This year, make your Christmas Day feast a refreshing and joyful celebration of summer flavours with a vegetarian menu, packed with organic and seasonal ingredients. From a chilled coconut chia pudding at breakfast to a vibrant, tropical pavlova at lunch, each dish is designed to be light, fresh, and perfect for warm-weather dining. With a combination of colourful salads, crisp appetizers, and zesty mains, this menu brings together all the elements of a festive Wildwood Christmas – delicious food, family-friendly recipes, and a touch of seasonal flair. And for those craving a creative cocktail, there’s a sparkling mango and lime spritz that also doubles as a non-alcoholic refresher for guests of all ages. There’s even a light evening meal to use up any leftovers – as if you’ll have any! (Of course, you could swap out any of these for your family favourites!)

To help keep things manageable and stress-free in the lead-up to Christmas, you can spread out your grocery shopping over the next six weeks, gathering non-perishable pantry items and freezable and shelf-stable essentials early on. By the time Christmas arrives, you’ll only need to pick up fresh produce and dairy, saving time and energy for enjoying the season with family and friends. Dividing your shopping list this way allows you to focus on high-quality ingredients without the holiday rush and helps keep your kitchen organised as you prepare for a wonderful Christmas Day meal.

Here’s our Wildwood Christmas Day Menu

Breakfast

• Chilled Coconut Chia Pudding with Mango and Passionfruit
  Creamy chia pudding made with coconut milk, topped with fresh mango, passionfruit pulp, and a sprinkle of toasted coconut.
• Avocado Toast with Sliced Tomato and Microgreens
  Whole-grain toast topped with mashed avocado, sliced tomatoes, a handful of microgreens, and a squeeze of lemon.
• Tropical Green Smoothie
  A refreshing blend of spinach, pineapple, banana, and coconut water.

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Lunch

Appetizers

• Fresh Summer Bruschetta with Tomato, Basil, and Avocado
  Sliced baguette topped with a fresh mix of chopped tomato, basil, avocado, and a drizzle of olive oil.
• Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Skewers
  Refreshing watermelon cubes paired with feta and mint on skewers for a sweet-savoury bite.

Entrée

• Zucchini and Ricotta Tart with Fresh Herbs
  A light tart made with zucchini ribbons, ricotta, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs on a flaky pastry crust.

Main

• Stuffed Capsicums with Quinoa, Corn, and Black Beans
  Bell peppers filled with a mix of quinoa, corn, black beans, and fresh coriander, finished with a lime dressing.
• Grilled Asparagus and Sweet Potato Salad with Lemon Dressing
  A summery salad with grilled asparagus, roasted sweet potato cubes, mixed greens, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.

Dessert

• Berry and Coconut Pavlova
  Mini pavlovas topped with whipped coconut cream, fresh mixed berries, and a sprinkle of passionfruit pulp.

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Christmas Cocktail

• Sparkling Mango & Lime Spritz
  A refreshing summer cocktail with mango juice, lime, and sparkling water, garnished with fresh mint and lime slices.
  • Non-alcoholic version: Simply omit any alcohol and enjoy the spritz with extra sparkling water for a vibrant, hydrating drink.

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Leftovers Recipe for a light evening meal

• Stuffed Capsicum Salad Wraps
  Use leftover stuffed capsicum filling to create fresh salad wraps. Spoon the filling into large romaine lettuce leaves, top with shredded carrot and cucumber, and drizzle with a light tahini dressing for a crisp, refreshing dinner.

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This menu captures the essence of an Australian summer Christmas with vibrant flavours, refreshing ingredients, and easy-to-share dishes perfect for warm weather celebrations! Find all the recipes HERE. And HERE is our 6 week shopping list. Start gathering now and save the budget stress!