Beef and sage sausage rolls
I remember my Mum making sausage rolls one weekend when we had first moved to Brisbane. As a family of four, we each sat on a corner of a picnic blanket in the back yard, plucking hot sausage rolls out of the basket and smothering them in tomato sauce. We were shaded by the huge Lilly Pilly tree that still brings a welcome breeze. I've modified Mum's recipe a bit, but the memory remains strong. It's funny how little events (like a family picnic in the backyard,) can resonate with you.
In making these sausage rolls, I thought of how perfect they would be for summer picnics and, more importantly, for Australia Day! It's just over a week away and we are considering a typically laid-back menu for the 'day off'. These sausage rolls take no more than 15 minutes to make, and about half an hour to cook, so you can whack them in the oven and come back later. What's more, you can go all out and (easily) change the mince and herbs to create something different. Beef sausage rolls are pretty Australian, but I'm sure a lamb and rosemary variation would be gobbled up too!
