1 MEAL PLAN
Most of us plan for the showstopping vegan Christmas dinner we will serve, but it’s also worth creating a meal plan for the festive period, to reduce stress, use up leftovers and keep all of your guests satisfied. It’s absolutely fine to ask guests to bring a prepared dish as part of your festivities, as it spreads the effort and cost! If you’re having a get-together on Christmas Eve, consider a one-pot, help-yourself dish, such as vegan chilli for a cost-effective dish that everyone will love. On Boxing Day, use up leftover roast veg and chestnuts in a family-favourite korma. Don’t forget to freeze any remaining portions, or whip up vegetable peelings into a wintery soup. If you have leftovers sealed in the original packaging, consider donating it to a food bank.