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6 foolproof recipes for festive feasting

December 1, 2017

Indulging at Christmas doesn’t have to be unhealthy. We’ve put together 6 foolproof recipes for the perfect Christmas day feast with a healthy twist.

Smoked salmon, poached eggs & celeriac rostis

Kick off Christmas day with our smoked salmon, poached eggs and celeriac rostis fit for a king.

See recipe here.

Hazelnut crusted turkey

For a delicious twist on cooking a whole turkey try our hazelnut crusted turkey escalope, on the Mindful menu the week before Christmas!

See similar Turkey recipes.

Mushroom, Cranberry & Chestnut Roast

For vegetarians and vegans we have a mouth-watering veggie chestnut roast for Christmas day.

See recipe here.

Honey-glazed parsnips & carrots

We like to serve our turkey with honey-glazed parsnips & carrots: Simply roast sliced parsnips and carrots with a drizzle of olive oil, honey and a sprinkle of fresh thyme. Toss to coat in the mix, season with sea salt and black pepper and roast at 200C/gas mark 6 for 20-30 mins, turning halfway through.

Simple cranberry sauce

To make a simple fresh cranberry sauce recipe for 4 people; in a saucepan, place 200g fresh cranberries, 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or honey and 300ml boiling water. Simmer for 5-10 mins until the sauce has thickened. Delicious drizzled over turkey or the chestnut roast.

Steak & lettuce wraps

For our quick canapé idea why not try our steak and chipotle wraps.

See recipe here.

Check out our huge range of healthy recipes – there’s over 1,000 dishes to choose from!

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