Cook, Outback

Cook Outback - Recipes from an expert chef for Australians!

Hey Aussies & World Chefs!

I’m Linda D’Angelo, a chef who has journeyed from the bustling kitchens of London to the vast and inspiring landscapes of rural Australia.

Born in the UK, I moved to Perth WA in my mid-twenties. My love for the Outback and its unique culinary delights began during a road trip around Australia with my dog. My history was made, and I spent the next 12 years living and working as a chef in the Outback.

Now back in Perth, I have created this website to share my experience of cooking (mostly with a slow cooker!) along with tips and advice to help you get the most from cooking at home.

On this website you’ll find a blend of traditional Outback recipes combined with modern slow-cooker meals, perfect for both urban and rural kitchens!

CookOutback Linda D'Angelo

Linda D’Angelo – Australian Chef & Outback Traveler

In Darwin, circa 2015 – While working at the Barra Bar in Kakadu National Park

Recent recipes, articles, advice, and cooking tips!

  • Spicy Pasta Sauce in a Slow Cooker

    Serve this spicy chili beef sauce over pasta of your choice. What I love most about this spicy pasta sauce is how easy it is to make, and it’s full of flavour! If you’re new to cooking you’ll appreciate how easy it is to chuck all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it…

  • Tex Mex Casserole in a Slow Cooker

    This hot and spicy chili casserole recipe is rich in flavour and sure to please those who like it hot! Best served with rice, corn chips, guacamole, and sour cream etc. Makes approx 10 cups.

  • Homestyle Beef Stew in a Slow Cooker

    This home style beef recipe can use beef broth and dry red wine to enhance the flavor of the meal. The beef juices can be thicken at the end by making a gravy. Makes 8 to 12 servings.

  • Hamburger Casserole in a Slow Cooker

    A tasty hamburger casserole recipe cooked slowly in a crock pot allows time for a rich complex mixture of flavours to develop. Makes 8 cups.

  • Corned Beef Dinner in a Slow Cooker

    Corned beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, cabbage and spices cooked in a slow cooker. A great recipe for the family. Top tip: This corned beef dinner is great served with a white sauce poured over the top! This recipe serves 12!

The importance of a healthy diet!

“When you look at every other species on our planet, they all control their weight automatically. The only exception was us and any animal unfortunate enough to be fed by us.”

The Magic Pill – An Australian documentary film directed by Rob Tate which explores the potential benefits of a ketogenic diet, 2017.

A passion for cooking!

Let me get around to some real bumf (bumph!?) about what this cookery blog is all about!

I’m a true blue Aussie with a delightful Border Collie Jack, and here you’ll find many of my prized previously-secret recipes.

These days most of my cooking is done with a slow cooker, hence the emphasis on slow cooker recipes.

Slow cooker recipes

Here you’ll find slow cooker recipes… soon.

Home cooked recipes for dogs

Here you’ll find home cooked dog food recipes… soon.

Traditional recipes

Here you’ll find traditional recipes… soon.

Drinks & smoothie recipes

Here you’ll find drinks & smoothie recipes… soon.

Breakfast gems (healthy start recipes)

Here you’ll find breakfast gems (healthy start recipes) recipes… soon.

Other recipes

Here you’ll find other recipes… soon.

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