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Enjoy our favourite Christmas recipes

Planning your Christmas day menu doesn’t need to be stressful. We’ve made it easy to find delicious and easy festive recipes the whole whānau will enjoy.

Christmas starters, sides and "bring a plate"

If you don't want to turn up to Christmas dinner empty handed, try one of these easy starters or sides.
40 mins
Serves 8

Italian-inspired prawn salad
20 mins
Serves 6-8

Cocktail charcuterie
25 mins
Serves 4

Cranberry and pistachio baked cheese
35 mins
Serves 6-8

Summer fish crudo
15 mins
Serves 4-6

Summer berry, basil and rocket salad
35 mins
Serves 4

Herby green potato salad
10 mins
Serves 4

Antipasto salad
45 mins
Serves 6-8

Christmas cobb salad with crispy chicken
15 mins
Serves 4-6

Browned butter asparagus and peas
15 mins
Serves 4

Couscous tabbouleh salad
15 mins
Serves 4

Stone fruit caprese inspired salad

Christmas mains

A little bit special, these mains will feed the whānau and be the highlight of your Christmas table.
2 hrs 15 mins
Serves 12-15

Peach and ginger glazed ham
50 mins
Serves 8

Soy & ginger salmon with herb slaw
110 mins
Serves 8

Leg of lamb with cranberry mint glaze
2 hrs
Serves 10

Roast turkey with lime and dijon mustard glaze
1 hour
Serves 10

Apricot and ginger baked ham
1 hour
Serves 8-10

Chargrilled eye fillet with asparagus salad
35 mins
Serves 8-10

Lemon and dill baked salmon

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Christmas desserts

2 hours
Serves 6-8

How to make a classic kiwi pavlova
25 mins
Serves 10-12

How to make a trifle
30 mins + refrigeration time
Serves 6-7

Gingerbread tiramisu
15 mins
Serves 10

Christmas dessert platter
35 mins
Serves 4

Jelly and white chocolate mousse cups
25 mins
Serves 6

Individual brownie berry shortcake
20 mins
Serves 6

Lemon and ginger cheesecakes
95 mins
Serves 10

White chocolate rocky road cheesecake

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More Christmas recipe collections

Christmas baking and gift ideas

It just doesn't feel like Christmas without sweet treats! We've put together our favourite festive baking ideas.

Pavlova recipes and topping ideas

Check out our recipes to create the perfect pavlova from scratch, or elevate your store-bought pavlova with our topping ideas!

Summer drink recipes

Cool down this summer with these easy, refreshing and delicious mocktails and milkshakes recipes.

Christmas menus

Planning your Christmas menu is easy-as with our curated menus.

Traditional Christmas menu

Gather friends and whānau to enjoy an epic Christmas feast with all the trimmings. These classic Christmas recipes will be a highlight of your festive season. 

BBQ Christmas

Sunny days at the beach, BBQs, seasonal berries, pohutakawa trees, and spending time with whanau is what Kiwi summer is all about. These light, delicious and seasonal recipes are ideal for a casual Kiwi Christmas.

Modern Christmas menu

Explore new flavours with our twist on a classic Christmas menu. If you’re looking for something a little different to celebrate the festive season, check out our favourite contemporary Christmas recipes. 

The star of the show

How to prepare your Christmas glazed ham

Achieve a glorious ham to adorn your table with our recipe tips and glaze ideas.

Turkey recipes

Find your new favourite turkey stuffing recipe!

Vegetarian inspiration

Looking for plant-based alternatives for the summer season? Discover tasty meat-free main meals and vege recipes for the whole family.

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