The Xmas Edit 🎅🏼 Week 3 - Mains & Desserts

Week 3: Mains & Desserts

Welcome to another week of NoMeatDisco goodness!

We’re just one week away from the big day! Hopefully, by now, you’ve written your shopping list and started thinking about a game plan to prep the night before—trust me, it’ll make Christmas Day so much smoother.

Every year, the one thing I get asked for the most is ideas for a plant-based main, and I totally get it. The centerpiece of the Christmas dinner plate is always the trickiest part to nail, especially when you want something that’s just as impressive and satisfying as the traditional options. Over the years, I’ve done plenty of experimenting and taste-testing to create mains that really hit the mark, and I’ve included a few of my absolute favorites in this newsletter.

But what’s Christmas without something sweet to round it all off? I’ve also added a selection of indulgent desserts—recipes I’ve loved making (and eating) over the years—that’ll make the perfect finishing touch to your festive feast.

Mains

HONEY GLAZED “HAM”, CHEESE & PICKLE SARNIE 🥪

Okay this was special! I love a classic sandwich and it’s been so fun recreating them into plant based masterpieces. This celeriac ham was incredible!

MULLED WINE GLAZED MUSHROOM ROAST 🍄

I’ve created something that will completely change up your dinner table this Christmas. It will send you wows to all your friends and family, it’s meaty, you can carve it and it’s a real centerpiece. All made from mushrooms!

FESTIVE PACKED MUSHROOM WELLINGTON

You can’t go wrong with a mushroom Wellington and this one is packed full of so much goodness you’ll want to make it whether it’s Christmas or not!

Desserts

JAM DOUGHNUT BABKA 🍞

To celebrate the Jewish festival Hanukkah I’ve made a jam doughnut babka. Traditionally Jewish people eat sugary fried treats around this time of year. So I wanted to combine that with the traditional Jewish staple babka.

CRÈME BRULEE RICE PUDDING WITH BROWN BUTTER CARAMEL 🍚

My nan always used to make this homely classic of rice pudding, but I wanted to elevate it and give it a creme brulee top and a delicious brown butter caramel. Why don’t you give this a go yourself?

TIRAMISU 🍮

Alright it’s December which means we can start preparing for Christmas if you haven’t started already! I still gotta do my Christmas shopping 😂. So let’s start with desserts! Not a traditional Christmas dessert but a banger nonetheless!

SALTED CARAMEL APPLE TARTE TATIN 🥧

Indulge in the decadent and sweet experience of creating a Salted Caramel Apple Tarte Tatin. With a few simple ingredients and a touch of creativity, this vegan dessert will become a new favorite in your recipe collection.

MINCE PIE CINNAMON ROLLS 🍮

Cinnamon rolls and mince pies are two of my favorite things. So I thought I’d combine the both to bring you the quickest and easiest Christmas dessert you’ll ever need. 😍

I hope you’ve enjoyed the last few weeks of Christmas recipes and that they’ve helped in some way as you gear up for the big day. I’ve tried to cover every element of the feast so you’re fully prepped and ready to go.

Wishing you the happiest Christmas and New Year! This will be my last full newsletter until January, so take this time to rest up, eat plenty of delicious food, raise a glass (or two), and soak in all the festive vibes. Let’s bring more love and joy into the world—goodness knows we could use it. See you in the new year!