Broccoli, Honey-Mustard & Cheddar Hand Pies

This recipe makes 6 decent-sized delicious cheesy pies and can easily be tweaked to into 15-22 mini pies for a party-platter. Simply use a smaller plate when cutting out the pastry rounds so you can get at least two or 3 rounds per piece of pastry. We have included vegan/lactose free options as well in the ingredients.

Caramelised Red Onion & Parmesan Bites (Vegetarian)

These jewel-like red and green topped tartlets are are beautiful ode to traditional festive hues while packing a satisfying savoury punch in the taste department. Serve warm they are sublime. This recipe makes 20+ portions.

Sweet Balsamic Caramelised Onions with Vegan Chipolatas

Up your BQQ game this summer with these tasty balsamic caramelised onions, our favourite way to serve is on top of  #Vegan chipolatas in a soft bread roll! YUM!

Mushroom Risotto With Crispy Leek (Vegan)

Mushroom lovers will just love, love, this recipe. Note to newbie risotto makers: Don't over mix the risotto during cooking process.

Serve this with a leafy vinaigrette salad and you will have yourselves a very fine feast indeed.

Serves 4

Spiced Fruit Bake with Vanilla Bean Custard (Vegan & Gluten Free)

This is a simple, festive dish everyone can enjoy. Best served warm, it's delicious with just a dollop of custard or your fave ice-cream,  and also makes a great left-over treat that goes with almost every sweet. Best of all you can make a day ahead and store in the fridge until you are ready to bake and serve.

NOTE: You can sub frozen blackberries for fresh, or fresh/frozen cherries instead of blackberries.

Rum Balls (Vegan)

A quick no-bake dairy-free treat that is perfect for the Christmas season that freezes well. For kids, simply skip the rum. Makes 28 pieces.

#NuttelexChristmasRecipes

Mushroom & Spinach Wellington (Vegan)

Perfect for any sit-down festivities, this wonderful plant based Wellington is a winner. Make the filling the day before to cut down on prep time. Best served fresh from the oven.

Charred Eggplant & Peppers With Home Made Flatbreads

Based on a traditional Catalan dish called Escalivada, these beautifully charred veggies topped with fresh parsley, is pure magic with these home-made flatbreads.

If you don't have maple syrup you can use sugar in the flat breads instead.

Crispy, Buttery Hasselback Pumpkin (Vegan)

Nothing beats the crispy, buttery, garlicky goodness of this pumpkin dish. Serves 8-10 as a side.

#FestiveBites #VeganChristmasClassic #PlantBasedXmas

Watch how to make it here https://youtu.be/KT2l5CRsUG4

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Zesty Cannellini Ciabatta Crostini (Pescatarian + Vegan Options)

This impressive combo packs an impressive visual punch, and hits the spot for pre-dinner nibbles or casual catch-ups with friends on the back deck, balcony or at the park.  You can pre-make as finger food, or let guests assemble as they go. Displayed on a charcuterie board or a vintage tray, with a few decorative bowls along with a splash of green Sicilian olives and who can possibly resist this savoury feast? For Vegan friends sub the anchovy fillets with a 1 tablespoon miso paste.