There’s nothing wrong with the classic roast turkey, boiled puddings and fruit mince pies – in fact, we love them – but sometimes you get sick of eating the same thing every year and feel like mixing it up a little.
Luckily, the warm Australian climate allows us to do just that, so we’ve experimented with fresh tasty flavours to bring you a wonderfully modern Christmas menu.
From our poached duck salad and barbecued prawns, to our raspberry yoghurt terrine and frozen fruit pudding, this is the best way to jazz up your Christmas table.
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Italian-style turkey roll with pork and fennel sausage stuffing
Italian-style turkey roll with pork and fennel sausage stuffing
It’s important not to overcrowd the turkey, fennel and lemon in the baking dish so they cook evenly and caramelise.
Ginger and lemongrass whole baked snapper
Ginger and lemongrass whole baked snapper
Prepare your tastebuds for a flavour explosion with this glorious ginger and lemongrass baked whole snapper. Drizzle on the sweet chilli sauce and dig in.
Raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with berry and mint salad
Raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with berry and mint salad
This refreshing raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine is served with a sweet berry and fresh mint salad – a show-stopping dessert for your next dinner party!
Twice-cooked Asian pork belly with steamed ginger rice
Twice-cooked Asian pork belly with steamed ginger rice
Twice-cooked asian pork belly with steamed ginger rice from Australian Women’s Weekly.
Bourbon-glazed ham with warm potato and celery salad
Bourbon-glazed ham with warm potato and celery salad.
This bourbon-glazed ham served with a warm potato and celery salad makes the perfect Christmas lunch duo.
Barbecued prawns with chilli lime dressing
Barbecued prawns with chilli lime dressing
Use your fingers to dig in to these lip-smacking, spicy barbecued prawns.
Pistachio meringue with white peaches and berries
Pistachio meringue with white peaches and berries
Sweet, sugary, and the perfect Christmas treat! This indulgent pistachio meringue with white peaches and berries is the ultimate dessert.
Oysters with chilli and ginger dressing
Oysters with chilli and ginger dressing
Fresh and full of flavour – oysters with chilli and ginger dressing. The perfect Summer meal.
Carrot, feta and quinoa tarts with salsa verde
Carrot, feta and quinoa tarts with salsa verde
This quirky vegetarian dish is a fabulous modern way to feed your guests on arrival.
Panettone with mascarpone and raspberries
Panettone with mascarpone and raspberries
Enjoy this traditional sweet panettone dish, complete with creamy mascarpone and fresh raspberries. A perfect way to end Christmas lunch or dinner.
Barbecued chilli and tamarind beef
Barbecued chilli and tamarind beef
This Asian-infused dish is a cool, modern twist on the traditional Christmas lunch.
Lobster with fennel salad
Lobster with fennel salad
Gather up the family and enjoy this fresh lobster with fennel salad – the perfect seafood dish for the festive season (or any time).
Pecorino and nigella seed biscuits
Pecorino and nigella seed biscuits
Sick of mince pies? Give these cute little biscuits a go.
Heirloom tomato salad with prosciutto
Heirloom tomato salad with prosciutto
The combination of fresh mixed tomatoes, creamy buffalo mozzarella and cured prosciutto works perfectly together in this fresh summer salad.
Honey muscat cake with orange syrup
Honey muscat cake with orange syrup
Drizzled with orange syrup and topped with Greek yoghurt and fresh grapes, this cake is both delicious and stunning.
Warm chicken, labne and maple walnut salad
Warm chicken, labne and maple walnut salad
This delicious salad is substantial enough to sit on its own as a main dish.
Salt, lemon and rosemary-cured beef
Salt, lemon and rosemary-cured beef
Make your own rosemary and lemon cured beef to sit atop crisp sourdough toasts with sour cream – perfect for a canape or starter at your next dinner party.
Grilled prawns with lemongrass & lime
Grilled prawns with lemongrass & lime
Tasty, spiced prawn skewers make a fabulous lunch with salad and char-grilled bread on the side.
Roast beef, tuna aïoli & artichokes
Roast beef, tuna aïoli & artichokes
Thinly sliced beef with tuna aioli, garlic, capers and parsley. Salivating yet?
Poached duck and cashew salad with duck crackling
Poached duck and cashew salad with duck crackling
Poached duck is one thing, the crackling is another.
Barbecued pork with nam jim
Barbecued pork with nam jim
Crispy on the outside, deliciously tender on the inside – this tasty pork loin is perfect served with fragrant ginger roasted carrots and a zesty Asian nam jim sauce.
Frozen Christmas pudding
Frozen Christmas pudding
This sweet and creamy Christmas pudding pairs two types of homemade ice-cream to create a delicious frozen dessert to serve during the festive season. You’ll even get yummy chunks of dried fruit and dark chocolate with each bite.
Barbecued squid and chorizo with black olive and parsley dressing
Barbecued squid and chorizo with black olive and parsley dressing
The combination of fresh barbecued squid and salty squid works so well together, you’ll be surprised you haven’t tried it earlier! Serve with crusty toast and a fresh olive dressing for an ultimate flavour kick.
