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Turkey with apricot & hazelnut stuffing

Instead of taking on a whole turkey this year. Why not try this turkey breast stuffed with apricot and hazelnut stuffing?

Cheats coffee Christmas wreath

This stunning Christmas wreath cake will make your festivities even more special. With a rich coffee mascarpone filling, its utterly delicious.

Haloumi and avocado bruschetta

A match made in heaven.

Easy Christmas cake

It's beginning to taste a lot like Christmas.

Christmas cocktails

Festive cocktails for Christmas entertaining.

Classic Christmas trifle

Imagine this stunning dessert as your centrepiece

Cherry and amaretti white Christmas log

Filled with divine festive flavours.

10 festive favourites with a modern twist

Let the Christmas countdown begin.

10 raisin recipes that are a little bit fancy

Perfect for Christmas menus.

Chocolate and cardamom shortbread

Delicate cardamom and chocolate flavours and the crunch of pistachios creates a delightful shortbread biscuit.

Old-fashioned white Christmas slice

A classic festive dessert, this beautiful white chocolate Christmas slice is packed full of the sweetness of dried fruit and the crunch of fresh nuts. Wrap in coloured cellophane for a thoughtful gift.

Sugar and spice almonds

The ideal edible gift this Christmas.

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Honeycomb and hazelnut frozen parfait pudding

Make dessert the centrepiece this Christmas with our frozen honeycomb and hazelnut parfait pudding.

Christmas pudding ice-cream bombes

A twist on the traditional puddings thats perfect for the hot Aussie summer Christmas.

Christmas crowd pleasers with a twist

10 fun ways to reinvent Christmas this year

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Christmas trifle cake

This berry-topped spectacle packs serious Christmas punch.

Fruit mince tarts

Nothing says Merry Christmas like minced fruit and nut pies with a brandy kick.

Allergy-friendly fruit mince tarts

Noone should miss out on fruit mince tarts.

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2-in-1 basic fruit mix

A good pudding or Christmas cake relies on a nice boozy fruit mix. This recipe has the perfect balance and also serves as a delicious filling for your fruit mince pies.

Classic steamed Christmas pudding

This classic pudding is best served with plenty of warm vanilla or brandy custard

Easter bunny cake

This Easter bunny cake is an easy and adorable way to celebrate the holidays - and the little ones can help decorate!

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Triple-chocolate crackle crunch cake

As featured on the Easter with The Australian Women's Weekly TV special.

Hayden Quinn’s Mediterranean butterflied lamb

As featured on the Easter with The Australian Women's Weekly TV special

15 Easter treats that are more than just chocolate

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

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Sprout & bacon pan stuffing

We all know stuffing is worthy of a dish of it's own. This sprout & bacon pan version will perfectly complement your main meal.

Fennel-cheese pan stuffing

We all know stuffing is worthy of a dish of it's own. This fennel and cheese version will perfectly complement your main meal.

Corn-pancetta pan stuffing

Let's face it, stuffing is worthy of a dish of it's own. This corn-pancetta pan stuffing will perfectly complement your main meal.

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Last-minute Christmas ideas

Running short on time but still want to prepare something fabulous for Christmas dinner? Create magnificent mains, desserts and sides for your festive table with these last-minute recipes.

Christmas Eton mess wreath

The perfect centrepiece for your dessert table this Christmas - a ring of white chocolate covered in macarons and berries.

Spiced sweet potatoes with whipped chive butter

A fancy side dish of baked sweet potato flavoured with garlic, cinnamon and chive butter.

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Tian of vegetables with herbs and parmesan

Vegetable tian is a delicious side dish year-round. It's healthy, easy to make, and so pretty to look at.

20 salad recipes to serve with Christmas lunch

A delicious Christmas salad is a must-have side dish

Gingerbread

Run as fast as you can...

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Christmas seafood recipes to impress your guests

If seafood is on your menu this year (and in Australia, it always is!) look no further than our selection of stunning dishes. Here, you'll find everything from must-have grilled prawns to beautiful whole-baked fish and gourmet lobster recipes to really impress. We've also put together a tasty seafood platter with easy and complementary dressings to take the guessswork out of planning it yourself. Merry Christmas!

Vegan roast

This clever roast is a vegan take on the turducken.

