As Aussies, we're celebrating Christmas time during the peak of our hot summer, and as a result we typically have a very different festive menu than other countries around the world.
We've pulled together a batch of our favourite recipes that are low in carbs and high in flavour. From our pasta-free lasagne to our bun-free turkey burgers, you can enjoy delicious meals while sticking to your food goals.
Thicker and sweeter than your basic pancakes, pikelets make the perfect mini treat for easy desserts and afternoon tea. Whether you love them topped with fresh fruits or decadent chocolate sauces, you're sure to find inspiration here.
If you pop the chicken in the marinade in the morning, this dish can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Chicken thigh fillets are better than the breast for this dish as the thigh meat is more tender and juicy.
There is some debate about the origins of this delightful doughnut-like sweet. Some say Spanish or Portuguese, some say South American. We're just happy they were invented at all, because life is just a little bit sweeter with churros.
Perfect your pavlova with this classic pavlova recipe from the Australian Women's Weekly - a spongy marshmallow centre with cracking good meringue shell, piled high with cream and delicious summer fruits.
Crushed peanuts and a quick strawberry jam combine to create a classic pavlova inspired by the staple student food - peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
This iconic Australian dessert is made even more delicious with the addition of fresh tropical fruits. Whip up this gorgeous pavlova for a special occasion, birthday party or Christmas celebration.
For a truly personal gift, why not make some delicious homemade Christmas food gifts? From nougat to cookies, cakes and more, these edible Christmas gift recipes are the perfect present for that person who already has everything.
Perfect your pavlova with this classic pavlova recipe from the Australian Women's Weekly - a spongy marshmallow centre with cracking good meringue shell, piled high with cream and delicious summer fruits.
Bruschetta is a perfect dish to serve as a starter, finger food at a cocktail party, or as its own meal piled high with poached eggs, haloumi or pumpkin.
Scrambled eggs are a classic breakfast dish. In this recipe we mix them lightly with cream and chives for a creamy, flavourful result and serve them on sweet brioche with delicious crispy bacon.
While a classic piña colada is made with pineapple juice, we've given this piña colada recipe an Australian twist by instead using the delicious tart flavour of local passionfruit.
Cooking the snapper fillet skewers next to the bay leaves will infuse them with flavour. For more Asian-inspired flavours switch the bay leaves for fragrant kaffir lime leaves and serve the snapper fillet skewers alongside a crunchy noodle coleslaw.
