With overflowing glasses of sparkling wine and endless platters of decadent desserts, vibrant fresh fruit and other festive treats, the Christmas period is for celebrating with delicious food and the people you love. This book contains menus for any type of festive table, be that a traditional dinner with a roast turkey and all the trimmings, or a plant-based banquet, loaded with the goodness of perfectly cooked vegetables. Let us guide and inspire you to create a glorious Christmas feast that your family and friends will be talking about for years to come.
MEAL PREP IT FORWARD
PREP IT
FRIDGE BASICS • KEEP STOCKED UP ON THESE SUGGESTIONS FOR SAUCES, CONDIMENTS, PICKLES AND PRESERVES TO BUILD FLAVOUR IN YOUR MEALS. THESE WILL TAKE UP LESS ROOM IN THE FRIDGE, ALLOWING MORE ROOM FOR PERISHABLE FOODS.
PANTRY BASICS • KEEPING THESE IN YOUR PANTRY MEANS YOU HAVE THE FLAVOUR-BOOSTING BASIS FOR MANY OF THESE MEAL PREP RECIPES, WITH ONLY A FEW EXTRA INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO TRANSFORM THESE STAPLES INTO DELICIOUS, SATISFYING MEALS.
SAFETY & STORAGE
TYPES OF LUNCH BOXES
FRIDGE & FREEZER GUIDE
WEEKLY MEAL PLANNER
SHOPPING LIST
GRAB + GO BREAKFASTS
PICK YOUR PROTEIN CHICKEN
FEELING SAUCY • Combine all ingredients, then season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
PICK YOUR PROTEIN SALMON
PICK YOUR PROTEIN BEEF
PICK YOUR PROTEIN MEAT FREE
MEAL TOPPERS • Combine all ingredients, then season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
INSTANT DINNERS FROM THE FREEZER
GLOSSARY
CONVERSION CHART
The Australian Women’s Weekly: Meal Prep