Sure, you could scour recipe websites (like, ahem, ours) for the latest in trending Christmas recipes. Or you could please everyone with a traditional menu the crowd will go wild for. Your choice.

The drink

When guests arrive, hand them a chilled glass of something crisp and bubbly. Like this.

The starter

Then, give them something to nibble on as they chat. We love these savoury tarts.

The main

When it’s time for the main event, turkey is always a winner. This recipe is foolproof. Serve it with stuffing balls – aka the cheat’s guide to easy stuffing.


The sides

Pecan and cranberries are a perfect match for turkey – and everyone loves potatoes (especially when they’re this gorgeous!)


The dessert

Give them a showstopping dessert they won’t soon forget.

The sweet treat

After you’ve unwrapped presents, watched the obligatory December 25 movie and fallen into a brief coma, it might be time for coffee. And these. (If you don’t have time – and we totally understand! – sub in fresh stone fruit, cherries and mangoes as well as a few blocks of Woolworths Gold Caramel Sea Salt Dark Chocolate.