Bran and Bean Meat Loaf

(yields 10 slices)

1&1/2 lb. [750 gm.] minced steak

1 onion finely chopped

1 egg

2 bacon stock cubes, crumbled

1 tablespoon tomato sauce

1&1/2 cups All-Bran

Small can bean mix, drained

Method: Grease 8" x 4" (20 cm. x 10 cm.) log tin. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Press into the greased tin and bake in a moderately hot oven for 1&1/4 hours.

Source: Better Health High Fibre Cookbook compiled by the Strathalbyn Kindergarten Committee (Hahndorf, S.A.: Fox Publishing, 1978), p.22.

Mixed Salad

Tin Peas

2 cups chopped celery

red pepper

Tin Beans

1 onion

1/2 cup oil

Method: Combine 24 hours and add 1/2 cup raw sugar, 1 cup vinegar and salt and pepper.

Source: contributed by R. Newberry in Royal Adelaide Hospital Cookery Book: Our Favourite Recipes (Adelaide: 1981, 1st edition), p.13.

Bean Tuna Bake

2 cups white sauce made with skim milk / 1 teas. french mustard / 125g tasty cheddar cheese grated / 1x 740gm can three bean mix drained / 1x 440gm can tuna in brine (drained & flaked) / 1 teas. fresh lemon juice / 1 cup soft breadcrumbs (wholemeal).

Method: Blend french mustard and cheese with prepared white sauce. Stir till smooth and remove from heat. Place half of the three bean mix in greased casserole dish, and spread tuna over top. Sprinkle with lemon juice and pour over half sauce. Add remaining beans and spread remaining sauce over. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over top. Bake in pre-heated oven 180C for 30 minutes, until heated through and golden brown. Serve with side dishes of vegies. Serves 6.

Source: Our Jubilee Year Recipe Book [Ascot Park Uniting Church Friendship Group] (Adelaide, 1986), p.20.

Greek Salad

2 x 425g cans peeled Tomatoes

1 x 425g can sliced Beans (drained)

2 Onions, sliced

1/4 tsp each of Salt and sweet Basil

1 pinch Pepper

Method: Add all ingredients to saucepan. Simmer until onion is transparent. Serve as a vegetable accompaniment to grilled meat.

Variation: Used sliced, fresh zucchini instead of the sliced beans.

Source: Oodnadatta Cookbook (Oodnadatta: 1986), p.15.