From Christmas dinner prep to make-ahead Christmas desserts, here you'll find everything you need to plan delicious food for the festivities, saving time, stress and money along the way. There's recipe inspiration for every occasion and budget, along with clever cooking and hosting tips. Let's get excited about Christmas planning!
Prep your veg the night before
This will save you a lot of faff and additional mess on Christmas morning. If you've got lots of space in your fridge (unlikely), you could even pre-cook your potatoes and parsnips on Christmas Eve to save even more time.
Prep your veg the night before
This will save you a lot of faff and additional mess on Christmas morning. If you've got lots of space in your fridge (unlikely), you could even pre-cook your potatoes and parsnips on Christmas Eve to save even more time.
PREP YOUR VEGGIES
Get your potatoes, carrots, parsnips, red cabbage and Brussels ready, then simply cover with foil and pop in the fridge, ready to cook tomorrow. And while you're at it, prep your turkey too.
A: We'd cook the ham the night before, or you can rest the turkey for an hour under foil and a towel, it will keep warm for ages. Make sure your gravy is piping hot and that will add a little more heat to the plate.
How to plan the perfect Christmas dinner? ›'Looking at the respective shelf lives of your Christmas Dinner staples, it appears as though you may want to plan on completing your Christmas food shop around the 23rd December (two days before Christmas) to ensure that all produce is fresh in time for the festive celebrations,' says Jamie Griffin from InSinkErator.
Get cozy at home and read some holiday stories together or watch a movie in front of the fireplace with cocoa and popcorn. Leave out a plate of Christmas cookies and a glass of milk for Santa to snack on after he comes down the chimney.
Can I prepare carrots the day before? ›Cut your carrots up to a day ahead of time for super easy prep. Simply store them in water in an airtight container to maintain their bright color and crisp texture. To cook, pat them dry with a kitchen towel, then toss with oil, salt and pepper, and roast. Cut the slices large.
Can you prep potatoes ahead of time for roasting? ›Easy make-ahead recipe – Par-roast or parboil the potatoes the night before (or the day before Christmas/holidays). Then, you can pop them in the oven to finish cooking. Great for a crowd – This recipe is easy to double or triple for larger groups.
Can I cook my turkey on Christmas Eve? ›With the phrase “you should cook your turkey on Christmas Eve” often suggested, we're here to tell you that you should cook your whole turkey (or crown) on the day itself – where possible of course! The extra ingredients are so simple, you're sure to have them already in your kitchen cupboards.
What do Americans eat on Christmas Day? ›Roast turkey and ham are popular for Christmas dinner throughout the country, but depending on the region, so are tamales, roast goose with red cabbage, crawfish jambalaya, roast pork or “seven fishes” seafood salad.
What is the Christmas food for Christmas Day? ›Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. December 25—Christmas Day—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870.
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