Recipes &amp; Inspiration

Makes 8
5 min
20 min

Take your Christmas feast to the next level with this must have potato side dish.

Dinner Sides

Roasted Butternut Squash

Makes 4
5 min
35 min

Butternut squash is a fantastic alternative to pumpkin or potatoes. Cubed, sliced or halved, the choice is yours. Serve as a side or tossed through a salad.

Dinner Sides Vegan Vegetarian

Ham Storage, Carving Instructions & Glazes

New Zealanders love their ham, especially in the summer - great for picnics, as ham steaks on the barbecue or when making an egg & ham pie. Below you will find some handy tips on how to store and carve them correctly.

BBQ Orange and Mustard Glazed Ham

Makes 12
20 min
45 min

This glaze is simple yet tasty, why not cook it outside on the BBQ and free up the oven for the turkey and other Christmas cooking.

Christmas Ham Glaze

Makes 20
30 min
40 min

A simple and traditional ham glaze.

Maple and Bourbon Glazed Ham

Makes 15
20 min
30 min

Try this super easy glazed ham and impress your family and friends.

Syrup Glazed Ham

Makes 10
15 min
90 min

Christmas ham with a homemade maple syrup glaze is sure to impress your family this holiday season. Serve hot or cold with veges, a salad and new potatoes.

Roast Chicken Breast With Broccoli Mash

Makes 4
10 min
40 min

The beautiful broccoli mash adds a special touch to this roast chicken dish.

More Christmas Dinner Ideas & Recipes

Chicken Dinner

Entertaining Ideas & Recipes

Infused Water

Makes 16
5 min

Mix up a refreshing batch of water infused with your favourite seasonal fruit and fresh herbs.

Apple Sangria Mocktail

Makes 16
5 min

Quench your thirst with this non-alcoholic sangria recipe. Packed with crisp apple flavours this beverage is the perfect mocktail alternative for all occasions.

Berry Tea Mocktail

Makes 16
5 min

Infused with berries and freshly brewed tea, this berry tea mocktail recipe is the perfect summer beverage option.

Berry Mojito Mocktail

Makes 16

Keep cool with our fresh and fruity non alcoholic mojito. Loaded with juicy berries, fresh mint leaves and a hint of lime, we've got your summer beverage sorted!

Mojito Mocktail

Makes 16
5 min

A classic booze-free blend of sweet, citrus and herbaceous flavours.

5 Mocktail Recipes - Wine & Food Festival

FreshChoice at the South Island Wine & Food Festival

Peanut Patties

Makes 8
35 min
10 min

These wholesome peanut patties are best served in a burger or with a fresh salad.

Appetizer Vegan

Fresh Spring Rolls

Makes 15
30 min
10 min

These Vietnamese style spring rolls are packed with fresh ingredients and served with a sweet, tangy vegan satay dipping sauce.

More Entertaining Ideas & Recipes

Asian Appetizer Vegan

Christmas Baking Ideas & Recipes

Gingerbread Men

Makes 36
20 min
10 min

Making gingerbread men is great fun for children - let them help roll out the dough, press out the shapes... then after baking they can have fun decorating!

5 Christmas Goodies To Make With The Kids

Santa Claus is coming to town and what better way to spread some Christmas joy than a touch of baking. Simple to make and fun to decorate, these five recipes are the perfect way to get the kids involved this festive season.

8 Vegan Sweet Treats

These sweet vegan recipes are super delicious, and ideal for a vegan celebration. They are packed full of flavour and even non-vegans will be craving for a bite.

Vegan

Mini Pavlovas

Makes 6
10 min
60 min

This fool-proof mini pavlova recipe is an essential at every Christmas gathering! Top with plenty of cream and seasonal fruit.

Dessert

Raw Bars

Makes 12
180 min

These vegan caramel chocolate bars make the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Simply store in the freezer to hold the raw goodness.

Vegan

Cream: The Types

Whether poured over a bowl of fresh strawberries or added to a sauce, cream is one of nature’s most delicious treats, and life just wouldn’t be the same without it!

Understanding the differences between creams is key to selecting the right cream for your needs.

Dessert

Christmas Chocolate Log

Makes 12
240 min
15 min

No chocolate sponge and cream here!

Dessert

Spiced Christmas Cookies

Makes 35
25 min
10 min

A change from the traditional gingerbread dough, this dough is lighter in colour making them ideal for colourful tree or tummy decorations!