This is a collection of useful Christmas recipes. Recipes that don’t take long to put together, ones that you can make with excited children around and some that are just quick for when people drop by unexpectedly. ( If that ever happens again.) But whatever Christmas turns out to be this year, I hope that some of these recipes prove useful to you.
Mince Pie Recipe
Not everyone loves mince pies but these easy mince pies are fairly straightforward to make. They look pretty with their different styles of pastry tops; traditional or star shapes. They can be made with children around. Why not get them to fill the pastry cases or cut out the pastry shapes? You can save your own precious time by buying ready-made sweet shortcrust pastry and ready-made mincemeat. If you like making your own then these are some good, reliable recipes that you can use.
Make your own Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
Make your own pastry? It isn’t difficult and It doesn’t take long if you’ve got a little time to spare.
Make your own Sweet Mincemeat
Need something to fill those pastry cases?
So what about a Christmas cake, bursting with dried fruit, topped with marzipan and finished off with icing? You don’t have to be an icing diva to create a delicious, fairly simply iced Christmas cake. Why have a go at this last Minute Christmas cake? You’ll probably never go back to shop-bought again. I know I never did.
This cake is so easy to make. It involves measuring out your ingredients, mixing them together and baking. Not too much that can go wrong but it is important to line the tin properly. You don’t need to be a master baker to do this.
Why not make your own Christmas Cake?
Classic Cranberry Sauce recipe with Orange
Try this delicious fresh Cranberry Sauce to go with a Christmas dinner.
Cheese Straws Recipe using ready-made pastry
So, what about Christmas snacks and nibbles, things that you can have on hand when folk drop by or visit? Or simply to have nearby for your next Netflix binge or Christmas films.
These Cheese Straws are made with ready-made pastry and are really easy to create. They take very little time. Dredge them with sesame seeds or not, use your favourite cheese, twist them before baking to make them look pretty and enjoy.
Maple Roasted Nuts recipe for a delicious snack
Perhaps you prefer a snack that has a little sweetness to it?
This Maple Roasted Trail Mix recipe is another very simple, quick recipe that makes a great snack that contains some healthy ingredients too. It should definitely have a place in any Christmas Recipes collection.
Satisfying Soups for Quick lunches
If you are very busy, rushing around trying to get everything done you also need to look after yourself. So, don’t be tempted to skip lunch, keep your energy levels topped up and ensure that you also get to enjoy this time of the year too.
How about some easy to make soup. The very colour will make you smile.
Ok, so that build-up to Christmas can take its toll but by paying attention to what you eat you’ll be able to enjoy it too.
Sweet treats worthy of any Christmas feast
Feasting requires some delicious sweet treats too and these brownies are really worth trying. They don’t take any special skills so they’re suitable for a beginner baker to make and they are just wonderful.
Top up the cookie jar with some sweet treats too.
These shortbread cookies are always popular.
Whatever Christmas means to you this year, I hope that it’s a good one. Stay safe.
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