How to make perfect roast potatoes
Bright and zesty with the perfect amount of crunch.
Ginger marmalade glazed ham
Ginger marmalade and ginger ale give this ham glaze a wonderful hint of spice, while brown sugar and maple syrup impart a lovely caramel colour.
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Fruit mince pies
You know its Christmas when the fruit mince pies come out.
Chicken, fetta and rocket sausage rolls
Delicious bite-sized morsels of tasty chicken, fetta and rocket mixture wrapped in flaky pastry.
Orange-glazed ham
Orange you glad we shared this recipe?
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10 incredible desserts for your festive menu
Inspiration to ensure Christmas ends on a (sweet) high.
Roast loin of pork
It's all about that crackling!
Spicy fruit mince pillows
Pop the kettle on.
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Apple turnovers
A classic bakery treat.
Almond caramel bars
Crunchy and decadent, these amazing almond caramel bars make the perfect gift.
White Christmas rocky road
Wouldn't be the festive season without a plate of this!
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Salted caramels, five ways
Made with just 4 ingredients these sticky salted caramels pair perfectly with a scoop of ice-cream and make a lovely edible gift. Find four additional flavour variations below too.
Decadent Black Forest trifle
A decadent twist on a classic trifle.
Easy Christmas yule log
This fuss-free Christmas dessert is the perfect last-minute addition to your festive feast.
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Christmas eve fruit cake
This cake also can be made up to 6 months ahead. Turn it into an emergency Christmas pudding by brushing with liqueur, heating in the microwave and serving with ice-cream or custard. Note
Little Christmas puddings
These little Christmas puddings, all figgy and fruity and dark with Guinness, make for a sophisticated festive pudding.
Chocolate, honey and red berry parfait
The ideal summer treat.
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Gluten-free christmas fruit cake
No-one should miss out!
Christmas cookie recipes
Make double, these will go fast.
Turkey with apricot & hazelnut stuffing
Instead of taking on a whole turkey this year. Why not try this turkey breast stuffed with apricot and hazelnut stuffing?
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Cheats coffee Christmas wreath
This stunning Christmas wreath cake will make your festivities even more special. With a rich coffee mascarpone filling, its utterly delicious.
Moist Christmas cake
A Christmas staple.
Haloumi and avocado bruschetta
A match made in heaven.
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Easy Christmas cake
It's beginning to taste a lot like Christmas.
Christmas cocktails
Festive cocktails for Christmas entertaining.
Classic Christmas trifle
Imagine this stunning dessert as your centrepiece
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Cherry and amaretti white Christmas log
Filled with divine festive flavours.
10 festive favourites with a modern twist
Let the Christmas countdown begin.
10 raisin recipes that are a little bit fancy
Perfect for Christmas menus.
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Chocolate and cardamom shortbread
Delicate cardamom and chocolate flavours and the crunch of pistachios creates a delightful shortbread biscuit.
Old-fashioned white Christmas slice
A classic festive dessert, this beautiful white chocolate Christmas slice is packed full of the sweetness of dried fruit and the crunch of fresh nuts. Wrap in coloured cellophane for a thoughtful gift.
Sugar and spice almonds
The ideal edible gift this Christmas.
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Honeycomb and hazelnut frozen parfait pudding
Make dessert the centrepiece this Christmas with our frozen honeycomb and hazelnut parfait pudding.
Christmas pudding ice-cream bombes
A twist on the traditional puddings thats perfect for the hot Aussie summer Christmas.
Christmas crowd pleasers with a twist
10 fun ways to reinvent Christmas this year
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Christmas trifle cake
This berry-topped spectacle packs serious Christmas punch.
Fruit mince tarts
Nothing says Merry Christmas like minced fruit and nut pies with a brandy kick.
Allergy-friendly fruit mince tarts
Noone should miss out on fruit mince tarts.
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2-in-1 basic fruit mix
A good pudding or Christmas cake relies on a nice boozy fruit mix. This recipe has the perfect balance and also serves as a delicious filling for your fruit mince pies.
Classic steamed Christmas pudding
This classic pudding is best served with plenty of warm vanilla or brandy custard
Tomato and chilli jam
Make this simple, spicy homemade chilli jam and package it up in jars to share with friends - or keep it all to yourself.
