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Vanilla Meringue Cake with Cinnamon-Sugared Almonds
Preparation: 40 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Serves: 10-12
Ingredients
125g unsalted butter, at room temperature
125g caster sugar
4 organic or free-range egg yolks
1 tsp... Read more
Oysters 3 Ways
Preparation: 25 minutes
Cooking 5 minutes
Serves 6 as a shared appetizer
Ingredients
2 dozen large freshly shucked oysters
Crushed ice and rock salt, to serve
Margarita Oysters... Read more
Citrus, Beetroot and Pomegranate Salad
Preparation: 25 min
Cooking: 45 min
Serves: 6
Ingredients
3 medium beetroot bulbs
1 coral or oakleaf lettuce, leaves roughly torn
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
3 small or... Read more
Strawberry Fig Pavlova Wreath
Ingredients
5 egg whites
1 ¼ cups caster sugar
2 tsp cornflour
1 tsp white vinegar
2 cups thickened cream
1 tsp vanilla essence
To decorate
1 punnet strawberries,... Read more
Mrs Pepe’s Crown Pavlova
Mrs Pepe's Crown Pavlova
Ingredients:
300ml Pepe Saya Crème Fraîche *
190ml Pepe Saya Lemon Curd
6 egg whites at room temperature
1 ½ cups caster sugar
3 tsp cornflour
2 tsp white vinegar
1 ... Read more
Hasselback Potatoes with Parmesan Crumbs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
1kg Washed Red Potatoes
5 Sprigs Thyme
1 Garlic Clove
¼ Bunch Parsley
50g Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
50... Read more
Charlotte Ree's Layered Berry Pavlova
Each year, my bestie Gaby and I host an event called Friendsmas with some of our most favourite people. We spend the weekend cooking and pavlova always makes an appearance as dessert. This i... Read more
Salmon Side with Pomegranate
Serve this fabulous side of salmon from Fish in the Family topped with pomegranate, honeyed macadamias and parsley for a complete festive feast.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 25 min... Read more
Christmas Ham Glaze 3 Ways
Tailor your Christmas ham to suit your taste with our pick of the three best flavour pairings - sweet, spiced and smoky.
Sweet: Marmalade & Mustard Glaze
Ingredients
1 cup orange ... Read more
How-to Brine a Turkey
This is 100% the best way to ensure juicy, flavoursome meat on Christmas Day. Once you brine, you won't go back!
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 24 hours
Serves: 8+
Ingredients
1 cup s... Read more
Chocolate, Hazelnut and Orange Biscotti
The combination of piquant orange zest and creamy, nutty chocolate is a festive tradition in many places. These easy biscotti could make it one of yours.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time... Read more
Christmas Ham with Orange Mustard Glaze
Tender, juicy, sticky, sweet and mustardy - this easy glazed ham on the bone will quickly become a firm Christmas favourite.
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Serves: 10+
Ingredients
Half... Read more
Panettone Layered Desserts
If you’re looking to get creative with panettone leftovers (or just fancy a new recipe for your Christmas table), these mini-trifle style desserts are divine.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook ti... Read more
Panettone Churros Dippers
At Harris Farm (AKA the home of panettone) we adore this fluffy, slightly sweet Italian Christmas cake. Use any leftover slices to make these delicious dippers.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook ti... Read more
Panettone French Toast
’Tis the season when you often find yourself with more than one panettone, thanks to generous loved ones. Here's one of three ways to wow the crowd and make sure nothing goes to waste!
