With Christmas Day just a week away, it’s the perfect time to use up any store cupboard staples of forgotten fridge ingredients that are taking up space. To help you out, we’re sharing some quick and easy recipes that will help clear your pantry for the big day.

MONDAY: Spaghetti all’amatriciana

Spaghetti all'amatriciana Easy Food
Kickstart your week with this comforting, family-friendly pasta dish which takes just 30 minutes to make from start to finish.

TUESDAY: Chicken, grape, and caramelised onion flatbreads

Chicken, grape and caramelised onion flatbreads Easy Food
This quick and easy recipe is a great way of using up any leftover chicken laying around after Sunday’s roast.

WEDNESDAY: Cheeseburger quesadillas with quick-fix wedge salad

Cheeseburger quesadillas Easy Food
A fun twist on a classic Mexican dish, this fuss-free quesadilla recipe is comfort food at its finest. Make sure to have plenty of salsa and guacamole on hand for dipping and dunking.

THURSDAY: Chicken in creamy garlic mushroom sauce

Chicken in creamy garlic mushroom sauce Easy Food
If you’re in desperate need of a midweek pick-me-up then you simply must make this creamy chicken dish. Calling for just a handful of ingredients, many of which you might already have, this super simple recipe is one to add into your weekly rotation.

FRIDAY: Quick Asian fishcakes

Quick Asian fishcakes Easy Food
Beat the Friday rush by whipping up these tasty fishcakes. This is also a great recipe for batch cooking, freezing and saving for a rainy day.

SATURDAY: Greek beef skewers with couscous salad

Greek beef skewers with couscous salad Easy Food
Christmas Eve is finally upon us! Why not take things easy by cooking up these scrumptious beef skewers? By cutting the skewers in half, these make fantastic finger food options if you’re throwing a pre-Christmas soirée.

SUNDAY: Pancetta and herb roast turkey


Today’s dinner is a no-brainer, so here’s a roast turkey recipe that’s infused with salty pancetta and beautifully flavoured with plenty of fresh, fragrant herbs.

SANTA TREAT: Mint chocolate brownie cookies

Mint chocolate brownie cookies
Don’t forget to bake up a storm for the big man this festive season! These morish brownie cookies will go down an absolute treat, plus they’re delicious.

DESSERT: Gingerbread loaf cake

Gingerbread loaf cake
Highlighting one of our favourite winter spices, this fluffy, spiced, gingerbread loaf cake is simply divine.

Hungry for more? Check out our full collection of 30-minute meals, here.