FAST, EASY & MAKE-AHEAD FAMILY MEALS BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Prepping for Christmas can add stress to normal mealtimes.   These recipes -- and  hopefully a partner who can pick up the slack -- will make life easier.

Courtesy of theworks.co  © Copyright Tony Ross and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence

These recipes focus on either fast, easy or make-ahead dishes. They should keep everyone happy, including the Keeper of the Budget.

FAST

Almost-instant Noodles in Broth with Vegetables, Meat or Fish


Bacon Rice Supper, supertasty & frugal

Veggie Burgers, all the fun, none of the unhealthiness

Steamed Salmon & Bak Choy, quick & healthy

Cheat's Spanish Tortilla, unforgettable potato, onion & egg frittata

15-min flatbread, yeast & sugar free; makes a great pizza base


PREPARE AHEAD

Sweet Chilli & Ginger Salmon, easy on the chillis for the kids

Spiced Spare Ribs, low-fat, low-preservative, low-sugar

Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings plus Broth, frugal, too but use best chicken affordable

Tuscan Chicken, low-fat, healthy

Breakfast Muffins, ultra healthy with 2 of your 5-a-day






FUN FOOD FOR KIDS
Turkey Lollipops
Lamb Koftas
Hot Dogs & Home Made, low-preservative, low sugar Relish



MAIN MEAL SOUPS:
Double the recipe; blend half & freeze in family size portions
  

German Potato & French Bean Soup keep it healthy with veggie or chicken frankfurters

Rich Tomato Soup, ultra easy-peasy & versatile

Egg-flower Pea Soup simple and simply delicious


SOMETHING MORE FOR SUNDAY LUNCH

One-stop Roast Pork Belly Skinnier, easy-peasy, wallet-friendly 

Minty Slow-Roasted Lamb Ribs, Skinnier,one-stop, easy-peasy


THE KIDS CAN MAKE IT

Fabulous Frugal Fishcakes

Blueberry Pancakes, Make-Ahead

Chocolate Shortbread

Storecupboard recommendations 

Cook in advance & freeze:

• stock/broth, preferably homemade (make ahead & freeze) or good granules, eg  Marigold 
• ham hock, shred and bag in small portions
• rice (cook in advance & freeze) See how to...cook brown & white rice
• sausages (prepare & freeze in pairs)
• bacon (freeze in double slices)
• bread (frozen in double slices or rolls)

Store cupboard

• noodles
• tins of tuna & sardines
• frozen peas and corn (or tinned corn)
• eggs
• raw onion ( yellow/purple and spring ) carrots, celery, tomatoes, lettuce & peppers 
• potatoes
• flour, plain & wholemeal, sugar & fat for baking
• bagged pears, apples or plums for easy-peasy crumbles
• fat-free plain yoghurt
• jar of candied ginger in syrup
• chocolate for baking ie bars and powder 

Also see Recipes on the Nav Bar, category Almost Instant & Slow Cooker for more.....

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These recipes have been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises and may not be reproduced without the author's written permission.