Dinner party recipes | Home Beautiful https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/entertaining/dinner-party-recipes/ Homes, Bathroom, Kitchen & Outdoor Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:04:20 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/cropped-HBFavIcon2024.png Dinner party recipes | Home Beautiful https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/entertaining/dinner-party-recipes/ 32 32 221866170 Easy slow-roasted turkey with stuffing https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/recipe/entertaining/easy-slow-roasted-turkey-with-stuffing/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/?post_type=recipe&p=1278874 Traditional turkey with delicious stuffing.

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This roast turkey with stuffing from Women’s Weekly is a delicious main to serve on Christmas Day. The stuffing contains a mouth-watering mix of butter, caramelised onions, prosciutto, polenta, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, cranberries and almonds. Accompanied by roasted apples and cranberry sauce, the dish will leave everyone satisfied and singing your praises.

For another stuffed turkey recipe, try this roast turkey with lemon, cranberry and thyme stuffing. To try something a bit different that still uses turkey, try this turkey, chicken and cranberry terrine. For salads to pair with this, try this radicchio salad with peaches, mozzarella and prosciutto or heirloom tomato salad with grilled zucchini mozzarella.

Ingredients

Stuffing

Method

1.

Make stuffing: combine ingredients in a large bowl; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

2.

Preheat oven to 150°C. Discard neck from turkey.

3.

Fill neck cavity loosely with stuffing; secure skin over opening with toothpicks. Fill large cavity loosely with half the remaining stuffing. Tie legs together with kitchen string, then tuck wing tips under body.

4.

Place turkey on an oiled wire rack in a medium flameproof roasting pan. Dip muslin in melted butter and place it over turkey. Pour 1 litre (4 cups) water into pan, then cover dish with a double layer of foil. Roast for 4 hours.

5.

Meanwhile, place prosciutto slices, side by side and slightly overlapping, on a large sheet of plastic wrap to form a 26cm x 30cm rectangle. Place the remaining stuffing lengthways in the centre of the prosciutto; lightly press the mixture into a log shape. Bring bottom edge of long side over the stuffing, then using the plastic wrap as a guide, roll up firmly. Refrigerate.

6.

Place apples on a medium oven tray; brush all over with maple syrup. Sprinkle with salt flakes and top with thyme.

7.

Remove the foil and muslin from turkey, then brush with pan juices. Increase oven to 200°C. Roast for a further 30 minutes, brushing occasionally, or until turkey is golden brown. Remove from oven. Cover and stand for 30 minutes.

8.

Meanwhile, roast the prosciutto-wrapped stuffing roll and apples for 30 minutes.

9.

Drain turkey pan juices into a large jug, then skim fat from top and discard; you need 2 cups of pan juices for the gravy. Place roasting pan over medium heat; melt extra butter. Add flour; cook, stirring, until well browned. Stir in port, reserved juices and the stock. Cook, stirring, until gravy boils and thickens. Strain into a serving jug.

10.

Serve turkey with cranberry sauce, gravy, apples and prosciutto-wrapped stuffing roll.

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This is an edited extract from ‘The Australian Women’s Weekly: The Christmas Collection’, published by Are Media, $45.

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Sticky peach and pepper-glazed ham https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/recipe/entertaining/pepper-glazed-ham-with-sticky-peach/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/?post_type=recipe&p=1278833 The perfect centrepiece for the Christmas table.

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Glazed ham is a traditional Christmas food but the addition of caramelised summer peaches to this recipe from Women’s Weekly adds a fresh, modern twist. The savoury dish combines the rich, smoky flavour of ham with a sweet, glossy glaze made from sweet peach jam, fresh ginger, honey, brown sugar, Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry and rice wine vinegar. Perfect for large family gatherings, or special occasions, glazed ham offers a perfect balance of savoury and sweet that delights the palate. Its tender, juicy texture pairs beautifully with the caramelised outer crust, creating a mouth-watering experience. This roast ham is a timeless classic that never fails to impress guests and satisfy appetites.

For other glazed ham recipes, try this recipe that features pear and spices, this ginger and lime glazed ham or this spiced glazed ham. Check out our Christmas recipe collection for lots more Christmas food ideas.

Ingredients

Caramelised peaches

Method

1.

Place peppercorns, fennel seeds and chilli flakes in a mortar and pestle (or spice grinder) and lightly crush. Place in a medium saucepan with jam, ginger, honey, sugar, cooking wine and vinegar; bring to the boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Cool. Reserve ⅓ cup of the glaze.

2.

Place oven shelf in the lowest position. Preheat oven to 180°C.

3.

