This month, #FoodieExtravaganza is featuring Caramel and I am sharing a recipe for Fa’ausi (Samoan Coconut Caramel Bread! Foodie Extravaganza is a monthly party hosted by bloggers who love food! Each month we incorporate one main ingredient or theme from The Nibble into recipes to share with you and today is National Caramel Day hosted by Kathleen of…
Fish Suruwa (Fijian Fish Curry)
Fish Suruwa is a Fijian Fish Curry that comes together easily with a handful of ingredients and a few spices for a quick and flavorful meal. Four years of blogging and I am finally posting a fish recipe. I didn’t grow up eating much fish, so it has always intimidated me a bit. This Fish…
Kaukau na Painap (Papua New Guinean Sweet Potato and Pineapple Skewers)
It took a bit of searching to find recipes from Papua New Guinea, but these Kaukau na Painap (Sweet Potato and Pineapple Skewers) are perfect for the summer grilling season- especially with only three ingredients! Papua New Guinea is located on the eastern half of an island (New Guinea- the second largest in the world) in…
Damper (Australian Soda Bread)
Damper is an Australian soda bread traditionally made in the wilderness using the coals/ashes of a campfire or greased camp oven. Originally, it was unleavened and formed with only flour, salt, and water (the only supplies available). Now, self-rising flour is generally the base and milk or beer may be used in place of the water. Seasonal grains and…
#SundaySupper Pies, Sweet and Savory: Paifala (Samoan Pineapple Half-Moon Pies)
Today, Sunday Supper being hosted by Erica from The Crumbly Cupcake and we are celebrating with over 50 pie recipes! Pies come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and fillings, from sweet to savory. I made Paifala (Pai Fala) for the event, sweet Samoan hand pies filled with a pineapple custard. The pineapple filling is simmered…
Australian Sausage Rolls
Here is a recipe for Sausage Rolls, Australian-style. They are also popular in New Zealand and reminded me of the Dutch Saucijzenbroodjes. A meat mixture is created using pork or a combination of pork and beef, then wrapped in a puff pastry and baked until golden brown. They are eaten hot or at room temperature…
Lemon Pikelets
Pikelets are a type of small pancake popular in Australia and New Zealand. They are only about 3 inches wide. The outside is crisp and golden from frying in butter, while the inside is spongy. With the addition of lemon zest, these Lemon Pikelets are a light and refreshing addition to your breakfast or tea…
‘Otai (Tongan Watermelon Drink)
Recipe for ‘Otai, a watermelon drink from Tonga. Shredded watermelon is combined with crushed pineapple, coconut, water, and a little lime for a light and refreshing drink. This ‘Otai was a great drink for a hot summer day. It is very quick to prepare- just combine shredded watermelon with canned pineapple, coconut milk, and lime…
