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Freezable Christmas trimmings recipes to get ahead

Hosting Christmas doesn't have to be stressful! Here are five Christmas dinner trimmings you can make ahead of the big day...

Fill Your Freezer – Batch Cooking Made Easy

Make life a breeze by batch-cooking these delish dishes from Instagram ace ‘The Batch Lady’.

Veggie Baked Enchiladas

1 Hour 15 Mins

SERVES 4

It's a team effort from the veggie stars of the season with this hearty dish. You can even get a head start by making the bean mixture the day before.

Chicken Red Pesto Sausage Rolls

40 Mins

SERVES 12

Is it a proper picnic if it doesn't include these classic snacks? Baked in buttery, flaky pastry, the surprise inside is a tasty meat switch.

Herby sweetcorn chilli fritters

45 Mins

SERVES 4

Fresh and super filling, these brunchtime favourites pack a punch with fresh chilli. They're delicious topped with a poached egg, too.

Rhubarb and strawberry galette with clotted cream

1 Hour 5 Mins

SERVES 10

This pud shows off the season’s finest with an open top sweet pie bejewelled with pink and red fruits, all encased in a nutty shortcrust.

Spinach and hazelnut stuffing

1 Hour

SERVES 10

What’s Christmas without stuffing? Flavoursome, yet light – if you have any left over, pop them in a sandwich for a Boxing Day bite.

Slow-roasted shallot gravy

1 Hour 50 Mins

SERVES 10

Sweet and herby slow roasted shallots form the perfect base to this get ahead gravy.

Aubergine & chickpea curry

35 Mins

SERVES 4

To vary this dish try using Asda Korma or Tikka Curry Paste instead of Balti to make a tasty change.