Christmas crowd pleasers with a twist

A fun alternative to serving cake, this dessert recipe is great for young family members who’ll want to be up from the table as soon as the meal is over, but not without the sweet stuff. The crushed-up noodles inside make a crunchy surprise.

Taking advantage of the gorgeous stone fruit and berries in season, this festive salad will brighten up your Christmas table. Simply team your favourite summer fruit with creamy ricotta, fresh spinach leaves, basil and chilli for a unique side dish.

A juicy ham-on-the-bone is a Christmas staple, but for an added flavour punch this recipe is a must-try. The classic orange and ginger flavours we associate with this time of year are brought to life by the sweet and salty tang of hoisin sauce, for a vibrant and sticky result.

What’s an Australian Christmas spread without some fresh seafood? Re-invent an old favourite with this gourmet take on the classic prawn cocktail. It’s just like the original, only bigger and better.

You can’t go wrong with steak, sushi and burgers… so why not have them all-in-one? Turn your Christmas into a Japanese feast with this fun and festive spin on a crowd-pleasing classic. These mini burgers are bite-sized balls of flavour, featuring favoured ingredients such as kewpie mayo, pickled ginger and Chang’s Japanese Teriyaki Sauce.

Forget eggnog, a true summer Christmas calls for a refreshing cocktail. Pimm’s is a gin-based liquor infused with liqueur, fruit juices and spices. We’ve added fresh fruit, fragrant mint and cooling cucumber to create a refreshing alcoholic punch, perfect for warm summer evenings. Make up a batch of this and your guests will thank you!

Both kids and adults will get a kick out of these scrumptious treats that are not only great tasting, but super easy to put together. All you have to do is melt, stir, spoon and chill! Using only 3 ingredients, these chocolate spiders also make for a decorative Christmas table platter.

Baked vegetables are a staple of many families’ meals on Christmas Day. But instead of opting for your classic recipe, why not mix it up a little with a new, tangier spin on baked potatoes? The whipped chive butter works wonders with the cinnamon kick.

All good Christmas spreads need a fresh side to balance things out. This refreshing salad combines zesty soy and sesame flavours with the crunch of fried noodles and nuts for a moreish dish that’ll have your guests coming back for seconds.

Send your guests home with a beautiful box of homemade treats. These adorable Christmas pudding cookies make a great little gift packed in a pretty box and tied with a festive ribbon.

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