Whether you’re headed to Friendsmas, hosting the family or just after some sensational summertime food, we’ve got your menu sorted with a festive selection of Tastes Like Home favourites.
From starters (Prawn Cocktail, anyone?) to sweets (the perfect pavlova is a must!), you’ll be cooking up a storm in the (Saint) Nick of time.
Ross Noble’s Prawn Cocktail
“The prawn cocktail says home to me because it was always present during Christmastime, when the family got together.”
Julie Goodwin’s Baked Ocean Trout with Seafood
“I remember Nan, up to her elbows in prawn shells and lobster, sighing happily and saying, “I wonder what the rich people are up to today?” And we’d laugh, because we knew that we were rich in all the ways that really mattered.”
Yumi Stynes’ Cider Can Roast Chicken
“This cider can chicken recipe is on permanent rotation at my house because it’s sort of fun. Plus it’s easy to make!”
Shannon Martinez’ Radicchio, Peach and Asparagus Salad
“A simple way to freshen up your Christmas menu is to add some interesting sides to go along with the main event.”
Rick Stein’s Hazelnut Pavlovas
“I am a bit of a purist about pavlova. As it is one of Australia’s classic dishes, I feel it should be made with something exotic like passionfruit… but I’ve made it suitable for winter by using hazelnuts and frozen berries.”
Bonus: Annabel Crabb’s Salted Caramel Crack
This version of the viral Salted Caramel Christmas Crack “is tarted up with some festive pistachio slivers and dried raspberries – you could use any sort of nuts. Or use half dark, half white chocolate and swirl to mix!”
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PS: This is the most popular recipe all year round on The Big Issue website. Get Cracking.
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