Christmas in Australia is all about the holiday break, spending time with close family and friends, having a few, or few too many cool beverages, and of course, the food!

The Australian Christmas dinner or lunch brings family and friends together in a way that no other time of the year can. So, here are a few seasonal Australian dishes to serve up to your loved ones this festive season.

No Christmas dinner in Australia is complete without the Christmas ham. The recipe will differ from family to family and restaurant to restaurant. The fat on the ham is scored in a diamond pattern and can be glazed with pineapple juice, apricot, maple or honey. Serve with roast veggies or a fresh salad with a side of cranberry sauce and a few cool beverages.

 

Christmas pudding is also a dish that never seems to be absent from the traditional Australian Christmas dinner. This dark, fruity dessert can be made with a selection of rum, sherry or whisky. Best served with a scoop of fresh ice-cream, or custard, the Christmas pudding is a wonderful dish to cap off a busy Christmas day filled with unwrapping presents and feasting with family and friends.

 

Whilst not a traditional Australian Christmas dish, prawns served with herby mayo and gem lettuce pays tribute to our beach heritage. Arranged with lettuce on a serving platter, mayonnaise, parsley, capers and chives are combined with fresh prawns, then drizzled with lime juice. A wonderful dish for Christmas day lunch at the beach or a family picnic by the water’s edge. 

 

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