{"id":81855,"date":"2019-12-22T12:00:59","date_gmt":"2019-12-22T06:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=81855"},"modified":"2020-02-29T14:41:24","modified_gmt":"2020-02-29T09:11:24","slug":"easy-to-make-fancy-christmas-dishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/food\/easy-to-make-fancy-christmas-dishes","title":{"rendered":"Easy to Make Fancy Christmas Dishes"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Dishes<\/a>
Indulge in cheesy peasy dishes this Christmas!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Christmas is upon us and you’ve not zeroed in on the Christmas dishes yet? Don’t worry, we’re here with the easy-to-make foolproof dishes which will take care of everything. Special events demand special dishes. So, better start stocking up those exotic ingredients, fresh green veggies, and lastly lots and lots of cheese to have the best dishes on Xmas.<\/p>\n

We’ve selected a few ones which are simple to cook and won’t take much of your time. And taste, well, you’d be licking fingers.<\/p>\n

So, here are the showstoppers for the special day:<\/h2>\n

(please click Next > to know the names of the dishes)<\/em><\/p>\n

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1. Festive Feta Cheese Balls<\/h2>\n
\"Festive<\/a>
Festive Feta Cheese Balls<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Creamy and round. Already drooling? These cheesy balls are what everyone wants. Plus, they go well with the spirit of Christmas and the decorations around.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n

–<\/strong> 1\/2 cup crumbled feta cheese<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 2 packages (225 g each) cream cheese, softened<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1\/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1\/2 teaspoon dill weed<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> Assorted crackers<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/h3>\n

1. Take the cream cheese in a large bowl and beat it until it turns fluffy.<\/p>\n

2. Now add dressing mix and feta cheese. Mix well. Take a small amount from the mix and roll them into little balls.<\/p>\n

3. Now, take a small bowl and mix dill weed with Parmesan cheese.<\/p>\n

4. Take the previously made cheese balls and roll them into the mixture present in the small bowl.<\/p>\n

5. Wrap them firmly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.<\/p>\n

6. Serve the firm balls with crackers.<\/p>\n

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2. Veg Lasagna<\/h2>\n
\"Veg<\/a>
Veg Lasagna<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Good news vegans! You can enjoy Christmas as much as the meat-eaters do! Loaded with nutrition-packed veggies, this Italian delicacy can be served with both main meal and salad.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n

–<\/strong> 1 brown onion, finely chopped<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 800 g butternut pumpkin, chop into a cm-thick slices<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 2 medium zucchini, sliced, halved<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 200 g button mushrooms, thickly sliced<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 2 garlic cloves, crushed<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1.5 tablespoons olive oil<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1 red capsicum, chopped<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 80 g baby spinach<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1 medium eggplant\/brinjal, chopped<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 30 g butter<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 400 g can diced tomatoes with basil and oregano<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 2 cups reduced-fat milk<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 2 tbsp plain flour<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 125 g dried lasagne pasta sheets<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/h3>\n

1. Preheat the oven to 160\u00b0C\/180\u00b0C. Take a baking tray and the baking paper. In one layer arrange the pumpkin on the tray. Spray all over with 2 teaspoons of oil. Bake until tender. It’ll take about 20 minutes. Then, set it aside.<\/p>\n

2. Take the remaining oil and heat it at medium heat in a frying pan. Add mushroom,\u00a0<\/span>eggplant\/brinjal, zucchini, capsicum, garlic, and onion. Cook for 10 minutes or until eggplant goes tender. Add tomato to the pan and let it boil. Now, heat at low flame. Keep simmering for 10 minutes and let the sauce thickened. Turn off the heat and add spinach. Set it aside for 2 minutes and cover it. Season with pepper and salt on the mix with wilted spinach.<\/p>\n

3. Take another pan and melt the butter over medium heat until it foams. Now, add flour. Cook for 1 minute with frequent stirring, until it bubbles. Turn off the heat. Slowly add milk and keep stirring in order to avoid the formation of lumps. Turn on the heat again and cook for 5 minutes. Let it come to boil. This will thicken the sauce. Remove it from heat and mix half of the cheese. Keep it aside.<\/p>\n

4. Grease a 25 cm base, 7 cm-deep baking dish. Put in half of the veg mix into the dish. Put half of the pumpkin on the dish over the veg mixture. Put half the lasagna sheets over the top layer on the dish. Break the sheets in order to fit. Repeat the layers. Spread the sauce and remaining cheese all over it. Bake until golden colour appears. It’ll take about 40 minutes. Set aside for 10 minutes and then serve.<\/p>\n

