Christmas feast recipes + how to get the best mashed potatoes

Here's your ABC Radio Perth 2020 line up

Don't fear - Russell is on Santa's naughty list for being absent from this photo shoot but the 2020 line up will see your favourite presenters (including Russell) and programs return for another year!
Presenters are taking a break with regular programming returning Monday 20 January — bringing you stories from your community and celebrating this wonderful city.
For our last newsletter of 2019, we've collated some festive stories and recipes. We hope you have a very merry Christmas and happy new year. See you in 2020!

Matt Preston shares his special tip for the best mashed potatoes

We shared his secret for the best roast potatoes - but when it comes to mashed potatoes, what does Matt Preston do to take this familiar dish from dull to divine? He shares this simple tip with Gillian O'Shaughnessy on Afternoons.

Baked cheesecake with honey, ricotta and a hint of thyme

This golden cheesecake with its creamy and cloud-like filling is just the dessert for the warm weather. It's perfect to bring to a holiday party!

Picnic perfect: Scotch eggs with sage and relish

With the addition of fresh sage, the humble Scotch egg is elevated to a delicious, modern snack. Sophie Zalokar suggests using quail eggs to make this perfect for a finger-food picnic treat. She shares this recipe with Russell and Nadia on Breakfast.

Rottnest Island scallops with pickled fennel and smoked butter

Barbecuing and smoking is often associated with red meat, but Kenny McHardy takes smoke to a whole new world with these scallops and smoked butter using wonderful local ingredients.

No-waste watermelon, feta, olive and mint salad

Have you ever wondered how to use an entire watermelon without wasting the rind? Try this simple, fresh, summery recipe from Caroline Taylor.

You know it's summer in Perth when...

Check out Russell and Nadia's tribute to summer. Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments! Keep cool this weekend folks.