June is Aotearoa’s time to celebrate a Christmas like the northern hemisphere — chilly and rugged up in silly festive jumpers. So with the cooler temperatures approaching, and midwinter celebrations ahead, we’ve found some delicious recipes for you by recipes.co.nz to try should you be hosting a June Christmas celebration.
Beef Wellington Bites
Whether you're looking for an easy-to-prepare, yet impressive looking, appetiser for a dinner party, Christmas lunch, or just something a little bit fancy to serve the family, these Beef Wellington Bites are just what you need!
Ultimate Leg of Lamb
A roast leg of lamb has long been hailed as the ultimate Kiwi Christmas favourite, and this recipe requires zero fuss as the oven does the hard work. Infused with flavours of garlic and thyme and topped with a creamy meat sauce, you won't be disappointed. We served the lamb on a thick bed of thyme for that perfect festive touch.
Sirloin on Seed Crackers with Horseradish Crème Fraiche
We love this combination of barbecued sirloin and horse radish crème fraiche. Serve on crisp seed crackers or store-bought blinis.
Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine
These slow-cooked lamb shanks are a Kiwi family favorite dinner. This six-ingredient recipe is deceptively simple and sees fall-off-the-bone shanks braised in a rich, deeply flavoured red wine sauce, to deliver a restaurant-quality meal. Perfect for any Midwinter Christmas feast!
Feta and Sunshine Stuffed Boneless Lamb Leg
Looking for an easy and tasty recipe for roast lamb? You'll love this boneless lamb leg stuffed with feta cheese, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes - perfect for serving at Sunday dinner, Christmas feast, or your next get-together.