How To Make Your ‘All-Eaters-Welcome’ XMAS Dinner at home

How To Make Your Own ‘All-Eaters-Welcome’ XMAS Dinner At Home!

Posted on November 19, 2021

Trying to plan the ultimate Christmas lunch, but struggle to align with the fam-bam’s dietary preferences & needs? Legends – save the resting grinch face, and have a scroll through our favourite festive recipes that will help you cater for an all-eaters-welcome Christmas! 🥘🎅

Whether you’re a masterchef or freshly elf-taught, your homies will luuuuhv this collection of nourishing dishes – from their heads to their mistle-toes. 🦶🎄❤️

( You can thank us when the homies give you a round of santa-plause 👏 💁🏽‍♀️🔔 )

Watcha waiting for? Have a read! It will be Christmas by the time you finish 😜

ENTREES

GIANT VEGAN SAUSAGE ROLLS

GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN

LINK: https://www.lazycatkitchen.com/giant-vegan-sausage-roll/

No-gluten AND vegan so-so rolls?! Dang, Christmas really has come early this year 🤩

However, this isn’t just any kind of s-roll. This easy-to-make dish is filled with a beautiful mixture of earthy mushrooms and smoky tofu, flavoured with winter herbs, a sprinkle of soy sauce & a touch of fiery mustard; coated with crispy golden puff pastry… Get in ma bellayyyyyy! 😍🍄

2. EASY VEGAN SCALLOPED POTATOES

GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN

LINK: https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-vegan-scalloped-potatoes/

After a simple, easy & delicious side to compliment your main courses? Yessir!! Cheeses is the reason for the season baby, and this 10-ingredient dish includes a medley of plant-based ingredients to delight your plant-based pals. 😎 🧀

Imagine… Thinly sliced gold potatoes, vegan parmesan cheese AND most importantly, vegan cheese sauce (made with sautéed garlic, cornstarch, veggie broth, almond milk & nutritional yeast …. um, YUM! )

Plus – with a bake-time of 45 minutes, this dish will give you time to unleash dem multitasking skills & whip up some mains! Ohhhh, we’re drooling already. 🤤🤤🤤

3. PERSIAN SQUASH & PISTACHIO ROAST

GLUTEN-FREE , VEGETARIAN (vegan option available)

LINK: https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/persian-squash-pistachio-roast/

As Jamie Oliver describes – this flavoursome dish includes “ brash, punchy flavours of Persian cooking which lend themselves perfectly to veggie-based dishes – and Christmas. ”

This wholesome and no-gluten pistachio roast tastes like a fruity and fabulous party in your mouth – a fantastic vegetarian option for our meat-free friends. Most importantly, with such a nutritious blend of nuts, seeds and fruits your body will thank you later 😉

But wait – there’s myrrh!

VEGAN FRIENDS: to make this plant-based, simply rid of the feta & replace the eggs with 2 tablespoons of chia seeds , and mix with 6 tablespoons of water (and leave to soak)!

4. ROAST POTATO, PARSNIP & CARROTS

GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN, NO NUTS

LINK: https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/roast-potatoes-parsnips-and-carrots/

Keep it sweet n’ simple with some goooood ol’ roast potatoes, parsnips & carrots. You absolutely cannot go wrong with such a timeless classic.

This no gluten, no nuts, & evidently vegan recipe is a quick & easy go-to, which will happily accompany any kind of main course 🥰🥕

5. NAM JIM KING PRAWNS

GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, PESCATARIAN

LINK: https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/seafood-recipes/nam-jim-king-prawns/

Sometimeee all you need is some crunchy fried noodles, tangy spicy dressing and some succulent king prawns. Pescatarian pals – this one is for you! The tangy Thai-style dressing really livens up these meaty pan-fried prawns – it’s a great help-yourself dish which is ✨ cray ✨ on flavour AND requires minimal time and effort! BONUS!

If you’re after a wholesome & refreshing meal, this dish is magnifi 👌 (‘specially for dem hot summer XMAS’s)

MAINS

Roasted Stuffed Butternut Squash

GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN

LINK: https://minimalistbaker.com/roasted-stuffed-butternut-squash/

Hold up fam – PAUSE. TIME OUT 🤚🏽

Can we just admire all those vibrant, buoyant and stunning colours. If this Roasted Stuffed Butternut Squash doesn’t scream ✨wholesomeness ✨, idk what does 😜

“Roasted stuffed butternut squash makes the perfect plant-based entrée or side for the holiday season (and beyond). Stuffed with quinoa, kale, and mushrooms; 10 ingredients required; and incredibly flavourful!” – Minimalist Baker

Another super EASY dish that requires only 10 ingredients?! Sign us tf up! 🙌

2. WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE

LINK: https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/whole-roasted-cauliflower/

“For a vegan alternative to a classic roast, this spiced, roasted cauliflower is just the ticket!” – Jamie Oliver

Well, Mr Oliver.. We are afraid you’re ABSOLUTELY RIGHT once again!!

This Whole Roasted Cauli is not only a stunningly wholesome option for our plant-based -pals, but is also super easy to whip up! Sleigh Whaaaaaaaa? 🤩

3. MULL WINE-GLAZED HAM

contains meat / animal products!

LINK: https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pork-recipes/glazed-mulled-wine-ham/

Meat-lovers! What’s up my grinchezzz – we didn’t forget about youuuuuu 😉

And of course, we didn’t forget about keeping it trad’ish with a good ol’ Chrissy ham. Jamie Oliver’s Mull Wine Glazed Ham is perfectly finished with a sticky mulled wine-inspired glaze. Fragrant and full of flavour, it makes the perfect festive centrepiece. 🌟 🍖

Oh and of course, you’ll be snacking on this for dayssss ( as you’ll be gifted with plenty of leftovers! ) 🤤

4. PORK LOIN WITH GREAT HERBY STUFFING

DAIRY-FREE – contains meat / animal products!

LINK: https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pork-recipes/pork-loin-with-a-great-herby-stuffing/

If you love a wholesome pork crackle wit abitta herbs n’ spice – this one’s for you bby 😙💋

Whether you choose to devour this with roast potatoes, or simply smack it into a sandwich, either way you will not be disappointed. Full of fun, texture and flavour, this pork loin with a great herby stuffing will no doubt raise dem holidays spirits 🥂🤤

DESSERT

1. VEGAN CHOCOLATE TART WITH PEANUT CARAMEL

GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN

LINK: https://www.lazycatkitchen.com/vegan-chocolate-tart-peanut-caramel/

This Christmas, Lazy Cat Kitchen’s Vegan Chocolate Tart with Peanut Caramel will have you singin’ – “Claus alllllllll of me… loves alllllllllll of youuu”

This scrumptious and aesthetically-pleasing tart combines flaky vegan pastry with sticky, salted peanut-flavoured caramel sauce, a layer of decadent chocolate ganache AND crunchy roasted peanuts. – SUPER easy to make, and is guaranteed to put a smile on almost every resting grinch face 😜

Allergic to le peanuts? We got chu boo. 😉

If you have a peanut allergy, simply swap them out for almonds (with almond butter) or sesame seeds (with tahini).

And trust us, it’s just as tasty either way! 😻😻

2. VEGAN APPLE STRUDEL

VEGAN

LINK: https://www.lazycatkitchen.com/vegan-apple-strudel/

Don’t look at me like that….. You amaze me. 🤤

This plant-based apple strudel is the perfect combination of sweetness and spice, with a filling of apple, ground cinnamon and raisons. This vegan apple strudel will take you down memory lane, and transport your tastebuds to the traditional flavours of a European Christmas.