Christmas is the time where family comes together for a good, hearty meal. Make the most use of this opportunity with families dining out or grabbing take out to step up your game and set your business apart from the rest with a limited-time menu. Many families also would opt for take-outs from their favorite restaurant to celebrate this occasion. Usher in good cheer with a menu fit for a family feast, or hit up the fundamentals of nostalgic food for a warm and cozy Christmas feast!
Here’s some of our favourite recipes to get you started:
Help customers bring their family together this Christmas with a fun entrée. Quesadillas are kid-friendly, as they are easy to eat, have easily modified fillings, and can be served in various cuts and sizes.This perfect-to-order dish for families with kids is your must-have this season. The trick is to season your salsa and filling with AJI-SHIO®Flavoured Black Pepper and lemon juice, making each bite a burst of flavour. Be it as starters, or as a snack, this dish will be a great addition to your seasonal menu to keep customers happy!
Give pasta a makeover by turning it into pie for Christmas – also making it a tempting dish to order for your customer! Rigatoni pasta, a wonderfully herby filling, and gooey cheesy goodness all come together in our recipe for rigatoni pie, paired with the savory essence of TUMIX® Chicken Stock to give your herb sauce savoury notes that linger long and fragrant.
This delicious recipe encases earthy mushrooms, onion and fluffy, tender potatoes with a touch of AJI-SHIO® Flavoured Black Pepper in flaky pastry. Baby spinach and dried oregano add a dash of green to this solid meal. This Instagrammable dish featuring a symphony of flavors is also perfect as a main for our vegetarian customers out there — just substitute egg wash with honey, and your potato & mushroom wellington is sure to dazzle!
Christmas brings to mind roasted whole birds like turkey, but how about doing it with chicken so it wouldn’t affect your usual inventory control? Marinate the bird overnight to perfection with our special marination recipe to give the chicken tender, juicy and infused with aromatic spices. Roast the bird until golden perfection, each bite offers a delightful contrast of crispy skin and moist, flavorful meat.
Sometimes, the simplest things in life can be the most satisfying, and we’re sure that your customers would agree too. Indulge in the allure of comfort food — and go back to basics with our recipe for Baked Cheesy Macaroni. Baked to golden perfection, served piping hot, tender macaroni and creamy cheese is sure to hit the spot; don’t forget to season to taste with herb, salt and AJI-SHIO® Flavoured Black Pepper for a delightful peppery and umami kick!
Bird’s-eye chilli, chilli flakes, curry leaves and parsley invoke Christmas colours of red and green on the plate, while fried chicken and spaghetti and a thick sauce is sure to fill tummies and keep them warm. Your customers can expect a harmonious blend of heat and creaminess, while experiencing a tantalizing fusion of flavors. Don’t forget to season your sauce with TUMIX® Chicken Stock, for a perfect balance of chicken, garlic and onion too to achieve that! This bold and spicy dish is something different to offer during Christmas, but we’re sure that it will win hearts.
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