Top 10 Quick Christmas Recipe Ideas for SAHMs

12/21/2017

Christmas is almost here and as a stay at home mom who is also working, you must be looking for new recipes to try out. Here are some quick Christmas recipe ideas that your loved ones are surely going to love!

1. Sticky Cranberry Sausages

Sticky Cranberry Sausages Get sticky and sweet-tart sausages ready for the party that serves as an alternative for pigs in blankets. Time taken to prepare: less than 30 minutes Time is taken for cooking: Between 10 to 30 minutes Serves: 10 people.

2. Mushroom Crostini

Mushroom Crostini These serve as delicious starters for a Christmas party. To experiment with, you can try using a mixture of cultivated and wild mushrooms. Time taken to prepare: less than 30 mins Time taken to cook: less than 10 mins Serves 6-8 people

3. Puff Pastry Pizza Bites

Puff Pastry Pizza Bites Having puff pastry bases, these bite-size pizzas are perfect as party food. You may experiment with different topping ideas. Time taken to prepare: less than 30 mins Time for cooking: 10 to 30 mins Makes 72 pizza bites.

4. Ginger Gammon with Mustard Sauce

Ginger Gammon with Mustard Sauce It's ideal for feeding large crowds throughout the festive period. It can be served either hot or cold. Time required for the preparations: less than 30 mins Cooking time: over 2 hours Serves: 10-12 people

5. Porchetta

Porchetta An Italian alternative to a Christmas roast pork, it has an amazing flavor, especially if you marinate it for at least two days in the fridge Preparation time: overnight Time it takes to cook: over 2 hours Serves: 6 people

6. Posh Sausage Roll

Posh Sausage Roll Served with apple and tamarind sauce, this dish is a lip-smacking mixture of minced pork, nuts, apricots and spices, baked in pastry and is served with braised cabbage. It's a meal in itself! Time taken for preparation: less than 30 mins Cooking time:30 mins to 1 hour Serves: 6-8 people

7. Light and Fruity Mince Pies

Light and Fruity Mince Pies A delicious treat that's a lighter take on mince pies, it's packed with festive cheer! Time taken for preparation: less than 30 mins Cooking time:10 to 30 mins Serves: 12 people

8. Low-fat Roast Potatoes

Low-fat Roast Potatoes Ironically, it has a low-calorie count even though it's full of potatoes. The secret lies in the use of cooking oil spray and a very hot oven for baking, that gives the potatoes a crunch with lesser fat too. Time for the preparation: less than 30 mins Cooking time: 30 mins to 1 hour Serves: 6 people

9. Lighter Raspberry Chocolate Log

Lighter Raspberry Chocolate Log A lighter take on the traditional dish, the Christmas Yule Log, it's ideal to finish off as a festive feast. Preparation time: Below 30 mins Time for cooking: 10 to 30 mins Serves:10 people

10. Christmas Popcorn

Christmas Popcorn Just sprinkle a festive spice to the popcorn and it turns out to be a tempting treat for your family and friends! Time required for preparations: less than 30 mins Cooking time: less than 10 mins Serves: 2-4 people

Over to You

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Mahesh Kumar

Mahesh is the spokesperson of the Transcription Certification Institute, a Nashville, TN, based company that provides comprehensive online general transcription training certification courses. This transcription certification course facilitates careers in transcription because it provides a guaranteed internship with a major transcription company upon certification.