Christmas is a special time for families and friends to come together and celebrate, and what better occasion than to indulge in a delicious dinner? In this blog post, we will explore classic recipes that will add a touch of festive cheer to your holiday meal. From succulent capon to mouthwatering desserts, these recipes are sure to impress your guests and leave everyone feeling full and satisfied.
Christmas Appetisers
- Mini Morel Mousse Cones: Ideal for winter celebrations, these mini cones are made using fresh or dried morels, but we particularly like the dried ones so we can use some of the soaking water to add some texture and taste to the mousse.
- Baked Camembert with Black Truffle: A baked cheese is such a guaranteed winner - especially stuffed with garlic and black truffle. Serve with lots of bread or potatoes or crudites for dipping, plus some pickles to cut through the richness.
- Grilled Tiger Prawns with Seaweed Butter: This is a perfect example of how simple it can be to cook a fantastic meal when you have really good ingredients. Whole tiger prawns are split and grilled quickly in seaweed butter, which adds richness and a salty umami flavour.
Festive Main Course
- Roast Capon: Capons are a fantastic alternative to traditional turkey and are double the size of regular chickens. These wonderful birds are more moist and tender, and will fit in the oven.
- Roast Suckling Pig: Another popular choice for Christmas dinner is baked ham. Choose a bone-in ham and glaze it with a sweet sauce or maple syrup for a flavorful finish. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans.
- Autumn Black Truffle Dauphinoise: This truffle dauphinoise will transform any meal and feels particularly fitting for a special occasion or festive celebration - it’s time to take potatoes to the next level!
Holiday Desserts
- Lemon & Yuzu Meringue Tartlets: A classic of French patisserie, lemon meringue pie was thought to be created by cookbook author Menon. Their meringue topping gives them a fancy look while being easy to prepare, making them perfect for any occasion.
- Salted Chocolate Ganache Tarts: These chocolate tarts couldn’t be simpler to make and they are guaranteed to impress every time. A chocolate ganache is poured into our ready-made chocolate tart shells and topped with a delicate sprinkle of flaky salt.
- Blood Orange Panna Cotta: Panna cotta is one of the simplest desserts to make and it’s guaranteed to impress. We’ve served this slightly softer panna cotta in dessert dishes - if you’d like to turn yours out onto plates, add another leaf of gelatine to make sure it’s set.
These classic recipes for a Christmas dinner menu will provide you and your guests with a taste of traditional holiday flavours. From appetisers to main courses to desserts, there is something for everyone to enjoy. So gather your loved ones, put on your aprons, and prepare to feast on a delectable Christmas dinner that will be remembered for years to come.
