34 recipes Grandma made famous (2024)

English pickled onions are a genuine old-fashioned recipe.

A great, egg-free cake mix with delicious banana flavour. The ingredients can be easily substituted.

A delicious slow cooker meal that takes little to no preparation.

Tuna mornay has been on high rotation for Australian dinners for decades. And so it should! It’s simple to prepare, made from cupboard staples, easy on the budget and most importantly, it tastes really, really, good. This is the recipe we at Best Recipes turn to when craving a truly great tuna mornay. Chunky flakes of tuna sit in a creamy cheesy sauce interrupted by sweet bites of corn and finished with the crunchiest of toppings.This tuna mornay recipe is for all the family. The nutmeg adds a bit of a grown-up edge and what kid doesn’t like milk, pasta and cornflakes! Prepare this in the morning and pop it in the oven 20 minute before dinner. it doesn’t get much easier than that!

Turkey rissoles - sure to impress!

Quick and easy. Be sure to make extra, they will be a crowd favourite. Perfect for a BBQ.

This beef sausage casserole has been a family hit for several generations. Cheap, easy, the kids love it, and it's a nice way to eat sausages that can sometimes be a little boring. You may like to double this, because everyone loves it so much!

This is from a old recipe book which I have had since I was first married. This is one recipe my late mother used to make.

I have very fond memories of these rather unusual scones, but they're lovely just served with lashings of butter.

A 1970's favourite for a dinner party, or the family.

A delicious and rich zucchini slice (similar to quiche) - serve it hot or cold with a tossed green salad.

This is my Nan's recipe. It is just the best!

A delicious winter pudding. Short pastry covered with jam, rolled up, and covered with a syrup. A great favourite with all the family and friends, and I introduced this sweet to a hospital to add to their winter menu.

A nice cake for any type of occasion. The kids won't leave this cake alone!

This traditional beef stew recipe is worthy of being passed down multiple generations. After few hours in the oven, the meat, carrots and onions become irresistibly soft and tender. A scrumptious stew, that's the ultimate cold weather comfort food.

A healthy and delicious muffin for the lunchbox or with a cuppa.

A cost effective family meal.

Save your money and make your own. A little bit of work is required, but they taste wonderful.

Delicious pudding for cold winters nights.

A crumbly change to rice pudding.

An easy, all in one dish and makes a great weeknight meal.

Slow cooked silverside with balsamic vinegar.

A quick, easy, creamy dessert for young and old.

A light, all-in-one orange cake.

A favourite from the seventies, this old-school classic is perfect for your next dinner party!

If you have trouble making good scones these might just do the trick. Extra baking powder and standing time helps to keep these light and fluffy.

A nice old fashioned family dinner.

An old fashioned taste enjoyed by everyone.

So simple to make.

An old-fashioned, moist fruity cake to serve at your afternoon tea.

“Grandma’s pavlova is my base recipe, although I might change it a bit. Last Christmas I made my favourite variation — I substituted rosewater for the vanilla and raspberry vinegar for the white vinegar. I feel very connected to Grandma when I cook, especially if I’m making one of her recipes.” - Kathryn Vincent

Quiche Lorraine is truly the queen of quiches. Yes, spinach quiche gives it a good nudge, but there’s something magical about salty bacon and melty cheese suspended in a silky cream, baked in a crisp crust. This recipe gets all the brownie points as not only is it easy to get on the table for the family dinner, it’s also perfect date night food. Light the candles, turn on some Edith Piaf and serve this glorious quiche Lorraine with a green salad and a crisp glass of Chablis.To really get the best out of this easy quiche Lorraine recipe, be sure to read the notes below. They’ll ensure your crust remains crispy while the filling retains that delicate custardiness that makes quiche Lorraine one of our all-time favourite dishes ever.

A classic homemade chicken noodle soup is an essential in any cook's repertoire, whether it's to warm you on a chilly evening or make you feel better when you've got a cold. This easy recipe, made using cooked chicken and plenty of veg, ticks all the boxes.

Shepherd's pie made with lamb mince.