11 festive reasons to pick up Easy Food Christmas

Oh the weather outside is frightful and all we want to do is snuggle up with a cup of hot chocolate and flick through the fabulously festive Christmas issue of Easy Food Magazine. Read on for a sneak peek at what’s inside…

1. There are plenty of starters to kick off the festive feast

   Get your Christmas dinner off to a flying start with these delightful dishes. Impress your dinner guests with the likes of fig and Camembert tartines, orange and maple glazed ribs, or vegan-friendly stuffed mushrooms.

2. You won’t be able to keep your eyes off the sides

   Jazz up your standard stuffing recipe and top off your Christmas dinner with some sumptuous sides like brown butter and honey roasted carrots, parsnip croquettes, smashed garlic potatoes, or bacon and mulled wine sprouts.

3. It’s got fabulously festive brunch recipes

   Add a festive twist to your favourite brunch dishes with these seasonal flavours.

4. There are so many wow-worthy dishes made for sharing

   If you’re hosting a festive get-together, these shareable favourites – like our sage and apple sausage roll wreath or pull-apart chocolate hazelnut snowflake – will surely be a hit.

5. You can raise a glass with delectable dessert drinks

   In the mood for a festive tipple? Craving something a little bit sweet? Now you can have both with these decadent and indulgent drinkable desserts. From Baileys mocha martinis to Irish coffee affogatos – there’s something for everyone.

6. You’ll be able to wow your family with showstopper cakes

   To help inspire your Christmas showstopper cake, we’ve got some pretty impressive bakes, including the crowd-pleasing chocolate candy cane wreath cake, as seen on our Christmas cover.

7. It’ll help you to elevate your regular Santa treats

   Cookies and milk is one Santa speciality that we’re totally on board with. Try your hand at some morish cookie recipes and check out our top cookie dough tips.

8. There’s a whole section dedicated to the beloved Christmas sambo

   Bring on the post-Christmas bliss with some pretty phenomenal sandwiches which make the most out of those delicious leftovers.

9. The kids will be kept busy with plenty of sweet seasonal treats

   If you’re looking for fuss-free recipes to entertain the little elves with this festive season, then make sure to check out our foolproof recipe for reindeer food, Rice Krispie trees and Santa hat strawberries.

10. Tick off your Christmas list with Easy Food’s Ultimate Gift Guide

    From homemade foodie gifts to kitchen gadgets, dining décor and cookbook recs, we’ve got you covered!

11. Be in with the chance of winning big this festive season

    There’s a host of wonderful prizes up for grabs in this year’s Christmas issue, including relaxing hotel getaways, luxurious kitchen appliances, restaurant vouchers, fantastic Christmas hampers, and more!

Pick up your copy now in LIDL stores and all good newsagents nationwide.