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The morning after the big festive evening is many times a slow, laidback one. Christmas day comes with gifts and hot chocolate galore but it is also a holiday that makes one feel utterly relaxed, so much so that getting up to cook something elaborate feels like an effort. On such slow mornings, set-and-forget one pot dishes come to the rescue. These are no-fuss, low-effort, thoroughly delicious recipes that can just be cooked in an USHA Steam Oven to be brought out only at lunch hour. Put together a one pot rice or a veggie bake when you head to the kitchen to make your morning coffee, and prop it in the steam oven. Once inside, put all thoughts of cooking out of the window and enjoy a leisurely holiday. The one pot dish will be ready for you whenever you decide to eat lunch.
One-Pan Citrus And Herb Roast Chicken
Bring together all leftover chicken from your holiday feast and add it to a casserole or an oven-friendly pan. Drizzle the chicken with orange juice and an assortment of herbs like rosemary and thyme. Add pieces of garlic and some lemon wheels and a splash of stock. Place this dish in the steam oven and let the chicken cook to perfection. The best part about steaming the chicken is there is no need for basting. So you can literally prop the chicken in the oven and forget all about it till lunchtime!
Vegetable Gratin With Gruyère
While vegetable gratin is hardly a novel recipe, make it slightly more luxurious by layering the top with leftover gruyère from the holiday pantry. Slice potatoes thinly and prepare a base with them in a baking tray. Top this off with carrots, zucchini and onions. Add cream and some minced garlic. Sprinkle just a bit of nutmeg powder on the whole dish and finish it off with the premium cheese. Cook in the steam oven until the cheese browns.
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Steam-Braised Honey-Mustard Glazed Ham
For a light lunch on a holiday, prepare a glazed ham that can be served with slices of toast, caramelised onions and cheese. The ham can be placed in a deep tray and dressed with just a bit of apple juice. Cooking it in the steam oven ensures a perfect texture without the risk of drying the meat out. When it is nearly ready, just glaze the ham with a honey, mustard and brown sugar mixture. Now, the ham can cook and stay warm unattended until it is time to grab a late afternoon lunch.
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Garlic And Rosemary Steam-Roasted Lamb
Marinate lamb in a dressing made using minced garlic and fresh rosemary, just a hint of paprika and olive oil. Using the steam oven to cook the lamb will ensure that it is tender and falls perfectly off the bone. The slow-cooking process also means the meat prepares itself on its own, without having to monitor it too much. Add onions and a little bit of stock to the lamb, for building more complex flavours into the recipe.
Christmas Fruit And Almond Bread Pudding
For those who prefer a quick sweet treat as a relaxed, one pot meal coupled with leftovers from the previous evening’s dinner feast, this bread pudding can be the perfect recipe. Bring together bread, cinnamon and dried fruits and layer them all in a baking tray. Top the mixture off with freshly made custard for the creamy finish and prop everything in the oven. Switch the steam oven to convection mode after the pudding is ready to slightly brown the top. Serve with leftover fruit cake or cranberry relish.
