1) A nut roast never goes amiss
When cooking a flat dinner, it’s always good to be inclusive of all dietary requirements. A good staple is a nut roast, a baked loaf of vegetables and nuts that makes a delicious alternative to a meat dish. Although there are a lot of ingredients, it’s simple to make and the end result is absolutely worth it.
2) Good veg can make or break the dinner
While it’s highly unlikely that most students can fit a whole turkey in their oven, it’s very easy to make good roast vegetables. Making a variety of tasty roast veg is much easier than making a complicated meat dish and can really elevate the whole meal. Potatoes, carrots, parsnips or even butternut squash make great additions.
3) Planning is key!
This statement may be worn out, but it’s said for a reason. Planning ahead can reduce the stress of making such a large dinner – setting out times for cooking means that not everyone is crowded in the kitchen at the same time. Even making things a few days in advance can be useful, and this way even if things go wrong on the day, your dinner isn’t ruined.
4) Be generous with those gravy granules
Trust me when I say there is nothing worse than watery gravy – it’s actually just depressing to look at. While you may not want to use all your Bisto in one go, please remember that money comes back, and the memory of bad gravy never goes away.
