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Easy rocky road

It doesn't need to be Christmas to make this delicious treat.

Halloween pumpkin fruit cups

A fun way to serve the kids a healthy breakfast or snack this Halloween.

Easy apple slaw

A refreshing take on the classic coleslaw.

Dark chocolate and orange Christmas slice

The classic Christmas fruit cake is made even sweeter with the addition of rich dark chocolate and orange.

Green mango chutney

A tangy chutney made with raw green mangoes, ginger and spices.

Barbecued side of salmon

Impress your guests with a stunning seafood barbecue main.

Christmas in July recipes

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

Porchetta with roast pears

The perfect centrepiece to feed a crowd.

Greek roast lamb with skordalia and lemony potatoes

This Greek roast lamb recipe is cooked low and slow until the meat is tender. It's not just the meat that's spectacular, the sides are too!

The best Easter biscuits & cookies

The family table never looked so good.

42 Easter baking ideas, sweet treats & more

Easter baking is a lovely (and delicious!) way to mark the festive occasion.

Our ultimate Easter dinner party guide

Expert tips, tricks and recipes

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Hot cross bun pudding & other ways to use up leftover buns

Hot cross bun bread and butter pudding and more!

Easy hot cross buns

There’s nothing better than eating fruit-studded, delicately spiced hot cross buns straight from the oven.

42 fabulous fish recipes for Good Friday

All your favourite Good Friday recipes!

Tips for Easter feasting on a budget

Tips for spending less while still enjoying fabulous food over the holiday weekend.

50 Easter lunch ideas

Planning a feast this Easter? Find inspiration here!

50 spectacular seafood recipes

All of our favourites.

Hot cross bun waffles

A fun idea for Easter breakfast or dessert

Overnight hot cross buns

Straight from the oven or lightly toasted, these fruit-studded buns are a Good Friday breakfast ritual dating back centuries.

8 egg-cellent vegan Easter eggs that actually taste like real chocolate

These treats bring all the flavour and none of the guilt.

Perfect roasted potatoes

Crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside.

Hot cross buns

Traditionally eaten on Good Friday, but why limit yourself to one day a year?

Bolani (stuffed Afghan flatbread)

A vegetarian barbecue crowd-pleaser.

40 Christmas seafood recipes to impress your guests

If seafood is on your menu this year (and in Australia, it always is!) look no further.

Pork roast ideas for Christmas

Moveover ham! For some, it just wouldn't be Christmas without roast pork with crispy crackling.

34 perfect pavlovas for Christmas

Crunchy on the outside, marshmallow-y on the inside.

The Ziploc bag could be your festive season saviour

Prep smarter, not harder, and nail your Christmas entertaining with these festive favourites.

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Coconut & raspberry cheesecake

This baked cheesecake uses a store-bought shortcut for the base.

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The cast of Christmas with The Australian Women's Weekly celebrate a festive feast on a long table

Christmas with The Australian Women’s Weekly 2024

From delicious Christmas mains to glorious desserts, all the recipes from this year's TV special.

Tiramisu trifle

This fabulous dessert combines two favourites – a tiramisu and a trifle!

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Mini pavlova shells

A fun twist on a classic summer dessert.

Grilled salmon with macadamia pangrattato

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

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Prawn and mango salad with rice paper crisps

A prawn salad perfect for sharing as part of a Christmas feast.

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Crispy crackling pork belly salad

The balance of savoury and sweet flavours will make this salad the star of summer.

Prawn & watermelon salad with fetta & sumac onions

This vibrant no-cook platter will be the centrepiece of your summer gatherings.

Cornflake slice

This crunchy cornflake slice is the perfect last-minute Christmas treat.

Salted caramel biscuits

Transform Jatz into a sweet and salty Christmas treat.

Mix & match ice-cream cookies

A fun treat for all ages.

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

Apple & cinnamon glazed Christmas ham

A succulent ham is the ultimate festive centrepiece.

12 unique stocking fillers every foodie will love this Christmas

These gifts pack a punch way beyond their size.

Pavlova rocky road

A blend of two Christmas favourites. This recipe is one for the sweet tooths!

Chicken & potato salad with zesty yogurt dressing

A fresh and flavourful dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Sticky tofu skewers with lemony red slaw & chickpea croutons

Transform tofu into spicy, tangy skewers for a hearty vegetarian main.

Chocolate reindeer biscuits

These adorable reindeer-shaped Christmas pops are a fun, festive way to delight the kids.

Watermelon mocktail with strawberry & mint

Look forward to the good times with a colourful fizz.

Julie Goodwin’s French onion tarts

A stunning starter for entertaining season.

Julie Goodwin’s brown rice salad

A fresh, flavoursome and filling salad to share.

