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Special occasion recipes

Holidays and special days should be celebrated, and the best way to do that is with great food! That's why we've created collections of fabulous recipes to suit all the major occasions on the calendar.

Anzac biscuits
Anzac biscuits
Celebrate Anzac Day with biscuits! We've got plenty of Anzac biscuit recipes, as well as a few ways to use them in tarts or crumbles. You can also find out more about the history of Anzac biscuits.
Australia Day
Australia Day
Celebrate our national day with some classic dishes from our past as well as a few twists on old favourites. But if you're too busy to sort out a menu, no worries, we've done the thinking for you with this make-ahead Australia Day menu for 8 or a perfect picnic menu for 8.
Celebrations
Celebrations
Need some party food? Whatever the occasion - from a fancy morning tea to a fun cocktail party - these recipes say "let's celebrate!"
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
Celebrate the Chinese New Year style with our selection of Asian-inspired dishes. Or simply use our  yum cha brunch for 6, Chinese New Year banquet for 8, Asian-style dinner party or budget-friendly Chinese New Year menus as your guide.
Christmas in July
Christmas in July
If you tend to skip the traditional Christmas meals from the northern hemisphere in December because of our summer heat, there is no need to miss out completely. Celebrate Christmas in July and indulge in roasts and puddings this month instead!
Cocktail Party
Cocktail Party
Stuck for cocktail party ideas? Take a look through our cocktail party recipe collection and you'll be partying in no time. We've got finger food, cocktails and canapes to suit every celebration.
Cocktails
Cocktails
With the party season just around the corner, it's time to mix it up with this very handy selection of our favourite cocktails!
Dinner party recipes
Dinner party recipes
From easy crowd-pleasers to more elegant fare, try our gourmet dinner party recipes to impress family and friends. Everyone will be asking for more!
Easter
Easter
From hot cross buns to chocolate recipes for kids, we've got your Easter covered. For menu plans and Easter tips, check out the Easter cuisine section. Also, for hardcore hot cross bun fans, we've got a hot cross buns collection.
Father's Day
Father's Day
Go ahead, make dad's day! Whether it's breakfast, a barbecue or a hearty Sunday lunch, we've got all the Father's Day recipes you need to make him feel like a king. For menu plans check out our barbecue brunch for 8, barbecue lunch for 6, sunday feast for 6, lunch for 6, easy brunch for 4 or brunch for 10.
Finger food
Finger food
Whether you're after fun party food or sophisticated canapes, we're serving up the very best finger food ideas around. And if you need drinks, don't forget our cocktails collection.
Football finals
Football finals
Regardless of what team your guests follow, they're all sure to be fans of this great footy food! We've also got a footy feast menu plan ready to go, and great barbecue recipe collection. And if you just want a classic sausage roll, head to the Sausage rolls collection.
Halloween recipes
Halloween recipes
Have some fun on the spookiest day of the year with these Halloween recipes! You can even go all out with a witches and wizards party.
Hot cross buns
Hot cross buns
Try your hand at homemade hot cross buns. With this collection you can either make them from scratch, or use them in some of these delicious recipes. Don't forget to check out the Easter food zone for menu plans, how tos and more Easter recipes.
Melbourne Cup
Melbourne Cup
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup with these tasty morsels and bubbly drinks. We've also got a special Cup-friendly lunch menu for 12, a more intimate lunch for 8 and more great cocktails, if you need them.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day
Treat mum to something from this collection of gorgeous Mother's Day recipes. If you need a hand with the preparations, have a look at our menu plans for an easy brunch, a Mother's Day lunch for eight or a high tea.
St Patrick's Day
St Patrick's Day
Celebrate St Patrick's Day with traditional Irish recipes, or you could turn a brighter shade of green and indulge in a few emerald-coloured dishes and drinks instead. We've also got a handy St Patrick's Day menu for six ready to go.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
Create your very own love scene this Valentine's Day with a tempting menu chosen from our seductive recipes. Or cheat a little and follow our Valentine's Day menu plans, including an easy three course meal, a restaurant-quality dinner for two or an intimate romantic rendezvous.
Wedding cake recipes
Wedding cake recipes
From red velvet cake pops to white chocolate truffle cake, celebrate your special day with one of these equally exceptional wedding desserts.

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