Festive Season Recipes

Food24's latest recipes for the upcoming festive season. Delicious party dishes and wonderful traditional recipes and more to choose from.

Ice cream pies

Make these sweet creamy delights for any special occasion or keep them in the freezer for daily treats. ...read more

Strawberry, apple and almond crumble

A beautiful marriage of summery berries with a butter crumble. ...read more

Low-fat chocolate banana cake

This chocolatey recipe makes indulging acceptable. ...read more

Christmas ice cream with salted caramel and mince pies

A great way to end off Christmas lunch. ...read more

Mango and ginger trifle

A zing from the ginger gives this fruity dessert a refreshing twist. ...read more

Pork with Salsa Romesco on crushed white beans

An aromatic Spanish tomato sauce that can be served with any dish. ...read more

Avo, lime and dill crème with smoked salmon

Rich, creamy and delectable, you can serve this little beaut on its own or with bread sticks to scoop the last of the avo from the small glass. ...read more

Rib-eye steak with pan-fried tomatoes

Beautiful rib-eye steak with tomatoes and rosemary caper butter. ...read more

Blistered pineapple with caramel sauce

A summer fruit treat on the grill, topped with yummy caramel. ...read more

White chocolate truffles

White chocolate and cranberry truffles with pistachio nut dust. ...read more

7 flop-proof desserts

Crème brulée, chocolate fondant, cheesecake, mint chocolate shots and more amazingness! ...read more

3 unusual cocktails

Sick of ordering the same old Cosmopolitan? Try these. ...read more

Delicious luxury Christmas cakes

Endorsed by some of SA’s top chefs! ...read more

Cold Smoked Salmon and Prawn Terrine

With Checkers’ very own Giggling Gourmet Jenny Morris! ...read more

Chocolate fruitcake

Dark and decadent fruitcake laced with brandy and love. ...read more

How to make the best roast potatoes

How to make the very best crispy, golden and fluffy roast potatoes. ...read more

Pumpkin ale and toffee ice cream

Local beer mixed with smashed toffee bits makes a beautiful ice cream. ...read more

Strawberry carpaccio salad

A fabulously fresh and festive meal. ...read more

Salted caramel

And all the different ways to use it, besides eating it out of the jar. ...read more

Eggnog

This traditional Christmas drink is one that you'll love. ...read more

Christmas tart

Feed the family a truly gorgeous feast with this amazing recipe. ...read more

Summer berry tiramisu

A summery fruit-filled twist on this favourite dessert. ...read more

Orange ginger curd

A good ol' fashioned curd that is great for gifting. ...read more

Sparkling wine cocktail

A lovely drink to serve your guests on arrival. ...read more

Rainbow trout terrine

An elegant starter that is light and refreshing. ...read more

Inside Food24

Beetroot and goats cheese salad

A beautiful salad with bulgar wheat and walnuts.
Tuna melt on rye

Swop the pizza for this satisfying tuna melt on rye.
Mushroom and chevin pithivier

A delicious posh French pie.
Gluten-free choc chip cookies

A healthier bake of this cookie classic.
Mushroom and broccoli stir-fry

An easy meatfree recipe.
Lumaconi pasta

Brilliant pasta with red pesto and prawns.
Olive jam

A great accompaniment on lovely cheese boards.
Steaks with garlic butter

The best way to cook a succulent steak.

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