Oven-Free Christmas Meals to Make in Your Motorhome

For most of us, Christmas Day usually means two things: quality family time and non-stop eating!

If you’re lucky enough to be getting away this Christmas, you must prepare ahead of time to have the best holiday possible. Meal prepping and planning are a big part of making it as smooth as possible, especially during the festive season.

We have a lot of couples and families hitting the road this festive period!

We’ve compiled a list of yummy and oven-free meal suggestions to make with the family and friends on Christmas Day, from traditional meals to modern summer dishes.

Bon Appetit!

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Image: Cooking in our 4 & 6 Berth Motorhomes

Nibbles & Starters

Christmas Bruschetta

A delicious and straightforward snack or entrée that the whole family will love! While you can add anything you like to the toast and tomatoes, we suggest fresh basil, pesto, bocconcini and balsamic! It’s such a great staple for summer and has those bright Christmas colours, too! Toast your bread thanks to the toaster in your motorhome (240v) for delicious and crusty bruschetta.

Avocado Rice Paper Rolls

Rice Paper Rolls are a great vegan or vegetarian option. They’re also simply a delicious, light, and colourful meal! Pack your rice paper with vermicelli noodles and whatever else your stomach desires! Red cabbage, sauerkraut, mint leaves and avocado are always great and colourful options. For a non-vegan addition, add some cooked chicken and aioli sauce!

Prosciutto Wrapped Haloumi

Cheese on Christmas day, right!? Halloumi wrapped in Prosciutto is a great entrée or canapé, and you’re sure to impress the whole crew. It’s so easy to prepare and can be cooked on a barbecue or your motorhome's stovetop within minutes! Easy and yummy!

Prawn Cocktail

A prawn cocktail is a must-have for Christmas Day for many Australians! Fresh prawns, iceberg lettuce, and a nice mix of tomato sauce and mayonnaise are all you need for these delicious and traditional nibbles. Make sure you bin your prawn shells ethically and appropriately, so nobody gets that not-too-good smell the next day.

Nibbles

Image: Tomato, fresh basil bruschetta

Main Dishes

Baked Ham & Gravy

If you happen to be heading on your summer holiday right before Christmas, do some baking ahead of your trip! A glazed ham is one of the most popular dishes to serve on Christmas Day, and the leftovers are a great sandwich filler! Fry it on the barbecue for a warm, charred dish. Don’t forget to whip up some all-important gravy in your Motorhome’s kitchen!

BBQ Balmain Bugs

Dreaming of a seafood Christmas? If you’re holidaying on the coast, head to a local market and source some Balmain Bugs! Chuck them on the barbecue with some butter, lime juice and garlic for an unforgettable Christmas feast. Serve them with some cooked potatoes and aioli! Yum.

Pear & Pomegranate Tacos

Tacos are simple and easy to make in your Cruisin’ Motorhome or surrounding barbecue area, so opt for these when you can’t prep ahead of time. They not only look super festive but are so mouth-watering! For a yummy vegetarian dish, hold the meat and opt for Pear and Pomegranate Tacos: black beans, diced veggies, walnuts, pear and pomegranate… Delicious and very fresh!

Image: Delicious pre-baked ham

Dessert (of course)!

Choc Ripple Christmas Wreath Cake

Choc Ripple Cake is an Aussie classic, and for a good reason! Not only is it delicious, but it is SO easy to make! Seriously, all you need is thickened cream and a few packets of ripple cookies! For convenience, opt for a pre-whipped cream if you can. Bring along a Bundt Tin (a doughnut-shaped cake tray) to help turn the biscuits into an incredible Christmas wreath cake!

No-Bake Pavlova

A no-fuss Christmas classic! There are plenty of recipes out there that will give you the secret to a good pavlova, and no oven is required (you’ll just need to take your hand mixer for this one!). Top it with fresh fruit such as strawberries, kiwi fruit, passionfruit and/or raspberries; it will look stunning as your camp table centrepiece.

Choc-Mint Slice Christmas Balls

Keep the kids entertained by asking for their assistance in making these cute alternatives to rum balls. It’s as easy as crushing some mint slice biscuits, mixing them with cream cheese and then rolling them into balls... After a few hours in the fridge, melt some chocolate in your motorhome’s microwave or bain-marie, roll them around, and decorate the tops. That’s it!

Dessert

Image: Coles Chocolate Ripple Xmas Wreath

Fruit and Cheese Platter

Sometimes, Motorhome holidaying is all about relaxing and skipping the hustle and bustle of a regular Christmas day. So, for an easy and festive meal, or a cruisy dessert, create an epic cheese plate in the shape of a Christmas tree!

Add cheese, fruit, nuts, houmous and even chocolates... Perfect for nibbling while lounging around on a sunny Christmas Day.

Image: Cheese and fruit platter made in our Cruisin’ 6-berth Deluxe

Don’t miss the things you love on Christmas Day, just because you’re on holiday! In a Cruisin’ Motorhome, it’s so easy to cook up a storm before relaxing with the family.

Enjoy the serenity of cooking in a motorhome, open the windows and embrace whatever epic view you’ve chosen! Don’t forget to hire our camping accessories like camp chairs, an outside table and an ice cooler to make Christmas Day so much easier.