Prep... Read more
Christmas Fruit Mincemeat
Did you know mince pies (the Christmas kind) originally had a meat filling, which is where the name pie comes from? We’re partial to the modern version, with its sweet and slightly spicy frui... Read more
Pumpkin Spice Bundt with Maple Syrup Glaze
Introducing the pumpkin spice bundt. Tasting of sugar and spice and all things nice, this delicious seasonal treat features a more-ish maple syrup glaze. Traditionally a Thanksgiving recipe, ... Read more
Macerate Your Christmas Cake Fruit
Nothing tastes more festive than an authentic Christmas cake, crafted with love over several weeks (or even months, depending on your dedication). For the ultimate Christmas flavour, start ... Read more
Peppermint Kisses
Ingredients:
4 medium egg whites
1 cup caster sugar
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp cornflour
1 tsp peppermint extract
Few drops green food colouring
100g dark chocolate
1/3 cup toasted ha... Read more
Lentil Mushroom Wellington
Ingredients:
Filling
Olive oil, as needed
1 onion, diced finely (note 1)
2 carrots, diced finely (note 1)
¼ cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced ... Read more
Christmas Crackling Ham
Ingredients:
One portion of Crackling Ham
Olssons Rosemary and Sea Salt Rub (3 tbsp)
Fennel seeds (2 tbsp)
Method:
Pat your ham portion with a paper towel and score the fat using a sharp k... Read more
Lime and Coconut Tart
Not many things scream summer like zesty citrus and coconut. It’s super zingy and fresh and light and a great summer dessert. Add shredded coconut to the base, along with some black sesame se... Read more
Raspberry and Passionfruit Trifle
Trifle in our house is a non-negotiable Christmas staple. As a kid in the UK in the 80s, trifle + the Wizard of Oz was the essence of Christmas. This version has had a few tweaks; there’s n... Read more
Christmas Wheat Decorations
Ingredients:
3 bunch’s dried wheat
Natural string
Rubber bands
Scissors
Method:
Cut off the wheat flower heads, these can be kept to make bunches for decorations. Pre s... Read more
Chocolate Marshmallows
Ingredients:
250g caster sugar
1 tbsp Agave nectar
150ml water
5 gelatine sheets
3 egg whites
50g dark chocolate
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp icing sugar
1 tbsp... Read more
Australian Christmas Garland
Make your own ginger bread festive garland this year and fill your kitchen with the wonderful aroma of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and of course ginger. Ice them with Royal icing to create an ex... Read more
Salt Dough Christmas Tree Decorations
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 2 1/2 hrs
Qty: 20-25 pieces
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups plain flour
1/2 cup fine table salt
1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
2/3 cup cold water
Deco... Read more
Chrissy Grazing Boards
Entertaining should be easy. Particularly when the sun is out, we all have better things to do than fuss about over individual portions and small plates.
Enter; the grazing platter. These brin... Read more
Chrissy Dessert Platters
Dessert platters are here to stay. There is no reason to individually plate puddings, or pull out the tart splades everytime you have people over. Sometimes the best, most relaxed end to a me... Read more
Grilled Stone Fruit, Burrata, Pistachios and Honey
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
A variety of stone fruit – think peaches, nectarines - halved and/or quartered, stone removed
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1-2 Burrata Balls
½ cup of shelled pistachios, rou... Read more
Fresh Oysters with a Native Finger Lime Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
1 dozen oysters
2-3 finger limes, pulp only
1/2 cup of HFM Chardonnay Vinegar
Method:
In a small bowl, add in the finger lime pulp and Chardonnay vinegar. Mix to combine.
On a... Read more
Rockmelon and Prosciutto
Ingredients:
1 rockmelon
Prosciutto
Method:
Cut your rockmelon into wedges, discarding the seeds in the middle.
