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Christmas Week Meal Plan

Smart Joyful Meal Plan for Christmas Week 2024

Start with a complete grocery list that includes all the necessary ingredients for your recipes, including pantry staples you might already have on hand. Then, as you go through the recipe notes, you’ll find a breakdown of each recipe’s ingredients, leaving out the pantry items. This gives you the flexibility to easily add or remove ingredients, adjust portions, or swap out recipes based on what you need. It’s a simple way to customize your list to match what’s in your kitchen and what you’re craving this week!
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Total Time 7 days
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

Baking

  • 650 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 100 g chia seeds
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 75 g sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Beer, Wine, and Spirits

  • 400 ml dry cider
  • 4 tbsp rice wine
  • 400 ml white wine

Bread and Bakery

  • 1 loaf sourdough bread
  • 4 wholemeal wraps

Breakfast Foods

  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 230 g rolled oats

Canned Foods

  • 1 can anchovies in oil
  • 800 g tinned tomatoes
  • 350 g coconut milk

Condiments

  • 4 tbsp almond butter
  • 65 g coconut oil
  • 55 g dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp madras curry paste
  • 1 tbsp mango chutney
  • 25 ml mayonnaise
  • 95 ml olive oil
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 35 ml sesame oil
  • 150 ml soy sauce
  • 120 g tomato purée
  • 3 drops worcestershire sauce

Dairy and Eggs

  • 270 g butter
  • 820 ml double cream
  • 18 eggs
  • 140 ml Greek yoghurt
  • 4 oz gruyere cheese
  • 900 ml milk
  • 125 g mozzarella cheese
  • 290 g Parmesan cheese
  • 350 g rolled puff pastry
  • 105 g mature cheddar cheese
  • 1 package silken tofu
  • 200 ml single cream
  • 345 g unsalted butter
  • 715 g unsweetened soya milk

Deli

  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken

Diets and Sports Nutrition

  • 2 scoops protein powder

Fruits and Vegetables

  • 1 avocado
  • 1.5 cups baby spinach
  • 4 bananas
  • bunch of basil
  • 6 blueberries
  • 10 yellow onions
  • 930 g button mushrooms
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 sticks celery
  • 0.5 chili pepper
  • 28 g chives
  • Bunch of coriander
  • 0.17 cup corn
  • 5 banana shallots
  • Bunch of thyme
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp ginger root
  • 600 g green beans
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 organic lemons
  • 1 kg maris piper potatoes
  • 25 g baby leaf salad
  • 1 organic orange
  • 1 bunch parsley leaves
  • 750 g parsnips
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 294.94 g red onion
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 cup rocket leaves
  • 4 spring onions
  • 2 sweet apples
  • 800 ml tomatoes

Herbs and Spices

  • 5 g black pepper
  • 180 g breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 tsp chilli flakes
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.25 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried sage
  • 0.25 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp garlic salt
  • 0.5 tsp gochugaru
  • 2 g ground allspice
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 9.1 g ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 2 tsp mild curry powder
  • 1 tsp whole nutmeg
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 180 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 5 tsp pepper
  • 50 g salt
  • 3 tsp sweet paprika
  • 11 g toasted sesame seeds
  • 4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp white pepper

Meats and Seafood

  • 1 pound beef rib-eye
  • 200 g chicken breast
  • 150 g chicken
  • 400 g lean minced beef
  • 525 g pork sausage meat
  • 1200 g skinless and boneless chicken breasts
  • 13 bacon rashers
  • 500 g ground turkey
  • 4 kg whole turkey
  • 1 beef stock cube
  • 1 chicken stock cube
  • 5 vegetable stock cubes

Pasta, Rice, and Beans

  • 500 g basmati rice
  • 16 cannelloni pasta tubes
  • 2 tbsp quinoa flakes
  • 3 tbsp quinoa
  • 2 packages ramen noodles
  • 500 g red lentils
  • 350 g rice
  • 2 packs udon noodles

