In my last post where I shared my (secret!)
Make-ahead Christmas: Starters
Snack monsters unite!
Festive Italian Cheese Log
Tastes even better than it looks!
Italian cheese log
Just take it ready-made to wherever youre going and add a big pile of Jatz on the side.
Holiday Crostini
Make the crostini ahead (keeps for days!
), spreadable toppings in piping bags, garnishes and pre-chopped toppings in containers ready to use.
Italian cheese log
Excellent canape option and something for everyone with EIGHT topping options in my recipe!
I like to serve these with a pile of Jatz for a nostalgic touch.
Any dip thats served fridge cold or at room temperature is a terrific starter thats mobile-friendly!
Filled with antipasto goodness inside! Salami is the secret ingredient that makes this so good.
As for how to keep everybodys favouriteguacamolegreen?
Just cover the surface with a thin layer of olive oil or water.
Cucumber with smoked salmon mousse
Excellent low-carb option thats a little bit fancy and is fully prepare-ahead.
Pipe on demand its super quick!
Top with honey or maple syrup for a killer flavour combination.
Dunk with crostini (homemadeor store bought) or other sturdy crackers.
Dunk and prepare to swoon.
The nice thing is the sauces can be made days in advance.
Christmas Glazed Chicken
Marinated then glazed with a sticky sauce reminiscent of everybodys favouriteMaple Syrup Glazefor ham!
Using bone-in thighs ensures they are still juicy the next day.
Just reheat in the microwave followed by 5 minutes in the oven to resurrect that sticky glaze!
Christmas Glazed Ham!
One of my top tips tomake Christmas cooking easier, find thedirections here.
It just doesnt seem to hold in juices as well as other meats.
This is generally speaking, of course, because theres always exceptions to the rule.
Served with a homemade BBQ sauce that everybody loves!
Christmas Baked Salmon (reader favourite!)
Assemble the salmon wrapped in paper and foil ready to bake the next day.
Make the creamy dill sauce and the nut-dried-fruit tapenade.
On the day, bake salmon, then top with sauce and tapenade.
How easy is that??
Stuffed Pumpkin (OMG its VEGAN!)
But wait!
Wheres the……??
But if turkey is what youre after, find all my recipeshere!
I know I know, we all want that awesome crackling on Christmas Day!
Thecrispy crackling pork bellyandcrackling pork roastare big favourites around here over the Christmas period!
But sadly, they are not ideal for making ahead.
The whole thing in the oven to reheat = burnt crackling.
Separate crackling from flesh = doesnt present as nicely risky to remove in once piece.
As with roast pork, I find that roast beef just doesnt reheat perfectly!
For thebest roast beef, look no further thanstanding rib / prime rib.
If youre looking for a great economical version, use myroast beef marinade(adds flavour and tenderises).
Let me tell you, that was on my schedule to share for this Christmas.
But Im a little pressed for time right now so I cant fit it in!!!
Next year, I promise.
I have so many tips and so many sauces to share!
Never-Ending Meringue(EASY 1.6m/5 feet long!)
Named as such because you’ve got the option to make it as long as you want!
Basically, its just meringue bases that are secured next to each other with cream.
When thats ready, assembly is a breeze.
Pipe the cream on, sprinkle with fruit and bask in the applause!
Baked brie with maple syrup
Christmas Cake!
How can we have a Christmas dessert list without Christmas cake!
This lasts for weeks and is straightforward to make.
Festive baked brie with nuts
Mango Cheesecake
Hot summer Christmas here in Australia means big, ripe, juicy mangoes!
Have you tried it yet??
Another big Aussie favourite!
Bake it the night before because its best left overnight in the oven.
Store in an airtight container then assemble just prior to serving.
I obsessively freeze stashes of my classicVanilla CakeandChocolate Cake,undecorated, ready to pull out on demand.
They are like freshly made!
Freezable lemon cheesecake!
For those of you who already have thecookbook, a handy tip: theLemon Cheesecakefreezes perfectly!
I know, I couldnt believe it either.
I was sure the cream cheese filling would split or be watery.
It doesnt at all.
Sorry to say this is a recipe exclusive to the cookbook.
But if youd like a preview, watch therecipe video!
If there was ever a day for outrageous indulgence, that would be Christmas Day.
Make it today, serve it tomorrow.
Christmas Cookies classic vanilla cookies that are designed for Christmas cookie cutters!
Cookie Mix in a Jar Just add egg and butter, then bake!
My holiday version has white chocolate and cranberries.Great gift idea!
Holiday Popcorn Think, your favourite caramel popcorn, plus cinnamon and other holiday spices plus slivered almonds.
Lasts for weeks if you could keep your hand out of the jar!
I’ve been making glazed ham the day before for as long as I can remember!
I hope you found it useful!
Back next week with a brand new Christmas recipe that I think youll love.
Nagi x
Life of Dozer
That time the arm of a gingerbread man mysteriously went missing…..
I’ve been making glazed ham the day before for as long as I can remember!
The salmon is baked in a tasty honey-butter-garlic sauce before topping with dill sauce and holiday tapenade
The salmon is baked in a tasty honey-butter-garlic sauce before topping with dill sauce and holiday tapenade
Crackling pork roast
Slow roasted crackling pork belly
Prime rib / standing rib roast– the creme de la creme of roast beef
Use myroast beef marinadefor an excellent economical option!
Never Ending Meringue Tart
Vanilla cake– perfect for freezing
Chocolate cake
Absolute stunner lemon cheesecake
Yes this freezes perfectly!
Holiday caramel popcorn!
Cookie Mix in a Jar– great Christmas gift idea!