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3. Holiday Apple Salad<\/h2>\n
\"Holiday<\/a>
Holiday Apple Salad<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Your Christmas side dinner dish cannot get better and more nutritious than this. Comprising apples and cranberries, this toothsome sweet dish promises a rememberable treat. Yes, of course, it’s easy to make!<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n

For Making Candied Pecans<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1\/4 tsp. cinnamon<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1\/2 cup brown sugar<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 2 tbsp. water<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1\/4 tsp. kosher salt<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1 cup Pecans<\/p>\n

For Making Salad<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 2 apples, thinly sliced<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 6 cup mixed greens<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1\/2 cup dried cranberries<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1\/2 cup crumbled blue cheese<\/p>\n

For Preparing Dressing<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1\/2 shallot, finely chopped<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1\/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard<\/p>\n

–<\/strong> 1\/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/h3>\n

1. Take a frying pan and combine cinnamon, water, salt, and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir occasionally until sugar dissolves. Now add pecans. Toss until they get satisfactorily coated. Simmer it until they get sticky. Then, remove them from heat and cool them on the baking sheet (parchment-lined) in a single layer.<\/p>\n

2. Now, take a large bowl and add dried cranberries, blue cheese, candied pecans, apples, and greens. Then refrigerate the mixture until it is ready to dress.<\/p>\n

3. Take a glass jar or bowl, and stir together dijon, shallot, olive oil, apple cider vinegar. Season with pepper and salt.<\/p>\n

4. Drizzle dressing on the salad. Toss well to combine.<\/p>\n

5. Serve immediately.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

4. Cheesy Corn Casserole<\/h2>\n
\"Cheesy<\/a>
Cheesy Corn Casserole<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Corn and cheese marriage is loved and accepted by all. So, give in to the trend, and get the nod from all the foodies.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n

\u00a0–<\/strong> 300 g whole kernel corn, drained<\/p>\n

\u00a0–<\/strong> 300 g cream-style corn<\/p>\n

\u00a0–<\/strong> 225 g sour cream<\/p>\n

\u00a0–<\/strong> 240 g dry cornbread mix<\/p>\n

\u00a0–<\/strong> 1 small onion, diced<\/p>\n

\u00a0–<\/strong> 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/h3>\n

1. Preheat the oven to 175 \u00b0C. Grease a baking dish of the size of order 9×13 inch.<\/p>\n

2. Take a bowl and mix together 3\/4 cup of Cheddar cheese, onion, dry cornbread mix, sour cream, cream-style corn, and whole corn. Now pour the well-mixed batter into the baking dish.<\/p>\n

3. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.<\/p>\n

4. Now, remove from oven and sprinkle with the remaining of cheese. Bake for 20 minutes more.<\/p>\n

5. Serve hot.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

5. Roasted Cheesy Potatoes<\/h2>\n
\"Roasted<\/a>
Roasted Cheesy Potatoes<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Call it the tangy flavour brought in by the mozzarella cheese or the eternal love for the roasted potatoes become an instant hit with the folks. Quickly make, quickly serve and quickly be the star of the show \u2013 that’s the motto of these cheesy potatoes.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n

\u00a0–<\/strong> 3 chopped red potatoes<\/p>\n

\u00a0–<\/strong> 1 tsp granulated garlic<\/p>\n

\u00a0–<\/strong> 1 tbsp coconut oil<\/p>\n

\u00a0–<\/strong> 1\/2 tsp salt<\/p>\n

\u00a0–<\/strong> 1 tsp parsley<\/p>\n

\u00a0–<\/strong> 1 cup mozzarella shredded<\/p>\n

\u00a0–<\/strong> 1\/2 tsp pepper<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/h3>\n

1. Preheat the oven to 200 C.<\/p>\n

2. Line a cookie sheet which has parchment paper. Place potatoes on it. Arrange them so that they get cooked evenly. Also, sprinkle seasonings and coconut oil on it.<\/p>\n

3. Bake until the desired level of brownness appears. It’ll take about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

4. Now, take the potatoes out and cover them with shredded cheese. Roast again in the hot oven for 4-5 minutes.<\/p>\n

5. Serve hot.<\/p>\n

So, liking any of the above-discussed dishes? Is there some special dish you make on Christmas every year? Tell us all about it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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