Maggie Beer’s Christmas recipes

Maggie Beer shares her favourite Christmas dishes in time for holiday celebrations with family and friends.

Dec 03, 2019, updated May 15, 2025

Christmas is a time for celebration, relaxation and sharing and in the Beer family; it is a precious tradition we get to spend together. We enjoy it in the Barossa with a shared table under the willows with our favourite Christmas dishes.

Baked Ham with Quince Glaze

The centrepiece of the Beer’s Christmas feast, Maggie always looks forward to cooking one of her daughter, Saskia Beer’s traditionally smoked hams, always with a quince glaze!

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Maggie’s Roast Chicken with Hazelnut & Herb Stuffing

A Beer family feast could not be complete without a Roast Chook! This recipe, one of Maggie’s favourite chook recipes, includes a hazelnut & herb stuffing, perfect with a chook well drizzled with Verjuice!

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Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary

A favourite of the younger Beer family members, Maggie’s Roast Potatoes are an essential for feasting on Christmas Day!

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Salted Brandy Caramel & Lady Finger Banana Pavlova

The first dessert Maggie ever made was pavlova when she was a teenager and ever since then she has made many variations, with this version of Salted Brandy Caramel and Lady Finger Banana, sure to be a true crowd pleaser this Christmas!

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Verjuice, Lime & Bitters Mocktail

Looking for a refreshing non-alcoholic alternative this Christmas? Maggie’s Verjuice, Lime & Bitters Mocktail is a delicious answer to enjoy this holiday period!

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