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ESSENTIAL CHRISTMAS MENU

Essential Christmas

ESSENTIAL
CHRISTMAS MENU

ESSENTIAL CHRISTMAS MENU

Enjoy a fabulous four-course Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, without breaking the bank. We've created a collection of festive recipes using ingredients from our Essential range – think turkeys for carving, sauces for slathering, desserts for indulging and cheese for nibbling – all with the quality you'd expect, at prices you wouldn't. And you can now add ingredients to your trolley from our recipe pages, too!

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Essential Christmas starters

Essential Christmas starters

Kick off your festive meal with a classic prawn cocktail or veggie soup starter, made with a medley of budget-friendly ingredients. Serve with crusty Essential Bake at Home Baguettes.

Prawn cocktail & avocado salad

Prawn cocktail & avocado salad

This retro dish features creamy avocado, with roasted cherry tomatoes to add extra pops of sweetness.

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Spiced sweet potato & leek soup with Stilton

Spiced sweet potato & leek soup with Stilton

Deliciously festive with leeks, Stilton and cinnamon.

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Essential Christmas mains

Essential Christmas mains

Succulent traditional turkey, flavoursome festive ham and the most wonderful meat-free Wellington – we've got delicious dishes to suit an array of dietary preferences.

Essential roast turkey with thyme & lemon

Essential roast turkey with thyme & lemon

Our Essential turkeys are reared to high animal welfare standards.

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Essential honey-glazed gammon

Essential honey-glazed gammon

All our fresh pork comes from British farmers we know and trust.

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Mushroom and chestnut Wellington

Mushroom & chestnut Wellington

This moreish meat-free marvel will end up on everyone's plate.

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Essential Christmas sides & sauces

Essential Christmas sides & sauces

From parsnips and potatoes to veggies and bread sauce, treat everyone to all the trimmings this Christmas. Don't forget your Essential Cranberry Sauce and Essential Gravy – and Essential Cheese Sauce for making cauliflower cheese.

Perfect roast potatoes

Perfect roast potatoes

Crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside – just the way they should be.

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Roast carrots & parsnips with honey & mustard

Roast carrots & parsnips with honey & mustard

With crisp, caramelised edges and a temptingly sticky glaze.

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Parsnip & chestnut gratin

Parsnip & chestnut gratin

Slightly sweet and very satisfying – a spoonful goes a long way.

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Sage, bacon & chestnut stuffing

Sage, bacon & chestnut stuffing

Bursting with festive flavour – with just 20 minutes of prep!

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All the greens

All the greens

A gloriously verdant display with cabbage, sprouts and peas.

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Classic bread sauce

Classic bread sauce

Delicious with a traditional turkey, or roast chicken.

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Essential Christmas desserts

Essential Christmas desserts

There’s always room for dessert! Choose from three divine recipes below. No time to cook? Opt for Essential Shortcrust Mince Pies (suitable for vegans) or shop Essential ready-made desserts including Frozen Cheesecake and Soft Scoop Ice Cream. Pair with Essential Cream and Custard.

Pressure cooker Christmas pudding

Pressure cooker Christmas pudding

A classic, rich pud that saves on both cooking time and energy usage.

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Gluten-free chestnut, chocolate & hazelnut cake

Gluten-free chestnut, chocolate & hazelnut cake

This tempting treat made with rich dark chocolate is gloriously gluten-free.

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Baileys New York cheesecake

Baileys New York cheesecake

With a splash of Baileys and crushed ginger cookies, this pud is full of festive flavour.

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Essential Christmas cheeseboard

Essential Christmas cheeseboard

Serve a suitably stunning finale to your Christmas meal with an irresistible cheeseboard, complete with crackers and fruit.

Essential Dutch Gouda S2

Essential Dutch Gouda S2

A mild, award winning cheese made with pasteurised cow’s milk.

Essential French Brie S2

Essential French Brie S2 

A soft-ripened cheese made in France with an edible  white rind and creamy centre.

Essential Mature Cheddar S4

Essential Mature Cheddar S4

A strong British Cheddar perfect for Christmas and all year round.

Essential Edam Cheese S3

Essential Edam Cheese S2

A semi-hard cheese made with pasteurised cow's milk and suitable for vegetarians.

 

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Essential Christmas bakes

Essential Christmas bakes

Fill your home with the aroma of festive bakes. Don’t forget the Essential Tea Bags or Essential Coffee so you can enjoy them with your favourite hot drink.

Reindeer biscuits

Reindeer biscuits

Ideal for occupying excitable children over the Christmas holidays!

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Mince pies

Mince pies

Make a dozen mince pies in under an hour, using just six ingredients.

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Ginger crunch creams

Ginger crunch creams

Perfect for sharing, gifting or simply enjoying with a cuppa.

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How to use up Christmas leftovers

How to use up Christmas leftovers

Spend less over Twixtmas by transforming Christmas Day leftovers into something special. From turkey ramen to Christmas pudding doughnuts, discover delicious dishes below.

Christmas turkey leftovers

Christmas turkey leftovers

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Christmas cheese leftovers

Christmas cheese leftovers

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Christmas dessert leftovers

Christmas dessert leftovers

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