10 Roast Dinner Alternatives for People Who Can't Stand Christmas Food

We're bucking the trend and finding unfestive mains for your table.

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We know that for some people there's nothing worse than facing and enormous roast dinner. We're here for you too, don't panic! We've found our favourite festive altnernatives whether it means embracing the humble Lasagne or a beautiful spiced Baked Seabass these main courses will even put a smile back on Scrooge's face.

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The Ultimate Paella

Medium
Cono Sur wine pairing: Cut through the spice of chorizo in this Paella with a classic Viognier.
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Indian-Spiced Fish Pie

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Heat oven to 200°C.Heat the oil and temper the spices and allow to crackle. Add the onions, with a pinch of salt, and then the leeks. Add the garlic and cook through allowing the onions and leaks to sweat off and soften.Scatter in the spinach and the
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Levi Roots' Baked Sea Bass with Aubergine, Spring Onion and Coconut

Medium
1. Make the spice paste by mixing all the ingredients together. 2. Make 3 or 4 neat slashes on each side of the fish, cutting into it but not down as far as the bones. 3. Rub the paste all over the fish, pushing it down into the slashes, and
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The Ultimate Lasagne

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1. Preheat oven to 190°C. 2. Cook the lasagne sheets in plenty of boiling salted water until pliable and barely tender, about 10 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. Drain the sheets thoroughly and coat with olive oil to keep
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Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based casserole. Toss the beef in seasoned flour and fry in batches until golden brown all over. Add a little more oil to the pan then add the onions and fry for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, peppers and
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140 mins
Serves
6