Australia’s biggest celebration of gay and lesbian pride is in full swing, with half of Sydney counting down to the famous Oxford St parade, from 6pm this Saturday (March 5). Heading along or hosting a party? There’s our guide of what to eat, drink and enjoy across the weekend.

Spread the love today with these fantastic rainbow cookies.

Who says you can't play with your food?!

Having guests over and want to impress? Check out our guide to updating tired party food recipes here.

For an extra $1 during Sydney’s Mardi Gras festial, you can pimp out any regular Mary’s burger with a hundreds and thousands. It’s kitshy and cute, but the Mary’s team donate each dollar (and match it with their own donation) to charities that support LGBTQIA.

Strawberry sour spritz? A cool green? The Seoul sling? Um, yes please. Matt Preston’s reworked cocktails are super impressive but simple and achievable at home. Find all of the recipes here.

Add some sparkle to fresh seasonal fruit with a juicy little cranberry jelly and any berries that may be around. Begin this recipe a day ahead.

Gin-cured salmon with juniper berries and coriander seeds is a light and bright garden party favourite.

Serve these bright tomato bruschetta as an easy starter for two.

This crunchy raw slaw salad compliments the sashimi in more ways than one. If you're a seafood lover, this is definitely the recipe for you.

The smokiness of the whisky is reminiscent of the smoky aromas of summer barbecues, boosted with a zippy bite of fresh ginger.

Instant cult favourite Doughnut Time have gone a little crazy with the glitter and food colouring to create Priscilla, Queen of the Doughnut. It even comes topped with a mini pride flag.