Christmas

Whether you're looking for a cool refreshment at the beach, or the perfect tipple for a summer party, this recipe is it. Keep it alcoholic or swap the bubbles for soda water, depending on your mood.

Start your day off with a delightful tipple with our nectarine kombucha Champagne cocktails. Light, fresh and fizzing, there could be no better way to begin Christmas morning!

This rosemary roast beef fillet will look so good on your Christmas table - the red of the perfectly-cooked fillet matches beautifully with the roasted beetroot and onions!

This prawn and oyster platter is the perfect accompaniment to any summer event. With two fantastic sauce recipes, and lots of lemon to serve, this will keep all your guests happy.

Get the party started with this spelt blini with hot-smoked salmon and crème fraîche recipe! Perfect to hand around as a starter at a family gathering, these bite-size snacks are a delight.

Jazz up your Christmas table this year with this spiced shortbread cookie wreath, which is great to look at and great to eat! It's such a breeze to make and looks an absolute treat as a centrepiece.

This is an alternative to the little Christmas mince pies many people make at Christmas time. It takes a fraction of the time to make, and a slice for dessert is just perfect!

This Christmas cake makes life so easy when you have gluten-intolerant visitors, and it is so delicious, everyone will love it! You'll be so impressed, it might just become your go-to festive recipe.

These are fun biscuits that are easy to make and great to have on hand for guests who drop in. You could also make batches to give as cute edible Christmas gifts - just pop some in a glass jar and tie a ribbon around the top!

Light like a panettone and buttery like a brioche, this bread is wonderful and so Christmas-y. This Nici Wickes recipe is a bit different to the usual format, but trust us, as you’re buttering gorgeous, warm slices of Christmas fruit bread, you’ll forget the effort.

This delicious buttered asparagus with peas and honey dish is great with roasted meats. It can easily be made ahead when entertaining, and served cold or reheated in the microwave.

This is such a lovely Nici Wickes jam recipe! It’s so seasonal and great as a little Christmas gift for anyone. And it can be made ahead of time, so you won't get stuck in the Christmas rush.

Buy cute little boxes, or recycle some, and gift these gorgeous flavour bombs to your friends and family for Christmas. They couldn’t be easier to make or more delicious to eat!

Decadent as well as pretty, these Christmas crisps are a real treat to gift to friends. Although you might want to keep a few for yourself too - these little sweets are too good to give up!

Homemade biscotti makes a wonderful Christmas gift, as it keeps well and it’s much better than the store-bought variety. Your friends and family will definitely be impressed!

This fresh and colourful strawberry salad is the perfect accompaniment to a summer barbecue meal. The mixture of sweet, sour and salty makes it simply irresistible!

Whip up this decadent tiramisu in just 30 minutes with your leftover Christmas panettone. Our recipe transforms the panettone into a completely new dessert that is almost too beautiful to eat!

Stretch out this year's Christmas cake or pudding with our fruit cake cream parfait recipe. Combined with marscapone, cream and fresh raspberries, this is an indulgent dessert everyone will love.

Ham and cheese croquettes are not only a great way to use up the Christmas ham, these cheesy delights are delicious any time of year! Whip up a batch for a tasty after-school or pre-dinner snack.

Not sure what to do with all that leftover Turkey? This quick and easy turkey salad recipe will put it to great use, along with any other greens, nuts and cranberries leftover from Christmas.

This cake looks far more intricate to make than it really is. It’s all about clever layering and cutting. And once it's finished, you have a delicious creation to enjoy.

These little yeasted cakes are the perfect treat when you want something that’s not too rich for a brunch or afternoon tea. You can mix up the flavours with raspberries and almonds if you like.

You’ll be a professional French pâtissier in no time with this eclair recipe. Light, sweet and filled with the divine combination of strawberries and cream, you’ll be the star of the show at your next dinner party.

For a sweet and sophisticated summer dessert, look no further than this strawberry and chocolate no-bake tart. Best served chilled with a generous dash of strawberry puree on the side.

This recipe puts a new spin on the classic pavlova, and it works like a dream! The cherry topping and coffee cream match deliciously with the chocolate meringue base - making an irresistible dessert.

