Christmas on a Shoestring: Menu

So - what's to eat?

Our menu is a three course lunch (with all the trimmings), with some extras to help things along.

Devised specially by Delia to help you beat the rising cost of Christmas lunch.

Warm Potato Blinis with Smoked Salmon
Crème Fraiche and Dill

Braised Turkey Drumsticks with Port and Chestnuts
Served with Pork, Sage and Onion Stuffing,
Bacon Rolls, Roast Chestnuts and Cranberry Sauce

Roast Potatoes, Parsnips and Brussels Sprouts

Mini Christmas Puddings with Hot Buttery Rum Sauce

Extras

Traditional Christmas Fruit Cake

Absolutely Homemade Mince Pies (18)

Note: In the event you may well already have a number of store-cupboard ingredients - such as flour, oil, sugar, spices, red wine, spirits etc - which will bring your costs down. 

Christmas on a Shoestring: Checklists
Christmas on a Shoestring: Before Christmas
Christmas on a Shoestring: Christmas Eve
Christmas on a Shoestring: Christmas Day

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