Christmas Classics by Murdoch Books Test Kitchen

This beautifully presented cookbook has an immediate wow factor and will sort your festive meal planning.  These classic recipes, often with a contemporary twist, include everything you want for Christmas, from roast turkey to glazed ham, traditional trimmings and sides, apple and butterscotch puddings and cherry pavlova. The photography is mouthwatering, and the recipes are triple-tested and easy to follow.

Recipes that caught our family's attention are:

• Roast baby beetroot, fennel and mozzarella salad – something a little different to have a salad.

• Rosemary pork rack with pear puree – it’s the puree that makes this so special.

• Turkey breast with fig, orange and cranberry stuffing – this stuffing has the wow factor.

• Roasted balsamic onions – a fabulous side dish.

• Glazed baby carrots – another fabulous dish for the side, and wonderfully colourful.

• Cardamom, chocolate and pear trifle – forget standard trifles, this combination takes this classic to a whole new, flavoursome level.

• Panettone and dark chocolate bombe – a delicious sweet treat.

Christmas Classics is a book you will reach for every festive season.

Reviewer: Karen McMillan

Murdoch Books