Separate each piece of prosciutto, and wrap each wedge of rockmelon in one p... Read more
Radicchio, Fried Triple Cream Brie, Oranges and Honey
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 radicchio lettuce, washed
Harris Farm Triple Cream Brie Cheese 400g or Harris Farm South Australian Brie 200g
1 egg, whisked
1 cup flour, for coating
1 cup Re-Purpos... Read more
Melons, Labneh, Honey and Dukkah
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
½ watermelon, cut into cubes
½ rockmelon, cut into cubes
HFM Persian Labneh cheese
HFM Honey, to drizzle
Dukkah, to garnish
Re-Purposeful Picks salsa verde, to garnish... Read more
Chrissy Barbecue Seafood Spread
Ingredients:
1kg Raw prawns, butterflied
1 dozen Scallops, cleaned and roe removed
1kg Moreton Bay bugs, cleaned and halved
Limes, lemons, oranges, halved and grilled
Finger lime pulp, to s... Read more
The Perfect Christmas Sanga
It’s a family tradition to buy a good loaf of sourdough on Christmas eve, ready to make sandwiches with all the Christmas lunch leftovers the following day. This sandwich typically features l... Read more
Homemade Gingerbread Decorations
Make your own ginger bread festive ornaments this year and fill the wonderful aroma of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and of course ginger to your home. Ice them with Royal icing to create an extra ... Read more
Dried Festive Citrus Baubles
MATERIALS:
5-6 oranges
Natural coloured ribbon
Natural coloured cotton or jute string
INSTRUCTIONS:
Slice the oranges into thin slices 4mm thick. Remove any pips and place them o... Read more
Vietnamese Style Prawn and Mango Salad
Serves: 4-6
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook/assembly time: 10 minutes
Special Equipment: mortar and pestle, julienne peeler (optional)
Ingredients
Prawns
16 large green king prawns ... Read more
Asian-style Mango Salad
Prep & Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 4 large serves
Salad
2 cups finely sliced wombok
2 cups finely sliced red cabbage
1 red capsicum, seeded and finely sliced
1 avocado, dic... Read more
Chocolate and Poached Pear Layered Pavlova
Serves 8-10
Prep time 30min
Cook time 1hr 30min
Chocolate Meringue
6 egg whites
½ tsp cream of tartar
300g caster sugar
2Tbsp cocoa powder
1Tbsp cornflour
1tsp balsam... Read more
Crunchy Celery Salad
This simple, light salad is full of wonderful crunchy spring vegetables and fruit and is a perfect side salad to a BBQ or a simple grilled piece of fish. Pear also works perfectly instead of... Read more
Grilled Corn and Avo salad
Serve this grilled corn salad on a bed of zesty lime and avocado sauce at your next BBQ to accompany a protein.
INGREDIENTS:
3 corn cobs
2 zucchinis and/or chokoes
1 cup rocket
1/4... Read more
Abundant Chrissy Seafood Spread
HONEY HERB ROASTED OCEAN TROUT FILLET
INGREDIENTS:
1 ocean trout fillet
2 x preserved lemon, chopped
¼ bunch dill
100g capers
1 jalapeno
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard... Read more
Two ways with Pav!
INGREDIENTS:
1 uprising pav base
2 punnets Raspberries
2 cups Cherries
200g Dark chocolate
600ml Cream
1 vanilla bean pod
250g Mascarpone
2 punnets Blackberries
METH... Read more
Orange and Cherry glazed Chrissy Ham
INGREDIENTS:
1 whole leg of ham
5 oranges
100g Cherries
Maple syrup
2 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 jar orange marmalade
2 bay leaves
¾ cup Port
¼ cup Verjuice
¾ ... Read more
Summer Trifle
INGREDIENTS:
2 Mangoes
10 x Passion fruit
2 punnets Strawberries
10 green kiwis
3 packs of lemon slice
1kg yoghurt vanilla
1 Lt cream
1 vanilla bean pod
2 tbsp icing s... Read more
Grilled stone fruit, asparagus, pancetta and goats cheese Chrissy salad
INGREDIENTS:
Mixed salad leaves
3 bunches of Asparagus
200g prosciutto
1 jar feta
Mixed stone fruits
1 Tbsp Caramelised balsamic
METHOD:
Bring a pot with salted water to th... Read more
Burrata, mixed tomatoes and pangritatta salad
INGREDIENTS:
Mixed tomatoes
1 bunch fresh basil
½ loaf sourdough
3 x burrata cheese
Vin Cotto
Olive oil
METHOD
Tear your sourdough into small chunks and place onto a... Read more
Upcycled Christmas Tree Decos!
MATERIALS:
1 card board box
X5 Large potato
Pairing knife
Scissors
Led pencil
White craft paint
A kitchen sponge
1 Skewer
Jute string
Double sided tape
INSTRUCTIONS... Read more
Mango and Passionfruit Pavlova
Pre-heat your oven to 150°
INGREDIENTS:
For the meringue:
200ml fresh egg white
300g fine caster sugar
1 tbls white vinegar (any white vinegar is ok, I used rice wine)
For the Man... Read more
Roasted Crispy Potatoes
Simple vegetable sides are all we need to bring a roast to life. Add this flavourful baked crispy potato dish to your next Sunday roast.