Summer stone fruit pandoro pudding

Pandoro cake is used in this bread-and-butter style Christmas stone fruit pudding. Served with a sweet mango sauce.

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Rosé and raspberry trifle

Everyone will love this grown up trifle featuring a light homemade sponge, rosé jelly and fresh raspberries.

Perfect Christmas finger food recipes

Start as you mean to go on.

Salmon pastrami with yoghurt tartare and pickled cucumbers

Try something a little different this Christmas with our smoky roasted salmon served with fresh yoghurt tartare sauce and pickled cucumber.

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31 Christmas barbecue menu ideas

Throw the perfect Christmas barbie with this collection of menu ideas and recipes - featuring Christmas finger food, Christmas dinner recipes, and even the perfect Christmas desserts.

Gingerbread gift boxes

These gingerbread gift boxes are an adorable (and edible) way to package up any sweet treat. Go all out this Christmas and whip up a bunch for dessert.

14 Christmas gingerbread recipes

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

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24 Christmas trifle recipes

The pièce de résistance on the festive eating agenda.

12 eggnog recipes that will get you in the Christmas spirit

From shortbread to pavlova, plus the traditional beverage.

Salt and vinegar roast potatoes

This classic flavour combination that will take your roast potatoes to the next level.

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Mocha mi su

Because you can never have too much chocolate.

Santa salad

The perfect festive salad to complement your Christmas spread.

Gingerbread christmas trees

Bake and stack spiced star cookies to create these adorable gingerbread Christmas trees.

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Show-stopping Christmas recipes you’ll be famous for

From our crispy pork belly and spice crusted lamb, to our indulgent cakes and puddings, these beloved recipes are a guaranteed hit year after year.

Our favourite traditional Christmas recipes

Nostalgia awaits.

Sweet potato, mint and goat’s cheese tartlets

These goat's cheese, mint and kumara mash tartlets are a delicious and easy savory appetiser to serve family and friends at Christmas.

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Crispy roast potatoes with rosemary salt

Soft and fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside and with fragrant rosemary salt these roast potatoes will complement your Christmas lunch.

White Christmas slice

White chocolate fans rejoice! This delicious White Christmas slice is filled with chewy cherries, apricots and coconut. Quick and easy just refrigerate till firm, then serve.

Christmas fruit mince semifreddo with strawberries

Maggie Beer’s fruit mince semifreddo with strawberries

Boozy fruit mince gives this classic semi-frozen dessert a Christmas twist.

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Herb-brined turkey breast in pancetta

Herb-brined overnight, stuffed with olive and wrapped in pancetta - this turkey breast is full of flavour and stays beautifully moist when cooked.

Ice-cream Christmas pudding log

Create a stunning centrepiece for your Christmas dessert table with this easy ice-cream Christmas pudding log

19 turkey recipes for the festive season

Our best Christmas turkey recipes for Christmas lunch or dinner ideas, complete with Christmas stuffing recipes like our stuffed turkey roll recipe.

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26 prawn salad recipes for you to try this Christmas

We've collected our best prawn salad recipes for you to try this Christmas. Teamed with everything from mango to avocado, these will be a hit.

Quick and indulgent treats for Christmas

Satisfy your sweet tooth this festive season with these indulgent chocolate desserts and treats.

10 Christmas recipes that will surprise your guests

Hit refresh on tired Christmas menus with these crowd-pleasers.

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Roast pork wreath with stone fruit

Add a special touch to your Christmas table with this charming roast pork and stone fruit arrangement.

Maggie Beer’s green beans with roasted walnuts

An easy but impressive side dish - fresh crispy green beans with an added crunch of walnuts.

Maggie Beer’s baked pumpkin with herbs and pumpkin seeds

Maggie Beer gives baked pumpkin a makeover for your Christmas spread with fresh herbs and a verjuice glaze

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Mouthwatering glazed Christmas ham recipes

A selection of spectacular Christmas ham recipes and inspiration for you next glazed Christmas ham including delicious summer recipes for an Australian Christmas

31 tasty leftover ham recipes

Don't let leftover ham go to waste with these delicious recipes.

These are our best Christmas ice-cream cake recipes

Christmas in Australia can be hot, hot, hot. Cool down with our frozen desserts.

