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Christmas Entertaining

Delight your guests this Christmas with the perfect festive drink, beautiful decorations and tasty morsels.
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Za'atar chicken with zesty onion salad

Za'atar chicken with zesty onion salad

The herb-and-sesame spice mix in this recipe is also great on its own – dip some bread in olive oil, dunk it in za'atar and enjoy.
Prosciutto and rockmelon crostini with toasted almonds

Prosciutto and rockmelon crostini with toasted almonds

Top chargrilled bread with finely sliced prosciutto and fresh rockmelon for gourmet-style finger food. Best of all they only take 20 minutes to make!
Pina colada parfaits

Pina colada parfaits

For effortless, summer entertaining whip together this tropical pineapple and coconut frozen dessert.
Mango and spiced salmon rice salad

Mango and spiced salmon rice salad

This tropical mango and salmon salad can be enjoyed as part of the festive feast or as a light and lovely lunch on its own.

Feature

Vegetarian canapes every cocktail party needs

Vegetarian canapes every cocktail party needs

From crunchy samosas to crispy crostini, everyone will love these mouthwatering vegetarian canapes.

Gallery

Festive drinks to match your party style

Festive drinks to match your party style

Whether you're longing to tuck into the classic eggnog or sip on sparkling fruit cocktails these drinks will suit all your festive needs.

How-to video

How to make a thyme and walnut baked brie

How to make a thyme and walnut baked brie

Follow this easy step-by-step guide to making this delicious baked brie.

Christmas menu plan

Christmas away from home menu

Christmas away from home menu

On holiday but want a home-cooked family Christmas? This failsafe menu is all you need. Menu for 8

More inspiration

Modern vs. traditional party food

Modern vs. traditional party food

Published: 12:00am Fri 25th Oct, 2013 | From Taste.com.au - November 2013

It’s time to dust off your favourite platters, stock up on bubbly and get creative with finger food.

Curtis Stone's Get-ahead Christmas Tips

Curtis Stone's Get-ahead Christmas Tips

Published: 12:00am Fri 9th Oct, 2015 | From Taste Magazine - November 2015

Curtis Stone shares his top ten tips to get ahead for Christmas and save money, stress and a whole lot of effort.

Complete guide to deli meats

Complete guide to deli meats

Published: 12:00am Tue 27th Jul, 2010 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Delve into a great range of deli meats, from pastrami and salami to prosciutto and pancetta. Then head to the kitchen to try our handy tips and...

15 fast & festive finger food recipes

15 fast & festive finger food recipes

Published: 12:00am Tue 27th Jul, 2010 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Entertain a large crowd this Christmas with these fast and festive finger food recipes.

How to make your own crostini

How to make your own crostini

Published: 9:40am Fri 11th Apr, 2008 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Crostini is Italian for "little toasts". Follow these steps to make them and try our variations, then add to salads, soups or dip platters, or use...

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Christmas Baking

Christmas Baking

Perfect ideas for Christmas baking

Christmas Desserts

Christmas Desserts

Indulgent, festive desserts to finish your Christmas feast.

Christmas Drinks

Christmas Drinks

Brought to you by Diageo

Christmas Entertaining

Christmas Entertaining

Entertain guests this festive season with our selection of tasty morsels.

Christmas Mains

Christmas Mains

Brought to you by Glad

Christmas Menu plans

Christmas Menu plans

Brought to you by Coles

Christmas Sides & Salads

Christmas Sides & Salads

Sensational sides for your festive feast

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Baking

Sweets and treats

Healthy Recipes

Healthy Recipes

Browse through our healthy, hearty recipes

Quick & Easy

Quick & Easy

Simple recipes and quick tips

Taste not waste

Taste not waste

Reduce food waste and make your grocery shop go further with these tips, tricks and recipes.

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