Cuisines

Mains

Christmas is all about the main event so if you need some inspiration this is the place to find it...

Decorations

Make gorgeous hangings for the tree and stunning centrepieces for your Christmas table...

Dessert recipes

Have yourself a very sweet Christmas with this collection of festive desserts...

Starters

Get your Christmas feast off on the right foot with these fresh flavours for the festive season...

Taste Australia - featured recipes

How to cut mango cheeks

Published: 12:00am | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Love mango but don't like wearing it? Follow these steps and you can enjoy this juicy fruit without getting sticky.

How to hull strawberries

Published: 12:00am | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

The hull or calyx is the green leafy top of the strawberry, which is generally removed before cooking or serving.

How to prepare mussels

Published: 12:00am | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Take the strain out of preparing mussels with this easy guide.

How to prepare green (uncooked) prawns

Published: 12:00am | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

For perfect prawns every time, follow our guide.

How to prepare green (uncooked) crab

Published: 12:00am | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Crab can be finger-licking good, especially when it's prepared fresh. Here's an easy how to crab guide.

Cheat's Christmas

Published: 12:00am | From Taste.com.au - December 2008

We all lead such busy lives that every so often a little cheating - especially at Christmas - is the only way to get through the festivities and still stay sane.

A traditional festive feast

Published: 12:00am | From Taste.com.au - January 2006

Even though it's usually warm outside, there's nothing like a traditional Christmas feast to get you in a festive mood. Start with a glass of Champagne with a decadent sprinkling of gold leaf, followed by roast turkey with all the trimmings.

Feast on a budget

Published: 12:00am | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Christmas catering can be costly, but you don't have to go into debt to pay for dinner. We've devised such a fantastic festive feast, that no-one will ever guess it was done on a budget.