Christmas Day time plan
11am Peel and chop the potatoes and parsnips. Make the herb butter and rub over the turkey crown.
11:30am Warmth the oven to 200C/180C fan/gasoline 6.
11:35am Boil the potatoes for 3 minutes, add the parsnips and boil for an extra 3 minutes. Drain and put aside. Peel and chop the veg, then put aside lined with a clear damp fabric.
12pm Put the turkey crown within the oven for 1 hr 30 minutes, basting each 30 minutes or so.
12:10pm Assemble the pigs-in-blankets Christmas stuffing balls.
12:30pm Warmth the goose fats for the potatoes.
12:35pm Put the potatoes and parsnips within the oven for 1 hr.
12:55pm-1:00pm Roast the stuffing balls for 25-30 minutes.
1:25pm Take the stuffing balls out of the oven and maintain heat.
1:30pm Examine the temperature of the turkey with a digital thermometer – it ought to attain 70C when inserted into the thickest a part of the breast.
1:30pm-1:35pm Take the turkey crown out of the oven and depart to relaxation for at the least 20 minutes. Make the gravy, then boil the veg for five minutes.
1:40pm Enhance the oven temperature for the potatoes and parsnips to 220/200C fan/gasoline 8. Prepare dinner the greens in butter.
1:55pm Reheat the stuffing balls, if mandatory.
2pm Begin taking dishes to the desk.
Fast and straightforward Christmas recipes
Mains
Turkey crowns are much less problem to arrange and can cook dinner extra rapidly than a complete chicken. Seasoning your turkey the day earlier than makes it extra succulent however, if you happen to don’t have the time the aromatic combination of thyme and garlic will nonetheless pack a flavour punch. Prepare dinner and baste the turkey within the lovely, buttery juices and you will have a wonderful golden centerpiece to adorn your Christmas desk.
One other nice choice is our air-fryer turkey crown as this frees up oven area – simply be certain earlier than you begin that your air-fryer is massive sufficient to carry a complete turkey crown!
Beetroot & crimson onion tarte tatin
When you’d want a meat-free Christmas, why not strive our beetroot & crimson onion tarte tatin? Utilizing store-bought vegan shortcrust pastry saves you time, that means that this showstopping predominant may be in your desk in solely an hour and a half, and the beetroot supplies a festive crimson pop of color to your dinner desk.
Sides
Pigs-in-blankets Christmas stuffing balls
We have gone for a enjoyable, festive mash-up of two Yuletide classics. Mix sausagemeat with herby stuffing, chopped chestnuts and cranberries for full-bodied Christmas flavour. Bundle these up into tasty little bundles with the bacon rashers.
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Candy chilli-glazed pigs in blankets
Try our three-ingredient and three-step chilli-glazed variation for an additional twist on the festive favorite. It’s good for giving your conventional meal a little bit of a kick, but additionally makes for an incredible canapé earlier than the primary attraction.
3-in-1 brown-buttered winter greens
Prepare dinner your carrots, brussels sprouts and leeks along with butter and sage for a handy and time-saving aspect dish. Through the use of simply two pans to boil and stir-fry the veggies, you will additionally save on washing-up. Bonus!
Golden goose fats potatoes & parsnips
Obtain good crispy potatoes and parsnips by roasting them in goose fats. It will give them a stunning golden color and wealthy flavour you can improve by including rosemary springs to the roasting tin.
Flavoured with redcurrant jelly and port, this easy but scrumptious gravy can both be whipped up on the massive day or made forward and frozen. The identify says all of it!
Get pleasure from your sprouts fried for caramelised, golden edges that give depth of flavour. Lemon and a sprinkling of contemporary herbs add freshness and tanginess, too
Crumbled Yorkshire puddings with thyme
Elevate your yorkies by including a sprinkling of breadcrumbs for an additional crunch and a few contemporary thyme for a lift of flavour.
Dessert
We haven’t factored into our time plan above the inevitability of individuals having room for dessert. However listed below are some speedy choices to fulfill your company’ candy tooth.
Create a showstopping dessert in simply 20 minutes by repurposing leftover mince pies and panettone into a tasty sundae. This fast and straightforward recipe helps scale back meals waste and provides a pleasant twist to your festive celebrations.
Create an effortlessly luxurious dessert with this no-cook recipe that comes collectively in simply 10 minutes. Reward your candy tooth with out turning on the range, making it the right answer for a fast and pleasant deal with.
For extra inspiration go to our Christmas dinner web page or browse different Christmas menus…
Best ever Christmas menu
Basic Christmas menu
Vegetarian Christmas menu
Vegan Christmas menu
Gluten-free Christmas menu
Fast Christmas menu
2-hour Christmas menu
Christmas menu for a crowd
Christmas menu for 2
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