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Christmas 2023
Festive feast on a Budget

This year’s Christmas menu is planned to help you save a few pennies, without compromising on taste or Wow factor.

Using different cooking methods such as airfriers or microwaves, it can not only save you time but money too

Starter

Christmas Tree Garlic Bread (V)

A lovely sharer served with homemade tomato sauce

Mains

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Slow-cooker Turkey Breasts with Wine & Bacon

A no fuss show stopper, you can pop in slow cooker and forget

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Mushroom Bourguignon
Pithivier (V)

A delicious alternative for your veggie guests - can be made vegan

friendly too!

Sides

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There is nothing better than a hot crispy roast potato

Crispy Skin Roasties (V)

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A great way to serve a cheap tasty vegetable

Roasted Carrots (V)

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Microwave Cauliflower Cheese (V)

Save money and time by making this classic in your microwave

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Garlic Butter Sprouts (V)

Cooked quickly to save energy, with the addition of tasty garlic

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Brown Butter Bread & Onion Sauce (V)

I love bread sauce, this combines it with onions, and doesn’t use cream, making it healthier and cheaper

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No-Waste Gravy

A rich tasty gravy that uses all the bits you would normally throw away

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Stuffing Pigs in Blankets

Combining two Christmas favourites, stuffing and pigs in blankets,

saves oven space and washing up

Dessert

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Christmas Chocolate & Cranberry Fridge Cake (V)

Something a little different, it may look like a Christmas pudding, but it is more of a crowd pleaser, Chocolatey, crunchy and fruity. This can be made a few days in advance too!

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