Taste.com.au’s most-clicked newsletter recipes of all time
These 20 recipes are the most clicked on by readers of Taste.com.au’s very popular newsletter services. We reveal why they made the must-cook list of so many Australians.
The result is a glorious list of thumb-stopping recipes that’ll suit almost any occasion.
Some are hacky and perfect for those impulse cooking sessions, some are essential dinners you need on your weekly rotation: all of them deserve a place in our recipes hall of fame.
Anzac biscuits are undoubtedly an Aussie and NZ classic, and they’re ridiculously easy to make - whether you’re marking our National Day of Remembrance or you just want to bake something quick with ingredients you already have in your pantry. It’s believed the original Anzac biscuit recipe evolved from a hard, almost indestructible ‘tile’ bikkie issued to soldiers for sustenance in wartime to the delightfully golden sweet biscuit we know and love today. And while it’s true the ingredients of traditional Anzac biscuits have changed little over the past century, what does vary significantly is people’s preference on crunchy versus chewy. We asked our team here what texture the perfect Anzac bikkie should be and we couldn’t reach an agreement. Some love their Anzac biscuits crispy, some chewy, and some in between. Luckily for the Anzac connoisseurs out there, this classic Anzac biscuit recipe can easily be adapted to suit even the most particular of tastes. Whether chewy, crispy, crunchy or super soft - we’ve got you covered. Be sure to check out our detailed notes below the recipe to help you make this Anzac biscuit recipe your own. And, if you have any leftover biccies, try these Anzac-biscuit-inspired recipes to use them up, including these Anzac biscuit tiramisu trifles. Additional recipe notes by Alison Adams - Food Writer and Recipe Tester
Here’s another easy chicken air fryer recipe to add to your rotation. Made with mince, panko breadcrumbs and a zucchini, these little rissoles are great for dinner with a salad. The next day you can pop them into a bread roll with your favourite accompaniments for a quick lunch.
Caramelised muffin pan potato gratins
Muffin pan holes are perfect moulds for building perfect potato stacks that are creamy underneath and crunchy on top. Choose evenly-shaped potatoes to make neat thin rounds, drizzle with golden syrup and roast for a beautiful and delicious side dish.
Australia’s #1 gingerbread men recipe
These gingerbread men are both fun and easy to make, and, what’s more, the kids will love them. It’s not hard to see why this impressive yet simple gingerbread men recipe has become so popular - each time our team has tested this easy gingerbread recipe, the consistency has been consistently perfect! Whether you make these sweet little guys as gifts, or just bake and decorate gingerbread for a fun activity, you’re bound to love the gently spiced, satisfying results. (You can watch our handy video to see the gingerbread making in action!). We have so many fun recipes that start with gingerbread, if you’re feeling creative and want to ramp up the Christmas cooking (including the gingerbread martini). Additional recipe notes by Sonya Gellert - Food Writer and Recipes Editor
Mini passionfruit condensed milk tarts
These have to be the simplest tarts in the world – and they’re not just easy, but delicious too! Using condensed milk and just 3 other ingredients, these tangy little bites can be made with minimal cooking time and will have you coming back for more.
Frozen, supermarket croissants make a great flaky pastry for this creamy lemon slice.
With so many textures and flavours, this vibrant Cypriot salad is packed full of ancient grains, nuts, seeds and dried fruits, all finished off with a zingy caper lemon dressing.
Love Clinkers and cheesecake? Now you can have both in a stunningly sweet pastel dessert.
Thinly sliced potatoes, chicken stock and cheese are carefully layered in this impressive side dish. The resulting bake will be a pleasure to look at and serve to your guests, while the taste is a true melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Curtis Stone’s apple cinnamon custard cake is a delightful way to feed your family.
Only four ingredients go into this amazing summer dessert. Plus, you don’t even need an ice-cream maker to make it!
This pie has a lovely, slightly wobbly filling that resembles a baked custard. Brown sugar and butter give it that butterscotch flavour. Did we mention it takes 5 minutes to prep?
Golden syrup Anzac ripple cakes
These no-bake mini cakes are the perfect make-ahead dessert. Simply layer the golden syrup cream over store-bought Anzac biscuits and pop in the fridge. Once you’re ready to serve, decorate with crushed bikkies and more syrup.
This traditional Italian cake is moist, zesty and will keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days, so it’s great to have on hand for a mid-morning pick me up with coffee. You could also serve it with ice-cream or thick cream for an indulgent dessert.
These scrumptious ruffle biscuits from an 80-year-old recipe prove good things last forever.
Meltingly tender and crispy all at the same time - that’s the brilliance of pork belly. The trick to super crispy pork crackling is placing the pork belly in the fridge overnight to help to dry out the skin and maximise the crackle. Plus, cooking it in the air fryer allows the skin to dry out even further while keeping the meat underneath incredibly moist. This is a great way to enjoy pork belly in minutes of cooking rather than hours in the oven.
One-pan teriyaki beef and rice
This easy beef mince dinner is ready in just 20 minutes and only uses a few ingredients- so it won’t break the bank!
Made with frozen, store-bought chocolate cake and a layer of our cheat’s no-bake cheesecake, there’s actually no baking involved in this ‘lasagne’ at all! Have some fun with the decorating too – use any of your favourite choc-mint sweets.
This no-bake recipe is perfect for when you want to make your dessert ahead of time. Cream cheese and condensed milk give it a smooth texture and the little bits of crushed pineapple burst with sweetness when you bite into them.
Air fryer little potato pancakes
Made with just five ingredients, these cheesy potato pancakes are super crunchy thanks to the air fryer. They make the perfect accompaniment to a poached egg and bacon for breakfast or smoked salmon and crème fraîche for lunch.
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Originally published as Taste.com.au’s most-clicked newsletter recipes of all time
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