This dish also works well with sweet potato or a mix ... Read more
Roasted Carrot and Yellow Beetroot Salad
Warm up salads this winter with a roasted golden root vegetable option. Serve over the top of some Persian Labneh along with a good sprinkle of dukka and HFM upcycled salsa verde.
INGREDIENT... Read more
Roast Potato Salad with Lemon Gremolata
Freshen up the classic potato salad with this zesty Mediterranean version using in season red potatoes roasted along with colourful shaved purple Brussels sprouts and a simple to make lemon G... Read more
Baked Camembert with Balsamic Strawberries
Serves: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 regular sized Camembert cheese wheel
1 cup QLD Strawberries, sliced
Small bunch of thyme
1 tbsp caramelised balsa... Read more
Strawberry, Maple Cardamom Walnut and Goats Cheese Salad
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
2 cups QLD Strawberries, sliced
A sprinkling of Goats Cheese
2 large handfuls of rocket/roquette
Maple and Cardamom... Read more
Crunchy Celery Salad
This simple, light salad is full of wonderful crunchy spring vegetables and fruit and is a perfect side salad to a BBQ or a simple grilled piece of fish. Pear also works perfectly instead of... Read more
Three quick dips!
Fresh homemade dips are easy to make and are a good healthy alternative for snacking. Mix up traditional hummus with vegetables like beetroot, carrot, capsicum or even a green dip packed with ... Read more
Nectarine Chutney
Nectarine chutney is perfect when paired with crumbly cheddar cheese or slathered over a simple grilled cheese! It’s also a fantastic way to use up an abundance of the fruit and ensure the n... Read more
Grilled Nectarine and Burrata Salad
Fresh juicy nectarines are perfect to grill on the BBQ and to serve in a light Mediterranean style salad of tomatoes, salad greens, and crusty bread. Top off the salad with an herb dressing d... Read more
Crunchy Watermelon Salad with a Herb Salsa Verde
This summery fresh and crunchy watermelon salad tastes wonderful with BBQ grilled chicken or pork and a spoonfull of herb salsa verde drizzled over top.
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 watermelon
1-2 ... Read more
Watermelon Cake
What is an Aussie Summer with out sweet juicy watermelon? Why not make this super easy to make colourful fruity cake this summer that will truly impress guests.
INGREDIENTS:
1 Watermelon
... Read more
Festive Roast Chicken with Plums and Star Anise
A juicy roasted chicken is a wonderful main dish for Christmas. This recipe includes the festive flavours of cinnamon, star anise and ruby red colours of roasted plums and sweet red onions. S... Read more
Choc Orange Bliss Balls
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup dried dates
A bowl of warm water
1 cup cashews
1 ¼ cup coconut flakes
¼ cup cacao powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla bean
A pinch of salt
¼ c... Read more
Raw Chocolate Tart with Christmas Crumb
INGREDIENTS:
For the Christmas pudding base
1/2 cup (55g) dried dates
2 cups warm water
3/4 cup (124g) almonds
1/2 cup (45g) coconut flakes
1/4 cup (67g) dried apricots
1/4 cup (3... Read more
Smoked Chilli Cashew Pâté
INGREDIENTS:
1 medium sized carrot
1 (600g) eggplant
5 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
4-6 tablespoons Peace Love & Vegetables smoked chilli cashew cheese
1 ca... Read more
Pearl Couscous Salad with Charred Peaches
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup pearl couscous
6 peaches
6 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 bunch broccolini
300g green beans
1 cos lettuce or butter lettuce
1 cup rocket
Scant ½ cup... Read more
Stuffed Tomatoes
INGREDIENTS:
12 medium sized truss tomatoes
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 brown onion, diced
A good pinch of salt (and more for later)
4 sprigs thyme
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp s... Read more
Crispy Garlic Roasted Potatoes
INGREDIENTS:
1.5kg potatoes
A pot of boiling water
Salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
Pepper
1 bulb garlic, separated into bulbs
2 tablespoons fresh herbs - rosemary, thyme, orega... Read more
Butternut Pumpkin with Herbed Mushroom Stuffing
This is a super delish vegan main for Christmas that tastes as good as it looks. The best part? It can be made ahead! You can wrap it up in a neat little bow - or three - and store it covere... Read more
