Last Minute Dishes
Three quick and easy Christmas menus that always work
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Planning a Christmas menu at the last minute can be quite exhausting. We show three simple 3-course menus with guaranteed success.
Time flies and there are only a few days left until Christmas Eve. Anyone who has not yet decided on a Christmas menu can quickly start to sweat. But don’t worry, we’ve put together three quick and easy Christmas menus that work both last-minute and always, with ingredients you can get at any supermarket without lead time.
3 simple Christmas menus: There is something for everyone here
It doesn’t matter if you prefer it failed like, it at you necessarily Super fast should go or her up animal products avoidedwe have with our three Christmas menus something for everyone. Look forward to tender chicken, soy strips or salmon, creamy desserts and aromatic spices – but one thing is for sure: Everything is quick and easy.
1. The Easy Peasy menu
Starter: red cabbage salad with oranges
That fastest and easiest menu is in our top 3 ready in less than an hour – Record time! We start with one crisp red cabbage saladwhich we garnish with fruity orange slices and round off with the sweetness of fresh figs.
Main course: chicken strips with dates
Let’s continue with the main course. We don’t serve a classic here Chopped chickenThen what refine it with sweet dates, maple syrup and coconut milk. For the Christmas look are still to come pomegranate seeds to. In just about The dish is ready in 25 minutes.
Dessert: snow flurries
For the culmination of this turbo menu, there is a creamy dessert made from raspberries, meringues and creamy yoghurt. It can’t get any better or faster!
2. The Vegan
Appetizer: Marinated tofu with avocado and grapefruit
On Christmas menu without any animal ingredients can be not only simple, but also fast. And not to mention the heavenly delicious taste. We’re ringing in the festive menu with a bang: Marinated tofu meets creamy avocado and tangy grapefruit.
Main course: Vegan goulash with rosemary potatoes
A good goulash is a classic for many on Christmas Eve. We prepare it vegan with a shot of red wine and soy slices and serve with rosemary potatoes.
Dessert: Vegan white chocolate mousse
The conclusion is no less classic. Because we serve one Mousse au Chocolat – only that this one is much brighter and more natural without conventional cream, egg and gelatine gets by. This white chocolate mousse will make all hearts beat faster.
3. The extravagant
You want it quick and easy, but the certain sophistication shouldn’t be neglected anyway? This is no problem at all with this menu sequence!
Appetizer: Cheese with figs, wine jelly and honey nuts
We start the extravagant menu with a Variation of different types of cheese, juicy soft figs and a homemade red wine jelly.
Main course: Salmon and prawns with tagliatelle
Form the highlight of this menu Tagliatelle with salmon and shrimpwhich is served with a sauce made from lobster butter (regular butter works too, of course), vermouth and saffron.
Tip: If you prefer vegetarian food, you can replace the main course in our extravagant menu with small mushroom strudel with lemon and herb sauce.
Dessert: Two kinds of dates
The finale is a dessert that is so simple and yet so special. bacon-wrapped dates join filled dates with a very fine cheese: the Chaource. The French soft cheese is made from lightly salted cow’s milk and goes perfectly with the sweet dates. If you don’t get Chaource, you can use another French soft cheese.
We wish you a peaceful holiday season and a successful dinner!