In November I already started to plan my Christmas feeds on instagram. I had a couple of ideas for Christmas food from drinks to main dish and desserts. I've also tried to do Christmas theme photographs for the food I prepared, I did enjoy the whole process and would like to list it on the blog as a record. I believe these foods are also classic ones for Christmas, most of them could be easily bought from supermarkets so it's less hassle for Christmas feast preparation.
Christmas Hot Chocolate Drink
Speaking of festive drinks of Christmas, what comes up in your mind?
I don’t really drink alcohol so hot chocolate would be my answer rather than mulled wine, and I was always thinking to create a photo shoot like this to show cozy Christmas vibe. Just pour hot chocolate in a mug, add whipped cream, top with marshmallows, sugar balls, lovely gingerbread man, mini shortbread star, and then sprinkle some cocoa powder. Here you are a cuppa of festive chocolate drink.
Alcohol Free Fruity Mocktail
We all know Christmas is different this year, even though all our travels, plans, Christmas parties have been cancelled, we still can get connected cause thanks to the technology. Had a virtual drink celebration with friends over video chat on Christmas day, got myself an alcohol free festive mocktail, said cheers we all stay safe and healthy to enjoy this festive moment together.
Pigs in Blankets
Pigs in Blankets is classic Christmas side dish in the UK which you can simply buy from supermarkets. But it’s also quite easy to make at home without any complicated cooking skills. Check out the full recipe here and this is one of the most easiest Christmas recipes you should know as it's hard to fail.
Asparagus & Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breast
This cuisine is from Waitrose Easy to Cook range. I don't think it tasted amazingly good but was okay for small portion as a Christmas meal option.
Scottish Salmon en Croute with Tarragon & Watercress Sauce
Another cuisine ifrom Waitrose Easy to Cook range. This one was better than chicken breast and since it's just a small portion, it means we don't need to eat Christmas turkey leftovers for a whole week.
Do you know KFC is kind of Japanese traditional Christmas dinner? You might have heard about it , I also asked some of my Japanese friends regarding this Christmas tradition in Japan, they all said it’s sort of marketing campaign that turned into a national phenomenon. Anyway thanks to Takeshi Okawara, manager of the first KFC restaurant in Japan who came up this idea to promote fried chicken as a fine substitute instead of turkey. I think particularly for those who don’t have tradition on Christmas, having KFC fried chicken is another good option to celebrate this festive moment. The kitchen will stay tidy with less hassle as no need to spend hours preparing a feast.
Strawberry Santa Hat
A very easy (and maybe healthier?) Christmas treat recipe you should know. These cute things would definitely make yourself and your guests happy. Full recipe here.
One day I passed by Marks & Spencer and found they have this Santa themed pastry which is called ‘Yumnut’ (a combo of Yum Yum and Doughnut). I can’t help grabbing one home and look at this…how cute is it with icing Santa’s belt?
Fruit Cake
Christmas celebration is not completed yet until having fruit cake. I know there are also other options like Christmas pudding, panettone, mince pie, yule log...but I think fruit cake deserves more attention at Christmas.
So this is my Christmas food round up in 2020. I feel making one dish and doing all the photograph including setting up the theme is already taking time and energy, not even to mention if one day in the future I need to prepare a completed Christmas feast! Not sure if next year I am still so motivated at instagram doing this seasonal food theme, I did enjoy what I have done this time and was happy how they turned out. Hope you enjoy this round up and get some inspirations for Christmas food as well.
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