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For many of us, the most exciting and ultimately memorable part of Christmas is indulging in all the foods we’ve neglected ourselves eating on any normal occasion. These all vary between families and can result in some amazing secret family recipes! However, if you’re looking to impress your lockdown company and are in need of some delicious inspiration, look no further because we’re going to share our top three Christmas party foods and how to recreate them at home!

WE ALL LOVE AN EASY AND DELICIOUS ROUND OF LEFTOVERS AFTER CHRISTMAS DAY AND THIS QUICHE IS JUST THE PERFECT EXCUSE TO THROW IN ALL YOUR FAVOURITES FROM YOUR CHRISTMAS LUNCH.

CHRISTMAS QUICHE:

SERVES 3 (15 MINUTES)

INGREDIENTS

Shortcrust pastry block 2 large eggs 175g sour cream 75g cheese (down to preference) Salt, pepper & a pinch of sage Chopped 1-2 cups of leftover meats and stuffing 2tsp cranberry sauce Chopped leftover veggies (sprouts, broccoli)

METHOD

Roll out pastry to fit in flan or pie tin and trim the excess off the edges. Spread the cranberry sauce along the pastry and set aside whilst preparing the filling.

In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sour cream together until filling combined and then add in your cheese, meats, stuffing and veggies. Gently pour this into your quiche and season.

Bake at 180 degrees for 40 minutes until golden brown and the pastry is cooked. Allow to cool before eating.

HOMEMADE SAUSAGE ROLLS:

SERVES 8 (20 MINUTES)

INGREDIENTS

1 roll of puff pastry

Small box of sage and onion stuffing mix

3 sausages of your choosing

Cranberry sauce (optional)

METHOD

Turn your puff pastry sheet so it is landscape and line out your sausages to match the length of the roll. Then mix up your stuffing mixture and make a parallel line of stuffing beside it.

Drizzle on some cranberry sauce should you choose to. Wrap the rolls up and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Slice and serve.

BRIE AND CHARCUTERIE WREATH:

SERVINGS VARY (15 MINUTES)

METHOD

This recipe works best if you have a round plate or board to present this on – if not, then this recipe will still look beautiful however you decide to present it!

Begin by preparing your chosen meats and fruits, our favourites are usually Parma ham, Negroni salami, Pastrami or Prosciutto alongside orange slices, pomegranate seeds, pitted olives, rosemary sprigs and raspberries! This is the perfect opportunity to get creative with your Charcuterie board and express yourself through good food!

The only other step to this is presentation! We have chosen Brie for this wreath, but you can use any cheese you like. Form the Brie into a ring by cutting off the end of your triangled slices and place alongside each other. Decorate with your meats and fruits and serve with a chutney of your choice in the middle!