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  • Air Fryer Salmon and Asparagus Meal Prep Bowls in 12 Minutes
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    Air Fryer Salmon and Asparagus Meal Prep Bowls in 12 Minutes

    Waltzing Matilda / October 17, 2026 / 0 Comments

    Key Takeaways Air fryer salmon meal prep in Australia takes 12 minutes flat: 7–9 minutes for salmon, asparagus alongside. Cook at 200°C with the skin on — the skin crisps and protects the…

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  • How to Roast a Whole Chicken in a Benchtop Air Fryer for Weekly Prep
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    How to Roast a Whole Chicken in a Benchtop Air Fryer for Weekly Prep

    Waltzing Matilda / October 17, 2026 / 0 Comments

    Key Takeaways A 1.4–1.8kg chicken fits most 5L+ benchtop air fryers and roasts in 55–65 minutes at 180°C. Brine or dry-salt the bird the night before for noticeably juicier meat. Start breast-side down,…

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  • Low Calorie Pulled Chicken Prep: High-Protein Bowls for the Week
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    Low Calorie Pulled Chicken Prep: High-Protein Bowls for the Week

    Waltzing Matilda / October 17, 2026 / 0 Comments

    You know that moment on a Wednesday night when the fridge is full of good intentions and you’ve somehow ended up with Uber Eats anyway? That’s the moment a proper low calorie pulled…

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  • Canned Salmon Meal Prep Bowls: High-Protein Salad Bowls, No Mayo Style
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    Canned Salmon Meal Prep Bowls: High-Protein Salad Bowls, No Mayo Style

    Waltzing Matilda / October 17, 2026 / 0 Comments

    Tinned salmon is one of the most underrated proteins in the Australian supermarket. It costs a few dollars a tin, it’s already cooked, it’s packed with protein, and it keeps in the pantry…

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  • Egg Muffin Cups Meal Prep: A Budget Veggie Bake for Busy Mornings
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    Egg Muffin Cups Meal Prep: A Budget Veggie Bake for Busy Mornings

    Waltzing Matilda / October 17, 2026 / 0 Comments

    Mornings are the enemy of good intentions. The alarm goes off, you’re already behind, and the choice is between a proper breakfast and getting out the door on time. Egg muffin cups solve…

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  • Turkey Mince Bolognese Prep: Batch Cooking for 4-Day Work Lunches
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    Turkey Mince Bolognese Prep: Batch Cooking for 4-Day Work Lunches

    Waltzing Matilda / October 17, 2026 / 0 Comments

    There’s a reason bolognese is the first thing everyone learns to batch cook: it’s forgiving, it’s cheap, it reheats like a dream, and nobody has ever been sad to find it in their…

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  • High Fiber Batch Cooking Australia: Beans and Greens for Better Digestion
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    High Fiber Batch Cooking Australia: Beans and Greens for Better Digestion

    Waltzing Matilda / October 17, 2026 / 0 Comments

    Beans and greens are the quiet overachievers of the budget kitchen. A tin of beans costs about a dollar, a bunch of silverbeet or kale costs a couple more, and together they turn…

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  • Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs Meal Prep: Cheap Sweet Potato Trays for the Week
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    Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs Meal Prep: Cheap Sweet Potato Trays for the Week

    Waltzing Matilda / October 17, 2026 / 0 Comments

    If there’s one recipe that proves meal prep doesn’t have to be complicated to be brilliant, it’s this one. Chicken thighs and sweet potato, chopped up, tossed in oil and spices, roasted on…

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  • Cottage Cheese Lunch Bowls Prep: 5 High-Protein Hacks for Easy Work Lunches
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    Cottage Cheese Lunch Bowls Prep: 5 High-Protein Hacks for Easy Work Lunches

    Waltzing Matilda / October 17, 2026 / 0 Comments

    Cottage cheese has gone from daggy diet food to the hardest-working tub in the supermarket dairy aisle, and honestly? It deserves the comeback. A 500g tub costs a few dollars at Coles, Woolies…

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  • Freezing Meal Prep Hot Summer Australia: How to Safely Freeze Prepped Containers
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    Freezing Meal Prep Hot Summer Australia: How to Safely Freeze Prepped Containers

    Waltzing Matilda / October 17, 2026 / 0 Comments

    There is a special kind of dread that hits around 2pm on a 39-degree day in January, when you remember the big batch of bolognese you cooked this morning is still sitting in…

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Waltzing Matilda

Hi, I'm Waltzing Matilda — budget meal prep enthusiast and grocery hacker! I created FoodTan to share everything from money-saving Coles & Woolies tricks to crispy air fryer favourites for busy Aussie households.

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