Looking for ideas for your Christmas menu? (Bigstock)

Whether your family enjoys a cold Christmas lunch on the veranda or a hot dinner under the air conditioner, it's not hard to anticipate what is going to be on the menu.

To help you plan the most delicious Christmas menu yet, we have pulled together the finest festive food ideas perfectly suited to our Aussie climate.

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Starters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Make your Christmas prawns sing with these amazing dipping sauces. Wildcatch’s resident chef, Richo, has her recipes online now 🤳🏼 2 days left until our Christmas orders close so get online now and order some for yourselves #christmasprawns #prawnsauce #shopgeelongthisxmas

A post shared by Wildcatch Fish Company (@wildcatchfishco) on Dec 12, 2018 at 1:22am PST

 

 

 

 

 

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Waiting for Santa with pan-roasted prawns in tomato, basil & feta sauce - oh, and a splash of ouzo 😉🎅#christmasevedinner #familycooking #summercooking #christmasprawns #homecooked

A post shared by Rachel Lebihan (@rachel_lebihan) on Dec 24, 2017 at 12:45am PST

 

 

 

 

 

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The Christmas BBQ prawns entrée we shared. Herby on the left, Red Curry on the right. #christmasprawns #throwanothershrimponthebarbie #wholesome #spicy #christmasmemories2016 #canieatagain

A post shared by Georgina Hanna (@georgiegina2) on Jan 4, 2017 at 12:35am PST

 

 

 

 

 

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No Christmas lunch is complete without Prawns 😋 These Aussie Green Banana Prawns from Woolworths are our families favourite as they’re deliciously sweet and mild, and the best part is they are also MSC Certified Sustainable Prawns 🦐 This Christmas make sure you look for the MSC Blue Fish Tick Label when buying your Prawns, and you’ll be helping to safeguard Prawns for our future generations 🙌🏼 For more info head to http://msc.org/en-au/christmas-prawns @loveoceanlovefood #ad #MSCcertified #prawns #sustainableseafood #lookforthebluefishtick #chooseblue . . . #christmas #christmaslunch #seafood #christmasdecor #foodphotography #aussiemum #foodstyling

A post shared by NICOLE 💫 (@threelittlefaures) on Dec 11, 2019 at 2:56pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

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Christmas Countdown - 1️⃣4️⃣ days to go! Our Maple Bacon Christmas Trees are the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit on the big day 🎄 Find the recipe in our December issue. What are your plans to get the party started? Comment below! #superfoodideas #christmas #christmascountdown #christmasstarters #christmasrecipes #christmasideas #14daystogo #christmasplanning

A post shared by Super Food Ideas (@superfoodideas) on Dec 11, 2019 at 12:00am PST

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 Christmas Ham

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Need a go-to ham recipe for Christmas? This whisky and honey-glazed number by @fleetrestaurant should do it. Because if you're going to be eating ham sandwiches for the rest of December, you might as well make sure there's a lick of Scotch in the glaze. Tap our link in bio for the recipe.⁠ .⁠ Photo: @kararosenlund | recipe: @joshl_fleet | styling: @lisafeatherby⁠ .⁠ #christmasrecipe #christmasrecipes #christmasham #honeyglazedham #christmaslunch

A post shared by Gourmet Traveller (@gourmettraveller) on Nov 11, 2019 at 5:48pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

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Christmas isn't quite Christmas without a glazed ham & this Sticky Apple & Plum-glazed Ham is certainly one for the ages. Find the recipe in our December issue #cookedwithtaste #christmas #ham recipe: Tessa Immens, @michellesouthancooks photo: @jeremysimons_photographer styling: @noriroll15

A post shared by taste.com.au (@taste_team) on Nov 30, 2019 at 10:46pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

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WANT TO GLAZE YOUR HAM? IT'S EASY... Try our favourite Peach & Mustard Glaze recipe using local ingredients. 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑 Glazing is a great option if you’d like to add a bit of extra flavour & theatre to your Christmas ham. It’s quite easy to create a delicious glaze, especially if you follow this simple & delicious recipe for our Peach & Mustard Glazed Ham using locally sourced products. 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑 ​ ​ 🔗 LINK IN BIO 🔗 for recipe

A post shared by Brisbane Butcher (@meatatbillys) on Dec 11, 2019 at 1:35pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

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Another year another Boozy Christmas Ham Recipe 😂 I give you my finger licking Rum & Coke Glazed Ham Who would have thought #rumandcoke would make for an extraordinary #glazedham 👉🏻 click bio link for this years #christmasham recipe 👌🏻 #christmas2019 #christmasrecipes #recipeoftheday #bellyrumbles #foodiefeature

A post shared by Sara McCleary (@bellyrumbles) on Dec 10, 2019 at 7:18pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

