Looking for a Christmas menu to impress your friends and family? Look no further!

I’m gonna show you easy recipes for your Christmas menu, that will allow you to save time and enjoy your holiday more. And they’re all delicious!

In Italy, the festivities kick off on December 24th, known as the Vigilia. It’s a time for a special dinner, usually featuring a delicious fish menu. Then at midnight we celebrate with some prosecco or spumante, and play table games or cards. The next day, a big lunch awaits (sometimes too big for my taste), then the dinner is often put together with the lunch leftovers. Lastly on the 26th it’s time to eat again! and here too it’s often about using leftovers from the day before.

Since it’s all about eating for three days, I hate being in the kitchen all the time and rushing back and forth. What if instead you could cook and enjoy more time with your family?

Here are some recipes that you can make in advance, or that are so quick to make that you’ll have more time to spend with your guests.

Antipasti

A simple way to start your meal! try these recipes, easy and make-ahead time savers! Other easy antipasti you can prepare for Christmas day are crostini with dried tomato spread, but also a cheese and prosciutto platter.