8 Foolproof Holiday Recipes That’ll Leave You Time To Actually Enjoy The Festivities

Discover the recipe to getting festive with friends and family — without the stress!

1. Pulled Sticky Maple Christmas Ham

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Only five easy-to-source ingredients and three incredibly simple steps are standing between you and the most delicious Christmas ham of your life. This mouth-watering dish is bursting with flavour and will wow your guests (and your taste buds!) without you having to slave away in the kitchen for hours. 

The real MVP is the ham from D'Orsogna, which does all of the heavy lifting for you — try it with the delicious Natural Leg Ham for extra scrumptiousness!

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Simply score a diamond pattern in your Leg Ham, then pop it in a slow cooker. Whip up some mustard, brown sugar, maple syrup and sherry and pour it generously on top.

Leave it on high for two hours, then remove and gently shred. Reduce the delicious juices until it forms a sticky glaze, then drizzle all over your pulled ham and serve.

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Voilà! You've won Christmas! Did we mention the prep time is literally 10 minutes? This game changer will let you enjoy the most out of being a host and will guarantee you requests for a repeat invite next year!

2. Streaky Bacon Guacamole Pops

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Okay, this is officially the most fun Christmas recipe ever — and combines two of the greatest culinary gifts bestowed on humanity (avocado and bacon, duh)! These are exactly what you're after if you've been looking to mix up your festive snack game this year. Cream cheese and citrus add a delectable twist to this super easy pop recipe, which takes only five minutes to be done, dusted — and let's be honest — eaten!

3. Ham Waldorf Salad

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This gorgeously healthy salad is perfect for entertaining guests during summer lunchtime festivities! The fresh crispiness of apple and celery pair beautifully with the warmth of Jarrah Honey Ham and honey mustard drizzled walnuts. Whip up a quick bowl (in only three steps!), bring it along to Christmas lunch, then sit back and enjoy your praise!

4. Brioche French Toast with Streaky Bacon

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Sink your teeth into a slice of heaven with this luxurious take on French toast. It's got everything a breakfast recipe should have — vanilla, bacon and a drizzle of maple syrup. The total time from start to finish is only 15 minutes — leaving you plenty of time to open your presents on Christmas morning!

Warning, it comes with sticky fingers and a sugar rush!

5. Maple Bacon Doughnuts

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So we've already clearly established that maple and bacon are the holy grail, right? Well, now you have another excuse to combine them in these adorable festive doughnuts! These are perfect to serve as a sweet and savoury dessert on Christmas day — but only to those who've been good!

6. Antipasto Salad With Flame Roasted Ham

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Bring your A-game to Christmas lunch with this gloriously fresh antipasto salad, filled with ingredients that are grocery store staples — and only need to be popped open! The sweet honey mustard ham accentuates the delicate flavours of the dish and will leave your guests begging for more. Simply arrange, pour and serve!

7. Bacon-Wrapped Cauliflower

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Just LOOK at this gorgeous creation — have you ever seen anything so beautiful? It's the perfect centrepiece dish for the festive season, combining the nostalgia of a traditional Christmas dish with a creative take on flavour and presentation. Streaky D'Orsogna bacon elevates this recipe to bring out the caramelisation in full force — and the cheesy garlic and breadcrumb stuffing makes it absolute bliss. You only need 10 minutes to prep, then let the oven do the rest of the work for you as you get ready to indulge!  

8. Flame Roasted Ham With Creamy Cheese Ravioli

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This delectable ravioli will step up your serving game and allow you to feed the fam without running to and from the kitchen every five minutes. It's perfect to make in bulk if you're hosting a large group of loved ones and will be sure to leave you with happy guests clamouring for more.

Create the perfect Christmas feast without working up a sweat with these delectable D’Orsogna ingredients and recipes.

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They'll leave you with plenty of time to relax with your loved ones as you all dig in to deliciousness together — the more the merrier!