PENSIONERS' /SMALL HOUSEHOLDS CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS

(SAVE FOR DECEMBER WHEN 67GOINGON50 TAKES A BREAK) 

These recipes are aimed specifically at pensioners & small households, whose requirements for the Christmas season - if they're not dining elsewhere - differ from the usual.

Some are indulgent but wallet friendly; frugal recipes are also included.

Many are the Blogger's favourites from over the years.  Quite a few are easily prepped; some are make/prepare ahead.  Nearly all are low-fat/cholesterol.

And obviously, they are all  utterly delicious!

Merry Christmas!

Many posted Prices do not reflect recent inflation; note the dates on the indidividual posts. 

CANAPES:

  

Wallet-friendly double smoked-salmon dip: not everyone has deep pockets for the best smoked salmons; this is a delicious wallet-friendly compromise which is also low-cholesterol

Festive lower-fat sausage rolls (Palmiers): a different shape and texture but guests love them all the same.  Frozen puff pastry makes life easier.  Freeze half for another occasion.  

MAINS:  

Turkey leg/thighs: at markets, independent butchers and some large supermarkets in a size suitable for two or more; roast as you would any turkey joint or be adventurous with low-carb Stir-fried with cabbage & corn

Armagnac Partridges with Apple: boozy, fruity & fanciable: partridges are small meaty & lean; this recipe produces succulent flesh with scrumptious juices; slow cooker

Easy prepare-ahead One-stop chicken dinner: prepping ahead means all you have to do is turn on the oven, baste now and again, rest & serve.  Oh, and it tastes really good!

Exquisite Barbecued Pork: wonderfully tasty, tender, nearly fat-free indulgence;  lower-sugar & salt, easy-peasy; make ahead

 

Spiced Spare Ribs: budget-friendly, low-fat, almost no sugar

Seafood pasta with wine & cream sauce: healthier indulgence; half-fat & low-carb makes this a winner 

Oriental Spiced Salmon: sassy moist, succulent and beautifully flavoured; healthy; sugar-free; simple make-ahead prep

VEGETARIAN

Sensational Spinach Roulade: special occasion, entertaining; lower-fat pillowy green roulade layered with cream cheese and taramasalata; vegan opt. 

Sublime hot avocado pilaff: make half the recipe; memorably tasty with multiple layers of flavour & texture; low salt/cholesterol; 'thought I'd died and gone to heaven' 

TREATS

Cholesterol-free chocolate mint mousse: make half the recipe; no egg yolks/ butter; cream optional; popular 67 Skinny Indulgence; many prefer it to the  original

Boozy Orange Bread & Butter Pudding: festive wallet-friendly treat make half the recipe

For more Christmas dishes, see How to...on the Nav Bar above; they're 2/3 of the way down the page

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This recipe has  been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises.  It may not be reproduced without the author's written permission.