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    Create Bake Make / Celebration Food / Melbourne Cup Day Recipe Ideas

    Melbourne Cup Day Recipe Ideas

    Published: Oct 28, 2015 · Modified: Jan 7, 2022 by Lauren Matheson ·

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    In the 10 plus years I have been living in Queensland, I’ve still kept up the tradition of celebrating Melbourne Cup Day each year.  While my celebrations are MUCH tamer than in the past, Melbourne Cup day is a great excuse to catch up with a few friends, have a glass of champagne, enjoy some good food and of course watch the race – if we aren’t too busy talking!  With the big day not far away, I’ve put together a collection of easy and delicious Melbourne Cup Day recipe ideas to help make this years celebrations the best yet. Enjoy!

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    Who doesn’t love a good dip? This Cheese and Herb Spread from Family Food on the Table would be perfect served with your favourite biscuits or fresh veggies.

    Cheese and Herb Spread

    Zucchini Slice is always a favourite on Melbourne Cup Day, simply serve it with salad to turn it into a complete meal.

    Zucchini Slice Feature

    This Crunchy Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing and Potato Salad with Horseradish Cream from Land of Zonkt are both easy to put together and taste great.

    Crunchy Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing

    Potato Salad with horseradish Cream

    For an easy finger food your guests will love, try these Bruschetta Wonton Cups from Bake Play Smile.

    Bruschetta Wonton Cups

    Another yummy option is these bite sized Savoury Scones with Prosciutto Twills from Cooker and a Looker.

    Savoury Scones

    Or you can try these gorgeous Parmesan Cups from My Brown Paper Packages.

    Parmesan Cups

    This Cheese and Bacon Cobb Loaf is always a winner.

    Cheese and Bacon Cobb Loaf

    Mini Quiches are always a great snack on Melbourne Cup day, I’m loving these Ham and Corn Mini Quiches as these classic Bacon and Cheese ones.

    Ham and Corn Mini quiche

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    If you like a little spice, try these Thai Chicken Balls from My Brown Paper Packages.

    Thai Chicken Balls

    Need a vegetarian option? These Spinach and Ricotta Rolls are perfect.

    Spinach and Ricotta Roll Recipe

    For a special dessert, these Chocolate Mousse Copper Caps from The Plumbette are perfect.

    Easy Chocolate Mousse

    If you are looking for a simple dessert, it doesn’t get much easier than these Double Chocolate Chip Brownies.

    Double Chocolate Chip Brownies

    You can’t go wrong with a cheesecake, why not try this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake, Nutella Cheesecake or this White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake Slice?

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

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    raspberry and double chocolate cheesecake slice

    Do you have plans for Melbourne Cup? What’s your favourite race day recipe?

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    1. Karin @ Calm to Conniption

      November 02, 2015 at 2:11 pm

      I want to eat all the things. This all looks delicious!

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    2. Amanda @ Cooker and a Looker

      November 02, 2015 at 8:36 am

      What a wonderful collection of entertaining ideas – thanks for including me lovely! xx

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    3. Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid

      November 02, 2015 at 5:57 am

      This will be the first year that I haven’t been working during Melbourne Cup. It may have been the race that stops the nation, but it never stopped the work in our office. I guess I’m going to be watching at home this year, so I think you’ve inspired me to get cracking and make a buffet for one!

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    4. Bec @ Styled by Bec

      October 30, 2015 at 7:13 pm

      Aww you are a darling sharing my chocolate mousse! I usually have a few friends over for Melbourne Cup too to celebrate but I’ve got a clash of events so not sure what to do yet! I can vouch that your cob love af recipe is divine. X

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      • Lauren

        October 31, 2015 at 7:49 pm

        It’s the BEST chocolate mousse I’ve ever tried!

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    5. Jayne

      October 30, 2015 at 12:04 am

      Might borrow a few of these ideas for Tuesday thanks Lauren!

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      • Lauren

        October 31, 2015 at 7:49 pm

        I hope you enjoy them!

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    6. Kim @ Land of Zonkt

      October 28, 2015 at 3:42 pm

      OMG, this is like deliciousness overload!
      I must say I am loving the look of the spinach & ricotta rolls though… yummo.

      There are some really good ones here even for a light key Christmas gathering or Boxing Day get together. As we all know we are still pretty full from xmas right… lol although we all know we’d probably still just take another dig at the Christmas Ham. hahaha
      xxx
      Oh & thanks for the mention gorgeous. xx

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      • Lauren

        October 31, 2015 at 7:48 pm

        Yes you are right and I can never stop myself from overindulging on boxing day! Thanks for coming up with such amazing recipes!

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    7. Lucy @ Bake Play Smile

      October 28, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      I am so with you!!! The Melbourne Cup is a fabulous excuse for a champas! These recipes look amazing… you really are the cheesecake queen! Love your work xx

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      • Lauren

        October 31, 2015 at 7:48 pm

        It really is! Thanks for being so lovely x

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