150 all-new festive recipes to make this Christmas your best yet (2024)

Old-school favourite choc ripple cake gets the Christmas treatment in this easy no-cook dessert you'll be making for years to come.

For a healthy dinner that'll feed a family, you can go past salmon - ask your fishmonger to remove the salmon skin and bones for you when you buy a whole fillet.

We've combined everything you love about rocky road with classic lamingtons for the perfect Aussie afternoon tea treat!

You only need lemon curd, marshmallows, meringue, shortbread and cream to whip up this easy no-cook dessert that's ready in 25 minutes.

All I want for Christmas is antipasto arranged like this! This joyous offering is sure to be a big deal before the main meal.

Cooked in the Kmart appliance, these cheesy bites have a potato gem base and are topped with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce to serve.

This easy no-bake cheesecake has a white Christmas base and topping of whipped cream, Turkish delight, m&m's and marshmallows for a festive dessert anyone can make.

Can you believe this vanilla slice only takes 15 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook? It's filled with custard, topped with croissants and perfect for afternoon tea.

With fresh Mexican flavours, this made-to-share salad is loaded with prawns, corn, avocado and beans.

Baileys + Caramilk + cheesecake = happiness. We've combined three of our favourite treats and rolled them into one party package.

We've taken your favourite childhood snack Twisties, combined them with mashed potato and cooked them in a Kmart pie maker.

Two Aussie icons - Golden Gaytime ice cream and Caramilk chocolate - combine in this super-easy bite-sized dessert.

Using regular and mini Oreo biscuits and cream cheese, this easy no-bake cheesecake tastes just like cookies and cream!

Only four ingredients go into this amazing summer dessert. Plus, you don't even need an ice-cream maker to make it!

A prawn co*cktail platter is the ultimate summer party spread - we used all the Aussie favourites, like avocados and mangos, in ours.

Get Christmas sorted ahead of time by making our custardy eggnog tray bake cake and storing it in the freezer - no one will know, we promise.

Add some miso to your roast sweet potato for an easy, low-cal and plant-based dinner that's as colourful as it is delicious.

With a biscuit base, creamy cheesecake middle and pink gin jelly topping, this amazing dessert is as delicious as it looks.

With Caramilk, Baileys and vodka, this creamy co*cktail is just what you need to kick off any festivity.

Made from two types of cheeses - haloumi and mozzarella - and silverbeet, this vegetarian snack is cooked in the Kmart appliance so it's quick and easy.

If you like pina coladas then you'll love this ripple cake twist! With tropical flavours of pineapple, coconut and rum, it's the perfect easy summer dessert.

With a thick gooey white chocolate layer, this decadent just-baked cake isn't for the faint-hearted.

Childhood favourite Mr Whippy van-style ice-cream gets a cheesecake twist in this easy dessert recipe.

Ready in 40 minutes, these healthy quiches are full of nutritious ingredients including peas, eggs and smoked salmon, and are perfect for a light lunch or picnic.

With a Mint Slice biscuit base, creamy cheesecake layer and a topping of Peppermint Crisps, this no-bake slice is impossible to resist.

A delightful gluten-free side that would pair well with grilled chicken or fish.

With golden syrup, white chocolate, salted caramel and more, this slice will be the star of the dessert show at Christmas. And better yet, you can make it ahead of time!

Served with luscious whipped butter, these fluffy scones are made with golden syrup for a delicious afternoon tea treat.

With condensed milk cheesecake on the bottom, this no-bake slice is topped with an assortment of KitKat flavours including chocolate, gold and double cookies and cream.

What do you get when you combine grated potato, cheese, butter and garlic, pop it in a muffin pan and bake until golden? The ultimate carby, cheesy comfort food snack.

We've given choc ripple cake a zesty twist by using butternut snap cookies, lemon curd and condensed milk.

This simple honey and miso-glazed salmon is a great family dinner or for when friends are coming over.

Made from only 5 ingredients including condensed milk, Rice bubbles, coconut, butter and - you guessed it - Mars Bar, this easy sweet treat is ready in just 30 minutes.

Bite-sized sausage rolls with the hearty flavour of a classic beef pie - great for kids and adults alike.

