“This is honestly the true beginning of every Christmas day for me. It speaks holiday, family, summer and a day of laughs and merriment," says Jordan Toft.
The best snacks to kick off your celebrations
Some of our favourite contributors come bearing gifts: their top festive eats with matching cocktails. From Jordan Toft’s prawn rolls and Silvia Colloca’s tomato focaccia, to Matt Moran’s ham-and-cheese bread and Monty Koludrovic’s hot chicken wings, you’re going to want unwrap, ASAP, and take a big bite.
Keep the festive vibes going with these turkey sausage rolls
These sausage rolls are an absolute hit during summer and the festive season.
This gin, lemon and basil spritz is the new must-have drink for entertaining
You know it's peak summertime when someone brings one of these out at your next gathering.
Spicy cranberry and mustard glazed chicken wings
These wings are the perfect finger food for entertaining. Begin this recipe a day ahead. You'll need a kitchen thermometer.
Christmas ham and cheese bread
This pull-apart cheesy loaf turns your Christmas ham into a tasty savoury holiday treat, tailor-made for sharing.
Spiced negroni
Get into the summer spirit with these festive cocktails. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead.
Get the party started with this parmesan and olive oil dip
What could be better than a parmesan dip on the big day.
This tomato and goats cheese focaccia is what weekends are made for
Bring a little Italian to your Christmas feast with this light foccacia recipe.
Yuzu whisky sour
Ease yourself into the weekend with this fun cocktail recipe.
Cultured butter, oxheart tomato and anchovies on sourdough
This light sourdough snack is perfect for summer or Christmas day.
Smoked trout and cream cheese dip
“This is the dip I take to people’s houses over the holidays. It is very popular and crazy simple to prepare," says Matt Preston.
Vanilla and peach mojito
Get into the summer spirit with these festive drinks.