Whether it’s your turn to bring the potato salad for Christmas this year, or you’re looking for a flashy side dish to take to a beach BBQ, this chorizo twist on the old classic will make you the most popular person at the table.
The ultimate recipe collection for a summer of entertaining
As we welcome our friends and families back into our homes, here are fifteen delicious recipes to serve over the summer. The signs of an Aussie summer have begun to show; jasmine blooming on front fences, the cricket ramping up, beaches warm enough to swim in and backyard barbecues finally dropping their covers after what feels like a decade. As we welcome our friends and families back into our homes, here are fifteen delicious recipes to serve over the summer. This gallery was thoughtfully brought to you by Don.
Tarts with beetroot, coriander and bacon jam
Beautiful looking and so easy to make, these beetroot and bacon jam tarts are the perfect holiday party canape.
Christmas ham and cheese bread
The tastiest pull-apart loaf, oozing with delicious cheese and glazed ham looks incredible on the Christmas table and is a winner when it comes to keeping the kids quiet.
Arrabiata souffle frittata
Got eggs? Then you’ve got yourself a meal. Warren Mendes’ lazy summer night arrabiata frittata is absolutely gorgeous after a day at the beach, or to serve up to last minute guests.
Chicken and chorizo paella
Got eggs? Then you’ve got yourself a meal. Warren Mendes’ lazy summer night arrabiata frittata is absolutely gorgeous after a day at the beach, or to serve up to last minute guests.
Spinach and bacon pinwheels
Pinwheels are a party’s best friend, especially when there’s plenty of bacon and cheese involved. These go quickly when served to kids and adults alike.
Leftover prawn and ham dumplings
These dumplings are the perfect way to use up Christmas main leftovers; delicious little morsels of seafood and ham.
Spaghetti fritters with salami and zucchini
Put a summery spin on everyone’s favourite, by turning a tasty salami spaghetti dish into fritters and serving with a fresh garden salad.
Maple bacon and celery caesar salad
The salty, sweet and savoury nature of this Don’s bacon and celery caesar salad by Kirsten Jenkins brings out all the flavours of summer and can be served as part of a meal or on its own throughout the warmer months.
Egg and ham crepes with gruyere
These shaved ham and egg crepes will satisfy a full house of people for Christmas breakfast, and are easy to make at high-speed.
Bacon-wrapped devils on horseback
These handsome, retro, bite-sized bacon wrapped devils combine sweet, salty and savoury in the most mouthwatering way. Hello New Year’s Eve!
Broccoli gnudi with salami and sage
The perfect light side-dish, this is absolutely beautiful when you use fresh sage and keep the broccoli just that little bit crispy.
Chorizo, mustard and cabbage sausage roll
Summer in Australia isnt summer in Australia without cricket, and cricket isn’t cricket without isn’t sausage rolls. Chorizo is the perfect, salty addition to these crispy sausage rolls.
Bacon and onion quiche
A tasty bacon quiche on a warm summer night, eating outside with the citronella candles burning and the sun setting – heaven.
Spiced toffee apple glazed ham
And finally, Darren Robertson’s spiced toffee apple glazed ham is a special twist on the go-to classic that’ll feed the whole family on Christmas day, with leftovers to spare. This recipe collection was thoughtfully brought to you by Don.