Our top 10 recipes of the year: Get cooking! - Starts at 60

Our top 10 recipes of the year: Get cooking!

Dec 28, 2020
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This year saw everyone spending more time inside their homes than ever before due to Covid-19 lockdowns around the country. The result of which saw millions of Aussies heading to the kitchen to help pass the time. And with so many wonderful creations coming out of isolation, it’s fair to say the art of cooking helped many people through this mad year.

So if you’re curious about what Starts at 60 cooks were most excited to whip up, take a look at our 10 most popular recipes of the year.

1. Baked pear custard tart

This mouthwatering baked tart drove sweet-lovers wild! With five ingredients and only 10 minutes preparation time, it’s a surefire winner every time. You can see the full recipe here.

2. Lemon, chicken and Parmesan rissoles

Rissoles are a family favourite in Australian households thanks to their affordability and versatility, but there’s something about this chicken and lemon version that rises above all the rest. You can see the full recipe here.

3. Microwave lemon delicious

This classic dessert is a must-try for a range of reasons. Whether it’s the incredible zesty flavour or the super-simple method that involves just eight ingredients, one microwave and only 10 minutes of your time – you will fall madly in love with this one! You can see the full recipe here.

4. Vegetable frittata

After a simple and healthy bite to eat for dinner? This easy frittata has you covered. Plus, one of the best parts of this dish is that if you don’t have everything on the ingredients list, you don’t have to worry! This recipe is so versatile that you can make it your own without affecting that delicious flavour at the end! You can see the full recipe here.

5. Apricot slice with white chocolate icing

This delightful slice is packed with summer flavours and is looks gorgeous sliced into squares and served on a platter for guests. Whether you enjoy this one all to yourself or package it up and gift it to your family and friends, it’s bound to be a hit with everyone who tries it. You can see the full recipe here.

6. Traditional Anzac biscuits

If all else fails, why not turn to the classics with these mouthwatering Anzac biscuits! This recipe is as straightforward as you can get and is perfect not only for Anzac day but also all year round. You can see the full recipe here.

7. Lemonade scones

Scones are always going to be one of the most reliable and delicious tea-time treats out there. This recipe is particularly quick, taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish, and produces light, fluffy scones every time. You can see the full recipe here.

8. Ikea’s meatballs with cream sauce

When the Swedish-furniture giant revealed the recipe to its famous meatballs, fans were ecstatic. It’s a great winter recipes when you’re in the mood for comfort cooking and makes four generous serves, so leftovers can be frozen and kept for a rainy day down the track. You can see the full recipe here.

9. Creamy Italian chicken

This recipe is not only mouthwateringly good thanks to its rich Italian-style flavour, but it’s also super simple and only uses one dish in the cooking process! This means less fuss in the kitchen while cooking and barely any dishes to worry about afterwards. You can see the full recipe here.

10. Salmon quiche

There’s nothing better than a light and easy dinner on a hot summer day and this mouthwatering salmon quiche is just that. With a handful of easy and good-for-you ingredients, it’s a great go-to recipe for a tasty and quick weekday meal. You can see the full recipe here.

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