Who says that you need enormous cuts of meat for Christmas? Not us! That’s why we think you should definitely consider these Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Meatballs. They’re awesome!
Everyone has a different kind of comfort food. Around Christmas, and particularly for Christmas dinner, we love a good pot roast, and this homestyle one is sure to make a Christmas impact.
There’s a lot going on in the filling of this pie, including ham hock, sausages and cider. The ham hock really pulls in all the flavour and it’s perfect for Christmas lunch as a main.
If you’re looking for the ultimate set-and-forget Christmas main, this Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing is the recipe to look at. A super delicious home cooked meal, but with very little effort for quite a lot of flavour.
Rib roasts just sit well with us, especially around Christmas time. This particular recipe has really lovely sage flavours and a stunning gorgonzola cream sauce.
A rack of lamb is always reserved for a special occasion in our homes, which is why they’re just ideal for Christmas. Herbs and lamb, particularly rosemary, are a great match, and the honey really draws it all together.
Just looking at the finished meal that this recipe produces makes us drool, which is pretty much what you’re looking for in a Christmas main. Super flavourful with a sweet edge. Just perfect.
Bringing together fig preserves, dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar alongside a really nice slab of pork tenderloin is a wonderful meal and it’s one we would be very happy to serve our family for Christmas.
If you think glazed ham is impossible, you need to look at this recipe. This is a Cheaters Glazed Ham, which still holds true to Christmas traditions without driving you crazy on Christmas day!
A pot roast always gets us in the mood for Christmas, and this one with its cosy cranberry flavours really delivers. A wonderful Christmas main that holds up to that centrepiece pressure for sure!
For those looking to feed a few mouths and fill a few bellies, this Rosemary Garlic Roasted Pork Loin is one to consider. It’s very well seasoned, super moist, and just satisfying in all respects.
Bring a bit of tropical Australia back to Christmas with this baked ham, which is imbued with great flavours of pineapple and brown sugar. Not to mention there’s very little active time on this recipe, so it’s a breeze.
Duck can be an expensive meat, but around Christmas time, it’s nice to indulge. If you really want to mix up your Christmas mains, why not serve up this stunning duck with a gorgeous orange sauce.
Whether you want to celebrate some Scottish heritage, or simply try out a few new flavours, this roast chicken could be the Christmas main you’re looking for. A blend of mustard, curry powder, and high quality honey really brings it to a new level of flavour.
There are so many things to love about this as a Christmas main. The pork tenderloin is really skilfully cooked, and stuffed with honey poached pears and gorgonzola before being wrapped in prosciutto. Our favourite present!
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.
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