If you’re looking for the star of the show for your Christmas table, you’ve come to the right place. From the juiciest roast chicken to an addictive, loaded whole roasted cauliflower these 4 ideas for showstopping Christmas mains are seriously special.


Close up view of golden brown roasted chicken on a white oval plat.

Juicy Herb Roasted Chicken

Get ready for the juiciest, herb-infused roasted chicken you’ve ever had. It’s easy enough for a casual meal, but equally enough of a showstopper to make it the star of a Christmas meal.


Maple miso glazed salmon fillet with pomegranate almond salsa, with lemon wedges on the side.

Maple Miso Glazed Salmon

This gorgeous maple miso glazed salmon makes a wonderful festive centrepiece.

It’s fast, easy, great to prep ahead and looks so beautiful topped with a quick colourful pomegranate salsa.


Whole roasted cauliflower with a slice cut out of it, with a fork piercing a piece of cauliflower.

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Miso and Tomato Pesto

This whole roasted cauliflower makes a seriously spectacular vegetarian centrepiece. It’s loaded with a punchy Asian-style marinade and served on top of an addictive tomato pesto you’re going to love.

It also uses a clever time-saving hack for pre-cooking the cauliflower to give you the best result, every time.


Square pieces of slow roasted pork belly on a wooden serving platter.

Crispy Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Sticky Plum Sauce

Incredibly succulent, juicy pork belly and the perfect crispy crackling? This slow-roasted pork belly recipe is something special.

It takes no time to prep, then just let the oven do all the work. Served with a sticky plum sauce, it makes a wonderful centrepiece to feed a crowd.


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