Using a small, sharp knife, cut the ham rind about 12cm from the shank end of the leg. Remove rind from ham by sliding your hand between the rind and the fat layer. (Rind can be used to cover the cut surface of the ham to keep it moist during storage.) Score the ham fat at 2cm intervals and cover the hock with foil.

4.

Line a large oven tray or roasting pan with baking paper. Place ham on top and brush generously with the glaze. Roast ham, basting several times with glaze (picking up the caramelised glaze from around the ham) to build up a golden colour, for 1 hour or until the ham is golden brown all over.

5.

Meanwhile, make the caramelised peaches: heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Brush peach halves with oil; press cut sides into sugar. Cook, cut-side down, for 2 minutes or until caramelised.

6.

Transfer ham to a platter and decorate with rosemary sprigs. Serve sliced ham with caramelised peaches.

Tip

Glaze can be made up to 1 week ahead.

This is an edited extract from The Australian Women’s Weekly: The Christmas Collection, published by Are Media, $45.

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Caramelised roast pork with five spice and ginger https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/recipe/entertaining/roast-pork/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/?post_type=recipe&p=1274072 The perfect dish for a cold winter’s night.

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Caramelised roast pork combines succulent layers of pork with the flavour of Chinese five spice and the heat of ginger. As the pork roasts, the fat renders slowly, basting the meat in its own juices while forming a caramelised crust. The five spice blend infuses each bite with hints of star anise, cloves and cinnamon, while ginger cuts through the richness, keeping the flavours balanced. Sweet ginger marmalade encourages the sugars to caramelise, delivering a sticky, savoury-sweet finish that makes this dish a true crowd-pleaser. Served with pancakes, cucumber, spring onion and sesame salt, this caramelised roast pork is perfect for a family dinner or a shared Sunday lunch. It’s a dish that requires minimal effort for maximum reward, letting the oven do the hard work while you enjoy the aromas that fill your kitchen.

For more comfort dishes, try this fish curry by a Masterchef champion, this vegie curry from Christine Mansfield or baked tofu with chilli jam and brown rice, sesame and almond salad.

Ingredients

Sesame salt

Method

1.

Place the soy, oyster sauce, Shaoxing, honey, Chinese five spice, garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, coriander and half the brown sugar in a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the pork neck pieces and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

2.

Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Place the marinade, remaining sugar and ginger marmalade in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to the boil and cook for 12–15 minutes or until reduced and sticky. Set the marinade aside, discarding the star anise and cinnamon.

3.

Place the pork on a well-greased wire rack sitting over a large roasting dish. Pour 1cm of boiling water into the dish. Place in the oven and cook for 1 hour 30 minutes, basting every 20 minutes with the marinade, until dark golden brown and sticky.

4.

For the salt, mix sesame seeds, Chinese five spice, salt and pepper together. Heat pancakes according to packet instructions. Serve pork sliced with the remaining marinade, pancakes, cucumber, onion and sesame salt.

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Malaysian slow-braised beef curry https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/recipe/entertaining/beef-curry/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/?post_type=recipe&p=1274065 Tender beef, rich spices and coconut gravy combine for the ultimate comfort meal.

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Malaysian slow-braised beef curry is a dish that has warmth and layered richness. This comforting curry brings together tender beef, aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk, creating a dish that is both bold and gently soothing. The slow-braising process allows the beef to absorb a deep blend of flavours, with lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and a medley of spices weaving through each bite, while the coconut milk balances the heat with its mellow creaminess.

It’s the type of dish that fills your kitchen with the heady scent of cinnamon and star anise as it bubbles quietly on the stove, inviting you to slow down and savour the process. Served over steamed jasmine rice or roti, the curry is perfect for gatherings with family and friends, offering comfort and depth with every mouthful.

For more curries, try this fish curry created by a Masterchef champion, this vegie curry from Christine Mansfield or this simple curry butter swordfish from The Good Farm Cookbook.

Ingredients

Method

1.

Combine onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, curry powder, cumin, coriander and 1 tablespoon of oil in a small food processor and process until smooth. Set aside.

2.

Heat remaining oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat. Dust the beef in flour, shaking off excess. In batches, add beef and cook for 6 minutes, turning until golden. Remove and set aside.

3.

Add curry paste and cook, stirring for 2–3 minutes, or until fragrant. Return beef and resting juices to the pan. Add lemongrass, cinnamon, star anise, lime leaves, fish sauce, 300ml of coconut milk and 2 cups of water. Bring to a simmer, cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low and cook for 3–4 hours, or until beef is tender. Add kecap manis and season.

4.

Cook noodles in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 3 minutes, or until tender. Drain.

5.

To serve, divide noodles between bowls. Drizzle with coconut milk and season with cracked black pepper. Serve with micro purple shiso and lime wedges.

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