry’s most delicious recipes, perfect for the Easter long weekend and even the lead up to it. The recipes are read more

Chicken San Choy Bow

Chicken San Choy Bow

This easy chicken san choy bow is fresh, savoury and packed with lemongrass, ginger and chilli, with plenty of crunch from crisp lettuce, peanuts and fried shallots. Blitzing the chicken breast yourself gives the filling a chunkier texture – just watch the food processor closely, read more