Our Favourite Festive Mains. From perfect glazed hams and stuffed roast turkeys to succulent lamb and pork, we’ve got all your festive main options covered.
Ham
With just a few simple ingredients it’s easy to cook this delicious ham. Perfect for cooking on Christmas Eve you’ll have plenty of ham for brunches at home and light evening meals. Here are some of our favourite glazed ham recipes:
Baked Ham with Pineapple and Mustard Glaze
Bourbon-Glazed Leg of Ham
Ham topped with Ruby Grapefruit and Fig
Cranberry and Maple Glazed Leg of Ham
Turkey
Nothing says Christmas more than a Roast Turkey! Whether you serve it stuffed or with stuffing on the side, with gravy, cranberry jelly or mint sauce, this main will always be the star of any festive table. So go on, give one of the following recipes a go:
Whole Turkey with Couscous Stuffing
Spanish-Flavoured Turkey with Chorizo Stuffing Balls
Orange and Thyme Turkey
Turkey with Preserved Lemon and Fresh Date Stuffing recipe
Beef
If you favour traditional flavours and meat then Beef is your answer this festive season. Our selection of Beef recipes are sure to be crowd pleasers for any family and friends you will be entertaining.
Beef Roast with Herb and Mustard Crust
Beef Wellington
Roast Sirloin of Beef with Parsnip Rosti
Lamb
Locally sourced lamb makes for a great roast for your celebration that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and cook, the key to a succulent leg of lamb is to baste the meat liberally an hour into cooking time. Serve with your favourite sides and condiments. Here are some winning lamb recipes:
Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Pesto
Leg of Lamb with Cranberry and Mint Marinade
Rosemary-Studded Leg of Lamb
Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Pesto
Leg of Lamb with Cranberry and Mint Marinade
Barbecued Lamb with Quinoa Tabouli
Pork
These pork recipes will surely sate the family’s appetite. Don’t forget, the trick to producing crunchy crackling is to rub the skin with a little oil and sea salt before cooking. The following recipes feature a range of sweet and fruity stuffings:
Pork Loin Filled with Honey, Five-Spice Powder and Pecans
Standing Rack of Pork
Rolled Loin of Pork with Apple and Pear Chutney
Seafood
Forgo your usual roast meats for fresh and delicious seafood. Great for feeding a hungry horde in a hurry these seafood recipes are ready in less than an hour and pack a punch in flavour. Try one of the following recipes for a Summer seafood feast:
Asian-flavoured Whole Snapper
Mussels with Breadcrumb Topping
Summer Paella
Baked Snapper With Barley Stuffing
Salmon Gravlax
Roasted Lobster with Saffron Dill Butter
Roasted Prawns with Two Butters
Asian-flavoured Whole Snapper
Seafood Platter with Lime and Coriander Dressing