Snacks

  • 17 g almonds
  • 14 g dried apricots
  • 1 tbsp dried blueberries
  • 90 g dried cranberries
  • 100 g dried strawberries
  • 14 g raisins
  • 50 g unsalted almonds
  • 30 g walnuts

Notes

BREAKFAST

 
Apple Pie Overnight Oatmeal (Ingredients for 4 bowls; Monday x 2 persons, Tuesday x 2 persons)
  • 360 g sweet apple
  • 360 ml unsweetened soy milk
  • 30 g chia seeds
  • 60 g almond butter (or 60 g toasted almonds)
  • 80 g rolled oats
  • 2 scoops protein powder
 
Strawberry Scones (Ingredients for 12-14 scones / 2 scones per serving; Wednesday x 6 persons)
Prepare half the recipe for 6 scones (1 serving per person) if you’re not hosting guests or don't want leftovers.
  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 15 g flour
  • 30 g baking powder
  • 340 g unsalted butter
  • 4 eggs (extra-large)
  • 240 ml heavy cream
  • 110 g dried strawberries
 
Protein Porridge (Ingredients for 6 to use 2 portions and store 4 in an airtight container; Tuesday Breakfast x 2 persons)
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons quinoa flakes (or gluten-free cornflakes, ensure certified if needed)
  • 3 tablespoons uncooked quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon dried blueberries
  • 36 unsalted almonds, chopped
  • 6 fresh blueberries (for garnish)
  • 3 almonds, chopped (for garnish)
For Preparation:
  • 400ml unsweetened soya milk (or unsweetened pea milk)
 
Turkey Breakfast Balls (Ingredients for 12 balls / 3 balls per serving; Thursday x 2 persons; Friday x 2 persons)
  • 500 g ground turkey
 
Banana Oat Pancakes (Ingredients for 4 pancakes / 1 pancake per serving; Saturday x 4 persons)
  • 4 medium bananas
  • 8 medium eggs
  • 20 ml coconut oil
  • 16 g lemon rind
  • 40 g chia seeds
  • 80 g oats
  • 120 g Greek yogurt
 
Bacon Parmesan Souffle (Ingredients for 1 souffle; 1 souffle serves 4)
  • 30 g butter (plus extra for greasing)
  • 30 g plain flour
  • 300 ml hot milk
  • 10 g Dijon mustard (2 tsp)
  • 55 g mature Cheddar, grated
  • 55 g Parmesan, grated
  • 3 large eggs
  • 8 g fresh parsley
  • 200 g smoked bacon

LUNCH / DINNER

 
Chicken Avocado Salad (Ingredients for 2 salads; Monday Lunch x 2 persons)
  • 200g chicken breast
  • 1 avocado
  • 60g baby spinach (about 1 ⅓ cups)
  • 30g rocket leaves (about ⅔ cup)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 small red onion (about ⅛ cup)
  • 40g corn (roasted, canned, or frozen)
  • 200g cooked rice (about 1 ⅓ cups)
 
Turmeric Rice With Tofu (Ingredients for 4 main portions; Monday Dinner x 2; Tuesday Lunch x 2)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 360g uncooked basmati rice (about 2 cups)
  • 720ml vegetable stock (about 3 cups)
  • 1 package silken tofu
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 green onion
  • 1/2 chilli pepper, chopped (optional)
 
Parsnip Soup (Ingredients for 6 portions; Wednesday x 6)
- Leftovers can be used the day after 
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 parsnips (approximately 750 g)
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 2 teaspoons mild curry powder
  • 1.8 litres vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
  • 200 ml single cream
 
Beef Cannelloni (Ingredients for 8 persons; Wednesday Lunch x 6; Leftover Thursday Dinner x 2)
- Leftovers can be used the day after 
  • 16 cannelloni pasta tubes
  • 1 ball mozzarella (approximately 125 g)
  • 55 g Parmesan, grated
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 400 g lean minced beef
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour
  • 300 ml beef stock
  • 4 heaped tablespoons tomato purée
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme,
  • 2 onions
  • 2 x 400 g tins chopped tomatoes
  • Bunch of basil
 
Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions (Ingredients for 8-10 portions; Tuesday Eve x 2; Wednesday Lunch x 6;
  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 1.5 lbs fresh green beans (about 680 g)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (or GF breadcrumbs)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour (or GF flour)
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1.5 lbs button mushrooms, sliced (about 680 g)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves
  • 4 oz Gruyere cheese, (about 115 g)
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
 
Turkey, Stuffing & Gravy (Ingredients for 8-10 portions; Tuesday Eve x 2; Wednesday Lunch x 6; + Leftovers for sandwich (Wednesday Dinner) and noodles on Thursday)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 bacon rashers
    3 shallots
    2 sticks celery
    1 sprig of fresh rosemary
    ½ cup dried cranberries (large handful)
    30g walnuts, chopped (about a handful)
    1 organic orange to use the zest
    300g pork sausage high quality meat (or use pork shoulders)
    400ml dry cider
    1 egg, free-range
    ¾ cup breadcrumbs (about 2 big handfuls)
    4kg turkey
    100g butter
    300ml chicken stock, organic
    1 teaspoon cornflour
    1 loaf of sourdough bread (for a turkey sandwich with leftovers)
 
Dauphinoise Potatoes (Ingredients for 8; Tuesday Eve x 2, Wednesday Lunch x 6; Leftovers for Turkey Sandwich
  • 1 kilogram Maris Piper potatoes
  • 2 red onions
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons anchovy oil
  • 2 anchovies, cut into small pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • Fresh thyme, for garnish
 
Sausage Rolls With Sausage Meat (Ingredients for 6 large, 12 small or 18 appetizer-size; Wed Lunch Appetizer (optional); Thursday Lunch x 6)
You can also prepare 18 appetizer-size sausage rolls to serve on Wednesday Lunch and eat the rest on Thursday Lunch
  • 225g (8 ounces) sausage meat
  • 50g (1.75 oz) mature cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 tsp thyme, fresh
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 350g (1 sheet) rolled puff pastry (measuring 25x48cm/10x19in)
  • 2 Tbsp flour, for rolling out pastry
 
Coronation Chicken Salad (Ingredients for 2 salads; Friday Lunch x 2)
Use leftover turkey or boil 150g chicken.
  • 150g chicken, leftover, cooked
  • ⅙ tablespoon Madras curry paste
  • 14 almonds, whole and blanched
  • 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon natural yogurt
  • ⅓ tablespoon smooth mango chutney
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
  • 2 dried ready-to-eat apricots, quartered
  • 1 spring onion, sliced thinly, including green parts
  • 25g baby leaf salad (approximately 1 handful)
  • Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
 
Thai Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup (Ingredients for 2 noodle soup; Friday Dinner x 2)
  • ½ tablespoon coconut oil
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, cut into thin 2-inch-long pieces
  • 2 small garlic cloves, minced
  • 175g coconut milk
  • 225g shredded rotisserie chicken (or buy boneless skinless chicken thighs and pre-cook)
  • 1 package ramen noodles without seasoning
 
Creamy Dijon Chicken (Ingredients for 8 people; Saturday Lunch x 4, Sunday Lunch x 4)
  • 38g butter
  • 2 ⅔ tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 small chicken breasts (150g each, skinless and boneless)
  • 1 ⅓ banana shallots, finely sliced
  • 2 ⅔ garlic cloves, crushed
  • 400ml white wine
  • 2 ⅔ tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 400ml double cream (pouring cream)
  • 4 chives, finely snipped (to garnish)
 
Beef Bulgogi Udon Noodles (Ingredients for 4 noodle bowls; Saturday Dinner x 4)
  • 2 packs (17 oz each) udon noodles
  • 2 spring onions, sliced into rings
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 pound entrecôte, thinly cut into strips
  • 1 carrot, sliced on a slant
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
 
Red Lentil Dahl (Ingredients for 6 bowls to use 4; Sunday Dinner x 4)
  • 500g red lentils, dry
  • 2 medium red onions
  • 800ml chopped tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp ginger root
  • 4 wholemeal wraps, optional, for serving