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Kids Tips
Lunchbox Tips
Quick Dinners
Speedy Snacks
Snappy Sides
Say Cheese!
Dairy Delicious Desserts
Low Fat Alternatives
Beautiful Breakfasts

Kids Tips

  • Freeze Australian fruit flavoured yogurt (or plain yogurt with added chopped fruit) into icy pole or ice block moulds for a healthy kid’s treat.
  • Make an after-school snack plate with cubes of Australian cheese, crackers, green apple and raisins.
  • Serve a bowl of Australian yogurt as a “dip” on a fruit platter for kids.
  • For an easy kid-friendly dessert that is a treat, chocolate dip the top of ice cream cones and roll in 100’s and 1000’s, top with a scoop of your favourite Australian ice cream!
  • Create ice cream spider frenzy at your next party by adding a scoop of Australian ice-cream to a glass of creamy soda or pink lemonade.
  • Don’t forget to serve a glass of Australian milk with that after-school snack.
  • Fill pita wraps or tortillas with grated Australian cheddar and grated green apple. Panfry or toast in a sandwich press until golden.

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Lunchbox Tips

  • Sandwich dried apricots together with Australian spreadable cream cheese.
  • Cut the crusts off a slice of bread, butter and top with sliced ham and a cheese stick, roll up firmly to create delicious Cheesy Roll Arounds.
  • Savoury cheese muffins make a great alternative to sandwiches.
  • Pop a small container of your favourite dairy dip such as French onion, avocado and sour cream or yogurt and cucumber with vegetable sticks in your child’s lunchbox.
  • Crack an egg pies are a delicious lunch treat and can be made ahead and frozen. Simply cut the crusts of a slice of bread and push into a muffin pan, crack an egg inside then sprinkle with cheese and ham, bake until golden then cool.

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Quick Dinners

  • Toss spaghetti with crumbled Australian feta, olive oil, olives, diced tomato and parsley for a quick and easy dinner.
  • Mix grated Australian parmesan and paprika into breadcrumbs to coat schnitzel, chicken pieces or fish fingers.
  • Bake salmon fillets in Australian cream with capers, lemon and parsley until just cooked.
  • Instead of crumbing with an egg wash, try dipping in Australian natural yogurt before rolling in breadcrumbs.
  • Try poaching chicken or fish in Australian buttermilk with lemongrass, coriander and peppercorns.
  • Finish a great pasta or risotto by shaving over Australian hard cheese such as romano, parmesan or pecorino.
  • Marinate chicken in Australian yogurt, Indian spice mix or paste, bake or grill and serve with rice.
  • Finish a stir fry with green curry paste, Australian natural yogurt and soy sauce for the easiest curry ever.
  • For a creamy risotto, stir Australian cream cheese through at the end of cooking.
  • Combine grated Australian mozzarella and parmesan for the perfect pizza cheese. The mozzarella gives stretch and parmesan adds a great cheesy flavour.
  • Add Australian milk or cream to soups for a creamier, richer taste.
  • Top pan fried chicken breasts with tomato salsa and Australian cheddar cheese slices, grill until golden.

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Speedy Snacks

  • Serve homemade chicken nuggets or fish bites with dairy dips - avocado and Australian sour cream, cucumber and Australian yogurt or sweet chilli Australian cream cheese.
  • Mash avocado with Australian natural yogurt, chopped spring onion, diced tomato and chilli powder and serve as a dip with corn chips.
  • Combine equal quantities of Australian cream cheese and sour cream for an easy dip base then try stirring through these flavours: Avocado, tuna, basil pesto or chopped roasted red capsicum.

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Snappy Sides

  • Top field mushroom caps with char-grilled vegetables and slices of Australian cheddar cheese then grill until bubbly!
  • Make an easy dressing for potato salad by combining equal quantities of mayonnaise and Australian yogurt then flavour with lemon and poppy seed or honey and mustard.
  • Mix Australian yogurt with sweet chilli sauce or pesto to dollop onto baked potatoes.
  • Serve Australian yogurt mixed with grated cucumber, garlic and olive oil with kebabs or meatballs.
  • Always toss a little Australian butter through couscous and pasta for a glistening shine and great taste.
  • Sprinkle grated Australian cheddar over steamed vegetables for a calcium boost.
  • Add some chopped Australian feta to your mid week family salad.
  • Shave your favourite Australian hard cheese over lightly dressed asparagus for a quick spring salad.

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Say Cheese!

  • Drizzle Australian blue cheese with honey and serve with walnut bread.
  • Moisten slices of Australian haloumi or raclette with water, toss in flour, fast fry in a hot oiled pan and serve with salsa or lemon wedges.
  • For an impressive summer salad, top cubes of watermelon with sliced Australian feta and mint leaves.
  • Marinate Australian hard cheeses such as parmesan, romano or pecorino in olive oil, orange rind and herbs then serve as part of an antipasto platter.
  • Add slices of Australian brie or cheddar to garlic bread and bake in foil until warm.
  • Wrap Australian bocconcini in prosciutto or shaved ham and serve with slow roasted tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and chopped parsley.

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Dairy Delicious Desserts

  • Spoon thick Australian natural yogurt over mixed berries in a baking dish or ramekins, sprinkle with brown sugar and grill until golden.
  • For an easy dinner party dessert, place scoops of gourmet Australian ice cream into glasses, top with caramel sauce and chopped amaretto biscuits.
  • Layer Australian custard, sponge finger biscuits soaked in orange juice and fruit salad into serving glasses for a quick trifle.
  • For a show stopper dessert try serving scoops of Australian ice cream in glasses and allow guests to pour over a shot of their favourite liqueur and hot espresso coffee.

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Low Fat Alternatives

  • When using filo pastry, brush sheets with Australian milk or Australian natural yogurt for a low fat alternative to butter.
  • Make low fat Thai curries by substituting coconut milk for Australian light evaporated milk and a few drops of coconut essence.
  • Accompany desserts or cakes with natural yogurt sprinkled with brown sugar as an alternative to cream.
  • Choose reduced-fat, low-fat or skim dairy products in place of regular choices.

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Beautiful Breakfasts

  • Thickly spread fruit toast with Australian low fat ricotta, Australian cottage or cream cheese, top with fresh fruit and drizzle with maple syrup or honey, for a light and luxurious breakfast.
  • Top fresh fruit and cereal with Australian fruit flavoured yogurt.
  • For a quick breakfast on the run, try dipping a crunchy muesli bar into Australian fruit flavoured yogurt.
  • When making scrambled eggs, throw in a handful of grated Australian cheese to add extra flavour and creaminess. (Also great with Australian feta!)
  • Make home-made bircher muesli by stirring Australian milk and natural yogurt into traditional oats with some sultanas and a grated apple. Refrigerate overnight and serve with fresh fruit

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