A pavlova is always a crowd-pleaser, but with this little cutie, you really will win everyone’s heart. You’ll need a piping bag for this recipe.
76 easy Christmas recipes for the busy entertainer
Just because you’re a natural entertainer, this doesn’t mean you need to spend hours in the kitchen, prepping for your festive season feast. We’ve got all the inspiration you need to create a stress-free modern Australian Christmas menu that’ll please a crowd, and leave you plenty of time to enjoy the day, too. These easy Christmas recipes are ideal for those feeling the Christmas rush. From unique starters and stunning summer salads to mains like seafood, ham, turkey and beef, right through to cocktails and classic desserts like pavlova and trifle, you’ll find entertaining ideas to have you well and truly sorted for Christmas Day.
Cherry and almond biscotti
These beautiful biscotti are as pretty as stained glass windows from a church. They’re perfect for gifting, as the recipe makes a large quantity, and they store well… that’s if you don’t eat them all at once.
Matt Moran’s herb-rolled lamb shoulder with lemony kipfler potatoes
“Everyone who knows me knows I love my lamb. This rolled lamb shoulder brings Mediterranean ingredients in to highlight this classic Sunday roast.” - Matt Moran
Barbecued ham with nectarine glaze
“A great alternative to a traditional baked ham, with the nectarine bringing sweetness and acidity to pair with the rich smoky ham.” – Tom Gorringe
Christmas fruit mince lamington cake
We’ve given the Australian iconic dessert a Christmas twist. This show-stopper cake is much easier to make than it looks, and you can assemble it up to 2 days in advance for stress-free entertaining.
Tiger prawn milk buns
“This is such a simple but delicious recipe, perfect for using up leftover prawns or to take to the beach as a light lunch.” – Tom Gorringe
Christmas cake stuffing
You don’t have to roast a whole chook or turkey to enjoy some stuffing. Here we’ve made it separately, so you can enjoy it at any time, and we’ve added all the yummy ingredients people love in Christmas fruit cakes: dried fruit, spices and nuts. Oh, and don’t worry – we didn’t forget the grog! You’ll need a 4-cup (1L) shallow baking dish for this recipe.
Our best-ever epic potato salad recipe
Level up your next festive feast with this epic potato salad.
Upside-down peach and raspberry pavlova
This upside-down method removes the stress of worrying if your pav will hold up or crash, but still ticks all the boxes for taste, texture and aesthetics.
Christmas stuffing sausage rolls
We've taken arguably one of the best parts of a roast dinner and stuffed (sorry, we had to!) them into sausage rolls! These golden bites are bursting with flavour and texture, perfect for the festive season.
Cherry gin and tonic
Complex cocktails are the pits to make for a crowd. Keep it simple with this chilled Khanh Ong creation.
Matt Moran's cranberry and confit garlic chicken kiev
“A very retro and much-loved dish has had a Christmas twist added to it. By doing the garlic as a confit, it makes for a sweeter, more caramelised flavour, and I’ve added in cranberries for some Christmas flair.” – Matt Moran
Turkey breast roulade with cranberry stuffing
“Sometimes, a whole turkey can just be too much. If you’re cooking for a smaller group, this recipe is perfect, and its no less festive or impressive. Turkey breast, which can usually be quite dry on a whole bird, is cooked to juicy perfection when roasted separately. The stuffing also helps to retain moisture, and adds the flavours of cranberries, sage and thyme.” – Danielle Alvarez
Chilli gougères
We’ve taken some liberties with these classic French savoury cheese puffs, adding an Asian touch with some gochujang and sesame seeds. Grab a flute of Champagne and watch them get gobbled up.
Christmas tree pavlova
Add some extra festive spirit into your pav this year with our Christmas tree pavlova recipe.