Christmas recipes and Christmas Menus for everyone!!
Prefer to help yourself?Browse the newChristmas Recipe Index!
I started this guided walk through of my very best Christmas recipes back in 2017.
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Each year, I update the post with my latest recipes and add more suggested menus.
I hope you find some inspiration!
Its all part of our annual Christmas ritual.
And now, its your turn.
I hope this Christmas Recipe Index and Menu Ideas helps you to planyourChristmas Menu!
- This is code for heated arguments and requests being shot down.
Such as scoffing at mums request forCrackling Roast Porkas well asham(double pork is a no no!
we declare), mocking my request forFried Chicken(itsChristmas, dont be so bogan!
AndFried Chickenis the perfect main for any occasion!
Christmas Mains
What will be your centrepiece this year??
Reader favourite:Christmas Baked Salmon.
Looks festive, easy to make, exceptional flavour!
Warm & Hearty Sides
Warm and cosy, many of these are great for making ahead!
Salads & Summery Sides
Never under estimate the power of a really great fresh, crunchy salad.
To Finish
There is ALWAYS room for dessert.
And here are some more dessert suggestions to steal the show at your Christmas dinner this year!
Baked Mac and Cheese no compromise on the cheese, gruyere all the way!
These are the dessert combinations Ive done in the past for various gatherings.
Chocolate Mirror Glaze CakeandPavlova Christmas TreeI just served these two at a Christmas lunch on the weekend!
Christmas CakeandPavlova
Strawberry CheesecakeandSalted Caramel Tart
PavlovaandBrownies
Christmas TrifleandChocolate Fudge Cake
Never Ending Meringue TartandProfiteroles
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Menu 2: Aussie Summer Christmas Lunch!
Its un-Australian to spend Christmas Day holed up in the kitchen with the oven going all day!
Heres a suggested summer Christmas Lunch Menu Aussie style!
Tasty Snacks to start suggestions
Sausage Rolls(very Aussie!)
orHoliday Crostini (8 different ways!)
AdiplikeSmoked Salmon DiporGuacamolewith crudites (thats a fancy word for veggie sticks ), chips or crackers.
Turkey Breast Because ham is so big, turkey breast is a popular option here in Australia.
Alternative Fish Main:This fabulously festive-looking and tastingChristmas Baked Salmon.
Its dead easy, and can be made ahead!!
Carby Sides aLemon Potato Salad(great at room temp) andMarinated Vegetarian Pasta Salad.
Fresh Salads, a bit fancy lots of festive salads are ideal for hot weather Christmas Feasting!
Peaches are at their peak so thisPeach Saladis perfect.
But if you want to truly go big, you cannot beat myHot Smoked Salmon Celebration Salad!
Also popular over the last years is thisCucumber Salad with Herb and Garlic Dressing!
Good Bread buy some good quality bread and serve with bowls of quality extra virgin olive oil for dunking.
Bread is also essential to mop the plate clean!
Pavlova(or go big and show-stealing withPavlova Christmas Tree!)
andTrifleare firm favourites Down Under!
No Bake Mango Cheesecakeis colourful, easy and always a hit in hot weather.
For a truly show-stopping, patisserie-quality dessert, you cant go pastChocolate Mirror Glaze Cake!
Also see the2017 Very (Easy) Aussie Christmas Feastmenu!
Menu 3: Prime Rib Christmas Dinner
Prime Rib with Red Wine Sauce the star!
Potato Side Paris Mashfor a real steakhouse experience, orCreamy Cauliflower Mashfor a low carb option.
If you are a Brussels Sprouts lover, thenRoasted Brussels SproutsorSauteed Brussels Sprouts in Carbonara Sauce.
Otherwise try these ever-popularBrown Sugar Glazed Roasted CarrotsorBroccoli au Gratin.
Cake options:Strawberry Cake,Chocolate Fudge Cakeor my newVery Best Vanilla Cakethat offers endless possibilities.
For something elegant, Id chooseChocolate Mousse,Creme Bruleeor chocolate sauce-drenchedProfiteroles.
The number of mains you have will depend on how many people youre serving.
If youve got a small group, perhaps just opt for one main.
Dry brining is the secret to the juiciest roast turkey youve ever had.
Complete with a gorgeousturkey gravy!
(Even got you covered for turkey leftovers:Garlic Bread Leftover Turkey Pot Pie!).
OR consider aSlow Roasted Porkwith perfect crackling!
Otherwise, make a splash with thisRosemary Crumbed Lamb Rack.
Brown Sugar Glazed HamorMaple Glazed Ham.
Make this before the turkey it will be fine at room temp!
Heres my all time favouriteSausage stuffing recipe and for something different, turn it intoPancetta Stuffing Cups.
Dessert Anything warm will go down a treat!
Pudding is a great option:Bread and Butter Pudding;Sticky Date PuddingorCreamy Cinnamon Rice Pudding.
Else who can resistApple Crumble?
Heres a link to the menuon the Good Food website.
Prawn Crostini with Minted Pea Puree because whats an Aussie Christmas without prawns?
tips for the best crispy crackling of your life, guaranteed!
PS Ahead of Monday, heres a little preview of the Pavlova Christmas Tree!
This menu is catered to an Australian audience, as it reflects the prices of produce here.
This makes loads, lasts for ages and a little goes a long way.
you’re able to fill it with economical antipasto throw in things!
Main Option 1:Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken.
Main Option 2:Fishdoesnt have to break the bank.
Try them in thisFish Piethats inexpensive but absolutely worthy of gracing a Christmas table.
Salads ThisBaby Potato Salad with Butter and HerbsorMacaroni Saladare great options because they keep for days.
Bread Nowadays, there are terrific breads even sold at our supermarkets!
Mix softened salted butter with a little parmesan or chopped herbs to fancy it up!
Dessert With bargain summer fruit around, theGreat Aussie Pavis actually a very economical dessert option.
The only catch is that leftovers arent great.
And this keeps for days and days!
Menu 7: Super Easy Christmas Menu
Low effort, forgiving recipes and still looks so impressive!
All can be prepped ahead with minimal work required prior to serving!
3 Minute Festive Baked Brieto start.
So pretty, and totally effortless.
HAM IS EASY, it looks amazing, it can be entirely prepped or even baked ahead!
Terrific centrepiece, leftovers keeps for days and can be frozen.
Easy creamy cheesyPotato Bake just diced potato baked with cream and cheese.
A simpler version ofPotatoes au Gratin!
ORLemon Potato Salad easy, and great make ahead!
Wild Rice Salad easy to make, looks festive, tastes amazing (firm reader favourite!).
Prep all ingredients ahead then toss to serve.
Just buy some good bread!
Dessert Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake.Low effort, low risk, big impact, crowd pleaser!
Super Easy Christmas Menu
Ingredients
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Originally published in December 2017.
This post gets updated each year with the latest additions to holiday recipesand new menu suggestions!
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