Christmas recipes

The West Australian December 6, 2010, 1:22 pm


Charlotte aux fraises et creme a la passion (Strawberry charlotte with passionfruit cream)
This is a very easy recipe because there is no biscuit base to make. Just buy some ladyfingers and half the job is done.











White Chocolate Truffle Tree
Wow your family and friends this Christmas with this delicious edible Christmas tree — watch it disappear in a matter of minutes.











Chocolate Espresso Biscuit
This is the perfect baked treat for a chocolate and coffee lover.











Christmas Fruit Mince Pie
With Christmas upon us what better time to bake some old-fashioned favourites for your loved ones?











Christmas Seafood Salad
This is delicious and filling. It's perfect for super-hot Christmas days.











Grissini
A great addition to antipasto, especially wrapped with freshly sliced prosciutto.











Cranberry & Pistachio Biscotti
The traditional colours of Christmas shine through in these delicious baked delights.











Bree's Florentines
Love this simple recipe which is always a winner and favourite.











Flourless Chocolate Cake
This is the easiest chocolate cake you will ever make.











Tandoori Prawns
This recipe can be used for crayfish, squid, fish, chicken, turkey or a leg or shoulder of lamb.











Gingerbread
These traditional tasty treats can also make great decorations hanging from a tree.











Lovers' Berry Cheesecake
Aren't these the cutest little cheesecakes you ever did see!











Spicy Chicken Wings with Preserved Lemon Jam
Add a little spice to your chicken.












Sardine & Tomato Bruschetta
Enjoy the mix of flavours.











Simple Antipasto Platter
Friends will be impressed by this simple dish.











Warm Pasta Salad
This dish can be made with leftover pasta.











Dukkah-Crusted Whiting & Sweet Potato
The best wedges you will ever taste are cooked in duck fat — so much flavour.











Poached Salmon
If you don't have a fish poacher, any large deep-sided roasting pan will do the trick.











Strawberry & Cream Sponge Cake
For those who would prefer to make their own traditional sponge, this is a great easy recipe.











Anna Gare's Sparkling Raspberry Peaches
The beauty of this recipe is it is best made the day before.











Mini Pavlovas
The best thing about this recipe is that they will keep for up to two days in an airtight container undecorated.











Vanilla Cupcakes with Christmas Cheer
Who would have thought that you could make cupcakes with a food processor?











Strawberry Yoghurt Ice Creams
These are the perfect healthy snack for the most indulgent time of the year and kids will love them.











Mini Custard Tarts
These no-fuss tarts actually look like you have been slaving over a hot stove all day.











The Original Pavlova
Make a pavlova to the original recipe, which uses passionfruit and half the sugar of other recipes.











Spicy Mixed Nuts
Beware, these are very moreish and may cause tension over who gets to eat the last one.











Christmas Panettone
Can you believe this beautiful recipe can be made in less than 10 minutes?











Cherry Tomato Caprese
This is a classic Italian flavour combination that makes a beautiful start to any barbecue, light lunch, or sundowner.











Prosciutto-Wrapped Rockmelon
These are quick and tasty and will surely impress.











Spring Rolls
These easy-to-find freezer items can be jazzed up simply by serving them in a shot glass.











Ham & Brie Mini-Croissants
These luxurious croissants can be prepared in advance so you can spend your Sunday afternoon lounging on the couch.











Roasted Capsicum Hummus
Why not impress your friends with a homemade dip, with some not-so-homemade ingredients.











Put glace fruit to good use
Mix any leftover glace fruit with a glug of Cointreau, a couple of spoons of honey,
greek yoghurt, a pinch of mixed spice and some whipped cream.











Star Anise & Sarsaparilla-glazed Ham
The combination of flavours is a revelation. Everyone will be hard pressed to pick the ingredients.











Christmas Cupcakes
I love it when a last-minute plan comes together and in all the Christmas madness last year, this little recipe was created.











Christmas Zuccotto
The zuccotto was originally a dessert designed to represent the duomo of Florence. I have given it Christmas flavours and a chocolate coat to make it extra luxurious.











Drunken Turkey
This recipe will produce the most succulent moist turkey that is gently scented with orange.




















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