Last-Minute Christmas Food Ideas
Most people plan their Christmas meals as early as the end of November. They list the supplies they need, set a budget, and schedule a grocery day to get all the items for the upcoming Noche Buena.
But if, for whatever reason, you’re running late and require some last-minute, easy-to-do Christmas food items, there are some you can try with Beko’s built-in ovens. Buy a Beko oven online and cook up the wonderful recipes below.
Loaf cake
For a quick, easy-to-do dessert, try out this last-minute loaf cake recipe from BBC Goodfood! Mix fruits and peel in orange juice and zest and brandy, then rest for 2 hours. Heat the oven to 170°C while beating the butter and muscovado sugar. Once it’s light enough, add and mix in the fruit mix earlier before pouring it into the loaf tin. Bake for an hour and 15 minutes, then add brandy and sugar dusting on top. A sweet and convenient treat if you have unexpected guests coming over!
Glazed ham
Who doesn’t love the classic Christmas ham for the holidays? Try out this easy glazed ham recipe from Taste for a no-fuss version you can whip up in minutes. Preheat the oven first to 170°C, then proceed with scoring the fat into diamond shapes. Glaze the ham, then add the cloves into the diamonds. Afterward, put water (310mL) into the pan and bake the ham for 25 minutes. Remove ham from the pan and then reduce the leftover liquid on medium heat. If the consistency has become syrupy, it’s ready to be poured over the dish for a final touch. Voila! You have a simple yet delicious Christmas ham for your Noche Buena!
Sausage casserole
Another savory dish you can try is this sausage casserole recipe from Taste of Home! While heating the oven to 176°C, cook the penne pasta al dente style, then pour in a baking dish. Cook the sausages next for 6-8 minutes in medium heat in a skillet. Heat butter and oil and add the rest of the vegetable and seasoning ingredients in the same skillet. Wait for it to cook for 6-8 minutes while stirring. Once that’s all done, add the tomato sauce, pasta sauce and sausage. After mixing it with the pasta and topping it with cheese, bake twice (once with foil covering the dish for 10 minutes, and once without the foil for 15-20 minutes). Serve and let your guests enjoy this delicious pasta dish!
Pistachio and cranberry brownies
Another hit for dessert lovers, this pistachio and cranberry brownies recipe by Delicious is sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth at your Christmas dinner. First, preheat the oven to 200°C. While doing this, proceed with melting the butter and chocolate in a saucepan. As it’s cooling, add the eggs and whisk properly. Stir in the other ingredients, including the pistachio and cranberries, then pour the mix onto a baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes and serve after to enjoy the ooey-gooey goodness!
These delicious recipes will become even more so when you cook them with a Beko oven! Equipped with Steam Solutions technology, you’ll enjoy juicier meat, crisper vegetables, and fluffier pastries with our line of cooking appliances. Go online shopping for a Beko oven now and enjoy a yummy Christmas feast for your Noche Buena!
