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‘TIS THE SEASON for celebration, spending time with the people closest to your heart and, of course, feasting on the very best food. As family and friends gather around your table, the joy of Christmas will only be heightened when you share beautiful

Traditional flavours that have stood the test of time paired with something fresh and fun will guarantee the Christmas magic. Mulled wine, p 34 Roasted capsicum bruschetta, p 36 Sour cherry-glazed ham, p 91 Duck fat roast potatoes, p 61 Pimm’s & pavl

SERVES 8-10 You’ll need a 3.75L bundt pan and a 2½-cup (625ml) sterilised jar. 250g unsalted butter, softened2 tbs vegetable oil⅔ cup (150g) caster sugar⅔ cup (160g) firmly packed brown sugar5 eggs2½ cups (375g) plain flour, plus extra to dust2 tsp b

SERVES 4 1kg debearded mussels½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 long red chilli, finely chopped200g fine sourdough breadcrumbs¼ cup (20g) finely grated pecorino⅓ cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oilLemon wedges, to serve

SERVES 6 2kg cime di rapa, thick stems cut in half lengthways (substitute collard, turnip or mustard greens – see note)Extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle2 long red chillies, thinly sliced Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Blanch cime di

SERVES 6 Begin this recipe 1 day ahead. 1.6kg piece boneless pork belly, skin on250g rock salt1 bunch sage, plus ⅓ cup extra sage leaves4 Granny Smith apples, halved¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra, to drizzle2 cups (500ml) chicken sto

SERVES 6-8 You'll need a 23cm x 33cm Swiss roll pan. 5 eggs½ cup (110g) caster sugar, plus1 tbs extra 1 tsp red gel food colouring⅓ cup (50g) plain flour, sifted2 tsp cocoa powder2 tbs milkIcing sugar mixture, to dustFresh raspberries, to serve BOOZY

SERVES 10 You’ll need an 11cm x 21.5cm loaf pan. 2 (400g total) zucchini, coarsely grated75g chopped green leaves (we used baby spinach) or ⅓ cup drained thawed frozen spinach1 cup finely chopped herbs (we used parsley, mint and coriander)2 long gree

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