FROM CHRISTMAS TABLE TO BOXING DAY BRUNCH

🎄Christmas in Aotearoa is about gathering, cooking generously, and celebrating the best of our summer produce. But with the cost of living rising and long summer holidays full of entertaining, it makes sense to plan food that goes a little further. This year, my festive menu focuses on dishes that feel special on the day but are easy to rework for Boxing Day and beyond.

A savoury goat’s cheese cheesecake with cranberry and onion jam starts things off. Simple but impressive, and the leftover jam is brilliant in toasties or on a grazing board. A roast baby potato and cherry tomato salad makes the most of what’s in season, and any leftovers are perfect tossed with greens or topped with a soft egg for brunch. The lemon roasted salmon brings a touch of celebration, and the leftovers can easily be turned into fresh wraps with herbs and lemon yoghurt the next day. And to finish, a brown sugar roulade with tart cherries. It is decadent, sweet, and ready to become an easy trifle or Eton mess when guests roll in again.

This is a Christmas table designed for flavour, flexibility, and ease. One that stretches beautifully into Boxing Day and keeps the good food and good times rolling.

Have a very merry festive season and thank you all for your support and kindness.

Alison x