Innholdsfortegnelse for #83 Christmas 2024 i taste.com.au Cookbooks

It's that time again, but before you dust off the old faithfuls you make every year, hit refresh with this big book of festive winners! Be on trend with our tree-shaped dip board, air fryer porchetta and Christmas crack cheesecake. Or, if you're looking for a new dessert you haven't tried before, the show-stopping summer punch trifle on the cover is a mega spin-off of our viral creamy sangria recipe. If you've been asked to bring a plate, choose from a whole bunch of festive flavour-packed dishes that will travel – nibbles, impressive mains and sides, and mini desserts are all sorted. We love a twist on a classic too, so make it retro with the Milo ‘Viennetta’, layered trifle martini, cheese-mas cob dip and more. Need a great shortcut…

PLATTERS AND BOARDS CHRISTMAS TREE DIP BOARD SERVES 10 | PREP 45 MINS Ingredients 1 green shallot, cut into matchsticks 2 x 190g pkt spring onion and chive cream cheese, at room temperature 200g tub Yumi's Avocado & Sea Salt dip 250g cream cheese, chopped 2 qukes(baby cucumbers), 1 thinly sliced, 1 peeled into ribbons 65g mini tomatoes 1 small salami stick, cut into rounds Fresh dill, fresh curly parsley leaves, pea shoots, pretzel sticks and pretzel star, to decorate Assorted crackers and pretzels, to serve Method 1. Draw a triangle on a sheet of baking paper, 26cm at the base and 35cm in height. Cut out and place the triangle, ink-side down, on a serving board. 2. Place the shallot in a small bowl and cover with iced water. Set aside for 10 minutes to curl. Drain.…

FINGER FOOD AND DIPS SANDWICH SWISS ROLL SERVES 10 | PREP 30 MINS Ingredients 2 x 250g pkt cream cheese, at room temperature 150g pkt goat's cheese 1 loaf white bread, unsliced 2 x 250g pkt smoked salmon slices 2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled into ribbons 1 large avocado, halved, thickly sliced 2 large fresh dill sprigs, plus extra small sprigs to decorate 2 qukes(baby cucumbers), peeled into ribbons Salmon roe, to decorate (optional) Method 1. Use electric beaters to beat the cream cheese and goat's cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Spoon ½ cupful of the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a 5mm fluted nozzle and set aside. 2. Use a large serrated knife to trim the brown crust off 1 long side of the bread loaf. Cut the loaf lengthways into four 1.5cm-thick…

SALADS AND SIDES MEXICAN CORN AND CRISPY RICE SALAD SERVES 6 | PREP 20 MINS (+ COOLING) | COOKING 30 MINS Ingredients 200g (1 cup) mediumgrain rice 4 corncobs, husk and silk removed 2 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 green shallots, thinly sliced diagonally ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves 1 avocado, quartered lengthways, sliced Dressing 125g (½ cup) sour cream 50g Danish feta, crumbled 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 2 tsp finely grated lime rind Method 1. Cook the rice following the absorption method directions on the packet then spread out in a large shallow dish. Set aside for 20 minutes to cool. If not using straightaway, cover and place in the fridge for up to 1 day. 2. Meanwhile, preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill pan on high. Add the…

ULTIMATE SHOWSTOPPERS AIR FRYER PORCHETTA SERVES 6-8 | PREP 30 MINS (+ COOLING, OVERNIGHT DRYING & 15 MINS RESTING) COOKING 1 HOUR 40 MINS Ingredients 3 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp black peppercorns 2 tsp sea salt flakes, plus extra to season 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves 4 garlic cloves 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1.2 kg piece pork belly 1 tsp table salt Method 1. Place the fennel seeds and peppercorns in a small frying pan. Stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic and toasted. Transfer to a mortar and set aside to cool slightly. 2. Add the sea salt and chilli. Pound with the pestle until a fine powder forms. Add the thyme, rosemary, garlic and lemon rind.…

MINI DESSERTS AND TREATS CHRISTMAS CRACK WREATHS MAKES 8 | PREP 30 MINS Ingredients 225g pkt mini pretzels 200g dark chocolate melts 8 Werther's Original Cream Candies, finely chopped Red and green M&M's Minis, coarsely chopped, to decorate Method 1. Sort through the pretzels and find 40 intact classic pretzel shapes and 40 intact stars. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. 2. Start with making 4 wreaths at a time by laying out 5 pretzels in a wreath shape (single rounded side inwards for the classic shape pretzels, stars anyway that suits). Repeat to make 3 more wreaths. 3. Place one-quarter of the chocolate melts in a small deep microwave-safe bowl and microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth (see tips). 4. Divide the caramels into 2 bowls. Pick…