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Christmas in July recipes

Embrace the joy of a winter Christmas celebration with these warming festive recipes.

Women's Weekly Food

A winter warming dessert ... sticky date pudding with a boozy toffee sauce (recipe below).

What is “Christmas in July”?

At first glance, the concept of celebrating Christmas in July seems quite bizarre. Everyone knows Christmas is in December!

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The thing is, December 25 comes at the peak of southern hemisphere’s summer – which is a season decidedly out of step with the cold Christmases that inspired much of our yuletide traditions. Have you ever tried eating a roast dinner in 30 degree heat? Aussies have! So, in an effort to capture some of the magic of a cold Christmas some people in Australia, New Zealand and other southern hemisphere countries celebrate “Christmas” in the coldest month – July!

There are no public holidays associated with Christmas in July, nor is there an official date in July on which it is celebrated. This unofficial Christmas celebration is just a bit of fun. So say goodbye to sipping eggnog in the blazing summer sun, it’s time to huddle by the hearth and embrace the magic of the season with these charming Christmas in July recipes!

The best crispy roast potatoes

May 15, 2025

The best roast potatoes

With a secret ingredient for the crispiest and fluffiest spuds. We’ve included instructions for cooking in the oven and the air fryer too.

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grilled salmon recipe

December 10, 2024

Grilled salmon with macadamia pangrattato

A side of salmon makes a stunning centrepiece for a Christmas feast.

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Vegan roast

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Glazed Christmas ham, a half ham on a serving platter.

December 9, 2024

Apple & cinnamon glazed Christmas ham

A succulent ham is the ultimate festive centrepiece.

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White Christmas

October 30, 2025

White Christmas

Celebrate Christmas in style with white chocolate, dried fruits and nuts and crispy puffed rice.

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rum balls

October 16, 2025

Rum balls recipe

The easiest Christmas treat you’ll make this year – and everyone’s favourite gift to receive!

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Air fryer roast pork.

December 3, 2024

Air fryer pork with apricot, fetta & pistachio stuffing

Let the air fryer take a starring role in Christmas lunch.

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Whole sticky date pudding topped with toffee sauce and nuts on a cake stand

December 2, 2024

Sticky date pudding with boozy toffee sauce

Something different to serve for dessert this Christmas.

By Women's Weekly Food

Women's Weekly butterflied roast turkey

November 29, 2024

Butterflied turkey roast

Discover a delicious Christmas turkey recipe with crispy skin and tender meat, perfect for your holiday feast.

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Macadamia stuffing made into a wreath as a side dish.

November 25, 2024

Turkey stuffing balls

A stuffing wreath makes a unique and festive addition to your Christmas table.

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rocky road sliced on a cake stand

November 7, 2025

Christmas rocky road

The only Christmas rocky road recipe you’ll ever need – it’s simply irresistible!

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two toned fruit cake, sliced

November 22, 2023

Two-toned Christmas cake

A visually striking twist on a classic fruit cake.

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Leftover Christmas ham sandwich with homemade pickled onion

November 22, 2023

Christmas ham sandwich

A really good ham sandwich.

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Mulled wine

May 26, 2022

Mulled wine

The classic winter warmer drink made from red wine, orange liqueur along with various spices.

By Women's Weekly Food

Gingerbread folk

March 16, 2022

Gingerbread folk

Adorable festive treats.

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EGGNOG

December 8, 2021

Eggnog

This alcoholic Christmas punch will get your festive season off to the right start. Drink and be merry!

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lemon roasted potatoes

November 24, 2021

How to make perfect roast potatoes

Bright and zesty with the perfect amount of crunch.

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yule log

December 21, 2020

Christmas Yule log cake

Yule log cake recipe is perfect for celebrating the Christmas season – delicious vanilla cake filled with hazelnut cream and decorated with chocolate ganache.

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Classic Christmas trifle

December 3, 2020

Classic Christmas trifle

Imagine this stunning dessert as your centrepiece

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Classic roast chicken

September 10, 2020

Classic roast chicken

This classic roast chicken recipe is the ideal hearty Sunday dinner.

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Vegan roast

December 15, 2019

Vegan roast

This clever roast is a vegan take on the turducken.

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roast pork shoulder recipe

November 19, 2017

Roast pork shoulder with stuffed onions and pickled pear

Make a statement with this beautiful roast from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘The Butcher’ cookbook. With sweet stuffed onions, pickled pears and crackling to die for, it’s sure to be requested time and time again.

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christmas pudding

May 31, 2010

Gluten free Christmas pudding

Rich, fruity and aromatic with brandy, this steamed Christmas pudding is gorgeous served warm with either brandy butter, double cream or vanilla custard.

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warm chocolate pavlovas

December 31, 2009

Warm chocolate pavlovas

The creaminess of the ice cream and chocolate sauce is a delectable texture contrast to the crunchiness of the pavlova. You can serve this with a berry compote as well if you like.

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prosciutto-wrapped turkey breast

May 31, 2009

Prosciutto-wrapped turkey breast

Wrapping a turkey breast in prosciutto before roasting it helps keep the meat tender and juicy as well as adding lots of flavour to the finished dish.

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