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CHRISTMAS HAM GOALS 😍 Nothing says Christmas quite like a sticky glazed ham! Curtis' Maple Glazed Ham is sweet and salty perfection. Find the recipe for this delicious Christmas ham via @colessupermarkets 🎄🎇 ⁠. . TAG a friend who would ♥️ this! . . #fairfieldgardens #colesfairfield #colesmag #christmas #christmasmenu #mapleglaze #christmasham #christmasrecipe #christmasideas #christmasmenu #hamglaze

A post shared by Fairfield Gardens (@fairfieldgardens) on Dec 9, 2019 at 6:01pm PST

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Mains

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How good does this spin on a Christmas dinner look by @adamliaw 🤤 . This is roast pork with a mustard gravy and summer fruit chutney, and is perfect for early Christmas celebrations, or even on Christmas day! The recipe is on Adam’s website. . Photo from @adamliaw . #christmas #christmasfood #festive #fesivefood #showstopper #centrepiece #pork #roastpork #mustard #chutney #sundaydinner

A post shared by Cooking + Kitchenware (@sauvageurbain) on Dec 10, 2019 at 10:32pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

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Complete with crispy crackling, there's just no way of saying no to @marionskitchen Asian-style Porchetta. Find the recipe in our December issue #cookedwithtaste photo: @brettstevensphoto styling: David Morgan

A post shared by taste.com.au (@taste_team) on Nov 28, 2019 at 10:46pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

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It's all our favourites things (bacon, maple syrup, steak) all rolled into one show-stopping Christmas main. Find the recipe for our Maple Bacon-wrapped Beef with Mustard & Herb Dressing in our December issue #cookedwithtaste #christmas recipe: Tessa Immens, @michellesouthancooks photo: @jeremysimons_photographer styling: @noriroll15

A post shared by taste.com.au (@taste_team) on Dec 7, 2019 at 11:10pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

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Our delicious Lemon Myrtle Rolled Roast Turkey Breast is the perfect dish to have on Christmas Day. Just roll it up, pop it in the oven, and go! Get the recipe in our latest issue #superfoodideas #turkey #turkeyroll #roastturkey #lemonmyrtle #christmas #christmasgifts #christmasrecipes #christmasideas #31daystogo #christmasplanning

A post shared by Super Food Ideas (@superfoodideas) on Nov 23, 2019 at 8:00pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

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Christmas Countdown - 1️⃣7️⃣ days to go! Being summer inDown Under during Chistmas means we have the privledge of getting to have delicious seafood! 🍤 So we created this Whole Barbecued Thai Red Curry Snapper with Coconut Rice so really celebrate. Find the recipe in our December issue. What seafood do you encorporate in your own Christmas feast? Comment below! #superfoodideas #christmas #christmascountdown #christmasseafood #christmasrecipes #christmasideas #17daystogo #christmasplanning

A post shared by Super Food Ideas (@superfoodideas) on Dec 7, 2019 at 8:00pm PST

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 Salads & Sides

 

 

 

 

 

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• 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗘 • A nice salad is a must-have at your Christmas table! It's what makes us feel a bit less guilty about the buckets of food we eat 🙊This salad isn't only that but it's actually delicious, interesting and beautiful. It has strawberries, serrano ham, almonds and a quinoa crisp you will love ❤️ The quinoa crisp is made with cooked quinoa and parmesan cheese which then goes in the oven until golden. I promise you will obsess over it and you'll want to make it for all your salads! I served it with a honey mustard dressing which is great to bring out the sweetness in the strawberries 🍓Recipe link in my bio 👆 . . . #salad #christmassalad #christmastable #christmasmenu #onmytable #feedfeed #f52grams #cookfeed #salads #quinoa #parmesancheese #cheese #abeautifulmess #thecookfeed #feedfeedglutenfree #eatbeautiful #eatbetternotless #eatbetterfeelbetter #thenewhealthy @food52 @thefeedfeed @thefeedfeed.glutenfree @thecookfeed

A post shared by Lorena Salinas (@cravingsjournal.en) on Dec 10, 2019 at 2:01pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

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Sometimes the traditional sides are what make the big feast amazing. That's why we had to include our Brown Sugar Pumpkin with Salsa Verde in our Christmas sides! Get the recipe in our latest issue #superfoodideas #pumpkin #salsaverde #warmsides #christmas #christmassides #christmasrecipes #christmasideas #27daystogo #christmasplanning

A post shared by Super Food Ideas (@superfoodideas) on Nov 27, 2019 at 11:00pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

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Still looking for a Christmas salad this year? Stop looking because we found it in our Warm Chickpea & Chorizo. Find the recipe in our @taste_eatreal Speedy Salads cookbook, out now #cookedwithtaste #salad recipe: @trina_eats photo: @guybaileyphoto styling: @stylemrswilson

A post shared by taste.com.au (@taste_team) on Dec 10, 2019 at 10:45pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

