62 Christmas baking recipes to get you in the festive spirit
Our best Christmas desserts and festive sweet treats.
Christmas
See allChristmas is all about the food! From classic Christmas dishes like Christmas ham and puddings, to more contemporary Australian Christmas food like lamb, seafood, and Christmas pavlovas – we’ve got everything you need to enjoy delicious food this Christmas.
Blinis with smoked salmon
These mini pancakes are smokin!
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Christmas leftover ideas
Delicious ways with festive leftovers.
70 Christmas side dishes
Perfect side dishes are essential to rounding out your delicious Christmas dinner.
Capsicum salad with sherry vinegar dressing
This 30-minute chargrilled salad is packed with crunch and flavour.
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Summer orzo salad
A crowd-pleasing pasta salad for your summer entertaining.
15 classic Christmas recipes with dried fruit
Celebrating 100 years of festive feasting with Sunbeam.
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86 sensational Christmas salads for your festive feast
Add colour and freshness to your Christmas spread with these stunning salad recipes.
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Air fryer Christmas recipes
Make breakfast, lunch AND dinner in the air fryer this Christmas, plus the party snacks too.
Steph De Sousa’s air fryer baked camembert
An easy 15-minute party starter drizzled with honey and crispy chilli oil.
Steph De Sousa’s air fryer turkey roll & stuffing balls
The ultimate easy festive dinner.
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Steph De Sousa’s air fryer hasselback potatoes
They look fancy but are SO easy to pull off.
Steph De Sousa’s cheat’s mince pies
Treat yourself to these easy, golden fruit mince turnovers made in the air fryer.
Julie Goodwin’s Christmas recipes
Enjoy creating this stunning festive feast to share with your loved ones.
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Julie Goodwin’s mini pavlovas
An impressive dessert spread for everyone to build their own sweet masterpieces!
The best of Maggie Beer Christmas
Maggie Beer shares some of her best-loved dishes that have stood the test of time.
Grain salad with corn, olives & tomatoes
A freekeh good side for summer gatherings.
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3-ingredient ham glaze
Take your Christmas ham from simple to stunning.
How long does ham last in the fridge?
Ham truly is the food gift that keeps on giving. As long as you follow a few important steps, you will be enjoying your ham for weeks or even months, if you opt to freeze it.
How to store and use your Christmas ham leftovers
Keep your delicious Christmas ham in the fridge and enjoy it past Christmas day with these tips on how to properly store leftover Christmas ham.
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Roast potato salad
Crispy roasted kipflers meet smoky chorizo and roasted garlic.
Raw broccoli salad with crispy bacon & haloumi croutons
Store bought aioli makes this recipe a handy one for easy entertaining.
Maggie Beer’s pork shoulder roast
Crispy crackling and succulent meat make this a true crowd-pleaser.
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Maggie Beer’s tiramisu with prunes and vino cotto
A sophisticated take on the classic Italian dessert.
Maggie Beer’s roasted chicken with potatoes
A succulent roast with a pancetta, walnut and rosemary stuffing.
63 outstanding Christmas desserts
Don't forget to leave room for the perfect ending to Christmas dinner.
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Cherry ripple frozen cheesecake
The ultimate make-ahead Christmas dessert.
White forest cake
An elegant twist on a classic Black Forest cake.
Peach frozen yoghurt cake
A make-ahead dessert for effortless entertaining.
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Mango trifle
The ultimate celebration of summer.
A very cherry tiramisu
Layers of cherry jam, coffee-soaked biscuits and rich mascarpone cream.
Julie Goodwin’s prawn, mango & avocado salad
A summer favourite that serves eight.
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Best edible Christmas gifts
It can be so special to receive a homemade gift at Christmas.
Sensational shortbread recipes
Traditional recipes plus flavour variations.
35 Christmas ice cream cakes and frozen desserts
Frozen pavlova and tiramisu, plus our popular Night Before Christmas Ice-Cream Cake.
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Cherry compote with panettone and sweet ricotta
We can't quite decide whether to call this one a Christmas breakfast or dessert!
Cherry & gingerbread ice-cream cake
A make-ahead Christmas dessert that's bound to be a hit with the whole family.
Maggie Beer’s duck fat roast potatoes
Roast in duck fat for the crispiest, tastiest and most impressive roast potatoes.
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Coconut & mascarpone dacquoise cake
This cake is lovely served at Christmas time or for birthday celebrations.
Jewelled rice
This gorgeous rice dish pairs with meat and vegetarian mains for a crowd-pleasing Christmas meal.
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56 fabulous Christmas finger food ideas
Start as you mean to go on.
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10 sweet treats to bake this festive season
From pavlovas to shortbread, try these Christmas recipes made with McKenzie’s trusted baking staples.
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Maggie Beer’s blue cheese tarts
These impressive tarts are surprisingly simple to make.
Maggie Beer’s tomato and mozzarella salad
An easy 15-minute summer side dish.
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Maggie Beer’s summer pudding
"This jewel-like classic absolutely sings Christmas celebration!" - Maggie Beer
Maggie Beer’s passionfruit curd sponge cake
A delightfully fluffy sponge cake with homemade passionfruit curd.
Mangomisu
This mango-flavoured tiramisu is perfect for entertaining.
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Christmas rocky road
The only Christmas rocky road recipe you'll ever need – it's simply irresistible!
