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✨ Classic Australian recipes served with a side of nostalgia
📝 Old-fashioned slices, cakes, puddings, family dinners and more
🇦🇺 Find hundreds of Aussie recipes here: https://www.cookingwithnanaling.com/all-recipes/

16/10/2026

🍓 FLUMMERY! Who remembers this old-fashioned favourite? 💕

If you grew up in Australia in the 60s, 70s or 80s, there’s a good chance you remember this light, fluffy dessert!

Made with just TWO ingredients – jelly crystals and cream – Flummery was one of those simple, budget-friendly desserts that our Nanas could whip up with very little fuss.

I was delighted to find this recipe tucked away in Nana Ling’s old handwritten cookbook. ❤️

It’s sweet, creamy, wonderfully fluffy and tastes like a little spoonful of nostalgia.

I’d love to know – did your Mum or Nana make Flummery? And what flavour jelly did they use? 🍓🍊

I’ll pop the recipe in the comments below. 👇

15/10/2026

🍋 LEMON MERINGUE PIE – AN OLD-FASHIONED FAVOURITE! 🍋

Remember when Lemon Meringue Pie was one of the most popular desserts around? It was a real favourite back in the 60s, 70s and 80s, and I think it’s well and truly due for a comeback! 💛

This particular recipe comes from a New Idea magazine published in 1976 – 50 years ago!

It’s wonderfully easy to make, with a buttery biscuit base, tangy lemon and condensed milk filling, and a lovely fluffy meringue topping. No fiddly pastry required!

Some recipes never go out of style, and I reckon this is one of them. 😋

Was Lemon Meringue Pie a favourite in your family? And do you remember who used to make it?

🍋 Recipe link in the comments 👇

14/10/2026

Just when I thought I’d packed away the soup recipes until next year! 🎃🥣

The weather has turned a little wet and chilly in my little corner of Australia, so I’ve pulled out my trusty Creamy Pumpkin Soup recipe again.

I really thought we’d seen the last of soup weather for the year, but apparently spring has other ideas! 🌧️

Here’s this afternoon’s prep - all ready to be transformed into a lovely big pot of comforting homemade soup.

Anyone else back to making soups this week, or have you moved on to your spring and summer favourites?

11/10/2026

🍪 Let’s talk OLD-SCHOOL BISCUITS! ❤️

Is there anything better than a tin full of homemade biscuits and a nice cuppa? ☕️

I’m talking about those good old-fashioned favourites we grew up with – Melting Moments, Jam Drops, Honey Jumbles, ANZAC Biscuits, Yo-Yos, Cornflake Cookies and all the rest!

I’ve gathered together a big collection of biscuit recipes on the blog, including plenty of nostalgic favourites that have been baked in Aussie kitchens for generations. ❤️

💕 I’d love to know – which old-school biscuit is YOUR all-time favourite?

Is it one your mum or nan used to make? Or perhaps one you still bake for your own family?

Tell me in the comments! 👇 I always love hearing the memories that go along with these recipes. 🥰

🍪 You can browse my biscuit recipe collection here (link in comments).

10/10/2026

Here’s a little weekend baking inspiration! 💚🍫

I’m planning to make a batch of my Dubai Chocolate Slice this arvo, and I’m already looking forward to sneaking a piece (or two!). 😋

This is my Aussie twist on the famous Dubai chocolate, with a chocolate and coconut slice base, a creamy pistachio filling with plenty of crunch, and a lovely thick layer of chocolate on top.

And here’s the best bit – you don’t need to hunt down any fancy ingredients! I’ve swapped the traditional kataifi pastry for good old Corn Flakes, and it works beautifully. 💚

Are you a fan of pistachio and chocolate? Have you tried the Dubai chocolate craze yet?

I’ll pop the recipe in the comments if you’d like to give this one a go! 👇

09/10/2026

🌿 NEW RECIPE! WATTLESEED DAMPER 🇦🇺

My recent trip to Uluru was an experience I’ll never forget. ❤️ One of the things I particularly enjoyed was learning more about Australia’s wonderful native ingredients.

I brought a few native herbs and spices home with me, and I’ve finally started experimenting in the kitchen!

First up is this Wattleseed Damper – a lovely twist on an Aussie classic. The roasted wattleseed gives the damper a beautiful nutty flavour, and it’s absolutely delicious served warm with plenty of butter melting into it. 😋

It’s also incredibly easy to make, with just a handful of ingredients and about 25 minutes from start to finish.

I’ve included a little history about Aboriginal seed-bread traditions in the blog post, along with some photos from my Uluru trip and links to Aboriginal-owned businesses where you can buy wattleseed.

🌿 Have you ever cooked with wattleseed or any other Australian native ingredients? I’d love to hear what you’ve made!

👇 I’ll pop the recipe link in the comments.

Libby x

07/10/2026

🎄 Who’s making Broken Glass Jelly again this Christmas? ❤️💚

This colourful old-fashioned favourite always feels right at home on the Christmas table — and it’s one of those desserts that brings back so many memories.

With its jewel-like pieces of jelly set in a creamy base, it looks wonderfully festive but is actually very simple to make. And the best part? You can make it ahead of time, which is always a bonus at Christmas! 🙌

I know quite a few of you made this one last year, so I have to ask…

✨ Who’s bringing Broken Glass Jelly back for Christmas 2026?

And if you’ve never made it before, perhaps this is the year! 🎅

👇 I’ll pop the recipe link in the comments.

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