Samples of tried and tested Members Recipes from the Island Wanderers Cook Book
Rita's Lemon Butter
4 level Table Spoons off Butter
1 1/4 Cup of Sugar
4 Eggs
2 Lemons
Beat eggs, add Sugar, Butter and grated Lemon rind
Strain Lemon Juice, Put all into Saucepan and boil slowly.
Stir until thick as honey, place in jars, seal. Will keep for months
Contributed by Rita Seen T1705

Robin's Herb or Parsley Butter
4 Tablespoons of soft Butter
3 Tablespoons of chopped Chives
Lemon Juice and Pepper
2 Teaspoons chopped mixed herbs (for Herb Butter) or
2 Teaspoons chopped parsley
(for Parsley Butter)
Mix together , chill in fridge until firm.
Serve on Steak or Veggies


Contributed by Robin Walker T1972

Jo's Devonport Steak Marinade
1/2 cup of Honey
1/4 cup or Soy Sauce
1/2 cup of Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon of Minced Garlic
1/4 Teaspoon of Pepper
Place all ingredients in Jar and shake well. Pour over Steak and coat both sides.
Let stand for three hours.
Cook Steak on hot BBQ, basting with Marinade.

Contributed by Jo Stones T3494

Nunamara Noodle Soup
1/2 cup of Red Lentils
1/2 cup of Split Peas
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 Chicken Cube
Cover with water, bring to boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add 1/2 Cup of Noodles (any variety)
2 diced Carrots
1 stick of Celery-cut chunky
Let simmer for 1-1/2 hours stir occasionally.
Serve with crusty bread.


Contributed by Marlene Lambert T3799

Pioneer Potato Soup
6 Tablespoons of Butter
Onions
Milk and Water
Cheese and Potatoes
Self Raising Flour

Peel and cook Potatoes till soft, then mash well. Slowly melt butter& cook onions until soft. Add Flour to Butter& Onions until it makes a nice paste.
Add Milk & Water cup for cup till the amount of sauce you require is reached
Boil until mixture thickens, stir every few to avoid sticking.
Add Potatoes until mixture is thick.
Stir in Cheese & Parsley, serve with soup crackers.
Pumpkin, Broccoli or Cauliflower may be added with Potatoes to differ taste.
Contributed by Dot Smith T6079

Bicheno Crab Soup
440g Can of Tomato Soup
1 Spring Onion
300ml of Cream
120g Can of Crab Meat
2 Cups of Milk
Pepper to taste
Pinch of Marjoram
Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to boil slowly.
Simmer for two minutes and then garnish with Parsley.
Serve with croutons

Contributed by Robin Walker T1972

Jiffy Mexicano
4 Tablespoons Butter or Marg.
1 Onion - finely chopped
2 Teaspoon Mild Curry
1 Can peeled Tomatoes- not drained
1 Tablespoon Raisins
1 325g Canned Tuna-Drained
Salt & Pepper to taste
Grated rind of Lemon
Juice of half of Lemon
Melt Butter or Marg in Frying Pan, add onion & Fry for 6-8 minutes. Add Curry Powder & Cook , stirring for 2 minutes. Add Tomatoes, Raisins and Flaked Tuna. Season to Taste with Pepper and Salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes. Add grated Lemon and Juice. Serve with boiled Rice.
Contributed by Judy Pearson T6436

Quick & Easy Savory Mince
500g Mince (your choice)
1Can of whole Tomatoes
2 Onions - chopped
2 Clove of Garlic
1/2 Red Capsicum-sliced small
1 Cup of frozen Green Peas (optional)
1 Tablespoon of Oil
Fry Mince in Oil, stirring to prevent lumps. Add Onions & Garlic, continue until Onions are tender. Add Tomatoes, Capsicums and Peas Put lid on Pan and Simmer for Twenty Minutes.

Contributed by Shirley Downham T5003

Pyengana Spicy Pork Chop
4 Pork forequarter Chops
1/4 Cup Teriyaki Sauce
1 Tablespoon Oil
1 Teaspoon Chopped Ginger
Combine Sauce, Oil and Ginger. Marinate Chops in this for 2 hours or overnight.
Grill or BBQ for about 5-6 minutes each until cooked.
Serve with Pasta and Green Salad.

Contributed by Robin Walker T1972

The above is a reasonable sample of what is contained in the Cook Book, with the exception of the culinary art of camp oven cooking, however being a bloke Mate! how would I know what is good and what is not.
Besides, what do you want for free; buy one mate and experience good old camp fire cooking by saucepan or by camp oven or BBQ.