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  • Slice of moist sago plum pudding topped with homemade custard
    Christmas | Desserts

    Sago Plum Pudding | A Lovely, Light Christmas Pudding

    This Sago Plum Pudding is beautifully light, moist and melt-in-your-mouth. An old-fashioned steamed Christmas pudding that can be made with sago or tapioca pearls and served with homemade custard.

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  • Cream being poured over a slice of rum and raisin tart with the whole walnut tart in the background
    Christmas | Desserts

    Raisin & Walnut Tart | With or Without Rum

    This lovely rum and raisin tart has thin, buttery pastry and a gently spiced sour cream filling with plump raisins and walnuts. It works beautifully gluten-free, and an alcohol-free option is also included.

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  • Homemade little fruit cakes cooling on a rack with white icing and cherries on top
    Cakes | Christmas

    Little Fruit Cakes – Rich, Easy & Perfect with a Cuppa

    These little fruit cakes are rich, moist, and so easy to make. Baked in muffin tins and topped with a simple almond icing and a cherry, they’re a lovely treat — perfect with a cuppa.

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  • Classic prawn cocktail served in a glass with lettuce, avocado, tomato, prawns and lemon
    Christmas | Salads & Sides

    Classic Prawn Cocktail – Easy, Delicious & Impressive

    A classic prawn cocktail that’s fresh, generous and always impressive. This no-cook starter is easy to prepare ahead of time and perfect for entertaining, especially at Christmas.

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  • Beautiful individual trifle layered with jam roll, jelly, berries and a silky custard, topped with whipped cream and toasted almonds.
    Christmas | Desserts

    A Beautiful Homemade Trifle with Swiss Roll, Homemade Custard & Berries

    This beautiful homemade trifle has all the classic layers — jam Swiss roll, port wine jelly, fresh berries, and a silky custard that gently soaks through everything. A lovely make-ahead dessert for Christmas.

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  • Slice of rich 100-year-old fruit cake on a white plate with the whole cake in the background.
    Cakes | Christmas

    A Rich, Moist Christmas Cake That Tastes Wonderful

    This beautiful old-fashioned Christmas cake comes from a 1928 recipe — rich, moist, deeply fruity and warmly spiced. It bakes low and slow and tastes even better as the days go by. A timeless festive classic that works perfectly gluten-free.

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  • Slice of 1970’s festive ginger cake served with cream, with the whole cake in the background.
    Cakes | Christmas

    Soft & Buttery Ginger Cake – A Beautiful Vintage 1970s Recipe

    A soft and buttery ginger cake with preserved ginger, gentle warm spice, and a delicate brown-sugar meringue topping. This beautiful vintage 1970s recipe is festive, nostalgic and delicious.

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  • Australian Ice-Cream Plum Pudding topped with chocolate and cherries, served with vanilla sauce in a glass jug
    Christmas | Desserts

    Easy Ice-Cream Plum Pudding – Perfect for an Aussie Christmas

    A creamy and festive no-bake dessert with dried fruit, roasted macadamias, and a glossy chocolate topping. A classic Aussie Christmas favourite!

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  • A plate of rum balls with chocolate sprinkles and coconut coatings.
    Christmas | Desserts

    Easy Rum Balls 3 Ways – Weet-Bix, Cookie & Cake Recipes

    Three ways to make delicious Australian-style rum balls — Weet-Bix, Cookie, and Cake. They’re simple, no-bake, and perfect for edible gifts.

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  • Easy Australian pavlova topped with whipped cream, strawberries, raspberries and passionfruit
    Christmas | Desserts

    Super Easy, No Fail, Australian Pavlova Recipe

    This Super Easy Australian Pavlova recipe delivers a crisp shell, a soft marshmallow centre, and a no-fail method — naturally gluten-free and so delicious!

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  • Close-up of naturally gluten-free almond cookies with a crisp sugar-coated shell and soft centre
    Christmas | Scones & Cookies

    Almond Cookies | Naturally Gluten Free

    These Almond Cookies are quick, easy and naturally gluten free, with a crisp sugary shell, a soft centre and a lovely almond flavour reminiscent of marzipan. Ready in under 30 minutes, they keep well in an airtight tin and make a lovely homemade gift.

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  • A rich and moist Australian pineapple fruit cake packed with mixed fruit, baked to perfection with a citrus syrup glaze.
    Cakes | Christmas

    Australian Pineapple Fruit Cake Recipe | Super Easy & Moist

    This Australian Pineapple Fruit Cake is incredibly moist, packed with fruit, and full of flavour! A true Aussie classic, this cake is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it fresh or store it for later—it only gets better with time!

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