HOW TO: Sustainable Festive Bon Bons
For an eco friendly alternative to Christmas crackers why not use up the paper bags from the Christmas shopping with this easy to make festive bon bons project that can be composted or recycl... Read more
Charlotte Ree's Trifle with Meringue, Lemon Curd & Marscapone
Making a trifle can be a little time-consuming but, thankfully, the process can be spread out over a few days to make your life easier. I have included lemon curd in this recipe as it is a f... Read more
Charlotte Ree's Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches
My husband once asked me what vessel I wanted my ice cream served in. My answer? The tub. The only thing better than eating ice cream straight from the tub is eating it wedged between my gin... Read more
Charlotte Ree's Layered Berry Pavlova
Each year, my bestie Gaby and I host an event called Friendsmas with some of our most favourite people. We spend the weekend cooking and pavlova always makes an appearance as dessert. This i... Read more
Charlotte Ree's Peach & Raspberry Cake
This is such an easy recipe and one that is my go-to if I have unexpected afternoon tea guests. It’s fast, delicious, wonderfully vibrant and a recipe that you can bake all year round. Simply... Read more
Charlotte Ree's Meringue Kisses
With just three ingredients you can create the perfect Christmas gift.
INGREDIENTS:
· 2 large egg whites
· 100 g caster sugar
· 4 sheets gold leaf, optional
METHOD:
Preheat your ove... Read more
Charlotte Ree's Shortbread Jam Stars
I can’t beat sugar, butter and vanilla together without scooping up a bit to try. With the very first taste, I am immediately transported back to my nanny’s kitchen, licking the same mixture f... Read more
Roasted Tomato Israeli Couscous
This easy to make recipe is a perfect, full-of-flavour side dish for a BBQ or as an accompaniment to a weeknight protein. It has all the wonderful flavours of the Mediterranean with cherry to... Read more
Imperfect Pick Mango Trifle
This trifle is super easy to make and can be prepared a day before for stress free entertaining. Cream, fruit and sponge biscuit. The perfect dessert.
INGREDIENTS:
6 Imperfect pick mangoes
... Read more
Roast Eggplant, Burrata & Almond Salad
Eggplant is probably my all-time favourite vegetable and a great ingredient to use when looking to replace meat in a dish. The richness of the burrata with the meatiness of the roast eggplan... Read more
Roasted Capsicums, Charred Onions, Chickpeas, Olives & Ricotta
A simple dish that shows off the amazing flavour that comes from roasting your red capsicums to bring out their sweet richness. Perfect to throw down as a starter or snack with some charred... Read more
Charred Miso Cabbage with Green Tahini Sauce
Serves 4 as a side to a larger meal.
INGREDIENTS
½ white cabbage
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp white miso
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
½ cup water
Green tahini sauce:
1 cup hulled tahini
2 ... Read more
One Tray Roast Eggplant & Sweet Potato
with Charred Onions, Pomegranate, Whipped Ricotta & Herbs
INGREDIENTS
2 medium eggplants
2 medium sweet potato
2 red onions, peeled
4 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
150 g ricotta
... Read more
The Big Greek Iceberg Lettuce Wedge
Easily increase this recipe. The sauce makes enough for another iceberg salad.
Serves 1 for a meal or 2-4 as part of a larger meal.
INGREDIENTS
½ bunch basil, picked
2 clove garlic
1 ½ cu... Read more
Bruschetta with Roasted Capsicum Pesto & Mixed Tomatoes
Soft and sweet ox heart and heirloom tomatoes on a crunchy base of white sourdough that has a roasted sweet green capsicum pesto and fresh cheese. Enjoy this flavour packed bruschetta wit... Read more
Barbecued Garlic, Mint & Parsley Prawns with Zesty Mayo
INGREDIENTS
1.5 kg raw large prawns (unpeeled)
2 garlic cloves
1 bunch of parsley
1 bunch of mint
90g butter
1 cup of mayo
1 lemon (juice and zest)
1 orange (zest only)
salt and ... Read more
Christmas Ham with a Mango & Mint Glaze & Marmalade
INGREDIENTS
½ leg ham
Glaze:
4 medium sized mangoes
2 lemons (juice and zest)
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 star anise
½ tsp of ground cinnamon
Fresh mint (½ - 1 bunch... Read more
Roasted Salmon with Macadamia Herb Paste
Vibrant and beautifully combined and incredibly simple to put together. This lovely seafood dish is perfect as a Christmas main.
