The ultimate Christmas recipe collection for mains, sides and drinks

Don't panic. We have all you need to celebrate in style — and then some.

Dec 18, 2019 12:00am

Fleet's whisky-and-honey-glazed ham

Don't panic. Christmas may be creeping up, but we have the recipes you need for your festive menu. We have all your bases covered, from mains in pork and ham, turkey or lamb, or seafood form – and the salads and sides to go with it. For drinks, we have plenty of cocktails to keep the party going.

To end your meal on a high this holiday season, your need our Christmas desserts too.

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Christmas ham recipes
The centrepiece of any Christmas feast, hams can be glazed with all kinds of ingredients. Whether you lean traditional - honey and mustard, perhaps - or want to try something unorthodox this year, such as a cola or whiskey glaze, these combinations will be the crowning glory to your festive feast.

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Christmas ham glazes
Want to mix your own ham glaze instead? The fundamentals are simple: sugar for sweetness, spices for complexity, and a little acidity to balance it all out. Brush up on the essentials here.

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Christmas turkey recipes

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Christmas seafood recipes
Seafood has long been the centrepiece of the quintessential Australian Christmas. What would a festive spread be without king prawns, freshly shucked oysters or a roast barramundi? The catch of the day is all here.

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Make-ahead Christmas recipes
These are the recipes that will keep your guests fed and watered, while allowing you to escape the kitchen unscathed.

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Vegetarian Christmas recipes
Christmas doesn't have to be an all-ham affair. These vegetarian dishes will keep carnivores and plant-eaters happy at your festive feast. From elegant tarts, colourful salads and this spinach and ricotta rotolo, these recipes will take pride of place at your table.

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Christmas roasts
These roasted meats are ideal Christmas recipes, from festive goose to luscious pork belly to an old-fashioned roast chicken. Whatever you choose as the centrepiece of your feast, all of the recipes we've selected here are designed for maximum impact.

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Christmas lamb recipes
From slow-cooked lamb shoulders to barbecued and butterflied legs, these lamb recipes are suitable for small Christmas gatherings or big family bashes.

Photo: Ben Dearnley