Once upon a time, the Christmas menu did not deviate from turkey with roast potatoes, some token green veg and a rich, flavoursome gravy. Since this Christian feast to celebrate the birth of Christ originated in the Northern Hemisphere, a hot meal made sense during the coldest winter months.
But for most of us here in the Southern Hemisphere, the typical Christmas menu has been adapted to include lighter seafood dishes and salads. These healthier foods are also in season, readily available and a lot less bothersome to dish up. After all, an Antipodean Christmas Day falls smack bang in the middle of the summer holidays — and who wants to slave over a hot oven for hours when you could be relaxing at the beach?!
As vegetarian and veganism have grown in popularity, many people are now crossing seafood off the menu, while others have to manage food sensitivities that make enjoying whatever is put on their plate a little harder. Discover how to make Christmas enjoyable, no matter what the dietary requirements.
