This holiday season, we’re unwrapping the ultimate menu now so you can plan and do ahead as much as possible and enjoy the season even more. With many options to choose from - from first bite to final mouthful - we’ve designed the menu for a range of choice. So no one’s left out of the festive feasting.

The best part? Thanks to our recipes, tools, and hacks, all of these dishes can be prepared without a huge hassle. Using a wealth of key base ingredients, you can serve a crowd without having to run ragged cooking tureens of different foods for each and every gathering. What’s more, it’s respectful of all diets so everyone will feel welcome at the table. Let us introduce you to the mouth-watering line-up! Presenting…our Ultimate Christmas Menu:

Appetizers

The starting line has never looked so good! This trio is ready and waiting for you and your guests to lap them right up:

  • Quinoa Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing – This zingy veggie starter can be adapted with the addition of smoked salmon or cooked prawns for seafood fans, or prosciutto for meat lovers.
  • Pap Balls – This truly South African appetizer will be loved by all. Serve with a zingy chakalaka or creamy herb dip.
  • Baby Marrow and Garlic Bites – Quick, easy and delicious. Serve simply with our spicy salsa. 

The Main Event

Festive grazing is a marathon – not a sprint! Enjoy leisurely conversation and that feeling of satisfaction that comes from great food and company in between courses, so you can be sure to have ample room to sink into your main course options:

  • Glazed Roast Ham - For the meat lovers - a roast is a definite win this festive season! Serve with your favourite veg.
  • Potato Muffins with Creamy Mushroom Hearts – Surely the way to your Christmas diners’ hearts – will pair perfectly with any roast dinner!
  • King Prawn and Green Asparagus Risotto – Fishy friends will rejoice at the sight of king prawns in a delectable risotto.
  • 40 Minute Roast Chicken – Everyone loaves Roast Chicken and this recipe is so quick and easy in the microwave. Healthy, wholesome, and hearty all at once!
  • Chicken Saltimbocca with Parma Ham and Mozzarella – If you thought dreams didn’t come true when it comes to Christmas dinner prep, think again. This starring dish is ready in the UltraPro in just 20 minutes of cooking time.

Something Sweet

After all that sumptuousness, something light and sweet is just the ticket to complement the entire dining experience. There’s no way you’ll be too full to resist these little numbers:

  • Peppermint Crisp Tart – Don’t desert dessert! Proudly South African and absolutely delicious. Don't miss out!!!
  • Mini Pavlovas - So simple yet so scrumptious - the entire family will love this one.
  • Mini Christmas Cakes - This one is for the traditional Christmas fan. Mini Christmas cakes served with creamy custard....just yummy!
  • Chocolate Christmas Tree - Something for the chocolate lovers. And this will be your table centre masterpiece, without a doubt!

Pro tip: Keep that Christmas feeling close wherever you go! Our array of festive foods means that we have the prep, leftovers storage, and portability options covered. From our That’s A Bowl tower in different colors to our selection of storage products like our Space Saver Range and Fridge/Freezer Range. You’ll find them extra useful between Christmas and New Year as you travel to and from relatives and have no idea what day it is anymore! 

Eat, drink, and be absolutely merry. Now that the menu is sorted, wouldn’t it be nice to tie up the gifts? Our Christmas Shopping Guide provides comprehensive options as we’ve made sure there’s a gift for every budget, and every loved one.


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