Make-ahead Christmas menu

Thea Everett

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From freezable roast potatoes and stuffing balls to our get-ahead gravy, this make-ahead Christmas menu allows you to spend less time cooking and more time with friends and family over the holidays.

And after the disappointment of last year’s Christmas for many, this year, time with family is more important than ever.

Apart from the turkey which, let’s face it, has to be cooked on the day, every dish on this menu can be made in advance to save you any last-minute hassle.

Nibbles and starters

A choice of ideas to start off your three-course menu, beginning with a Christmas essential:

Pigs in blankets sausage rolls
Devilled eggs
Salmon terrine (we have the individual versions too)
Ham hock terrine or Potted crab (perfect if you’ve got great bread to hand)

The main event

It’s the dinner we look forward to all year… so let’s make it count. Our pick of flavourings for the bird is seasonal citrus and herb. All the sides for the main course can be made in advance, and most can be frozen too.