From Valli Little: ” I’ve  lost count how many (not always very good) sausages in rolls I ate at my two sons’ rugby matches over the years.  These little beauties take an Aussie favourite to a new level and wouldn’t be out of place on a lunch or dinner menu.”

Welcome back after the Xmas break.  I hope you have stayed healthy during these unusual times.

Getting in a little practice in to be ready for Australia Day.  I was absolutely blown away with the flavour of this traditionally humble fund-raiser fare.  Not a lover of sausages?  Well, neither am I until now.  Of course, you need really good quality sausages to begin with and you are half way there.  For those of you lucky enough to be living on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, the only place to get great meat is Devitts in Narrabeen.  When I want something a bit special that’s where I go.

So, a couple of things that took these rolls to the “gourmet level” as the boys called them, was the beautiful, crunchy torpedo rolls which I toasted lightly on the BBQ and the mustard coating the inside of the rolls.

Barbecued Sausage Rolls with Beer-Braised Onions

Gourmet Australian-style sausage rolls made with quality sausages, toasted torpedo rolls, mustard, tomato sauce, mayonnaise and delicious beer-braised onions.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Good-quality sausages — quantity not provided
• Torpedo rolls — quantity not provided
• Beer — quantity not provided
• Onions — quantity not provided
• Mustard — quantity not provided
• Tomato sauce — to serve
• Mayonnaise — to serve

Method

 

1. Prepare the onions and cook them slowly with beer until soft and beautifully braised.
2. Cook the sausages on the barbecue until cooked through and nicely browned.
3. Lightly toast the torpedo rolls on the barbecue.
4. Spread mustard inside the toasted rolls.
5. Place the cooked sausages into the rolls.
6. Add the beer-braised onions.
7. Serve with tomato sauce and mayonnaise.

Notes

Use good-quality sausages for the best result. The beer-braised onions can be made in a larger quantity and served with cold ham, chicken or beef.

Lamingtons

Classic Australian lamingtons made from a family recipe, creating a lovely sweet treat that's perfect for Australia Day celebrations and special occasions.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 3

Course: Dessert

Method Notes

Method

 

1. Prepare the lamington cake batter according to the original recipe.
2. Bake the cake until risen and cooked through.
3. Allow the cake to cool completely.
4. Cut the cake into squares.
5. Coat the pieces according to the original lamington recipe.
6. Finish with the required coconut coating.
7. Serve as a sweet treat with tea or coffee.

Notes

The author mentions that her lamingtons did not rise as much as her mother's and suspects the butter and sugar may have been over-beaten. She rates them 8/10 and recommends them for Australia Day.