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12 Simple And Delicious Christmas In July Recipes To Whip Up This Year

Recipes for the (second) merriest time of the year.

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1. Ham and pumpkin rosettes for a dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

Overhead shot of a circular enamel pot with ham rosettes in pumpkin cream, garnished with parsley
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Creamy and rich with a warm golden-hue thanks to the pumpkin, this artfully arranged recipe is a guaranteed showstopper at any cold weather Christmas celebration. 

2. Maple and honey ham glaze that will dress up your Christmas in July ham to impress.

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No Christmas is complete without a ham — and especially not one in July, when the temperature dips and a perfectly glazed ham is called for. This glaze requires only four everyday ingredients, yet produces a beautiful glaze you'll return to for years to come.

3. Stuffed zucchini ham boats that'll go like hotcakes.

Overhead shot of zucchini halves stuffed with ham and
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No Christmas table is complete without multiple plates of spruced up veggies — and these zucchini boats more than fit the bill. Made with a delightful mix of creamy ricotta, smoky ham, umami parm and bright lemon zest, this flavoursome and rustic zucchini dish is a safe bet for the first empty serving plate. 

4. Prosciutto tart that everyone will want the recipe for.

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Made with frozen puff pasty, this tart doesn't even require a pie tin and looks about a thousand times more involved than it actually is.

5. Ham and semi-dried tomato cucumber cups that lend a touch of luxury to your Christmas in July celebrations.

Cucumber segments topped with a blend of cream, ham, tomato and curry powder, with lemon garnishes.
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If you prefer your Christmas in July soiree to be more bougie dinner and less stuff yourself silly at lunch, canapes are what you'll want to be whipping up. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe with a creamy tomato and ham topping is perfect for those first moments when guests start to arrive but no one is quite ready to take their place at the table yet.

6. And ham and brie quiches, that'll keep your guests happily chatting amongst themselves as you put the finishing touches on the main dishes.

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The brie in this recipe makes these a cut above your run-of-the-mill quiche — and practically tailor-made for a fun gathering like Christmas in July.

7. Antipasto salad with flame-roasted ham for when you've been asked to bring a dish.

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...and you're only just remembering as you're about to step out the front door. 

Ready in just 15 minutes, this zingy salad is bursting with flavour and you barely need to do any prep work beyond slicing up some ham and opening some antipasto board staples like marinated artichokes, kalamata olives and stuffed bell peppers.

8. Ham and leek slice for any gluten-free guests.

Ham and leek slice on baking paper cut into squares
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This six ingredient dish is a breeze to whip up and yields enough serves that even non gluten-free guests won't feel guilty about tucking in.

9. Ham and mushroom fettucine for a foolproof dish that lets you focus on other more experimental dishes.

Close up of creamy ham and mushroom fettucine
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If your approach to Christmas in July is to cook up a storm of special occasion dishes, whip up this creamy, easy-as-pie pasta first to free up your attention for everything else. The fresh thyme in this recipe elevates it from your everyday fettucine, making it truly celebratory. 

10. Prosciutto wrapped chicken tenders that are just made for festivities.

Five chicken tenders wrapped with prosciutto on a square plate with a parsley garnish
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There's something about wrapping prosciutto around another ingredient that just creates a party vibe, and this chicken tender dish is no exception.  

11. Ham, cheese and tomato stuffed baguette that will surprise everyone when they cut what appears to be an ordinary breadstick.

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This baguette looks fancy, tastes fancy, but is in fact ready in 10 minutes flat. Double or triple the ingredients depending on how many you'll be entertaining. 

12. And finally, leftover ham rustica pizza for the day after your big Christmas in July celebrations, when you wonder what you're going to do with your remaining ham.

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Leftover ham is, in fact, a sign of a successful Christmas event. Your guests were so busy enjoying every other dish, there just wasn't enough room to demolish the one constant come every July (or December). Make the most of these leftovers by fixing yourself a simple slice the next day.

There's no better way to celebrate Christmas in July this year, than with a delicious serving of D'Orsogna. For all your cooking inspiration, check out the full recipe collection, lovingly created by D'Orsogna's talented chefs.