Complete Christmas menu sorted – from three new cookbooks
Your turn to host? Do not panic. These three recipes are easy and delicious, so don’t be surprised if you’re asked to host again next year.
Tropical prawn salad with archipelago dressing, from Salad for Days.
The best advice I can give anyone who is planning to cook on Christmas Day is to never ignore the obvious.
Start slow and easy with a celebration of fresh seafood, one of Australia’s great strengths. Move on to something substantial that will make a stunning centrepiece on the table, around which you can gather your favourite side dishes. Finish with something light and refreshing that will go with whatever non-negotiable pavlova or plum pudding tradition your family may have.
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