7 great dishes to enjoy during the Australian Open

Planning a match viewing party? Get ready to serve up a global feast with these recipes inspired by the tennis tournament's main nations, as the AO heats up.

Lamb pitas

Lamb pitas Credit: Donna Hay

Love ? Love food? Then bookmark these crowd-pleasing recipes, inspired by some of tennis's top nations. The moreish multi-cultural dishes are perfect for an . What's more, the easy-to-eat dishes will keep your guests satisfied through every ace and rally – and each recipe can be prepared ahead, letting you catch all the action on court.
A delicious specialty from superstar Novak Djokovic's homeland: bullhorn peppers stuffed with seasoned meat and rice, simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
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Credit: Jiwon Kim
Calling all Nadal fans. Transport yourself to Spain – and impress your guests – with these plump mussels cooked in white wine and served with a creamy homemade mayonnaise.
Mahón mussels with mayonnaise (muscleres de mahonesa)
Credit: Rochelle Eagle
Channel Stefanos Tsitsipas with these delicious Greek pitas topped with tender, juicy lamb skewers and tangy tzatziki. A winning formula!
Lamb pitas
Lamb pitas Credit: Donna Hay
These crispy panko-crusted croquettes filled with sweet crab meat and creamy béchamel pay tribute to Japan's tennis stars, while being perfect as party bites.
Crab croquettes (kanikorokke)
Credit: Alana Dimou
An Argentine favourite: crispy breaded beef rolled with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo for the perfect tennis-viewing sandwich.
Milanesa rolls with lettice, tomato and mayonnaise
Credit: Rachel Tolosa Paz
These Russian hand pies filled with savoury beef and cabbage will keep you fuelled through five-set matches.
Beef and cabbage parcels
Pirozhki s govyadinoy i kapustoi Credit: John Laurie
Us Aussies can never get enough . And when the golden-fried rice balls are stuffed with meat ragù and melted mozzarella, they are perfect for one-handed snacking between matches.
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Published 17 January 2025 1:37pm
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