Yvonne’s Nankhatai (Indian shortbread biscuits)
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/yvonnes-nankhatai-indian-shortbread-biscuitsApr 6, 2025 Growing up, Yvonne made Nankhatai biscuits at Christmas with her family and children in her building to share with friends. Nan is derived from the Persian word meaning bread and khatai meaning biscuit.
Dilnaz’s lemon orange jaggery cake
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/dilnazs-lemon-orange-jaggery-cakeMar 17, 2025 Dilnaz keeps a cake in her biscuit tin. Just like her, it’s a bit of sweet, spice and everything nice. This heart-warming recipe is something she learnt later in life, and she enjoys baking it for her children and neighbours.
Kath’s gingernut biscuits
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/kaths-gingernut-biscuitsMar 17, 2025 This biscuit recipe originally came from Kath’s Scottish grandmother, who in 1891 travelled from Lorne to Geelong in a horse and buggy to sign the Women’s Suffrage Petition for women to vote.
Recipes with a twist
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/recipes-twistFeb 23, 2025 Explore some fresh takes on classic recipes! Surprise your loved ones with a gluten and dairy free treat, turn the classic Waldorf salad into a delicious toasty, or try a nutty soba noodle salad.
Falafel balls with tzatziki dip
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/falafel-balls-tzatziki-dipNov 26, 2024 Enjoy this easy-to-follow falafel recipe with fragrant fresh herbs and a refreshing dip.
Spiced apple and yoghurt slice
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/spiced-apple-and-yoghurt-sliceNov 26, 2024 A summery cake slice with juicy apple chunks.
Warrigal greens pesto spaghetti
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/warrigal-greens-pesto-spaghettiNov 26, 2024 Bring Australian native ingredients to your menu with this warrigal greens pesto pasta. Featuring native mountain pepper berry and warrigal greens, it’s a nutritious delight.
Chicken, chickpea and tomato curry
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/chicken-chickpea-and-tomato-curryAug 26, 2024 A hearty curry packed with veggies and flavour.
Pear and banana muffins
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/pear-and-banana-muffinsAug 26, 2024 Delicious and nutritious, these muffins can be made with either fresh or tinned pears.
Fruity crumble
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/fruity-crumbleJun 5, 2024 This crumble is the perfect winter treat. Use different types of fruit when making this delicious crumble to increase the variety of fruit on the menu. Serves 6 people.
Nasi Goreng
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/nasi-gorengJun 5, 2024 Bring the essence of Indonesian street food to your kitchen by transforming ordinary rice into a wholesome delight with this nutritious twist on Nasi Goreng.
Chickpea and couscous salad
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/chickpea-and-couscous-saladApr 24, 2024 A comforting, aromatic salad for a main meal or side dish.
Reviewed 14 August 2024