Orthodox Christmas recipes

Yiayia's lemon soup just not cutting it this year? We have you covered! Switch up your Christmas feast with our versions of those traditional recipes you're likely to find on an Orthodox Christmas spread. From Serbian cabbage rolls, known as "sarma", to an impressive stuffed goose, popular among our Russian friends, we have everything you need to complete your festive meal. Whichever denomination you belong to, you're sure to find a recipe that works for you. Merry Christmas!

Baking

August 15, 2022

Cabbage rolls

The tastiest way to enjoy cabbage.

By Women's Weekly Food

Easter recipes

March 14, 2021

Greek almond crescents

Serve with a hot espresso.

By Women's Weekly Food

Quick & Easy

May 31, 2011

Pickled vegetables

Our pickled vegetables make a lovely and colourful gift for friends or family. We’ve used a variety of vegetables here, but you can experiment with your own combinations.

By Women's Weekly Food

Quick & Easy

April 30, 2011

Deep-fried sweet pastries (Thiples)

Thiples (or Diples) are a Greek sweet dessert consisting of pastry that has been fried in hot oil, and a honey drizzle. This recipe uses classic flavours so the dish is true to its origin.

By Women's Weekly Food

Dinner ideas

December 31, 2010

Cider-roasted pork belly

Get some super-tender pork falling apart on your fork.

By Women's Weekly Food

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28 mince and rice recipes

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char siu chicken by Julie Goodwin in a white pan with a wooden spoon

Julie Goodwin’s one-pan char siu chicken

Julie Goodwin’s creamy chicken & mushroom pasta

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Julie Goodwin’s Spanish chicken

Beef in red wine in a casserole pot topped with carrots, one of our slow cooked beef recipes

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Roasted pumpkin, spinach and fetta frittata

Julie Goodwin’s honey prawn stir fry with noodles

Julie Goodwin’s rissoles with sweet potato mash

Chicken and leek pie

Baking

February 28, 2010

Baked lima beans

Mediterranean-style baked lima beans from Australian Women’s Weekly.

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Vegetarian

September 30, 2009

Eggplant and tomato salad

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Quick & Easy

July 31, 2009

Cinnamon and walnut syrup cake

By Women's Weekly Food

roast goose with fruit and nut seasoning

Dinner ideas

April 30, 2009

Roast goose with fruit and nut seasoning

Have you always wanted to roast a goose for Christmas day? Here’s your chance with this simple recipe. Don’t let the addition of chicken giblets put you off, they help the stuffing graduate from delicious to amazing!

By Women's Weekly Food

Greekwalnutandspicecake WITH RED WINE PEARS

Baking

November 30, 1976

Greek walnut and spice cake with red wine pears

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Quick & Easy

February 28, 1975

Pork neck, orange and white bean stew

By Women's Weekly Food

POTATO, CAPSICUM AND GOAT'S CHEESE GRATIN

Baking

January 31, 1975

Potato, capsicum and goat’s cheese gratin

By Women's Weekly Food

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