You only need 5 ingredients to make this addictive Caramilk fudge. Is there anything this decadent Cadbury chocolate can't be turned into?

Impress the family with this super easy cheesy garlic pull-apart. Perfect as a starter or to mop up your favourite winter soup or stew.

Turn your favourite Aussie biscuit into a show-stopping cheesecake slice with this recipe, our latest twist on the Iced VoVo.

We've reincarnated your favourite corn chip dinner into a spicy martini and it's the perfect adults-only treat for your next Mexican night.

This new twist on a bombe Alaska is perfect ice-cream dessert for a Christmas feast. Plus, you can make it ahead of time and leave it in the freezer!

This light salad is an ideal side and you only need seven ingredients.

Tiramisu gets a super wintery twist with this caramel apple and custard version - you'll be warmed up in no time.

We've combined two sweet treats into one easy dessert made from homemade chocolate pastry, custard, marshmallows, cherries and more.

These choc-hazelnut pancakes are the ultimate indulgent treat for weekend brunch with the family.

Impress your guests with these easy bite-sized risotto balls.

Fall in love with the tropical flavours with these adults-only dessert tarts!

A classic cheesecake has had a makeover with this pecan pie twist! This sweet dessert will please all the family - just serve with vanilla ice-cream!

Baileys Irish Cream makes everything better. Including this incredible ripple log, made with Arnott's biscuits and loaded with cream and chocolate.

This Spanish-style warm salad won't last long on the platter; it's the perfect summer barbecue side. Gracias!

Layers of flaky, buttery pastry, creamy custard filling with toffee macadamias, honeycomb and caramel on top - who could resist?

Cheese. Garlic bread. Doughnuts. Combine the three and you've got an addictive party snack or starter to remember.

Enjoy making this super easy and colourful rocky road fudge! It is great to make with kids - you only need 10 minutes for prep and cooking!

Bookmark this crowd-pleasing giant sausage roll recipe, it'll make great Aussie party food at any time of the year.

Ready in under an hour, these spicy crab cakes will be a hit at your next party.

Thought cake mix was just for cake? Our fully loaded rocky road choccy cookies will make you think again.

Are you as obsessed with Biscoff as we are? Try the famous spread in this make-ahead Christmas cheesecake (which we spiked with rum).

Dive into this delicious tasting board, laden with cured and marinated seafood, and lots of well-paired extras.

With the Christmas flavours of gingerbread, these biscuits make the perfect gift.

Impress all your guests with this easy homemade cheese log.

With layers of filo pastry, rich golden syrup and light custard, this Nanna-inspired recipe will have everyone coming back for more.

Chill out with an all-out Aussie berry-coco concoction, made for a heatwave!

Here's what an air fryer, a box of Mars celebration chocolates and some shortcrust pastry will get you - the most delicious snack ever!

Perfect for your next backyard barbecue with friends. This delicious summer salad is loaded with grilled mango and prawns.

This easy Christmas dessert features peaches, crème fraîche and gingerbread-spiced cake all rolled into one!

Espresso martini meets cake! With Choc Ripple biscuits and coffee-flavoured liqueur, this recipe is a perfect after-dinner treat (for adult's only).

This classic Italian biscuit gets a gingerbread twist perfect for edible Christmas gifts.

Our best party food hack? Stuff spring rolls with mac 'n' cheese and deep fry under golden (thank us, later!).

This much-loved classic has had a makeover and will keep the kids happy.

These aren’t just your ordinary lamingtons! Bite into the vanilla sponge and you’ll find a crispy Rice Bubbles and cranberry white Christmas surprise inside.

Layered with homemade hummus, feta, olives and fresh vegies, it's easy to assemble this impressive starter in just 35 minutes.

With just 5 ingredients this show-stopping ice-cream cake is super easy to make.

What would Christmas lunch be without prawns? Add this zesty dipping sauce for a flavour twist.

A trio of mini cheese ball flavours on a ring of fresh herbs makes for a delightful Christmas wreath that looks good enough to eat!

This vibrant salad will be loved by all the family, packed with fresh crunchy vegetables, noodles and chicken.

150 all-new festive recipes to make this Christmas your best yet (2024)

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