INGREDIENTS
1 whole side of salmon (skin on, deboned, app... Read more
Green Bean Salad with Radicchio, Caramelised Onion & Raspberry Vinegar Dressing
This salad is a must to include in your Christmas festivities. It is absolutely delicious! The combination of all of these ingredients creates something so divine you'll want to make it ov... Read more
Potato Salad with Crème Fraiche Dressing & Pickled Red Onion
Creamy, fresh, herbal, delicious. This is a great simple potato side salad. Served cold it’s a perfect accompaniment to some glazed ham.
INGREDIENTS
1kg chat potatoes
Handful fresh rocket ... Read more
Sticky Date & Fig Cake with Butterscotch Sauce
INGREDIENTS
Cake base:
1 cup dates (pitted and roughly chopped)
3 fresh figs (sliced into wedges then in half)
2 cups plain flour
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
80g butter (softened)
1 tsp bi... Read more
Mango, Passionfruit & Yellow Peach Trifle
INGREDIENTS
Mango jelly:
4 mangoes (skin and seed removed)
1 lemon (juice only)
5 gelatine leaves, titanium grade
1 cup sugar
½ cup water
Butter cake:
200g butter (softened)
50g cast... Read more
Gingerbread Granola
This granola tastes like Christmas. Serve it with Greek yoghurt and stone fruit for breakfast, or on the side of vanilla panna cottas for dessert. It’s a good baking project with the kids and... Read more
Chipotle and Smoked Paprika Spicy Nuts
These nuts are surprisingly addictive, salty but sweet, smokey and a little spicy. Try serving them with Christmas drinks, or as a present for everyone from co workers, to your uncle. Chipotl... Read more
Mini Christmas Loaves
These loaves make perfect small presents, particularly for anyone who is gluten or dairy intolerant. They are an easy muddle and mix, so are a good project to get the kids involved in too.
Ma... Read more
Mango and Ginger Chutney
This chutney is the perfect counterpoint to the mango and passionfruit jam (recipe here) for a gift basket. This works well alongside Christmas ham, roast pork, or on toasted cheese sandwiche... Read more
Mango and Passionfruit Jam
This is a zippy jam which shines when eaten on sourdough with ricotta, or spooned over Greek yoghurt and small meringues for dessert. To get the most juice out of your limes, try zapping them... Read more
Luxe Rocky Road
This is a luxurious twist on rocky road that works well for gifts, or as a sweet treat for friends and family who pop in. You can swap the puffed rice/ rice bubbles for puffed quinoa if you ... Read more
Gingerbread Cookies
These gingerbread cookies are refined sugar free using honey and coconut sugar for sweetness. The spices used are ginger, ground cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, but they are all optional apa... Read more
Prawns, Iceberg & Creamy Avo Dressing
King prawns are a must on Christmas, and this is a great way to enjoy them - with a creamy avocado dressing and crunchy iceberg lettuce! Serve the prawns peeled and already placed in the ... Read more
Christmas Pudding
INGREDIENTS
1 cup sultanas
1 cup pitted prunes (chopped roughly)
1 1/2 cup currants
1 cup cranberries
¾ cup grated orange zest
250ml brandy
1 cup sugar (brown or light muscovado)
250 g... Read more
White Chocolate Rocky Road
INGREDIENTS
400 g white chocolate (roughly chopped or divided into squares)
1 cup macadamia nuts
1 cup pistachios
1 cup dried cranberries
1 packet of marshmallows (200 g)
METHOD
In a l... Read more
Pavlova with Strawberries and Peaches
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp x white vinegar
5 x eggs
1 cup sugar (caster sugar)
1 tsp of cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla paste extract
a pinch of Himalayan or another fine salt
2 x punnets of straw... Read more
Maple Roasted Dutch Carrots
with Macadamias and a Summer Green Couscous Salad & Herb Dressing.
