Have you left the planning for your Christmas menu as late as Ive left this post??
Well heres a stress free EASY Christmas menu for you!
7 dishes for a Christmas Feast that takes just 1 1/2 hours to prepare.
The most popular dish of the party – Pork Apple Stuffing in Pancetta Cups!!
Everything can be prepared in advance and reheats wonderfully, without compromising on crispiness or the meat drying out!
Ive included steps for the order in which to prepare each dish, how and when to reheat etc.
People think Im an organised person I have lists and lists of lists.
The most popular dish of the party – Pork Apple Stuffing in Pancetta Cups!!
But I always end up changing those lists at the last moment!
Such is how this menu evolved.
I told my friends I would keep it simple something to slap on the BBQ and a few salads.
But then the festive spirit hit me.
And every dish had to be make aheadwithout compromising on flavour or losing crispy skins!
I like this menu because theres a nice flow to making it.
I was very deliberate with my selection of ingredients to make this cost efficient.
Heres a snapshot of what I made.
If you scroll down youll see photos of each of them.
Your kitchen will look like a hurricane swept through it.
But I promise, its worth it!
When the ham is done, bake thePotato Dauphinois Gratin, then thePork Apple Stuffing in Pancetta Cups.
Blanch the vegetables for theRed, Green and White Christmas Saladand make the dressing.
(10 min prep)
Evening season theJuicy Slow Cooker Turkey Breastand set the slow cooker to cook overnight.
Remove turkey from the slow cooker and place onto a heatproof serving dish.
Cover loosely with foil.
Take the stuffing cups out of the fridge about 30 minutes before reheating.
Prior to Serving
Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
Cover the potato dauphinois with foil and place in the oven with the ham.
Cover the turkey with cling wrap and microwave on LOW per recipe instructions.
Dress and finish theRed, Green and White Christmas Salad.
Saute theWarm Red Cabbage and Spinach with Garlic Herb Butter.
When the stuffing cups are crispy, switch to the grill/broiler.
Place turkey breast under the grill/broiler to crisp up the skin.
Warm up the Turkey Gravy and Apple Cider Drizzle.
SERVE, EAT AND BE MERRY!!
Easy Maple Sticky Glazed Haminsanely easy to make and cost efficient with a super sticky and glossy skin.
A fantastic centrepiece for any festive gathering!
Juicy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast a surefire way for your turkey breast to come out juicy and moist.
Only 5 minutes prep!
Plus how to make an incredible, rich gravy using the slow cooker juices.
Festive Duck with Apple Cider Drizzle just 5 minutes to prep a duck to roast it to crispy perfection!
Reheats perfectly, juicy inside with crispy skin.
Far easier to roast than chicken!
Pork Apple Stuffing in Pancetta Cups this was by far the star of the Christmas party I catered for.
Everybody went nuts over these the men, the women AND the kids!
Julia Childs Potato Dauphinoise Gratin creamy potato bake by the Queen of French cooking.
A great alternative to roast potatoes because its perfect for making ahead.
Red, Green and White Christmas Salad all the colours of Christmas!
This salad is perfect for making ahead.
Warm Red Cabbage and Spinach with Garlic Herb Butter I love the bright colours of this salad!
The garlic herb butter makes the humble cabbage irresistible.