Once you’ve tried Nadia Lim's stuffing ball recipe, you’ll never go back to traditional stuffing! With bacon, apricot and sage, these balls are the perfect accompaniment to your next roast chook

Treat yourself this festive season with this delicious mince pie recipe. With a fruity, almond-spiked filling and easy homemade pastry, these little pies are sure to go down a treat this Christmas

Traditional with a twist! This beautifully flavoured maple-crusted roast turkey recipe is stuffed with irresistible corn and bacon stuffing. Serve with homemade gravy for the ultimate Christmas feast

Nici Wickes' brown sugar meringue recipe is exquisite! The tartness of roasted cinnamon plums is a fabulous foil for the sweetness of this Christmas favourite. Serve with cream and dollops of custard

Nici Wickes' Christmas pudding recipe creates a less-rich dessert that's covered in beautiful oranges and served with a wonderful warm honey and citrus sauce, whipped cream and brandy butter

Nici Wickes shares her mum's delicious gift idea. This recipe sees one big batch of Christmas cake mix divided between smaller loaf tins and dressed up with a simple icing and some glacé cherries

Nici Wickes' chewy meringue recipe creates a wonderful gift. They’re very shelf-stable, will last for ages in an airtight container and can be made ahead of time. Plus, they’re absolutely delicious!

This Nici Wickes recipe is a variation of the Italian shortbread-like butter biscuit that's traditionally dipped into chocolate. They are rich but not too sweet, and the chocolate coating is almost chewy

Nici Wickes' spiced nuts recipe creates such a scrumptious snack that's perfect for sharing. These oh-so-moreish treats are savoury yet sweet and can easily whipped up in less than an hour.

This indulgent Christmas ambrosia recipe is perfect for the whole family to enjoy for a deliciously sweet and easy dessert that everyone will love

Tis the season for Christmas pudding! This delicious mini Christmas puddings recipe with brandy butter is perfect for the festive season!

Create a thoughtful gift or wow your guests with these individual Christmas cakes! This recipe creates cakes with that tried-and-true flavour - just on a smaller scale!

Enjoy your favourite festive treat in pint-sized form with this mini Christmas cakes recipe. These cakes are perfect for sharing with loved ones (although we wouldn't blame you if you kept them for yourself!)

Look no further for the perfect festive treat! This traditional Christmas cake recipe is packed with classic goodies like glacé cherries, brandy and sultanas

Complete your Christmas with this gluten-free Christmas cake recipe! It's packed with traditional flavours, with the added bonus of being suitable for your guests with dietary requirements

This beautifully flavoured honey and mustard glazed ham will be the perfect way to compete the dinner table this Christmas

Nothing satisfies a crowd quite like ham on the bone, and this delicious barbecue glazed ham recipe is a stunner! It's even cooked on the barbie for easy entertaining!

This recipe for gingerbread houses creates a kid-friendly project that will get everyone into the Christmas spirit.

Christmas cake just like Mum makes. This recipe is packed with boozy fruit, chocolate, spices and nuts to create a classic festive dessert. Give it a go this Christmas

This beautifully flavoured pomegranate-glazed turkey with cranberry and pancetta stuffing is fantastic enjoyed with loved ones during the festive season

Want to enjoy turkey this festive season but don't want to commit to a whole bird? This rolled stuffed turkey breast recipe is the perfect option for Christmas lunch or dinner

Nici Wickes first discovered this tortilla toastie recipe, cutely named “bikinis”, in the cafés of Barcelona. Fill with leftover ham and mustard or turkey and camembert for the perfect Boxing Day bite

This Nici Wickes recipe sees leftover turkey combined with juicy oranges – warmed to bring back the sunshine in them – and tossed with a creamy green dressing to bring it all to life for a second sitting!

Nici Wickes shares her mum's sensational Christmas pudding recipe that's crammed full of golden fruits and served with delicious butterscotch sauce, creamy custard, brandy butter and whipped cream

Nici Wickes' trifle recipe is a dazzling centrepiece for any Christmas table! Dabs of lemon curd on top of this berry trifle adds zing and balance to the creaminess of the custard and cream

These stuffed peppers look so great on the Christmas table – all red and green – and taste phenomenal! Whip up this recipe on the day or make the day before and reheat for an easy side dish

Nici Wickes nail a Kiwi Christmas classic with this delicious glazed ham recipe. Baking chunks of fresh pineapple and sweet parsnip with the ham while it cooks makes for a great accompaniment

Nici Wickes' delicious smoked fish parcel recipe creates the perfect warm-up to Christmas lunch or dinner. These creamy, zesty little bites are heavenly served with a glass of bubbles as a starter

Nici Wickes' turkey recipe sees the classic Christmas bird basted with plenty of citrus and herb butter and stuffed with irresistible pork and sage stuffing. It's so moist and delicious!

Nici Wickes' Christmas roulade recipe makes a gorgeously festive dessert. It’s simple to make, light to eat and adding fruit mince to the filling really adds to the Christmas spirit!

