Attribution: [Image Description: A close up of a white plate on a white table with food and decorations.] Via Unsplash
We all know that mom and dad (or grandma and grandpa) make the best Christmas dishes. But sometimes we can’t make the trip home for the holidays and we are stuck with our own cooking. In the event that you are feeling that special combination of homesickness and adventure, there are options!
Welcome to your list of easy Christmas comfort foods that even you can make!
1. Turkey
[Image Description: A roasted turkey on a platter.] Via Army.milStep one: buy the smallest turkey you can find. Step two: follow these directions. Step three: mess it up somehow, but claim that it was delicious and fantastic. Go on to eat reheated noodles next to the tree.
[Image Description: A deliciously baked ham that has been sliced.] Via PillsburyThe trick to this one is that you buy a pre-cooked ham. It’s not cheating, just, thinking outside the “oven.” Get it?
[Image Description: A roast beef displayed on a platter and sliced.] Via PixabayNo matter what meat you typically consume on Christmas Day, let it be a good one. This is seriously one of the easiest recipes around.
[Image Description: A close-up of Christmas pudding with mistletoe on top.] Via FlickrMmmmmm nothing more delicious than Christmas pudding. Just kidding! I’ve never had it, but hear it’s good. If you make it, let me know so I can try it.
[Image Description: A close-up of sliced fruitcake on a doily.] Via PixabayThe first time I heard about fruitcake was in one of Truman Capote’s short stories, but the tradition has started longer than that. Go ahead, try it!
