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'Christmas with the Salvos', is The Salvation Army’s television Christmas special, airing on Channel 7, that aims to bring the joy and hope to people this festive season.

The 30 minute television special, back for its fourth year, is hosted by Channel 7’s James Tobin and Sally Bowrey. It features celebrity chef Gary Mehigan with his famous (and delicious) pavlova recipe, Salvos Stores sustainable stylist Faye Delanty sharing her top 5 tips for a thrifty Christmas, and a special performance from Home and Away actor and musician Matt Evans.

Celebrity chef Gary Mehigan standing with two female community members who were supported by the Salvos.

Sustainable stylist, Faye Delanty, standing outside of Salvos Stores.

The inspirational work of the Salvos at our Dooralong Transformation Centre and Aged Care nursing home on the NSW Central Coast will be showcased with Salvation Army ambassador and singer and songwriter Samantha Jade.

Home and Away actor and musician Matt Evans performing a Christmas song in a studio with an acoustic guitar.

Salvation Army ambassador and singer/songwriter Samantha Jade standing outside singing a Christmas carol with two back-up singers.

Christmas with the Salvos will air on Channel 7 on Sunday 10 December at midday. It will have encore screenings on Thursday 21 December at 2.30pm and Christmas Day (Monday 25 December) at 1.30pm. It will also be available to stream on 7Plus from 10 December.

Christmas with the Salvos coincides with The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal, which aims to raise $25 million to ensure that Aussies doing it tough can get the support they need this Christmas.

Last Christmas, the Salvos distributed nearly 16,000 gifts and presents worth $1.59 million, and over 132,000 meals to those staying in our accommodation facilities during the Christmas period. This cannot happen without the generosity of the Australian public.

Join us on Channel 7 on Sunday 10 December to celebrate Christmas with the Salvos.

Gary Mehigan’s Pavlova with Summer Berries

Pavlova Christmas dessert with strawberries, kiwi fruit and banana toppings.

Gary Mehigan smiling and displaying a pavlova

Ingredients

Serves 6

6 Egg whites

200g Castor sugar

Dash Vanilla essence or extract

Dash Vinegar, white

200g Mixed berries (fresh or frozen), for puree

200g Fresh fruit, for topping (berries, bananas, kiwi fruit)

100g Castor sugar

2 sprigs Mint, for decoration (optional)

150g Mascarpone cheese

100ml Thickened cream

1 Vanilla bean pod or 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Method

Pavlova

Pre-heat the oven to 130C.
Prepare a silicone baking mat or grease proof paper on a baking tray. Optional: draw a circle with a pencil so you know where you will place the pavlova mixture.
Whip the egg whites until stiff. Gradually add 200g sugar and continue whipping for 5–10 minutes until silky.
Fold in the vanilla and vinegar.
Spread the pavlova mixture onto the prepared mat/paper in a circle, working towards the outer edges.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Allow to cool completely in the oven before topping.

Topping

Place 200g berries into a small pot and add the castor sugar. Bring to the boil on the stove for about five minutes. Allow to cool slightly then puree.
In a separate bowl, whip the mascarpone and thickened cream together with the vanilla bean pod/extract.
Decorate the pavlova with the mascarpone cream, fresh fruit, berry puree and fresh mint leaves (optional).