Recipes
Delicious Recipes using ingredients from the Gympie Region
We love to cook in the Gympie Region and with Chef Matt Golinski leading the way as our Food & Culinary Tourism Ambassador we are excited to share with you a collection of recipes not only from Matt but also from our fabulous array of Growers, Value Adding Producers and fantastic Restaurants in the Gympie Region.
Each recipe utilises fresh ingredients that can be sourced locally from right here in the Gympie Region.
As a special treat, here are the sensational recipes cooked by three of our wonderful chefs at the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival.
Bendele Farm Duck Breast, Sautéed Cauliflower and Sprouts, Macadamia Tarator and Rosella Chutney
A delicious dish using local duck from Bendele Farms and seasonal vegetables of Brussle Sprouts, Cauliflower and fresh sage, garlic & macadamias.
Alexandra's macadamia pesto and fetta pasta salad
Fresh and delightful combination of ingredients - has to be tried to be believed!
Cauliflower and leek soup
This a great tasting soup to fill you up and packed full of vitamins.
Cheats macadamia rocky road
“I love the simplicity of this recipe. It is so easy to create a great tasting homemade treat for your friends and family.” Maureen MacNicol
Chicken Korma
The perfect creamy, spiced Korma recipe
Chilli and Lime Red Emperor with Green Papaya and Prawn Salad
A light & refreshing Summer Salad
Corn and zucchini fritters with feta and macadamia dukkah
Very simple and great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.Crumbed Pork Medallions with Bacon, Squash, Tomatoes and Okra
From Gympie Town Centre Growers Market cooking demonstration 21 December 2016
Crumbed Whiting and Potato Scallops with Kale Slaw and Avocado Aioli
From the 16 November 2016 cooking demonstration at Gympie Town Centre Growers Market
Cuttlefish, Chorizo, Tomatoes and Chickpeas
Aclaimed Chef and Food and Food Tourism Ambassador for the Gympie region, Matt Golinski has a passion for local food.
Date Loaf Muffins
Yummy with butter
Feijoa Muffins
Very easy melt and mix muffins that could be made with any spare fruit
Fish in White Wine Sauce
A very quick and easy dish - use our own local fish and produce for best results.
Garlic Prawns
Tasty way to serve the fresh prawns from Tin Can Bay
Gluten Free Spinach & Ricotta Roulade
A butternut squash sponge with a lemon-spiked spinach and ricotta filling
Green Veggie Fritters
This recipe works with all sorts of greens, and any cheese left on your cheeseboard. A soft variety, such as brie or reblochon, works particularly well.
Grilled Redclaw Crayfish (by Matt Golinski)
Grilled redclaw crayfish, oven dried heirloom tomatoes, roasted olives, green beans, salmoriglio
Jambalaya
From the 16 November 2016 cooking demonstration at Gympie Town Centre Growers Market
Lemon Macadamia Biscuits
Macadamia nuts at their sweetest in a beautiful lemony biscuit
Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Peas and Seared Scallops
Delicious pasta meal - use local peas and scallops to achieve maximum taste!
Lime Cheese
Lime ricotta style cheese
Lime Chicken
Pure Gympie Region ProduceMarket Trifle
From Gympie Town Centre Growers Market cooking demonstration 21 December 2016Moreton Bay Bug and Macadamia Rice filled Omelette with Green Mango, Snake Beans, Herbs and Chilli
From Gympie Town Centre Growers Market cooking demonstration 21 December 2016
Pan Fried Red Emperor with Purple Sweet Potato Mash and Fennel, Radish and Cucumber Salad
Fresh Red Emperor with a tasty and fresh salad
Panzanella Salad
From the 16 November 2016 cooking demonstration at Gympie Town Centre Growers Market
Passionfruit, Lime & Coconut Trifle
The flavours of summer...just in time for Christmas
Peach and Macadamia Crostata
Perfect use of seasonal fruit in a informal yet impressive desert.
Pistachio and Chocolate Meringue Roulade
Recipe of the Week
Prawn and Mango Salad
A combination of flavours that says "summer", using the best of our regions produce.....
Prawn, Chicken and Pumpkin Laksa
Aclaimed Chef and Food and Food Tourism Ambassador for the Gympie region, Matt Golinski has a passion for local food.
Pumpkin Spice Crepe
Bursting with flavour the pumpkin filling has a creamy decadent taste
Rich Beef & Vege Casserole
This recipe can use so much of our beautiful region's produce!
Roast Stuffed Pumpkin with Gingery Tomato Sauce.
A great vegetarian dish that can be modifed for Christmas or any occasion
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
A creamy classic
Scallop, Smoked Bacon, Pea and Basil Risotto
Aclaimed Chef and Food and Food Tourism Ambassador to the Gympie region, Matt Golinski has a passion for local food.
Spanish Mackerel Nicoise Style
Aclaimed Chef and Food and Food Tourism Ambassador to the Gympie region, Matt Golinski has a passion for local food.
Strawberry Cream Liqueur Crepes
Sweet or savoury dish.
Stuffed Rondo De Nice Zucchinis
Stuffed Rondo De Nice Zucchinis
Sweet Corn and Zucchini Fritters with Goat Salami and CC’s Tomato Chutney
A quick and simple dish that can be used for a great afternoon school snack or a quick bite when entertaining.
Thai Style Crab Omelette with Herbs, Radishes, Macadamias and Garlic
Aclaimed Chef and Food and Foo Tourism Amnassador to the Gympie region, Matt Golinski has a passion for local food.
Turkey wellington
A different take on a traditonal Christmas feast
Vegetable Frittatas
Use our own local produce and make magic!
Yellow Pork Curry with Gem Squash and Snake Beans
From the 16 November 2016 cooking demonstration at Gympie Town Centre Growers Market
