The weeks leading up to Christmas can be full on. There’s so much to juggle from normal day-to-day life plus, you have the added items that need to be thought out for the big day. Decorations, presents, parties, lunches, dinners, you name it.
So, if you’re heading to the big day and you still haven’t finalised what you’re putting on the menu. Or, you’ve been asked to bring a plate, we’ve put together 10 super quick recipes to help. From seafood platters to quick chocolate logs, you won’t need to spend hours over the stove to impress.
Smoked salmon grazing platter
You can assemble this up to 2 hours ahead of eating it so it should survive a car trip. Or, simply take everything with you and put it together when you get there.
Last-minute Christmas chutney
This is great for the actual lunch and for leftovers – which are our favourite thing on the day. Put them with cold meats and cheeses to add some spice and present them in a nice jar to add to the decor too.
Prawn, Coconut and Mango Salad
This salad is easy, refreshing, and extremely delicious so is bound to impress.
Cheat’s Yule Log
Not decided on dessert yet? We’ve got you covered with this super easy, super delicious yule log. It uses a store-bought chocolate sponge roll but we won’t tell if you don’t 😉
Watermelon, Feta and Pistachio Christmas Wreath Salad
Destined to be a hit for the tastebuds and the eyes, this fruitfully fresh salad is a great addition to any Christmas table.
Christmas Punch
Ok, so this isn’t food but it’s still just as important. Treat your guests to a little Christmas Punch as an aperitif or after-dinner drink to get the party started.
Cheat’s Christmas shortbread
Now, this can be to serve or to gift, whatever you’d prefer, and a recipe like this means it’s easy to make and scrumptious to eat.
Quick and easy pasta salad
Back to the savouries again, this is the perfect side dish for cold meats and seafood.
Black Forest Christmas Fool
This is so simple you could make it after a few champagnes. If you don’t want to include the alcohol, simply increase the cherries.
Mango and Avocado salad
Refreshing and delicious, this is a great complement to any meal and a favourite for Christmas Day.