INGREDIENTS
Macadamia and maple roasted carrots:
2 x bunches of Dutch carrots
1 cup macadamia nuts
2 tbsp maple syr... Read more
Christmas Ham with a Citrus Nut Glaze
Christmas Ham with a lemon, lime, ginger marmalade and macadamia nut glaze. This crunchy, sweet, zesty, citrusy glaze is a family favourite, one that always makes Christmas lunch that m... Read more
Beetroot Cured Trout
This beetroot cured trout is a refreshing and delicious seafood dish to serve on Christmas day. Great as an entrée or as part of the main meal. It’s something that can be prepared in ad... Read more
Prawns with Iceberg Lettuce Salad & Avo Dressing
Does anything beat prawns for lunch in the summertime? Anything? Add a simple iceberg salad and a creamy avocado dressing and voilà - lunchtime heaven.
INGREDIENTS
1.5kg - 2kg prawns (pr... Read more
Roast Chats with Parsley Dressing
Roasted potatoes in duck fat with garlic and a fresh parsley oil dressing. AKA ... the perfect roast Christmas potatoes!
INGREDIENTS
1 kg potatoes (chats or baby kestrel)
2-3 tbsp x duc... Read more
Zucchini and Pecorino Green Salad
A green salad that is refreshing, cooling and a perfect side to chicken, turkey, ham or trout this Christmas.
INGREDIENTS
3-4 x zucchinis and/or golden squash
2 x bunches of asparagus
... Read more
Watermelon Christmas Trees
Simple yet exciting, these cute little trees are sure to be a creative addition to your Christmas table this festive season!
Ingredients
Seedless Watermelon
Method
Slice the watermelon int... Read more
Peach, Passionfruit and Mascarpone Pavlova
There's nothing that says Christmas or Australian summer better than a pavlova and this one is the most perfect and most delicious way to celebrate.
INGREDIENTS
6 egg whites
1.5 cups caster... Read more
Mango Chutney
Homemade chutney makes for a great addition to the Christmas dinner table it also makes for a great personal gift.
Mango Chutney
Ingredients
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 long red chilli... Read more
Grilled Prawns with Lemon Myrtle and Vanilla Hollandaise
Ingredients
For the Lemon Myrtle Prawns:
12 large green or banana prawns
2 tbsp Brookfarm lemon myrtle macadamia oil
½ tsp dried lemon myrtle
For the Lemon Myrtle and Vanilla Bean Hollanda... Read more
Christmas Ham with Honey-Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
Pastoral Double Smoked Ham Portion or Pastoral Half Leg of Ham (Bone In)
Dutch carrots (mixed colours)
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp honey
Pepp... Read more
Chocolate Christmas Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce
Ingredients
4 cups (760g) mixed dried fruit
cup (125ml) dark rum
250g unsalted butter, softened
2 firmly packed cups (500g) dark brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 apple, coarse... Read more
Christmas Chicken
INGREDIENTS
8 slices pancetta or bacon
4 spatchcocks*, trussed with kitchen string
1 tbs olive oil
150ml dry red wine
150ml chicken stock
4 tbs redcurrant jelly
Fresh breadcrumbs fried in... Read more
Baked Brie
Ingredients
Wheel of brie (or camembert)
Garlic clove, finely sliced
Rosemary sprigs
Olive oil
Method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
Score a few 1/2cm deep slices on the top of the brie... Read more
Healthy Glaze Ideas
Made with whole fruit and a good measure of festive spices, these Christmas Ham Glaze ideas thanks to the Wholesome Cook – in Spicy Cherry, Tropical Pineapple and Orange Honey Mustard are del... Read more
Christmas Leg Ham
Christmas Leg Ham
Pastoral Smallgoods are an award winning boutique Sydney manufacturer of hams and other small goods.Try their award winning ham in this Harris Family recipe for glazed ham... Read more