Here’s Nici Wickes' fast and fabulous alternative to making individual Christmas mince pies. This Christmas mince slab recipe is perfect for the whole family to enjoy this festive season

Nothing satisfies a crowd quite like ham on the bone, and this smokey barbecue glazed ham recipe is a stunner! It's packed with punchy flavours and glazed to sticky perfection

This delicious recipe sees tender turkey breast stuffed with a summery sundried tomato, zucchini, lemon and pistachio stuffing. A perfect way to enjoy turkey without committing to a whole bird

No Christmas is complete without a Christmas cake! This tasty orange and dark chocolate Christmas cake recipe is dense, moist and loaded with delicious fruit. Give it a go this festive season!

This decadent, moist orange and dark chocolate Christmas slice recipe is a great way to welcome the festive season into your household. Plus, it makes a delicious change from traditional cake!

Nothing tastes like the festive season quite like a decadent Christmas pudding. This orange and dark chocolate version is perfect served with your choice of creamy custard or ice cream

Ham is a Christmas staple - and this ginger and mustard glazed ham recipe is set to be your new favourite! The classic combo of ginger, pineapple, brown sugar and Dijon mustard is sure to satisfy

Roast turkey doesn't get much better than this delicious recipe. Served with all the trimmings and stuffed with a beautiful cherry and macadamia stuffing, this dish is a must for your festive feast

This pineapple and mustard glazed ham recipe takes this festive favourite to delicious new heights! It will definitely be the centrepiece of your Christmas table this festive season

This moreish and gently spiced gingerbread guys and gals recipe makes the perfect morsels to enjoy this festive season! Share as gifts or enjoy as part of your Christmas dessert spread

This wonderful recipe sees moist, fruity Christmas cake topped with cinnamon buttercream, fresh figs and pistachios! It's the perfect dessert to enjoy with friends and family during the festive season

Looking for a deliciously different way to celebrate Christmas? This indulgent chocolate rocky road Christmas wreath cake recipe is just the ticket! Serve post-feast or enjoy in the festive lead-up

Give your decorations a edible twist with these moreish stained-glass cookie Christmas tree ornaments that not only look lovely, but taste delicious too!

Impress your loved ones at Christmas and make a feast with this succulent cranberry and orange glazed ham recipe. Post-festivities you can store it in the fridge in a damp pillowcase while you work your way through it!

No festive occasion would be complete without a perfectly stuffed bird! This turkey recipe stars a tasty lemon parsley stuffing that's sure to be a hit at Christmas

These ice-cream pops are a delicious enjoyed on Christmas Day, or on Boxing Day when you have extra pud to use up!

Sweeten up the festive season with this decadent chocolate cherry bombe alaska! The perfect dessert to share with family or friends.

These little fruit mince pikelets are simply divine!

These little sundaes are a hit! Leftover pudding, or Christmas cake, goes so well with vanilla ice cream and a generous drizzle of home-made salted caramel. Simply irresistible!

This beautiful baked salmon recipe was a must when Deborah Hutton was selecting recipes for her new book, 'Entertaining Made Easy'. After featuring it on The Australian Women's Weekly's TV Chistmas special, it has become a favourite on her Christmas table ever since.

These sparkly chocolate-wrapped berries are the ritzy cousins of the chocolate-dipped ones. They are the perfect uptown companion to flutes of sparkling Champagne or pile them high on special cakes for a regal look. Gold and silver sparkling sugar is available online from cake-decorating stores (I got mine from cakestuff.co.nz). Photographs by Jani Shepherd, styling by Fiona Hugues; Gatherum Collectif.

Making individual pavlovas, which each person can load with as much cream, berries and coulis as they wish, is the way to go at Christmas. Getting the perfect balance of crunchy exterior and marshmallow centre can be tricky, but this recipe works every time!

Get your butcher to de-bone and butterfly a decent-sized pork loin, then take your time to roll it around the stuffing before roasting to perfection.

The mincemeat should be prepared at least three weeks – and up to three months – in advance. The longer it soaks, the better, but don’t let it dry out. Top up with more brandy if needed. Recipe by Kim Evans.

This spectacular dessert makes an enchanting addition to the Christmas table. Make a day in advance for a stress free Christmas.

Deliciously crispy on the outside, soft and fruity on the inside – this Chocolate and Cherry Strudel is the perfect festive dessert. Serve after a scrumptious Christmas lunch!

Danielle Cubis of Spongedrop Cakery presents this boozey trifle layered with plums, chocolate and meringue.

The perfect way to bring the Christmas decorating to the table!

This festive treat pairs minty candy canes and creamy white chocolate with crispy rice bubbles to create the ultimate Christmas gift for loved ones.

These deliciously sweet frozen puddings are perfect for a hot New Zealand Christmas celebration. We'll show you the quick way to make these impressive desserts with minimal effort.

White chocolate fans rejoice! This delicious White Christmas slice is filled with chewy cherries, apricots and coconut. Quick and easy just refrigerate till firm, then serve.

These mini gingerbread houses are a kid friendly project that will get everyone into the Christmas spirit.