Inspiration for an Unforgettable Christmas Dinner

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Make your preparations for a lovely Christmas dinner easier than ever. Gathering with your family and friends during the holidays doesn't have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. You already take lots of time to decorate the Christmas tree and your home, buy and wrap gifts, and organise the evening, so why spend so much time cooking and baking?

You can make an easy Christmas dinner menu with plenty of appetizers, show-stopping main dishes, and indulging desserts. It's super simple to conjure up a feast that everyone will enjoy, using fresh and healthy ingredients. Here are some easy Christmas recipes that will give you more time to relax and plan the best holiday ever.

Knock off their Christmas stockings with the main course

The moment everyone has been waiting for – when the main course is served at the table. Traditional poultry is given a special Christmas flavour with the Roast Christmas Turkey. Featuring apples and a hint of brandy, the turkey is prepared easily in the Panasonic 4-in-1 Microwave Oven. This frees up your conventional oven for cooking other dishes.

More inspiration:
• Honey Glazed Ham
• Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Crust
• Roast Chicken with Honey Glaze

Make sure they'll be talking about your sides next year

This is where you can let your creativity loose and move away from the standard plain mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, etc. Instead, serve Garlic Herb Smashed Potatoes. They can be prepared the day before and then easily finished in less than 30 minutes in the Microwave.
For an extra touch, make an amazing impression with this rich Madeira Gravy. Easily prepared in the microwave, this gravy will add something a little different to your special meal.

More inspiration:
• Maple Roasted Parsnips & Apples
• Roasted Sprouts with Bacon and Pomegranate Seeds
• Creamy Pepper Sauce
• Cauliflower Cheese with Kale, Leeks & Hazelnuts

Serve a dessert (or two) no one can resist

With so many options, it can be difficult choosing a dessert that everyone will be wowed by. But not with the Christmas Star Bread. It looks, smells and tastes just like Christmas – but without the hard work. Prepare it in advance and bake it when you are finished with the main course. That way, when you're ready for a sweet closing to the feast, the house fills up with the delicious smell of gingerbread spice and a yeast dough baking in the Microwave.

More inspiration:
• Chocolate Crème Brûlée with Redcurrant
• Baked Apples, Figs, Cinnamon and Ginger
• Sticky Toffee Pudding
• Toffee Popcorn Bark

The inspiration provided here and more can be made easily with a range of high-quality Panasonic products, such as the NN-CS896S 4-in-1 Combination Oven. For the cooking and baking lovers in your life, why not give the perfect gift of a Panasonic Experience Fresh product? Turn spending time with loved ones cooking and baking together into unforgettable moments.