Christmas Classics with a Twist: Global Flavours on Your Holiday Table
Christmas is getting a cheerful upgrade. This season, traditional comfort meets global inspiration as familiar festive dishes take on playful international flavours. These recipes keep the holiday magic alive while adding a welcome twist in flavour. Warm, comforting, and full of personality, they pair beautifully with the right Voltas Beko appliances to make festive cooking smoother than ever.
1. Roast Veggie Shepherd’s Pie
A cosy pie loaded with veggies baked mashed potatoes until its irresistibly golden.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mixed winter veggies, chopped (carrots, peas, beans, corn)
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions:
- Sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms in butter until fragrant. Add veggies, herbs, salt, pepper, and flour, then mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and cook until slightly thick. Spread this veggie filling in a baking dish.
- Layer mashed potatoes on top and smooth the surface. Brush lightly with olive oil.
- Bake in the Voltas Beko Microwave with Convection mode at 180°C for 20 to 25 minutes until the top turns golden.
- Serve warm, hearty, and packed with festive comfort.
2. Christmas Tree Quesadillas
Spinach tortillas folded into tree shapes and filled with a cheesy veggie mix that melts beautifully. A fun, fuss free festive snack for every age.
Ingredients:
- 2 spinach tortillas
- 1 cup mixed veggies, finely chopped
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Star shaped carrot cut-outs for garnish
Instructions:
- Mix the veggies, cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Fold each tortilla into a tree shape by cutting and layering triangles, stuffing the cheesy filling inside.
- Brush the outside with a little butter.
- Grill on a tawa or heat using the Voltas Beko Microwave Grill Mode until crisp and lightly browned.
- Serve with salsa or sour cream for a festive touch.
3. Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites
Creamy bite sized cheesecakes set over a gingerbread cookie crust for a festive sweet that feels rich without being heavy.
Ingredients:
- 10 to 12 gingerbread cookies, crushed
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup hung curd or Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Instructions:
- Mix crushed gingerbread cookies with melted butter and press into mini silicone moulds to form the base.
- Whisk cream cheese, hung curd, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Fill the moulds with this creamy mixture.
- Chill in the Voltas Beko Refrigerator using the Multi Zone Compartment for 1 to 2 hours until firm.
- Unmould and serve cold.
With these globally inspired Christmas recipes, you can bring fresh creativity to your holiday table while keeping the warmth of the tradition alive. And with Voltas Beko appliances supporting every step, your holiday cooking becomes smoother, faster, and more enjoyable, making each dish add a little extra sparkle to the season.
