Stressing about Christmas cooking? Fear not: 2020 had us all in the kitchen more and eating out less so it’s time to upgrade those skills from banana bread to a spectacular Christmas meal! Here are some of our favourite Christmas recipes for Christmas lunch or dinner.

Maple syrup-and blueberry-glazed gammon with roast shallots and figs

Nothing looks better on a festive table at Christmas than a beautifully glazed gammon. The blueberry glaze really takes this ham to a whole new level. The blueberry glaze is not overly sweet and gives a nice tang to this dish that will have your guests licking the plate clean.

Why not try this delicious recipe here.

 

Butternut Couscous Salad

This simple, tasty butternut, spinach, feta and olive couscous dish is perfect as a side dish.

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The perfect juicy braaied turkey

It’s the big bird that’s always a crowd-pleaser – here’s our best-ever turkey recipes for the festive season.

Try this delicious recipe here.

 

Charred watermelon & marinated feta salad

This colourful and refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad is perfect for summer. Sweet ripe charred watermelon salad combined with feta cheese, red onion and fresh herbs is a sweet-and-salty combination that not only tastes amazingly but also looks beautiful on the table.

Try this delicious recipe here.

 

The perfect rosemary and garlic roast lamb

Do something a little bit special this festive season by cooking your loved ones a roasted leg of lamb on Christmas Day. If you’re not into gammon or turkey for your Christmas lunch, try this delicious rosemary-and-garlic roast lamb.

Try this delicious recipe here.

 

Lemon-Maple Roasted Carrots

Even the pickiest of eaters won’t be able to resist these lemon-maple roasted carrots — they’re simply too delicious to pass up.

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Roast Christmas duck with honey-spice glaze

Scrumptious crispy skin, juicy meat infused with the aromatic glory of Chinese five spice powder and it pretty much comes with the best roast potatoes ever!

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Amarula Malva Pudding

What is Christmas without mouth watering sweet treats? This malva pudding is a traditional South African favourite recipe with a twist: Amarula sauce.

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Ginger, caramel and meringue trifles with whisky sugar crumble

Trifles have been a South African favourite for years when it comes to an easy-to-make fruit-filled dessert, this is a decadent twist that we love! With a variety of rich indulgent flavours making this the perfect hearty dessert. 

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Black Forest pavlova

Impress your family over the festive season with our stunning black forest meringue tower. This gorgeous Christmas dessert is filled with dark chocolate ganache, boozy cherries and mascarpone cream. A pure delicacy !

Try this delicious recipe here.