Our best Christmas in July recipes

Finally, some proper cold weather for all that ham-eating.

Watermelon-rose pavlova wreath
Here in Australia, Christmas in July is a chance to experience Christmas the way our friends in the northern hemisphere do: with hot ham, roasted vegetables, steamed puddings and warm cocktails. And no-one does festive like Quay's Peter Gilmore and his impressive quince, pecan and crème caramel trifle with honey cream.