Christmas Dinner Made Simple
At HelloFresh we believe cooking should be easy and enjoyable, especially your Christmas feast.For many of us, Christmas lunch or dinner with our loved ones is the event we look forward to the most on Christmas day. Fun place card holders, centrepieces, Christmas crackers and decorations adorn our tables in preparation for a memorable Christmas feast. The excitement builds for those comforting Christmas recipes that we all love to eat year after year.
There’s truly nothing better than a table filled with delicious Christmas food, from baked ham to perfectly browned potatoes and delicious gravy. The only thing better than a Christmas feast is Christmas dessert! Enjoy a sweet Christmas treat with a collection of festive desserts like a classic pavlova or chocolate brownies.
Traditional Christmas Feast
Christmas Ham
Christmas ham is the star of the show when it comes to festive meals. Oozing with tradition, families across the country often adapt their own recipes and put this tasty protein at the centre of their Christmas dishes - roasted, barbequed or braised. Served warm or cold to acclimatise to the warmer weather, everyone enjoys a Baked Christmas Ham.Christmas Desserts
Sweet, sugar and indulgence are what Christmas food is all about. That’s why there are so many traditional Christmas desserts that are must-haves on your menu. From pavlova to mince pies and Christmas pudding to Christmas cake, there’s a treat that will satisfy every sweet tooth and be shared all throughout the festive season.
What Christmas Food Can I Prepare In Advance?
Have you been left in charge of organising the Christmas menu this year and you’re panicking about time? Fear not. At HelloFresh, we strive to ensure that all cooking is quick, stress-free and - of course - delicious.
Staying ahead of the game and prepping as much of your Christmas feast ahead of time will help ensure your Christmas meal is foolproof and you can enjoy your day to its utmost.
Classic Christmas foods easy to prepare in advance of the big day include:
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Vegetables: you can clean, chop and prepare these well ahead of time
Puddings: make baking and dessert preparation a fun activity leading up to the day and get the whole family involved
Christmas Condiments: prepping your gravy and any other condiments, like cranberry sauce, this can be done in advance and even frozen if required.
Vegetarian Christmas Dinner
While a traditional Christmas dinner is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, there are plenty of other delicious ways to celebrate the festive season! There are endless possibilities for those looking to get a little more adventurous with their Christmas recipes.Catering for different dietary requirements could mean serving up a vegetarian Christmas dinner this year or adding some extra ingredients to the Christmas food list before heading out to the shops.
Australia's Favourite Christmas Foods Ranked
Iconic Tier
Racking up over 14,000 monthly searches, these are the foods that all Australians want on their Christmas feast this year.
Must Have Tier
The evergreen classics of the Christmas period, these foods should be populating Christmas menus across the country.
Traditional Tier
Festive favourites that never go out of style, these are the foods that enhance every Christmas day meal.
Give It A Miss Tier
The age old favourites that are starting to take a back step, these are the foods that won't be missed if they're forgotten off the grocery list this year.
Iconic Tier
Racking up over 14,000 monthly searches, these are the foods that all Australians want on their Christmas feast this year.
Must Have Tier
The evergreen classics of the Christmas period, these foods should be populating Christmas menus across the country.
Traditional Tier
Festive favourites that never go out of style, these are the foods that enhance every Christmas day meal.
Give It A Miss Tier
The age old favourites that are starting to take a back step, these are the foods that won't be missed if they're forgotten off the grocery list this year.