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Make the most of in season produce with this quick & easy Summer Tomato, Herbed Feta & Rice Salad. Recipe in the December issue #cookedwithtaste #salad recipe: @chrissyfreer_food photo: @vanessa_levis_photography styling: @noriroll15

A post shared by taste.com.au (@taste_team) on Dec 4, 2019 at 5:35pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

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Find the perfect Christmas side with these Grilled Prosciutto-wrapped Peaches with Tomato. Find the recipe in our @taste_eatreal Speedy Salads cookbook, out now #cookedwithtaste #salad recipe: @trina_eats photo: @guybaileyphoto styling: @stylemrswilson

A post shared by taste.com.au (@taste_team) on Dec 3, 2019 at 5:35pm PST

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Desserts

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Christmas Countdown - 1️⃣5️⃣ days to go! Looking for something fun and festive to wow a crowd? Our Easy Tim Tam and Raspberry Ice-cream Cake will put a smile on everyone's face and it's budget friendly to boot! 😋 Find the recipe in our December issue. What's your signature Christmas dessert? Comment below! #superfoodideas #christmas #timtams #icecreamcake #christmascountdown #christmasdesserts #christmasrecipes #christmasideas #15daystogo #christmasplanning

A post shared by Super Food Ideas (@superfoodideas) on Dec 10, 2019 at 1:00am PST

 

 

 

 

 

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When you can't decide between a Christmas pav or trifle, make like @mattscravat & @michellesouthancooks & serve up this Peach & Almond Pavlova Trifle. Get the recipe in our December issue #cookedwithtaste #pavlova #trifle photo: @brettstevensphoto styling: @noriroll15

A post shared by taste.com.au (@taste_team) on Nov 28, 2019 at 1:15am PST

 

 

 

 

 

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Wanting a healthier alternative to your usual Christmas cake?! Give this recipe a try and let us know how you get on!!! ⁠ ⁠ Healthy Christmas Cake⁠ -zest and juice of one orange⁠ -1 cup raisins⁠ -1 cup currants⁠ -1 cup cranberries⁠ -1 cup slivered almonds⁠ -3 cups almond meal⁠ -2 small, ripe bananas (the flesh of mine weighed 200 grams)⁠ -10 medjool dates, seeds removed⁠ -2 teaspoon mixed spice⁠ -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon⁠ -1/2 teaspoon ground cloves⁠ -1/2 teaspoon concentrated natural vanilla extract⁠ pinch of salt⁠ -Preheat your oven to 175°C or 350°F. Grease a 18cm round cake tin. I used my spring form pan, if you are using a cake tin I would line it also.⁠ -Place the zest, juice, raisins, currants, cranberries and almonds into a medium sized saucepan. Heat until the juice starts to boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover. Simmer for 5 – 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.⁠ -Place the almond meal, banana, dates, spices, vanilla and salt into your processor. Blend at high speed until the mixture resembles a smooth, thick batter. Stir through the raisin mixture. Spoon the cake mix into your prepared tin and use damp hands to smooth over the top of the cake.⁠ -Bake for 30 minutes. Cover with foil and bake for a further 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool in the tin for 30 minutes. If you are using a spring form pan remove the sides and allow the cake to cool completely.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #jettsfitness #jetts #jettswa #jettsaustralia #jettsvictoriapark #perthfit #perthfitness #perthfitfam #247access #gymlife #fit #fitness #fitfam #fitspo #gym #perthfit #train #gains #trainhard #christmascake #healthycake #healthychristmas #recipe

A post shared by Jetts Victoria Park (@jettsvictoriapark) on Dec 11, 2019 at 4:00pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

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There's still time to cook your Christmas pudding bursting with festive spices. This light and fruity pudding can be made a couple of weeks in advance so that it matures, or is just as good cooked a couple of days before. Recipe link in bio. #ChristmasPudding #Fruit #WaitroseAndPartners

A post shared by Waitrose & Partners (@waitroseandpartners) on Dec 11, 2019 at 7:38am PST

 

 

 

 

 

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White Christmas meets cheesecake in this showstopping dessert everyone will fall in love with. Get the full recipe in our December issue.

A post shared by taste.com.au (@taste_team) on Nov 24, 2019 at 1:01am PST

 

 

 

 

 

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From now on, we demand all our desserts be covered in Baileys custard. Find the recipe for our easy Pavlova with whipped Baileys Custard in the bio #cookedwithtaste #pavlova #baileys recipe: @aliceadams67 photo: @jeremysimons_photographer styling: @stylemrswilson

A post shared by taste.com.au (@taste_team) on Nov 10, 2019 at 1:15am PST

 

 

 

 

 

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My first Christmas recipe...and it’s a good one! These mini ⭐️Mince Pies⭐️ are healthier, vegan and gluten-free. Who would like one?? 😋🙏🏼 Click the link in my bio @nadiashealthykitchen to take you straight to the recipe 🙌🏼 Happy December 😘😘 Nadia xx

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