Holidays and Events

Take the hassle out of Christmas with Cameron Douglas’s excellent drinks selections

Getting ready to have a good time but not sure what wine to bring ... or even if it will pair well with the food you’re about to enjoy?...

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Vegan Corn and Pumpkin Bread with Smoky Corn, Chilli and Maple Butter

Add a vibrant splash of colour to your brunch table with this vegan pumpkin bread topped with smoky corn, chilli and maple butter.

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Gingerbread or Mini Gingerbread Houses

There are countless things to make out of gingerbread dough. We’ve made classic hearts with delicately piped icing, but you can also create these cute gingerbread houses.

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In the mood for baking? Try our ultimate brownie recipes

Have some fun in the kitchen with this ultimate list of brownie recipes. Make exciting and delicious sweet treats that everyone can enjoy!

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Caramelised Pineapple Old Fashioned with Festive Fortune Cookie

Put a fresh twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail this holiday season. Serve with homemade festive fortune cookies for added Christmas fun and cheer.

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Brioche Waffles with Spiced Fruit and Vanilla Labne

Golden, caramelised waffles are dusted with icing sugar and served with lightly spiced, syrupy stone fruit, and a sweet yet tangy vanilla labne. This is a refined take on waffles, and would make for a delicious breakfast or brunch option over the lazy holiday period.

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Make Christmas magical with these homemade festive gifts

Show your loved ones you care for them this Christmas with these magical home made Christmas gifts.

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Twas the night before Christmas and time for a feast

Ring in the yuletide and gather your loved ones for an evening of celebration with our night before Christmas feast.

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Italian Chocolate Christmas Cake

Resembling a traditional panforte, this rich Italian chocolate Christmas cake has flavours of orange, honey, roasted hazelnuts and almonds, traditional Christmas fruit mince – and most importantly, dark chocolate! This cake will make a pretty addition to any Christmas table.

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Mini Christmas Puddings with Brandy Caramel Sauce

Sure to put you in a festive mood, these rich and sweet little Christmas puddings are served with a decadent brandy caramel sauce, a dollop of thickened cream and a sprinkling of raspberries.

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Fruit Mince and Pistachio Brioche Wreath

Filled with a sweet and rich traditional Christmas fruit mince and pistachios, this fabulously festive brioche wreath is a delicious show-stopper for your Christmas table.

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Master Recipe: Christmas Fruit Mince

Mincemeat is so called because back in the Middle Ages, mince pies were filled with meat, often mutton. This traditional fruit mince is sweet, rich and perfect baked in Christmas cakes, puddings, sweet breads and pastries.

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Tandoori-Style Chicken and Paneer Samosa

To make these samosas tender tandoori chicken, paneer and a dazzling array of spices are bundled up inside pastry pockets that are fried to perfection, and topped with a bright and tangy green chutney. What more could you want from a snack?

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Best Ever Greek Inspired Christmas Brunch

Make the best of your festive breakfasts with these easy recipes.

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Strawberry Frozen Cheesecake Layer Cake

Perfect for a special occasion, this gorgeous rose-coloured strawberry frozen cheesecake layer cake is guaranteed to excite the sweet tooths among us.

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Prawns with Mango Salsa

With flavours of garlic and lime, these prawns are wrapped in prosciutto, then cooked on the barbecue and paired with a vibrant mango, lime and chilli salsa.

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Take the hassle out of Christmas with Cameron Douglas’s excellent drinks selections

Getting ready to have a good time but not sure what wine to bring … or even if it will pair well with the food you’re about to enjoy?

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Michael’s Mum’s Original Christmas Cake

Editor-in-chief Michael McHugh makes his mum’s famous fruit cake recipe for Christmas every year.

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Grazing-style Vegan Christmas Menu Ideas

Skip the formalities and enjoy a modern grazing-style Christmas with these simple and delectable dishes that just so happen to be vegan.

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Festive and Flavoursome Vegetarian Christmas Menu

Your plant-based and meat-eating guests will be equally delighted with these vegetarian Christmas dishes.

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Mushroom Wellington with Tarragon Smashed Peas

With a beautiful rolled puff pastry exterior and the comforting flavours of garlic, leek and mushrooms inside, this mushroom Wellington is a fun and festive vegetarian main option for Christmas dinner. Serve with lemony tarragon smashed peas, delicious!

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Epic Brownie with Dark Chocolate, Hazelnuts and Pistachios

This epic brownie with dark chocolate, hazelnuts and pistachios is from Reynold Poernomo’s beautiful new book The Dessert Game (yes, Reynold the dessert king from MasterChef Australia’s Back to Win season!). Reynold thinks everyone should have a good brownie recipe in their repertoire, and this one is epic.

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Gin and Pepper Berry Glazed Side of Trout 

Brushed with a smokey gin and pepper berry glaze, this sticky and golden trout is perfect for entertaining guests. Serve with a pangrattato and radicchio salad and baby lemon balm.

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Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Rosé Wine and Quince Paste

Marinaded in quince, sumac, mustard and vinegar before being slow-roasted in a pan with rosé and bay leaves, this succulent and flavourful lamb shoulder is sure to be a family favourite.

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Italian Stuffed Turkey Breast with Verjuice and Roasted Pears

Wrapped in prosciutto after being stuffed with Italian-inspired pork herb mixture, these turkey breasts are sure to be succulent and packed full of flavour.

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