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Julie Goodwin chocolate trifle

One for the chocolate lovers!

10 recipes for a modern Australian Christmas

Reinvent your big day feast with these exciting menu ideas.

Easter chocolate bunny bottoms

Get the kids involved in the kitchen this Easter with these festive chocolate bunny bottom cupcakes. As fun to make as they are to eat, a fudgey cupcake base combines with a velvety chocolate icing to create a heavenly bite.

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Easter chocolate and strawberry pavlova recipe

Chocolate & strawberry Easter pavlova

We have a pavlova recipe for every occasion! With chocolate dipped strawberries, this beautiful chocolate pavlova is an elegant way to celebrate Easter.

Noughts and crosses chocolate chip easter buns

Inject an extra dose of fun for the kids at Easter, with these white chocolate-chip buns glazed with pink icing.

Edible gifts recipes for an egg-cellent Easter

Give the gift of yum this Easter with a gorgeous edible gift! We've pulled together a collection of our favourite cupcakes, cookies, and chocolate bark and more to gift to your loved ones this Easter.

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Can you eat meat on Ash Wednesday?

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the holy period of Lent - the 40 days in the lead up to Easter. For Catholics and Christians observing traditional fasting, there are several food rules that need to be followed.

Simnel cake

Packed with fruit, spices and marzipan, Simnel Cake is an Easter tradition. We’ve made ours with chunks of marzipan and decorated it with pretty flowers.

Easy cheesy bunny biscuits

Spend some quality baking time with the little ones and whip up these easy cheesy biscuits for Easter. The only problem? They're almost too cute to eat!

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White chocolate and cranberry buns

These beautifully glossy buns are studded with sweet white chocolate bits and tart cranberries to create a lovely morning or afternoon treat. They use the same basic mix for hot cross buns, making a great alternative for Easter treats.

Easter trifle

This recipe is a great way to use the abundance of hot cross buns available around Easter time.

Hazelnut crescents

Bathed in a sprinkling of icing sugar, these Greek style hazelnut crescent biscuits are a delightfully moreish snack to have with your mid-morning coffee or tea. They also make a thoughtful gift.

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Chocolate rabbits

Not suitable to freeze. Chocolate suitable to microwave. Note

Quick-mix chocolate cupcakes

Suitable to freeze. Ganache suitable to microwave. makes 24 Note

Chocolate hot cross buns

Traditionalists may scorn at the inclusion of chocolate in this best ever hot cross bun recipe, but we think there is a place for the humble choc-chip.

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Chocolate pavlovas with strawberry compote

Chocolate and strawberries are a match made in heaven and so are these luscious pavlovas. But be warned, it will be almost impossible to stop at one.

Roast turkey with bacon, onion and sage stuffing

Tis the season for this tender, flavoursome, and mouthwatering roast turkey with bacon, onion and sage stuffing - perfect for Christmas lunch or dinner!

How to make a chocolate Christmas smash cake

This Christmas smash cake recipe makes a perfect Christmas treat - full of delicious chocolates, the family will love to gather around to demolish this dessert!

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Pfeffernüsse

Spice things up this Christmas.

Barbecued ham

Serve slices of this mouth-watering ham with juicy barbecued pineapple.

The best Christmas pudding recipes from the Women’s Weekly

Nothing says Christmas like a plump, juicy pudding from the Women's Weekly. Delight your family and friends with these timeless homemade treats that will warm your soul and remind you of childhood. From classic steamed and boiled puddings to last minute Christmas miracles, we have your Christmas pudding needs covered.

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Julie Goodwin’s pineapple glazed ham

This delicious Christmas ham from the mind of Masterchef winner, Julie Goodwin, celebrates Australian Christmas flavours with a stunning and sweet pineapple glaze.

Mini pavlovas with vanilla syrup strawberries

You could experiment with a variety of different berry toppings here. Whatever you choose, you just can't beat a pav topped with whipped cream and berries and drenched in syrup.

Perfect Christmas side dishes for any dinner table

Perfect Christmas side dishes are essential to rounding out your delicious Christmas dinner. Here, we've gathered together everything from fresh summer salads and roast potatoes, to creamy polenta, sweet potato chips and cheesy corn cobs. So whether you're going for a slow-roasted lamb shoulder or a marinated side of salmon, there is something here for you.