Five simple meals you can try out this season

As the biggest holiday and season of giving begins, we are looking forward to hosting the numerous guests associated with it. However, with hosting a lot of people comes cooking, which considering the huge numbers of guests, can be a tad stressing.

Of course with everyone coming together you want to cook the best meals while still sparing some time to catch up and hang out with your family and friends.

While this year might be a little different with the pandemic interfering with most plans, it is still no reason not to enjoy some delicious meals.

Here, we look at some simple delicious meals you can try out this Christmas

There is nothing as special as sharing a home cooked meal with your family while still sparing time for some fun and games. It is all about producing an amazing meal in the least time possible and nothing does it better that some spaghetti and meatballs. This meal may be quick to prepare but very sumptuous. Do not forget to garnish it with some cheese.

Well usually you would just deep fry your drumsticks or breast to make a quick serving but since it is the festive season you will need to put some zing on it. To add a little flavour and festivity to your everyday recipe you can try the coated chicken, it will be crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. You can serve it with some baked potatoes.

It should probably be marked as a holiday special. Lasagna may be simple but it can feed a lot of people without necessarily taking much time to prepare. The best part about this meal is that you can prepare the pasta layers in advance and refrigerate till the dinner date. This will mean more time for you to rest and socialize with family and friends.

It’s not every day that you are going to prepare a heavy meal for your family, sometimes light meals are equally amazing and appreciated. Taco dogs are an amazing combo when you want to wow everybody around you. Instead of going for the single hot dog or taco, combine the two delicacies and get double delight.

A Swahili dish will never let you down. Pilau especially is a shortcut to preparing two different meals in one pot and you can work with either chicken or beef pilau depending on your preference. To top off your pilau, you can add some good old salsa and your meal is ready to go.

Tip: It’s not about what you cook but the love and the effort you put into it that makes it all worth sharing.

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