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Ham and roast lamb are New Zealand's two favourite Christmas mains. Glaze the ham with wholegrain mustard and a little honey, and serve both with cranberry sauce.
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Ham or lamb, new potatoes and salad, then pavlova and trifle for dessert. The classic New Zealand Christmas lunch.
Ham and roast lamb are New Zealand's two favourite Christmas mains. Glaze the ham with wholegrain mustard and a little honey, and serve both with cranberry sauce.
Top the pavlova with whipped cream and strawberries just before serving. For trifle, layer the sponge with custard, fruit and cream, and chill it overnight.
Hams and strawberries sell out and go up in price close to Christmas. Order the ham ahead and buy berries a day or two before.
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