The Australian Women's Weekly - 25 Dez 2025
Julie Goodwin
240 + PAGE of FESTIVE RECIPES, CRAFTS, and GIFTS
the Christmas issue with Rhonda Burchmore, David Campbell, Steph de Sousa and John Cleese
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‘I became a stand-up comedian at 94!’
PUDDING FOR EVERY OCCASION
Editor’s letter
Your letters
Prevent dementia
Aussie pride
Prince no more
For the love of Ivy: the D’Monte family’s childhood cancer journey and hopes for the next generation
Family is at the heart of everything for Julie Goodwin as she embarks on a new adventure.
On the cover
The Christmas issue: with Rhonda Burchmore, David Campbell, Steph de Sousa and John Cleese
Seaside celebration: actor Hunter Page-Lochard mixes tradition and relaxation for a fun holiday vibe
Austen mania: the beloved author is still popular today, 250 years after her birth
Tinsel and traditions:
the surprising history of some of our favourite festive customs
Christmas star: Rhonda Burchmore’s stylish but simple beachside festivities
Saving King Island: a beloved dairy and premium beef revives a community
On their twinkle toes: the all-abilities dance troupe reaching for the stars
Making memories: David Campbell and his family’s magical celebration
Faith on four legs: pet power helps save a local church
Furry friends: Christmas with the animals at the zoo
Finding her way: Malala Yousafzai continues to inspire
Erin Phillips: scoring goals on and off the footy field
Julie Goodwin: ‘I’m in the best place I’ve ever been’
Editor’s letter
Healing heroes: giving hope and help to veterans
On the wing: Indira Naidoo’s love for native birds
Being Basil: the real hotel behind Fawlty Towers
Royal Family album: highlights from 2025
Life lessons: Chrissie Swan’s Christmas-free gift
‘I became a standup comedian at 94’
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Christmas presence: find your festive spirit with real connection to family and friends, and enjoy the moment
Fashion: set the scene in classy and comfortable separates, or dress to impress in fab frocks that go from Christmas morning to lunch and into the night in style
Something in the air: write your signature in scent, or blend notes of vanilla, rose and citrus to create a fragrance that’s uniquely you
A generous ham buffet lunch that feeds a family
Please a crowd: the perfect pick and mix bu et starring a succulent glazed ham, tender turkey and sides
To begin: seafood and delicate blinis with pâté to tantalise the tastebuds, plus a selection of festive drinks
Sweet spot: luscious summer desserts featuring juicy fresh fruit in frozen cheesecake, trifle and more
Julie Goodwin: prawn, mango and avocado come together in a classic Aussie salad
Madeleine magic: a delightful edible Christmas tree will be the star of your table
Maggie Beer: a family feast starring roast chicken, quince tartlets and tiramisu
Air express: genius hacks for a fast air fryer feast from Steph de Sousa
It’s a wrap: gift ideas to get all your last-minute presents sorted
Gourmet goodies: gifts to please the foodie in your life
Smart cookie: three easy desserts using classic Arnott’s biscuits
Christmas craft: easy decorations to make and share
Festive fiction
Travel: Christmas escapes plus cruising Norwegian style
Made with love: four simple edible gifts to make
Books gift guide
Privacy notice
Memory lane
Puzzles
A Royal family album
Peace takes flight
WHAT I’VE LEARNT ABOUT… Christmas Day
Julie Goodwin ‘I’m in the best place I’ve ever been’
ALL CREATURES GREAT and SMALL
ALL CREATURES GREAT and SMALL
Rhonda Burchmore THE POWER OF SONG
Rhonda's Christmas picks
A tale of Christmas past
A very Campbell Christmas
A very Campbell Christmas
Campbell family's Christmas picks
King new season of hope Island’s
‘I’m a sit-down, stand-up comedian!’
"Keep it traditional"
Hunter's Christmas picks
Putting on the glitz!
The enduring legacy of JANE AUSTEN
The wisdom of Jane Austen
A ray of hope
Help for the heroes
Kicking new goals
Erin's Christmas picks
MALALA YOUSAFZAI
MALALA YOUSAFZAI
Inspiring activist
‘I spend Christmas with elephants’
JOHN CLEESE
The Christmas connection
The Christmas connection
Beat the blah
SEASON of JOY!
Under the mistletoe
Supercharge your scent
Rose
Vanilla
Circus
Last minute gifts
Maggie's feast!