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Sprout & bacon pan stuffing
We all know stuffing is worthy of a dish of it's own. This sprout & bacon pan version will perfectly complement your main meal.
Fennel-cheese pan stuffing
We all know stuffing is worthy of a dish of it's own. This fennel and cheese version will perfectly complement your main meal.
Corn-pancetta pan stuffing
Let's face it, stuffing is worthy of a dish of it's own. This corn-pancetta pan stuffing will perfectly complement your main meal.
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Last-minute Christmas ideas
Running short on time but still want to prepare something fabulous for Christmas dinner? Create magnificent mains, desserts and sides for your festive table with these last-minute recipes.
Christmas Eton mess wreath
The perfect centrepiece for your dessert table this Christmas - a ring of white chocolate covered in macarons and berries.
Spiced sweet potatoes with whipped chive butter
A fancy side dish of baked sweet potato flavoured with garlic, cinnamon and chive butter.
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Tian of vegetables with herbs and parmesan
Vegetable tian is a delicious side dish year-round. It's healthy, easy to make, and so pretty to look at.
20 salad recipes to serve with Christmas lunch
A delicious Christmas salad is a must-have side dish
Gingerbread
Run as fast as you can...
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Christmas seafood recipes to impress your guests
If seafood is on your menu this year (and in Australia, it always is!) look no further than our selection of stunning dishes. Here, you'll find everything from must-have grilled prawns to beautiful whole-baked fish and gourmet lobster recipes to really impress. We've also put together a tasty seafood platter with easy and complementary dressings to take the guessswork out of planning it yourself. Merry Christmas!
Vegan roast
This clever roast is a vegan take on the turducken.
Four ways with roast potatoes
There’d be uproar if you didn’t serve potatoes with a hot Christmas dinner! Try our four Test Kitchen favourites.
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Summer stone fruit pandoro pudding
Pandoro cake is used in this bread-and-butter style Christmas stone fruit pudding. Served with a sweet mango sauce.
Rosé and raspberry trifle
Everyone will love this grown up trifle featuring a light homemade sponge, rosé jelly and fresh raspberries.
Perfect Christmas finger food recipes
Start as you mean to go on.
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Salmon pastrami with yoghurt tartare and pickled cucumbers
Try something a little different this Christmas with our smoky roasted salmon served with fresh yoghurt tartare sauce and pickled cucumber.
31 Christmas barbecue menu ideas
Throw the perfect Christmas barbie with this collection of menu ideas and recipes - featuring Christmas finger food, Christmas dinner recipes, and even the perfect Christmas desserts.
Gingerbread gift boxes
These gingerbread gift boxes are an adorable (and edible) way to package up any sweet treat. Go all out this Christmas and whip up a bunch for dessert.
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14 Christmas gingerbread recipes
A collection of festive gingerbread recipes for you to enjoy. We’ve got gingerbread men, gingerbread fruit mince tarts, gingerbread houses and even a gingerbread Christmas tree.
12 eggnog recipes that will get you in the Christmas spirit
From shortbread to pavlova, plus the traditional beverage.
Salt and vinegar roast potatoes
This classic flavour combination that will take your roast potatoes to the next level.
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Mocha mi su
Because you can never have too much chocolate.
Santa salad
The perfect festive salad to complement your Christmas spread.
Gingerbread christmas trees
Bake and stack spiced star cookies to create these adorable gingerbread Christmas trees.
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Show-stopping Christmas recipes you’ll be famous for
From our crispy pork belly and spice crusted lamb, to our indulgent cakes and puddings, these beloved recipes are a guaranteed hit year after year.
Our favourite traditional Christmas recipes
Nostalgia awaits.
Gluten-free Christmas recipes
From entrees to dessert
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Sweet potato, mint and goat’s cheese tartlets
These goat's cheese, mint and kumara mash tartlets are a delicious and easy savory appetiser to serve family and friends at Christmas.
Crispy roast potatoes with rosemary salt
Soft and fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside and with fragrant rosemary salt these roast potatoes will complement your Christmas lunch.
White Christmas slice
White chocolate fans rejoice! This delicious White Christmas slice is filled with chewy cherries, apricots and coconut. Quick and easy just refrigerate till firm, then serve.
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Maggie Beer’s fruit mince semifreddo with strawberries
Boozy fruit mince gives this classic semi-frozen dessert a Christmas twist.