47 prawn salads for you to try this Christmas
Fresh ideas for your summer celebrations.
Cold prawn salad with creamy lemon dressing
Make this simple, no-cook salad for Christmas, or any summer gathering.
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Madeleine Christmas tree
Spark joy on your festive table with an edible centrepiece.
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54 fabulous last minute Christmas ideas
Running short on time but still want to prepare something fabulous for Christmas dinner?
Raspberry and almond trifle
It's not Christmas without trifle on the table!
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42 Christmas BBQ ideas
Put on the perfect Aussie Christmas feast with this collection of delicious summer recipes.
22 glazed Christmas ham recipes
A selection of spectacular glazed Christmas ham recipes.
It wouldn’t be an Aussie Christmas without these iconic recipes
Create your festive menu with these popular Australian Christmas dishes.
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Roast turkey roll with pear, prune & walnut stuffing
Serve this mouthwatering roast for Christmas dinner.
Pavlova wreath
A festive twist on a classic pavlova.
Super-moist Christmas cake
No Christmas would be complete without a deliciously plump fruit cake.
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Easy melt-and-mix fruit cake recipe
Rich and moist, this easy melt-and-mix fruit cake makes turning out a winning Christmas cake simple, with no need to soak fruit.
30 fabulously festive Christmas trifle recipes
Find classic favourites and creative variations, plus our expert tips.
Roast chicken with herb stuffing
The perfect dish for any occasion.
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Cheese and ham pull apart
It's simple to make, but tastes gourmet.
The-night-before Christmas ice cream cake
Cool down on Christmas Day with this frozen dessert.
Roast vegetable salad with garlic mustard dressing
This popular salad recipe is a vibrant and flavour-packed dish that serves 8.
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Maple, mustard and orange glazed ham
This is the Christmas ham recipe you'll return to year after year.
White Christmas
Celebrate Christmas in style with white chocolate, dried fruits and nuts and crispy puffed rice.
Croissant breakfast ideas for the air fryer
These loaded croissants are decadent, delicious and so quick to whip up.
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Classic Christmas pudding
Make this traditional Christmas pudding with brandy-soaked fruit and warm spices.
Christmas potato salad
Crispy Christmas ham and fluffy potatoes? We're in!
Classic trifle
It doesn't need to be Christmas to enjoy this classic dessert.
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Best-ever Christmas boiled fruit cake
No Christmas would be complete without a deliciously plump fruit cake. Let that dried fruit soak up all the butter and sherry flavours. Yum!
Marmalade glazed ham
The Christmas table is not complete without a perfectly glazed ham, and this recipe is one of our most popular.
Frozen mango pavlova
A twist on the classic pavlova, with a summery frozen mango base topped with meringue and lashings of fresh fruit.
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Crispy spiral potatoes with rosemary garlic butter
An elegant twist on tornado potatoes.
Raise a glass to the festive season with these top-selling alcohol advent calendars
Cheers to the Christmas countdown!
Thai-style mango salad
This mango and iceberg lettuce slaw is sunshine on a plate.
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Chocolate pavlova wreath
This stunning dessert is a festive table showstopper.
Rudolph brookies
Part brownie, part cookie, and a whole lot of Christmas fun!
Rum balls recipe
The easiest Christmas treat you'll make this year - and everyone's favourite gift to receive!
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41 perfect potato salad recipes for your next picnic
One of those Aussie favourites that is loved by all.
Farro & green bean salad
Green beans are in abundance in the warmer months which makes this fresh, textural salad one of our summer favourites.
Easy rocky road
It doesn't need to be Christmas to make this delicious treat.
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Dark chocolate and orange Christmas slice
The classic Christmas fruit cake is made even sweeter with the addition of rich dark chocolate and orange.
Green mango chutney
A tangy chutney made with raw green mangoes, ginger and spices.
Barbecued side of salmon
Impress your guests with a stunning seafood barbecue main.
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Christmas in July recipes
Embrace the joy of a winter Christmas celebration with these warming festive recipes.
Perfect roasted potatoes
Crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside.
40 Christmas seafood recipes to impress your guests
If seafood is on your menu this year (and in Australia, it always is!) look no further.
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Pork roast ideas for Christmas
Moveover ham! For some, it just wouldn't be Christmas without roast pork with crispy crackling.
All of our favourite Christmas wreath recipes
So much festive fun.
34 perfect pavlovas for Christmas
Crunchy on the outside, marshmallow-y on the inside.
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58 Christmas breakfast ideas
Get the festive feasting started early!
The Ziploc bag could be your festive season saviour
Prep smarter, not harder, and nail your Christmas entertaining with these festive favourites.
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31 roast turkey recipes for the festive season
Our best Christmas turkey recipes for Christmas lunch or dinner ideas, complete with Christmas stuffing recipes like our stuffed turkey roll recipe.
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Coconut & raspberry cheesecake
This baked cheesecake uses a store-bought shortcut for the base.
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Christmas with The Australian Women’s Weekly 2024
From delicious Christmas mains to glorious desserts, all the recipes from this year's TV special.
Tiramisu trifle
This fabulous dessert combines two favourites – a tiramisu and a trifle!
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Mini pavlova shells
A fun twist on a classic summer dessert.
Grilled salmon with macadamia pangrattato
A side of salmon makes a stunning centrepiece for a Christmas feast.
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