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Simple Christmas recipe ideas without the fuss
Christmas is a time to gather with family and friends. For me, it’s a treat spending time with my sisters and mum as we’re all so busy! My festive feast stars simple dishes that look beautiful and hark back to tradition. Pork crackling is a must on our table, as is a simple dessert with wow factor – I’m loving this easy pavlova. Enjoy!
Christmas dessert: White forest pavlova
I love a pav at Christmas. It took me a while to master the art of the perfect shell, but this recipe is a winner. Get creative – instead of berries, try mango, passionfruit or even caramel – whatever your tastebuds desire! Personally, I love the festive vibe of red raspberries and strawberries. This dish is both a showstopper and a crowd pleaser.
Christmas salad: Bean, fennel & edamame salad
This salad is so flavoursome and goes with every protein you might serve at Christmas lunch – pork, turkey, chicken or even ham. You can prepare all of the ingredients the day before and toss together just before serving. So easy, and it adds a delicious and fresh crunch to the menu.
Christmas main: Rolled pork loin with apple & thyme
Interiors expert Wendy Moore share’s how to make rolled pork loin, and who doesn’t love pork crackling??? There’s nothing quite as satisfying as that salty crunch. In my house, pork with the crackling is a must-have on the Christmas table, and it’s a bit of a family tradition. My biggest problem? Leaving room for dessert!
Christmas starter: Smoked salmon carpaccio recipe
Christmas entertaining can be overwhelming. I try to keep it simple when cooking for friends and family. I love a good assemblage dish, with beautiful ingredients arranged on a plate, that tastes as delicious as it looks. This one is a show-stopping smoked salmon carpaccio with just a few ingredients, some that can be pre-prepared.