Julie Goodwin’s Peach Melba cake

Inspired by the classic dessert.

Air fryer pork with apricot, fetta & pistachio stuffing

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

Cranberry & ginger Christmas mimosa

Raise a glass to the festive season!

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

Sticky date pudding with boozy toffee sauce

Something different to serve for dessert this Christmas.

White Christmas recipe collection

This super-sweet dessert is Australia's answer for missing out on our own "white Christmas" - mimicking the colours of fresh snow and festive baubles in this lovely no-bake slice.

Butterflied turkey roast

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

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Lemony roast whole turkey with macadamia stuffing wreath

Our lemony turkey roast is a stunning Christmas centrepiece. Try it with our macadamia stuffing wreath to impress your guests.

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31 Christmas desserts to end your festive feast on a high

Find the perfect ending for your festive feast.

Sweet & spicy pork skewers

Served with crisp apple, carrot & celeriac salad.

Macadamia stuffing made into a wreath as a side dish.

Turkey stuffing balls

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

How to make the perfect Christmas pudding

To suet or not to suet? Can I leave out the booze? Is it sacrilegious to use a microwave? We answer some frequently asked questions about the fine art of pudding-making.

Beautiful Christmas cookies for gifts and gatherings

Pre-heat the oven and bake these scrumptious festive treats! They're perfect for sharing, as edible gifts, or just getting into the Christmas spirit!

Our best Christmas pudding recipes

Nothing says Christmas like a plump, juicy pudding.

Nutty choc-chip boiled fruit cakes

Make fruit cake even better.

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Gingerbread recipes for Christmas

A collection of festive gingerbread recipes for you to enjoy. We’ve got gingerbread people, gingerbread fruit mince tarts, gingerbread houses and even a gingerbread Christmas tree.

One-pan pineapple fruit cake

The homemade rum caramel is the secret ingredient in this effortless tropical-inspired cake with ginger flavours and a crunchy crown of nuts.

32 sensational Christmas shortbread variations

Ideal for edible gifts or to serve at your Christmas party.

Salted lemon shortbread

Known as lemon sable tiles, these delicately textured French-style shortbread biscuits are incredibly moreish.

Easy white Christmas

This recipe is quick, delicious and sure to be a festive season hit with the whole family.

Spiced gingerbread biscuits

A homemade gift idea for loved ones to enjoy over the holiday season.

lemon myrtle shortbreads, iced and on a bench.

Lemon myrtle shortbread biscuits

Get creative with your festive baking.

11 brilliant blinis to share with friends

These blinis are sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

Air fryer pork belly salad with ginger & soy dressing

Make this crackling good pork belly dish for your next family gathering or even for Christmas lunch.

Traditional steamed gluten-free Christmas pudding.

Traditional gluten-free Christmas pudding

A Christmas pudding everyone can enjoy.

The most delicious whisky advent calendars to sip and savour this Christmas

A dram a day keeps the (holiday) stress away.

9 drool-worthy chocolate advent calendars for a taste of Christmas all December long

A month of chocolate-y bliss.

Easy Halloween biscuits

Transform plain biscuits into something spooktacular!

Easy Halloween cupcakes

These deliciously spooky cupcakes are so easy decorate. Pick up some lollies, make some cupcakes and buttercream and start decorating!

Gluten free Christmas cake

This lighter style gluten-free fruit cake is just the ticket for the festive season.

Roasted capsicum salad with labne

A vibrant salad perfect for any summer gathering.

Prawn cocktail salad

Serve up your next prawn cocktail family-style with this recipe.

Tomato salad with creamed fetta

A vibrant salad platter perfect for any summer gathering.

Haloumi and potato salad on a platter with a little pot of dressing on the side

Spinach, haloumi and potato salad

A delicious twist on a potato salad.

Butterflied leg of lamb with pomegranate pearl barley

Butterflied leg of lamb with pearl barley salad & tahini yoghurt sauce

A fast way to feed a crowd at your next barbecue.

11 eggnog ideas to get you in the Christmas spirit

Time to get into the festive spirits.

How to make an easy gingerbread house

The fun is in the creation but this festive treat doesn't need to be super complicated.

Double cheese potato bake

Better make extra because this one will be popular!

Panettone custards with macadamia toffee

A delicious way to re-invent leftover panettone at Christmas.

Christmas tree pavlova

Mastering the perfect pavlova is a skill for life!

Roast turkey with forcemeat stuffing

Traditional roast turkey with crisp skin and a classic bacon and breadcrumb stuffing you'll love.

This creation takes the cake for all things divinely rich and fabulously festive for those living with diabetes, and with the option to make it gluten-free too! You will need to make this recipe a day ahead.