The festive season is approaching, so you must plan your meals for yourself and your families. Christmas is a celebration of life and love and is best enjoyed with those with you who share mutual love and respect.

If you were thinking of Christmas meals to prepare for your guests this holiday season, look no further, as we are here to suggest warm, delicious and exciting meals to cook for you and your loved ones.

They say the stomach is the best way to a person’s heart and with these five meal suggestions, you will surely receive smiles and gratitude from those who eat your meals this Christmas.

1. Jollof rice

Everyone looks forward to eating jollof rice during Christmas, but this time, why not switch it up by adding moi-moi, salad, fried plantains and your preferred protein (turkey, if you are a person of culture just like us)?

2. Pasta

Instead of taking a break from the regular tradition of cooking rice every Christmas, you could whip up a pasta recipe and make one of the most memorable Christmas meals for your loved ones this holiday.

3. White rice and chicken stew

Every Nigerian household has at some point eaten plain white rice and chicken stew at Christmas; you may be interested in bringing back that nostalgic feeling this Christmas.

4. Fried rice

If not jollof rice, fried rice was and always will be a strong contender for the list of meals to bring home to the family this Christmas. Fried rice and salad with some fried chicken will leave your family asking for more.

5. Pounded yam and egusi soup

A native meal loved by Nigerians, pounded yam and egusi soup can never be replaced as it is one of the Christmas meals that raise the excitement on Christmas day.