Australia’s top 30 most viral weekend recipes
These are the dishes that get everyone talking, liking, cooking and eating every weekend, from Saturday morning pancakes to Sunday evening stews.
Courtesy of taste.com.au, here are the most viral weekend recipes in Australia right now.
We’re talking about the fluffy pancakes Aussies flip over every Saturday morning, the slow cooker beef stew that blips away all day on Sunday in thousands of Australian kitchens… and the desserts that are stopping many a scroll on a lazy Saturday night at home. We’ve listed the recipes in order of popularity – starting with our super-popular braised steak and onions – so that you can work your way through them all.
Slow cooker braised steak and onions
We’ve made this classic beef dinner even simpler by making it in a slow cooker. Don’t skip on slow cooking the onions at the beginning because this will add a beautiful, caramelised flavour to the dish.
Sunday is the perfect day for scones, and this recipe provides you with some great sweet and savoury variations.
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.
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.
Try this hearty chicken pie the whole family will enjoy! Created by Michael Weldon, MasterChef Australia Series 3 contestant.
Apple and custard impossible pie
Autumn desserts don’t get much easier than this impossible pie. Just layer some canned apples on the bottom of the pie dish, then whisk and pour the remainder of the ingredients on top. We told you it was easy!
French-style chicken and potatoes
Take your tastebuds on a trip to France with this delicious and easy French-style creamy chicken and potato bake.
These healthy and tasty patties make great snacks for the lunch-box - and for the grown-ups.
A creamy Caramilk custard filling sandwiched between Malt ‘o’ Milk biscuits - what’s not to love about this no-bake slice?
Use a clever shortcut to create these baked golden slices filled with warm apple, sour cream and cinnamon.
Passionfruit and lemon condensed milk slice
With just 15 minutes prep, 4 ingredients and an overnight chill, this summery slice will be your afternoon tea go-to recipe.
This hearty chicken bake is designed to satisfy even the hungriest of appetites.
What’s the secret to making good scones? Add lemonade and cook them in the air fryer - you’ll thank us later!
Muffin pan lemon custard tarts
This cheat’s version of classic custard tarts has a lemony twist and uses a muffin pan and packet of butternut snap cookies to create the bases.
This clever coconut cake recipe by taste member, ‘mcrangle’ is easy to whip up and tastes fantastic fresh from the oven.
If you’ve ever wondered what to do with those crushed up bits of Weet-Bix at the bottom of the packet, this recipe is for you. Add some lemons and condensed milk and you can enjoy this wonderful slice.
Made using chicken mince, apricot nectar and French onion soup mix, this easy dinner combines two family favourites and is on the table in 45 minutes.
Turn a can of condensed milk and some pantry staples into an easy dessert. These pies are gooey in the centre with golden skin on the top. Best of all, everyone gets their own (or two) as they are mini!
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.
We call these lemon bars ‘impossible’ because they are so easy to make. You mix all the ingredients together and pour into a pan. Once baked, it’s important to set them aside in the pan for an hour or two before placing in the fridge for a further one hour. This will help firm them up and make them much easier to cut.
This moreish slice contains only five ingredients and takes 10 minutes to prep. The Caramilk and condensed milk combo give it a rich caramel flavour, that will ensure you come back to this recipe time and time again.
Did you know that you can make crispy potato salad by simply using the air fryer? Finished with a tangy sour cream and chive and mayonnaise dressing, this dish is set to be the best side at your next summer barbecue feast.
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.
Matt Preston’s slow cooker beef a la mode
“This is a reworking of a classic beef stew that’s been in my family since 1765 and was originally cooked over a fire... my beef a la mode. This 18th century beef stew can be made equally deliciously, but at home in a slow cooker.” - Matt Preston. Traditional, rich beef stew flavours (but with a 21st century twist) Fortunately for us home cooks, recreating Matt’s famous family recipe can be made without having to build a fire. All you need is a slow cooker and some key ingredients for added flavour. This version combines tender beef, aromatic herbs, and a medley of vegetables that bubble away in a delicious, red-wined based broth in the slow cooker. As the beef simmers, it becomes irresistibly tender and will just melt in your mouth with every forkful! The best thing about this dish is that – unlike its 18th century ancestor – it takes just 30 minutes of preparation, so you can organise your ingredients in the morning, switch that convenient slow cooker on, enjoy your day and a few hours later you’ll be dishing up plates of the hearty goodness of Matt Preston’s slow cooker beef a la mode.
Cheesy bacon and veggie rice slice
This cheesy slice keeps well making it the perfect cook-ahead lunch box filler. Serve it alongside a fresh autumn salad and you’ll have a meal that is not only delicious, but quick and easy to make, too!
These scrumptious ruffle biscuits from an 80-year-old recipe prove good things last forever.
3-ingredient condensed milk cheesecake
Create a decadent cake out of just three ingredients! Granita biscuits are not too sweet and offer a great balance to the sweetness of condensed milk. One thing to keep in mind though, is that you need to refrigerate it for at least 6 hours. If you’d like to add some flavouring, simply add 1.5 tablespoons of vanilla extract or finely grated lemon or orange rind to the cheese mixture.
All-in-one Tuscan chicken pasta bake
Tuscan chicken is the dinner trend of the moment and this dish hits all the right notes. Loaded with chicken, pasta, cheese, vegetables and a whole lot of flavour, it’s easy to put together and will satisfy even the hungriest of families. We love it as it’s a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken and make it stretch for another day.
Australia, meet the ultimate scrambled eggs recipe. This super-easy method will result in perfectly fluffy, creamy scrambled egg every time.
Passionfruit & lemon polenta biscuits
These gluten-free polenta biscuits are infused with a gorgeous passionfruit and lemon flavour.
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