Week 16: Christmas Feast 🎄 | Weeknight Wonders

Week 16: Christmas Feast 🎄

The festive season is here, and this meal plan is all about making Christmas week stress-free, fun, and filled with delicious meals! Whether you're diving into a comforting bowl of Boxing Day Mac n Cheese after a busy morning of gift wrapping or enjoying Festive Loaded Potatoes during a cosy night in with the family, this plan has you covered. Got leftover Christmas Ham? Throw together a quick and easy dinner, or whip up a Smashed Pigs in Blankets Burger for a festive twist on a classic. And, when you’re craving something snackable, these Sweet Chilli and Cranberry Pibs will be your go-to for everything from festive parties to an afternoon treat. Perfect for busy mums and dads, relaxed evenings, or feeding a crowd, these recipes take the hassle out of holiday meals and leave you with all the best flavours!

The recipes

Boxing Day Mac n Cheese

This recipe is a post-Christmas dream. It’s all about taking whatever’s left on the cheese board, I used Boursin, Extra Mature Cheddar, Brie, and Red Leicester, but honestly, anything goes! Then, raid the fridge for those festive leftovers, sprouts, pigs in blankets, ham, turkey, stuffing, whatever you’ve got. Stir it all into a creamy, cheesy mac and cheese, and you’ve got the ultimate comfort food to fuel those Boxing Day sofa sessions. Easy, adaptable, and so delicious!

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Festive Loaded Potatoes

Picture this: it’s Christmas Eve, the family is gathered, and you need something quick, cosy, and downright delicious to keep everyone happy. Enter festive loaded potatoes! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and piled high with all the holiday goodness—think turkey, pigs in blankets, stuffing, and a drizzle of cranberry sauce. It’s the perfect way to bring everyone together for a festive bite before the main event.

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Smashed Pigs in Blanket burger

When the Christmas chaos has calmed and you’re craving something indulgent, this smashed pigs in blanket burger is the treat you didn’t know you needed. Think crispy, golden pigs in blankets layered onto a juicy burger, topped with melted cheese and festive cranberry sauce, all squished into a soft bun. It’s the perfect way to turn those Christmas leftovers into a show-stopping meal that feels like a celebration in itself!

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Christmas Ham

A Christmas ham is the ultimate centrepiece for your festive feast. Glazed with sticky honey, spiced with cloves, and finished with a tangy mustard kick, it’s a flavour-packed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for the big day, next-day sandwiches, or sneaky fridge raids, it’s a classic that always delivers!

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Sweet Chilli and Cranberry Pibs

When festive nibbles meet bold flavours, you get these Sweet Chilli and Cranberry Pigs in Blankets. They’re sticky, sweet, and spicy—perfect for jazzing up your Christmas platter or serving as a crowd-pleasing party snack. Whether you're hosting or just snacking while wrapping gifts, these little bites bring big festive vibes!

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800 g Potatoes

4 Large orange, studded with cloves

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