Christmas Menu Inspiration for an Aussie Summer
The festive season is the perfect time to share, cook and indulge in delicious food with family and friends. Capilano Honey just adds to the joy and taste of your dishes!
Looking for Christmas menu inspiration? Read on to discover easy mains, indulgent desserts and Christmas sides and salads that are easy to prep ahead.
Quick Christmas Starters and Canapes
Fried Goat's Cheese Balls with Smokey Honey Sauce
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
30 mins
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COOKING TIME
2-3 mins
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SERVINGS
4-6
If you’ve never tried a honey and warm, gooey cheese combo before, then we have a treat for you! Creamy balls of goat’s cheese are panko crumbed and lightly fried, then dipped in the most delicious smokey honey hot sauce.
They’re are a sure-fire way to kick off your next get together. Just add something bubbly to match!
Honey Mustard Sausage Rolls
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
10 mins
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COOKING TIME
25 mins
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SERVINGS
16
Crispy pastry, juicy chicken – sweet Aussie Coastal Honey.
Re-consider party snacks with these delectable Honey Mustard Sausage Rolls. An ideal match for outdoor gatherings, birthdays, movie nights and watching sports games with friends.
Corn Blinis with Smoked Salmon & Jalapeño Honey
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
10 mins
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COOKING TIME
20 mins
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SERVINGS
30
Finger food at its best. The juicy bursts of corn, paired with the slightly-savoury caramel notes of Capilano Aussie Coastal Honey make these party favours a must-invite to your summer dinner parties. Bite-sized and fragrant, these little blinis mix sweet, spicy, salty and creamy in all the right ways!
Pan-fried Halloumi with Caramelised Strawberries
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
10 mins
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COOKING TIME
10 mins
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SERVINGS
4 (as a side)
Salty meets sweet in this stunning side dish. The freshness of mint and strawberries, combined with a generous drizzle of Capilano Honey cut through the bitey saltiness of everyone’s favourite cheese. Serve it alongside your choice of protein and a fresh salad or grilled veggies for a dinner-party-ready spread guests will love.
Spiced Capsicum and Walnut Dip
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
20 mins
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COOKING TIME
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SERVINGS
4-6
A good dip can be all it takes to elevate a party spread. This healthy and veggie-packed dip is made with flavour filled capsicum, cauliflower, garlic, walnuts, chilli & cumin for an unexpectedly moreish combo! Ideal for flat breads, crackers or sliced up veggies.
Recipe by @CookRepublic in partnership with Capilano Honey
Easy Christmas Mains
Aunty Pru’s Capilano Honey Mustard Glazed Ham
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
30 mins
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COOKING TIME
90 mins
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SERVINGS
8-10
Aunty Pru’s Capilano-Glazed Christmas ham… perfected a generation ago and loved even more now. Why not create this iconic recipe for your family this Christmas!
Slow Roasted Moroccan Honey Lamb Shoulder
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
20 mins
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COOKING TIME
4 hrs + cooling
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SERVINGS
4-6
The ultimate crowd-pleaser they’ll adore you for the taste combination of rich slow roasted lamb, toasty Moroccan spices and pure honey that adds a sweet zing to this year-round comforting main course.
Paprika, Honey and Lime Glazed Salmon Side
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
10 mins
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COOKING TIME
30 mins
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SERVINGS
4
Fresh, zingy and light, this whole salmon side is roasted on a bed of limes and glazed with sticky paprika- infused honey. Finished with a gorgeous pickled cucumber salad we hope this dish will become a summer essential for years to come!
Honey Thyme Roast Chicken with Honey Mustard and Vanilla Sauce
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
20 mins
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COOKING TIME
1 hour 10 mins
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SERVINGS
4
If you need a comforting classic with a twist, we’ve got you. Take one roasted chicken, place garlic thyme butter under the skin then serve with a creamy honey mustard sauce that has the faintest hint of vanilla.
This effortless combination will warm your soul.
Easy Christmas Side Dishes
Christmas Honey-Glazed Carrots
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
5 mins
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COOKING TIME
12 mins
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SERVINGS
6
The perfect sidekick to the superhero in your festive feast. Dripping with sweet honey, a vibrant plate of carrots will disappear from the table in a flash!
Honeyed Bacon Roast Potato Salad
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
15 mins
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COOKING TIME
45 mins
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SERVINGS
4-6
What is a feast without potatoes? We’ve added moreish honey-roasted bacon crumble to golden roasted baby potatoes and dressed it in a creamy honey mustard dressing.
The ultimate sweet-salty, crunch-creamy combination. You’re welcome!
Honey Glazed Zucchini Salad
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
5 mins
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COOKING TIME
10 mins
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SERVINGS
4
This bright display of grilled zucchini combined with fragrant basil and honey is summer on a plate. Serve it up on its own, as part of a spread, or use it to create our Honey Grilled Zucchini & Goat’s Cheese Rigatoni.
Honey and Hazelnut Hasselback Pumpkin
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
10 mins
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COOKING TIME
50 mins
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SERVINGS
4-6
Warm, toasty and golden honey-glazed, say hello to your new favourite honey-roasted pumpkin! Comfort at its finest, this stunning side dish is easier than it looks, and you’ll be rewarded with oohs and aahs when you bring it to the table.
Smashed Crispy Honey Roast Potatoes
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
15 mins
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COOKING TIME
45 mins
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SERVINGS
8
If you’ve been thinking of stepping up your smashed potatoes game, this is it! Crunchy, smokey and just a hint of satisfying sweetness from pure Capilano honey.
Hot Honey Buttered Corn
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
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PREP TIME
5 mins
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COOKING TIME
10 mins
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SERVINGS
4-6
Step up your side game! With just a few basics including warm butter, sweet Capilano honey and chilli flakes you can transform a classic into a moreish must-have for any get-together.
TIPS FOR COOKING WITH HONEY
- Casseroles and slow cooker recipes- Sugar is often used to enhance and balance flavours in rich, comforting slow-cooked dishes. Next time your recipe asks for sugar, simply swap it with all-natural honey using our guide
- Stir Fries: Honey soy chicken is an Aussie classic for a reason! Next time you’re creating something Asian-inspired, why not add a dash of honey at the end to enhance the sweet-salty flavours?
- Glazes and marinades – Honey is an easy swap for caster or brown sugar or maple syrup in glazes and marinades. Even better, you can enjoy some of the health properties of honey in your favourite recipes. Tip – the sugars in honey burn a little quicker, so you may need to reduce the cooking time and temperature slightly.
- Roasted vegetables – A squeeze of honey, combined with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper is the most wonderful way to enhance the natural flavours of roasted veggies, plus make them a little tastier for the kids too!
- Salad Dressings – The combination of honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice or red wine vinegar is divine on salads, vegetables, or seafood. Mix up a jar and keep it in the fridge for up to a week for a zesty, naturally sweet pick-me-up to your dishes.
The festive season is the perfect time to share, cook and indulge in some delicious food with family and friends. Capilano Honey just adds to the joy and taste of your dishes!
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