Our Recipes - great everyday cooking ideas showing the many ways to use Outback Spirit products -simply scro; the list of products to the right of the images to find the product you are interested in.

Smokey  Pepperleaf Spiced Lentils with Potato, Pumpkin and Bacon

Smokey Pepperleaf Spiced Lentils with Potato, Pumpkin and Bacon

A very pleasing and rustic dish that delivers deep flavours and the smoke and spice is from our Spiced Texan BBQ & Pepperleaf Rub. This is one of those dishes that really develops if left overnight and eaten the next day as the herbs and spices have time to infuse fully into the dish. It also may seem a little soupy when first made but it thickens up overnight. Such a great dish if you're expecting family or friends and want to get ahead!  Make it vegan by simply removing the bacon.   serves 6 8 cups stock (your choice)...

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Wattleseed Buttermilk Pancakes

Wattleseed Buttermilk Pancakes

Who doesn't love pancakes! If there ever was a crowd pleaser, pancakes are up there with the best. And Wattleseed Buttermilk Pancakes are even better - truly, would we lie to you? The wattleseed adds a delicious flavour and the buttermilk makes the texture so light . And you can make them any size or shape you want and add any topping you like. We've gone for caramalised banana topping !   2 cups plain flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar, optional 2 eggs 1 ½ to 2 cups buttermilk 1 tablespoon wattleseed, added to 1 tablespoon boiling water and cooled...

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River Mint and Mustard Crusted Lamb

River Mint and Mustard Crusted Lamb

This is an extremely effective, and utterly delicious way to jazz up lamb fillets. or any lamb cut.   Serves 4   8 lamb fillets 2 teaspoon river mint, dried and ground 2 tablespoons mustard powder 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons parsley flakes Olive oil   Mix the native mint, mustard powder, black pepper and parsley flakes together on a plate.   Roll the lamb fillets in the dry herb mix to lightly coat all sides.   Heat a little oil in a frying pan and on a moderate heat gently cook the seasoned lamb fillets for about...

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Green Pea and River Mint Soup with River Mint Yoghurt

Green Pea and River Mint Soup with River Mint Yoghurt

Fresh green peas early in spring must be one of the best seasonal treats. If you can’t get just picked fresh green peas, frozen baby peas will be delicious too. This elegant soup marries the wonderful spring taste of just picked peas with the fresh, vibrant difference of River Mint and is an ideal start for a dinner party.  Serves 6-8  750 ml chicken or vegetable stock 675g fresh peas, shelled or frozen baby peas 1 teaspoon River Mint, dried and ground Salt and freshly ground black pepper 100ml cream 25gm unsalted butter 200g natural yoghurt ½ teaspoon River Mint,...

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