Rediscover the recipes Australians have loved for generations—from classic slices and old-fashioned puddings to family meals, preserves and nostalgic bakes. Every recipe is carefully tested for today’s home cook, with stories and discoveries from handwritten cookbooks, family collections and historical archives along the way.
MOST-LOVED AUSTRALIAN RECIPES
preserving australia's recipe heritage
Australia’s food story lives in handwritten notebooks, well-used community cookbooks, newspaper clippings and recipes passed from one generation to the next. I research, recreate and test these recipes so they aren’t lost—and so you can enjoy them in your kitchen today.
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Hi! I'm Libby
I’m the home cook, recipe researcher and writer behind Cooking with Nana Ling. The collection began with a handwritten recipe book belonging to my great-grandmother, Nana Ling, and has grown into a celebration of Australia’s home-cooking heritage.
I recreate, test and carefully document recipes from family collections, community cookbooks, old newspapers and other historical sources—along with newer recipes inspired by the way Australians cook today. My aim is to preserve the recipes worth keeping and make them reliable and achievable in a modern kitchen.
AUSTRALIAN SLICE RECIPES
From caramel slice and jelly slice to old-fashioned favourites made with condensed milk, coconut and pantry staples, slices hold a special place in Australian home baking. Explore the collection or read my complete guide to preparing, layering, baking, storing and cutting slices perfectly.
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MEALS WE GREW UP EATING
Rediscover the dependable dinners that appeared on Australian family tables week after week—simple, comforting meals made with familiar ingredients.
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Condiments, Jams & Preserves
Make the most of seasonal produce with traditional jams, relishes, pickles, sauces and preserves—the kind once found in almost every Australian pantry.
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