Christmas Dinner in a Box - The Christmas Shortcut

A simpler Christmas dinner. All the magic, none of the stress.

A beautiful Christmas meal for eight, made easier: one herb-butter turkey breast in the oven, simple stovetop sides, ready-made gravy and cranberry sauce, and a step-by-step plan that tells you what to do and when.

From the shopping list to the last touch on your table, we've brought the details together so you can spend less time juggling and more time enjoying your guests.

INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

3 printable PDF files (A4 format). Nothing physical will be shipped.

WHAT YOU GET

1. START HERE (1 page): How to use your kit in five simple steps.

2. Christmas Shortcut Dinner Guide (10 pages): Menu, recipes, shopping lists, hosting game plan and food safety essentials.

3. Christmas Shortcut Table Styling Guide (8 pages): The easy Christmas look, a table for eight, a 10-minute centerpiece, easy place settings, checklist, place cards and printable menu cards.

THE MENU

- Welcome drinks: Christmas Spiced Mulled Wine or Warm Spiced Apple & Cranberry Punch

- Cranberry & Brie Bites

- Herb-Butter Roast Turkey Breast

- Golden Buttered Christmas Potatoes

- Honey-Glazed Carrots

- Ready-made turkey gravy and cranberry sauce

- No-Bake Spiced Apple Crumble Cups

INSIDE THE DINNER GUIDE

- Only the turkey uses the oven. The sides cook on the stovetop.

- A stress-free game plan: one week before, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day timing

- A printable shopping list for 8 guests, plus drinks and hosting supplies

- Serving and equipment checklist, and helpful substitutions

- Food safety essentials and a practical note on timing

- Metric and US measurements

INSIDE THE STYLING GUIDE

A welcoming Christmas table in four simple touches: what you already own, a little evergreen, festive red and warm light. Includes a 10-minute centerpiece, easy place settings for eight guests, printable place cards and menu cards.

GOOD TO KNOW

- The turkey recipe uses a bone-in turkey breast of approximately 3.2–3.6 kg (7–8 lb).

- Cooking times are estimates. Ovens and turkey size vary. Always use a food thermometer and ensure the thickest part of the turkey reaches 74°C / 165°F.

- Check ingredient labels for allergens. Recipes include ingredients such as pastry, dairy, biscuits, optional walnuts and ready-made sauces.

- PDFs are formatted for A4 paper (210 × 297 mm). For US Letter paper (8.5 × 11 inches), select "Fit to Page" or "Fit to Printable Area" when printing. Slight margins or scaling differences may occur.

- For personal use only. Files may not be shared, redistributed or resold.

ABOUT THE IMAGES

Cover photographs were created using AI tools and edited by Marorian DigiShop. All recipes, timelines and guide text are original to Marorian DigiShop.

Prefer a whole turkey and a traditional spread? Discover our Classic Edition.