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At Gourmet Meals we celebrate multi-culturalism and Australia Day by incorporating a wide range of dishes in our menu which represent our customers’ different cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds. We proudly supply delicious and nutritious dishes which have originated from all over the globe and showcase a diversity of flavours. Some of the many multicultural dishes we supply from around the world are listed below together with their countries of origin. 

Spaghetti Bolognaise

Rich and wholesome, Spaghetti Bolognaise originated from Imola, near Bologna, in 18^th century Italy. A popular dish on our menu and in Australian homes, it is customarily prepared in Italy by sautéing onions, celery and carrot with minced or finely chopped beef and pork with tomatoes or, a tomato concentrate, added before being simmered to produce a thick sauce. Traditionally, the pasta used in the preparation was fettucine or pappardelle. At Gourmet Meals, in order to add a bit of extra goodness, we add eggplant and zucchini, and top it off with a mixture of grated parmesan and cheddar cheeses.

Beef Stroganoff

Creamy and fragrant, Beef Stroganoff was a dish originally prepared during the mid-18^th century in Russia by the wealthy Stroganoff family whose cooks were trained in France. At the time, the recipe generally involved sautéing lightly floured, very tender thin strips of beef, then adding a pinch of dry mustard and bouillon, before being finished off with some sour cream. It was served with crisp potato straws. In later years, the cooking method involved adding lots of thinly sliced mushrooms, onions and tomato paste to the beef recipe. We serve the dish with either mash or rice.

Cottage Pie

Hearty and full flavoured, Cottage Pie was created in late 18^th century Ireland. The name was derived from its humble heritage of being a dish served by the poorer Irish community who resided in cottages. When first cooked, it was initially prepared with a layer of beef mince in gravy, topped with mashed potato, and then baked. Onions, peas and carrots were added to the beef mince in later recipes, and Gourmet Meals, again to make this dish even healthier, has added zucchini, increasing the fibre, vitamin and mineral content.

These are some of the many healthy and delicious dishes we create at Gourmet Meals which we individually customise to cater for our customers’ cultural, religious and ethnic preferences. All our meals are reduced in fat and salt, high in protein and fibre, gluten free, plus we also offer dairy free alternatives. Find out more by contacting us on 1300 112 112 or visit www.gourmetmeals.com.au.