Christmas 2025: Follow these easy recipes to make delicious dishes for the feast

Christmas is all about togetherness comfort and food that feels a little extra special From hearty mains to charming savoury bites the festive table brings people closermdashone delicious dish at a time Whether yoursquore hosting an intimate Christmas dinner or planning a cozy family celebration these recipes come together effortlessly while still feeling celebratoryHere are three Christmasperfect recipes by Chef Roopa Nabar at TTK Prestige that will balance indulgence with ease making them ideal for the holiday seasonVegetable Muffins with Piped MashCute comforting and festivemdashthese savory muffins are perfect for Christmas appetisersIngredientsCarrot medium peeled and grated 1 nosBoiled corn kernels 3 tbspGreen peas blanched 3 tbspBroccoli small florets 78 nosOlive oil 2 tspGarlic cloves chopped 45 gmOnion chopped 1 mediumSemolina 1 cupButtermilk 1 12 cupsSalt to tasteCrushed black peppercorns 12 tspProcessed cheese grated 3 tbspPinch of baking sodaRed chilli flakes 1 tspDried mixed herbs 12 teaspoonButter for brushingPotato mashPotatoes medium peeled and cut into cubes 23 nosButter 2 tbspFresh cream 3 tbspSalt to tasteBlack peppercorns crushed 14 tspPinch of nutmeg powderFresh parsley chopped 1 tbspMethod1 Heat olive oil in a Prestige durastone kadai Add garlic onion and sauteacute for a minute Add carrot corn green peas and cauliflower mix and sauteacute well Remove from heat and cool to room temperature2 Take semolina in a bowl Add buttermilk sauteacuteed vegetable mixture salt crushed peppercorns cheese baking soda chilli flakes mixed herbs and mix well3 Fill a piping bag with the prepared mixture and pipe out the mixture into mini tart shells4 Pre heat Airflip Airfryer at 180 degrees5 Brush some butter on top of the muffins place them in the air fryer and cook for 4 ndash 5 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius6 To make potato mash boil sufficient water in a nonstick pan Add potatoes and cook till fully done Strain the potatoes7 Heat a nonstick pan add the boiled potatoes add the butter and keep on mashing the potatoes avoiding lumps in it8 Add cream salt crushed peppercorns nutmeg powder and mix well Garnish with parsley and when the mixture comes to room temperature fill it into the piping bag fitted with a star nozzle9 Demould the muffins and cool to room temperature Pipe the potato mash over the muffins ServeGrilled Fish with BroccoliA light yet festive dish that adds freshness and elegance to your Christmas spreadIngredientsFish fillet sliced 500 gmBroccoli florets 200 gmThymeSalt and pepper to tasteLemon juice 1 tbspMustard paste 1 tbspMinced garlic 1 tbspMethod1 Marinate the fish with mustard paste salt pepper thyme2 Blanch the florets and keep them aside3 Preheat the Airflip Airfryer at 180 degrees4 On a silicon sheet apply little oil put some garlic5 Place marinated fish on the bed of garlic6 Cook at 180 degrees for 6 minutes7 All blanched florets and cook further for 2 minutes at 220 degrees till the fish has a crispy coat on top8 Serve with salsaRoast ChickenA classic Christmas centrepiecemdashjuicy aromatic and perfect for sharingIngredientsChicken giblets removed about 15 kg whole 1 noDried Italian herbs 1 tbspChicken Maggie seasoning 2 tablespoons 2 packetsPaprika powder 1 tbspOlive oil 3 tbspSalt to tasteMethod1 Preheat the Airflip Airfryer at 180 degrees2 In a bowl whisk olive oil Italian herbs chicken maggie seasoning salt and paprika3 Pat dry chicken with paper towels4 Brush the spice mixture on the chicken underneath the wings also5 Place the chicken breast side down in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 40 minutes6 Flip the chicken with tongs and reduce temperature till 160 and cook further for 20 minutes7 Remove chicken on a cutting board let it rest for 10 minutes and serve with grilled vegetablesFrom a comforting roast chicken that anchors the Christmas table to a light grilled fish and charming vegetable muffins these recipes cover every mood of the festive season Theyrsquore warm inviting and designed to make Christmas cooking feel joyfulmdashnot overwhelmingBecause at the end of the day Christmas isnrsquot just about whatrsquos on the platemdashitrsquos about sharing celebrating and creating memories around the table