Blue cheese & quince tartlets
Maggie’s roast chicken with pancetta & walnut stuffing
Fresh mozzarella, rocket & tomato salad with almond pesto
Maggie’s roast chicken with pancetta & walnut stuffing
Maggie’s roast chicken with pancetta & walnut stuf ng
Fresh mozzarella, rocket & tomato salad with almond pesto
Blue cheese & quince tartlets
Prune & coffee vino cotto tiramisu
Prune & coffee vino cotto tiramisu
Starters
Prawns with Bloody Mary mayonnaise
From the Test Kitchen
Barbecued seafood plate
From the Test Kitchen
Swedish gravlax platter
Swedish gravlax platter
Barbecued seafood plate
Prawns with Bloody Mary mayonnaise
Oysters with pink & green mignonette dressing
Spelt Glinis with chicken pâté and figs
From the Test Kitchen
From the Test Kitchen
Spelt blinis with chicken pâté and figs
Drinks
Drinks
The main event
Fran's hosting tips
The main event
From the Test Kitchen
Honey glazed leg of ham
Mushroom-stuffed butternut pumpkins with vino cotto
Citrus-brined roast turkey with herb butter
Creamy potato salad
From the Test Kitchen
Pink pepper beef fillet with horseradish cream
Chargrilled capsicum salad with sherry vinegar dressing
From the Test Kitchen
Broccoli salad with bacon & haloumi croutons
From the Test Kitchen
Happy 100th birthday Sunbeam Foods
Pink pepper beef fillet with horseradish cream
Quick pickled vegetables
Fresh pineapple relish
From the Test Kitchen
Bacon-wrapped bean & asparagus bundles
From the Test Kitchen
From the Test Kitchen
Cracking roast pork
Barbecued ocean trout with jewelled topping
From the Test Kitchen
Spanakopita plait
Spanakopita plait
Mushroom-stuffed butternut pumpkins with vino cotto
Golden halcumi & grilled peach salad
Grain salad with corn, Sicilian olives, tomatoes & anchovy dressing
Honey glazed leg of ham
Grain salad with corn Sicilian olives, tomatoes & anchory dressing
How to store ham
From the Test Kitchen
Citrus-brined roast turkey with herb butter
Cracking roast pork
From the Test Kitchen
Kipfler potato & chorizo salad with coriander dressing
Double cheese potato gratin
From the Test Kitchen
Peach frozen yoghurt biscuit cake
Divine desserts
Cherry ripple frozen cheesecake
White forest cake
Mango trifle
Cherry tiramisu
White forest cake
Peach frozen froghurt biscuit cake
Mango trifle
Cherry trifle frozen cheesecake
Cherry tiramisu
Madeleine Christmas tree
Tips & Tricks
Steph's cheat Xmas
Roast turkey roll with turkey stuffing balls
Christmas baked camembert
Crispy hasselback potato heaven
Roast turkey roll with turkey stuf ng balls
Golden fruit mince turnovers
Perfect for Christmas parties, afternoon tea, or when you just need a quick need a quick festive treat. They taste like Christmas in every bite!
Iced VoVo pavlova
Sweet memories
Tim Tam ice-cream pudding
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Iced VoVo pavlova
Scotch Finger & berry ice-cream cake
Tim Tam ice-cream pudding
Julie's family favourites
Prawn & mango salad
Prawn & mango salad
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Homemade holiday treats
Preserved lemons
White Christmas
Sugar & spice almonds
White Christmas
Preserved lemons
Variations
How to use
Chill jam
Foodie gifts
Making merry magic
Coffee filter blooms
Paper fan garland
Paper bag stars
Christmas village
Pasta garlands
Coffee filter blooms
Christmas trees & Santa hats
Miss Cocks AND THE littlest fugitive
The gift of reading
The literary gems
Worlds in a book
The easy reads
Real lives
The blockbusters
The pearls of wisdom
The beauties
The fictional friends
The true tales
Stocking llers Great Writers & the Cats Who Owned Them by Susannah Fullerton, Bodleian Library Publishing
The kid's shelf
Turkey with all the trimmings
Mary’s miracle
Must sees and dos
Getting there
Here’s your kindred spirit
Here’s your kindred spirit
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Welcome
Roast pork shoulder
Shared plates
Squid with anchovy & Persian fetta stuffing
Barbecued king prawns with preserved lemon & parsley butter
Roast goose with dried pear, prune & rosemary stuf ng
Apricot glazed leg of ham
Maggie's tip:
Ballotine of turkey with cumquat & pistachio stuf ng & Cumberland sauce
Yabbies with verjuice mayonnaise & bitter salad greens
Grilled figs with burrata & mint
Maggie's tip:
Salad of bitter leaves & grapes
Eggplant salad
Maggie’s super-crispy roasted potatoes
Slow-cooked zucchini
Maggie's tip:
Summer pudding
Maggie's tip:
Raspberry & verjuice custard trifle with macadamias
Maggie's tip:
Passionfruit curd sponge
Christmas fruit mince semifreddo with strawberries
Pavlova with banana & passionfruit
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