Christmas Day in many households in Queensland starts off planned as a day of festive cheer. It quickly turns into a week of torture as we organise for family and friends to celebrate with each other at this special time. This year, break the mould - get your partner more involved, do your preparations early and don't be a slave to tradition or the kitchen!
Buy some beautiful fresh vegetables and fruit, in particular delicious berries and stone fruit from Stanthorpe, but of course keep it simple. For those visiting, what better present than Queensland prawns, oysters and mudcrabs.
Order your produce for the festive season in advance to secure the best ham, turkey or prawns.
Salad of shaved ham, fetta and figs
Ingredients
420 g shaved ham
9 purple figs, ripe
180 g Kingaroy fetta
2 bunches of rocket, trimmed and washed
large basil leaves
150 g fresh peas, podded
1/3 cup roasted hazelnuts
extra virgin olive oil
aged balsamic vinegar
Method
Place shaved ham to cover the outside of the plate.
Cut figs in half and place 3 halves per plate.
Follow with rocket leaves dressed with a splash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Scatter with peas and hazelnuts and finish with Kingaroy fetta.
Queensland Wine Match: 2009 Witches Falls Fiano
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