Dreaming of an Aussie Christmas? You’ve got to love the sun, pre-dinner beach walks, fruity cocktails and seafood on the menu! Here’s some inspiration for your Christmas or festive meal planning.
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To go with drinks
Gougères (French Cheese Puffs)
Gougères are light and crispy French puffswith a cheesy centre. Made from choux pastry, they’re an elegant canape toserve with champagne or a kir royale, or they can be stuffed, split or served inplace of bread rolls for soups.
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It’s always soup season starter
Vegetable Soup with Za’atar and Goat’s Cheese
A nourishing soup with all the best toppings, this Vegetable Soup with Za’atar and Goat’s Cheese is the perfect dinner for chilly nights.
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It’s too hot for soup starter
Pea and Ricotta Filo Tartlets
These Pea and Ricotta Filo Tartlets are perfect for alight lunch or an elegant starter for dinner. Crispy filo pastry encases an egg and cream filling of leeks, peas and ricotta in these pretty-as-a-picture tartlets. Great for picnics too!
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Cheerful and colourful seafood main
Citrus Salmon with Green Olive Gremolata
This tender and flaky baked Citrus Salmon with Green Olive Gremolata is a colourful show-stopping main. Cook it alongside your favourite greens and top it with a chunky olive gremolata for a complete meal. The best part? It’s on the table in under 30 minutes!
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Obligatory potato side
Smashed Potatoes with Herbs and Feta
Thesesmashed potatoes are the perfect side to any shared meal – buttery, herby,crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside; everyone’s happy, no mattertheir potato preference!
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Festive salad
Cauliflower Salad with Yogurt Dressing
This Cauliflower Salad with Yogurt Dressing combines spiced roasted cauliflower, crispy chickpeas, and lots of fresh herbs and pistachios, all nestled on top of a cumin and honey yogurt dressing. Any leftovers are perfect for lunch the next day!
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Holiday dessert or cheese board accompaniment, you decide
Berry Cheesecake Star Bread
Store-bought puff pastry means making this Berry Cheesecake Star Bread is a breeze. A cream cheese and berry filling is sandwiched between flaky pastry, twisted and baked for a tasty and stunning centerpiece – a perfect brunch treat or dessert to share with friends!
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So which one’s your favourite? Let me know in the comments below which recipe you’d like to try. I’m defiantly making that citrus salmon with olive gremolata for Christmas lunch with friends!
