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. Luckily, the warm Australian climate allows us to do just that, so we’ve experimented with fresh flavours to bring you a wonderfully modern Christmas menu. From our poached duck salad to our raspberry yoghurt terrine, this is the best way to jazz up your Christmas table.
Looking for more Christmas seafood, Christmas salads or are more into a traditional Christmas recipes?
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Barbecued squid and chorizo with olive dressing
Barbecued squid and chorizo with olive 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.
02
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.
03
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.
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Poached duck and cashew salad with duck crackling
05
Roast beef with fresh herbs and blue cheese sauce
The combination of tender herb-coated roast beef and creamy blue-cheese sauce is unbeatable. The perfect starter for a big dinner party!
06
Grilled prawns with lemongrass and lime
Grilled prawns with lemongrass and lime
Feed the family this deliciously fresh grilled prawn dish. Perfect for the weekend or an easy weeknight meal.
07
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.
08
Warm chicken, labne and maple walnut salad
Warm chicken, labne and maple walnut salad
An exotic and exquisite salad.
09
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.
10
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.
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Pecorino and nigella seed biscuits
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Barbecued chilli and tamarind beef
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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).
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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.
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Carrot, feta and quinoa tarts with salsa verde
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Oysters with chilli and ginger dressing
Fresh and full of flavour – oysters with chilli and ginger dressing. The perfect Summer meal.
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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.
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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.
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Twice-cooked asian pork belly with steamed ginger rice
20
Bourbon-glazed ham with warm potato and celery salad
Make your own bourbon-glazed ham with a warm potato and celery salad.
21
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.
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Raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with berry and mint salad
Refreshing raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with a sweet berry and fresh mint salad – a show-stopping dessert for your next dinner party!
23
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.