Herb-brined turkey breast in pancetta
Herb-brined overnight, stuffed with olive and wrapped in pancetta - this turkey breast is full of flavour and stays beautifully moist when cooked.
Ice-cream Christmas pudding log
Create a stunning centrepiece for your Christmas dessert table with this easy ice-cream Christmas pudding log
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19 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.
Maggie Beer’s duck fat roast potatoes
Roast in duck fat for the crispiest, tastiest and most impressive roast potatoes.
26 prawn salad recipes for you to try this Christmas
We've collected our best prawn salad recipes for you to try this Christmas. Teamed with everything from mango to avocado, these will be a hit.
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Quick and indulgent treats for Christmas
Satisfy your sweet tooth this festive season with these indulgent chocolate desserts and treats.
10 Christmas recipes that will surprise your guests
Hit refresh on tired Christmas menus with these crowd-pleasers.
Roast pork wreath with stone fruit
Add a special touch to your Christmas table with this charming roast pork and stone fruit arrangement.
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Maggie Beer’s green beans with roasted walnuts
An easy but impressive side dish - fresh crispy green beans with an added crunch of walnuts.
Maggie Beer’s baked pumpkin with herbs and pumpkin seeds
Maggie Beer gives baked pumpkin a makeover for your Christmas spread with fresh herbs and a verjuice glaze
Mouthwatering glazed Christmas ham recipes
A selection of spectacular Christmas ham recipes and inspiration for you next glazed Christmas ham including delicious summer recipes for an Australian Christmas
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31 tasty leftover ham recipes
Don't let leftover ham go to waste with these delicious recipes.
These are our best Christmas ice-cream cake recipes
Christmas in Australia can be hot, hot, hot. Cool down with our frozen desserts.
It wouldn’t be an Aussie Christmas without these iconic recipes
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.
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Julie Goodwin shares her chocolate trifle recipe
One for the chocolate lovers!
Vegan Christmas recipes for a plant-based festive season
Are you catering for vegan family members or just trying to incorporate a more plant-based menu this year? No matter the reason, our vegan Christmas recipes have got you covered
10 recipes for a modern Australian Christmas
Reinvent your big day feast with these exciting menu ideas.
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Chocolate pavlovas with strawberry compote
Chocolate and strawberries are a match made in heaven and so are these luscious pavlovas. But be warned, it will be almost impossible to stop at one.
Roast turkey with bacon, onion and sage stuffing
Tis the season for this tender, flavoursome, and mouthwatering roast turkey with bacon, onion and sage stuffing - perfect for Christmas lunch or dinner!
How to make a chocolate Christmas smash cake
This Christmas smash cake recipe makes a perfect Christmas treat - full of delicious chocolates, the family will love to gather around to demolish this dessert!
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Pfeffernüsse
Spice things up this Christmas.
Barbecued ham
Serve slices of this mouth-watering ham with juicy barbecued pineapple.
The best Christmas pudding recipes from the Women’s Weekly
Nothing says Christmas like a plump, juicy pudding from the Women's Weekly. Delight your family and friends with these timeless homemade treats that will warm your soul and remind you of childhood. From classic steamed and boiled puddings to last minute Christmas miracles, we have your Christmas pudding needs covered.
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Mini pavlovas with vanilla syrup strawberries
You could experiment with a variety of different berry toppings here. Whatever you choose, you just can't beat a pav topped with whipped cream and berries and drenched in syrup.
Perfect Christmas side dishes for any dinner table
Perfect Christmas side dishes are essential to rounding out your delicious Christmas dinner. Here, we've gathered together everything from fresh summer salads and roast potatoes, to creamy polenta, sweet potato chips and cheesy corn cobs. So whether you're going for a slow-roasted lamb shoulder or a marinated side of salmon, there is something here for you.
Broccoli, pancetta and blue cheese gratin
Mild and tender broccoli is the perfect companion to this satisfying gratin, loaded with punchy blue cheese and salty pancetta for a side dish with an out-of-this-world flavour profile.
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13 Christmas gifts the at-home chef will love
Treat the culinary genius in your life.
Irish fruit cake
This fruit cake is a traditional Irish favourite. Perfect for Christmas, it uses Irish whiskey to get an authentic Irish Christmas pudding flavour.
