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Christmas Menu Inspiration

With Christmas just around the corner and preparations for the big day well underway, it's imperative to have a plan for Christmas dinner. Even if it will just be for those at home this year, celebrate in style with a selection of our favourite festive recipes, planned into a menu.

Christmas Menu Inspiration

Classic Festive Menu

Our in-house recipe developer, Paulene Enigbokan, has collated some of her festive favourites for the first Christmas Day dinner menu. A spicy starter tickles the tastebuds, followed by the choice of two deliciously meaty mains and a whole host of delicious sides. Finish the day with a drink or two, and a Fully Loaded Leftovers Toastie!

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Starter

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Prawn Cocktail

A twist on the traditional Prawn Cocktail, made with garlic and a hot chilli mayonnaise, served with toasted brown seeded bread

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​Mains

Roast Turkey

A traditional roast turkey, roasted with fresh lemon and thyme

Lamb Shanks

​Slowly roasted in garlic, red onion, rosemary and red wine

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Sides

Steamed Vegetables

Garlic and Thyme Roast Potatoes

Sage and Onion Stuffing Balls

Pigs in Blankets

Mac n Cheese

Yorkshire Puddings

Cranberry Relish

Gravy

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Desserts

Christmas Pudding

Rum and Citrus Soaked Fruit ​make this classic pudding a real treat, served with Vanilla Custard, or Brandy Butter

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Tea-Time Treats

Mixed Cheese Board with Ginger Loaf

Sponge Topped Mince Pies and Brandy Butter

Rich Fruit Christmas Cake

A Selection of Coffees (see our Christmas Coffee Advent Calendar for Ideas)

Chilled Prosecco

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​Still Hungry...

​A Fully Loaded Leftovers Toastie

Made in the Dualit Sandwich Cage, using all the above main ingredients, chopped and then sandwiched between two slices of buttered sourdough

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​Bedtime...

Luxury French Hot Chocolate with Toasted Marshmallows

A Stiff Brandy

Vegetarian Menu

For those going meat and fish free this Christmas, try our selection of vegetarian dishes made into the second festive menu. Be inspired by hearty mains and seasonal sides, with a selection of cheeses and chocolate truffles for afters. Many of these recipes are also vegan friendly, or can be made vegan with slight alterations - look for the (Ve Option) sign and go to the 'Tips' section in each recipe for guidance!

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Starter

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Parsnip Soup with Crunchy Chestnut Topping by Higgidy, served with Buttered Sourdough Toast (Ve Option)

Caramelized Butternut Squash with Whipped Feta Zhoug (Ve Option)

Beetroot and Goats Cheese Crostini

Garlic Bruschetta with Tomato & Sweet Onion (Ve Option)

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Mains

Spinach Roulade

Vegan Nut Roast (Ve Option)

Vegan Wellington (Ve Option)

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Sides

Roast Sweet Vegetables (Ve Option)

Sweet Potato Mash (Ve Option)

Coleslaw with Apple and Red Onion (Ve Option)

Sage & Onion Stuffing

Cranberry Relish (Ve Option)

Easy Gravy (Ve Option)

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Desserts

Mince Pie Ice Cream (Ve Option)

Mixed Winter Berry Pavlova (Ve Option)

White Chocolate Cheesecake

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Tea Time Treats and Drinks

Coconut Ice

Chocolate Truffles

Jaffa Cakes (Ve Option)

Millionaires Shortbread (Ve Option)

Irish Coffee (Ve Option)

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Still Hungry...

Nut Roast Stuffed Toastie

Made using all the ingredients from the Nut Roast main, placed between two slices of buttered sourdough and toasted in the Dualit Sandwich Cage (Ve Option)

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Bedtime...

Hot Chocolate

Homemade Ginger Beer (Ve Option)

Brandy

Recipe Library

We've collated some of our favourite festive recipes to create these three delicious menus. Discover how to make these dishes for yourself!

Traditional Prawn Cocktail

Have a go at this iconic dinner party dish, complete with traditional Marie Rose Sauce.

Roast Potatoes
Our foolproof recipe for crunchy, crispy, tasty 'tatties'!

Sage and Onion Stuffing
Try this delicious stuffing as a perfect accompaniment to your turkey or served in balls.

Macaroni Cheese
Highly versatile, if you don't have macaroni in your cupboard you can make this with any shape.

Yorkshire Puddings
Dualit's delicate, crispy Yorkshire Puddings rise exceptionally well when you follow the steps.

Cranberry Relish
A fresh and zesty cranberry relish - the perfect accompaniment to your Christmas dinner!

Easy Gravy
Make this super simple (but super tasty) gravy, suitable for all tastebuds!

Christmas Pudding
What is Christmas dinner without the traditional Christmas Pud?

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Make the most of in-season squash to make this warming soup by blogger, Brit Woodruff.

Rum and Citrus Soaked Fruit
A mix of dried fruits soaked in rum or brandy to add a warming, festive flavour to any Christmas...

Vanilla Custard
A rich, not too sweet version far superior to packet-based versions!

Brandy Butter
The perfect accompaniment to your favourite Christmas puds, mince pies or panettone!

Vegan Ginger Loaf Cake
A soft and moist ginger loaf made with a mix of spices and topped with icing.

Sponge Topped Mince Pies
A delicious recipe for traditional mince pies, made with a fun and festive twist!

Rich Fruit Christmas Cake
A deliciously rich and moist fruit cake, with dried mixed fruit, fresh apple and background notes.

Fully Loaded Leftovers Toastie
All the flavours of a traditional Christmas dinner, sandwiched between two slices of buttered bread!

Garlic Bruschetta With Tomato & Sweet Onion
Bruschetta is an Italian savoury, originally made in Tuscany to show off the new season’s olive oil.

Spinach Roulade
This is a dish that looks impressive and is good for a lunch party, served with a home made...

Vegan Nut Roast

Cook an alternative Sunday roast with this nut roast recipe from blogger Brit Woodruff. Packed...


Roast Sweet Vegetables

This exciting mix of vegetables cooks to a blaze of colour, and a soft texture.

Sweet Potato Mash

With its vivid cheerful colour, fluffy texture, and beguiling sweetness, you will be hard-pressed...

Coleslaw with Apple and Red Onion

A coleslaw salad consists of finely chopped vegetables – a real deterrent when it’s so easily...

Mince Pie Ice Cream

A festive take on simple ice cream, made into a decadent and delicious Christmas dessert!

Pavlova

From fresh fruit and whipped cream, to chocolate shavings and a caramel drizzle.

White Chocolate Cheesecake

Give your guests a slice of heaven with this luxuriously indulgent chocolate cheesecake!

Coconut Ice

Coconut ice is a favourite sweet of ours and a great idea to give as a homemade gift at...

Chocolate Truffles

The perfect gift for your family and friends this Christmas (or a treat for yourself in an...

Jaffa Cakes

Bake Dualit's vegan friendly version of a family favourite, created by blogger, Brit Woodruff.

Irish Coffee

Make a traditional Irish liqueur coffee for the perfect way to end dinner, or as a warming treat...

Millionaires Shortbread Bars

An incredibly tasty, vegan take on a classic treat. Easily made without the oven, just chill in...

Hot Chocolate

A delectable take on your standard Hot Chocolate. Follow our recipe below to improve this tasty...

Homemade Ginger Beer

Better than anything you will buy in the shops - all the taste without the sugar!