Aussie Beef Mince Pies …

  There’s nothing more Aussie than a Meat Pie … rich, meaty filling enclosed in a delicious pastry crust … yum! So if you want to be able to whip up a home-made version, consider investing in a Pie Maker.   I used to own a small Pie Maker that I bought at the Reject Shop for only $12.00 and it worked a treat. My only frustration was the fact that it only produced 2 pies at once. I recently decided to invest in a new Pie Maker that would make 4 pies at the same time … now I can get dinner on the table in half the time. I bought the Sunbeam Pie Magic Traditional Pie … read more

Beef Rissoles … Packed with Vegie Goodness …

I love making the humble rissole and here are some of the reasons:   Rissoles are quick and easy to make using simple ingredients that you’ll most likely already have in the fridge and pantry.   Rissoles are kind on the family budget.  Mince can be purchased fairly cheaply and this recipe will make enough for 2 meals (for a family of 4 – 5) as well as up to 25 meatballs for lunches or snacks … that’s great value!   Depending on what you put in them, rissoles are quite healthy, especially if you use “Heart Smart” Mince and don’t use too much oil … read more