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Christmas dinner for $25

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Air date: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
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Wondering how to create a delicious Christmas dinner without blowing the budget this year? A Current Affair has enlisted the help of smart shopping experts to plan the perfect family feast — all for just $25.

The Cheapskates $25 Christmas Dinner Menu

Golden roast chicken with bread stuffing
Rosemary and onion baked potatoes
Green beans with almonds
Honey sesame carrots
Cauliflower au gratin
Christmas pudding with stirred custard
Christmas cake

$25 Christmas Dinner Shopping List

1 x No. 20 chicken
12 chat potatoes
500g whole green beans
1 whole cauliflower
4 carrots
1 large tomato
1 onion
50g sesame seeds
50g slivered almonds
100g grated tasty cheese
1kg mixed fruit

Pantry Items:
500g plain flour
500g SR flour
5 eggs
1 litre milk
1 tsp mixed spice
1 tbsp honey
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp golden syrup
1 tbsp mixed herbs
6 slices stale bread
1 tsp bicarb soda

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