The end of the year is fast approaching, which means it's time for the biggest festival ever, Christmas. Time to let loose, get into the holiday spirit, and mingle with all the friends and family members. Also, time to prepare a lot of things for the festive season. From picking the perfect Christmas tree and home decor items to spruce up your place to stocking up on ingredients needed to bake your Christmas cake and cookies - you will have your hands full with a lot of things.
And the most daunting concern among all? Planning for the much anticipated Christmas dinner! No matter if you are prepping for a huge holiday bash or a cozy night with a few close friends, deciding what to make for dinner on Christmas can get overwhelming. So here we are to ease your worries a little bit with some amazing Christmas dinner recipes you can try this year. Be it savory appetizers, delicious side dishes, or decadent desserts, you will find all kinds of exciting and easy recipes in this list. These dishes will surely impress your guests. So, stop stressing over the minor details and start really enjoying the holiday season. After all, Christmas only comes once a year.
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Honey & Balsamic Glazed Ham:
An authentic and classic Christmas dinner menu - Ham. For many, Christmas dinner is incomplete without it. You must have tried a lot of Ham recipes already, but this sweet and salty recipe will bring a unique burst of flavor to your palette you seldom tasted before. Perfect to serve as a main course item, this dish is cooked with a glaze made of honey, mustard, black peppercorns, and balsamic vinegar. This glaze adds a tangy, spicy, and sweet flavor to the roasted ham and creates a signature dish for your Christmas dinner.
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Apple-Cranberry Pie:
When you are planning the Christmas dinner menu, dessert is the most crucial part of it. After all, guests look forward to it the most. And Apple Pie is a classic sweet dish that everyone loves. But what if you can bring a new twist to this regular recipe and turn it into an extraordinary treat that is easy to make and creative? This year, add an interesting sour flavor to your regular apple pie with cranberries and lemon juice to wow your family and friends. You can get even more creative with the top crust by cutting the pie dough into squares.
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Pull Apart Pigs in a Blanket:
Simply put, if you don't provide pigs in a blanket for your party, you aren't really having a party. Whether you're hosting a huge bash, a game night with the family, or a cozy get-together, these classic appetizers will be a hit with your guests. We can't get enough of them, and there's really no excuse not to since they're so simple to prepare. Make sure you have enough of them on hand if you're serving them as an appetizer at a gathering; they'll disappear quickly! And give this classic recipe a fun spin by creating a wreath-like shape and serving them as a show-stopping centerpiece.
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Bacon-Wrapped Turkey:
If you are willing to go big by serving a sumptuous platter to your guests this Christmas, then this lovely dish will be a perfect choice. A delicious and spectacular main dish, this Bacon-Wrapped Turkey will win your guests' hearts in no time. The tender turkey gets its salty, smoky flavor from a bacon lattice that covers it. You don't need to brine it anymore if there's bacon wrapping involved. Don't forget to sprinkle a little bit of water on the bottom of the pan while cooking so the turkey doesn't get dry.
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Merry Little Christmas Deviled Eggs:
It is a simple, easy-to-make holiday appetizer recipe that's also a crowd favorite. It is an adorable, colorful dish with a very interesting flavor. This festive dish only needs a few parsley leaves and pink peppercorns. These peppercorns look like tiny cute berries giving the dish a lucrative appearance. And unlike black peppercorns, these pink ones taste pretty good and can be eaten easily. Don't forget the spicy mustard for enhanced flavor.
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Deep Fried Loaded Mashed Potato Bites:
Who doesn't love mashed potatoes? It's an ideal appetizer to include in any party menu. Especially Mashed Potato balls that have been fried with cheese, onion, and bacon would be an absolute show-stopper. Fry up some cheesy mashed potato nibbles with the potatoes you have left over and put those potatoes to good use. These stuffed balls with mashed potatoes are the best appetizers or side dish there is! The juicy chunk of cheese in the middle is the ultimate game-changer.
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Baked Tahong With Sweet Chili-Mayo Topping:
Classic dishes are always a safe choice when deciding on the Christmas menu. But sometimes you want to try your hands at something unique and surprise your guests. This dish is for you if you're seeking something that's a little bit different from the norm!
This outstanding dish can be made using either mussels or even oysters if you choose.
All that is required is some cheese and a spoonful of sweet chili mayonnaise.
However, a sweet chili jam that is less complicated and topped with crumbled blue cheese might be an excellent alternative.
Just put it under the broiler long enough for the cheese to melt and the jam to begin to bubble slightly. This excellent appetizer will especially cater to the taste of seafood lovers. The creamy texture adds to the beauty of this dish.
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Gingerbread Trifle:
The holiday season means running around everywhere trying to do a lot of things at once. And in these chaotic moments, you may not want or afford to spend a lot of time baking large batches of cakes and cookies. But no worries! There are plenty of options for you to make the perfect Christmas dessert for your guests that's as easy to make as they are yummy. And this cute Gingerbread Trifle is one of those. With some simple ingredients, this knockout sweet treat comes together in just under thirty minutes without the need for baking.
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Christmas Pavlova:
Chocolate Pavlova is an awesome choice for dessert on its own, but then add some new twist to the age-old recipe, and it turns phenomenal. Transform your usual Pavlova with the inclusion of mint, dark chocolate, pistachios, and clementines. Also, add a cream filling infused with rum and mincemeat to enhance the taste more. Garnish with toppings like grated chocolate, orange zest, mint leaves, and satsuma slices.
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Mulled Wine Jelly Cheesecake Tart:
In love with mulled Wine? Then you will like this one-of-a-kind dessert as well. Here the festive drink is turned into a lovely jelly cheesecake tart that is a perfect addition to your Christmas dinner menu. This sweet treat will be unforgettable for everyone with the goodness of roasted macadamias, cream cheese, desiccated coconut, and red wine. Don't forget to serve the tarts with frozen berries and cinnamon sticks for extra oomph!
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Glazed Vegan Seitan Turkey Roast:
Planning to opt for a cruelty-free plant-based holiday meal? Great choice indeed! But dreading what to serve at the Christmas table that will be satisfactory enough for even the meat lovers is a valid concern as well. And that's why this recipe is included in our list. This absolutely divine homemade vegan turkey is a great alternative to meat at a Christmas dinner. This recipe for delectable vegan seitan turkey is surprisingly easy to create, and it is the perfect introduction to the process of making plant-based meat. It's made with varied herbs, and spices and has a juicy, meaty texture.
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Cranberry Baked Holiday Tofu:
It is another knockout vegan main course recipe your guests will relish in the Christmas feast. The sweet and spicy flavor of the tofu comes from the incredibly simple orange-ginger marinade, which only requires 4 ingredients and can be prepared pretty quickly. The shallots offer an extra savory dimension and a touch of sweetness. Additionally, the baking procedure renders the cranberries mushy and sticky, enhancing their tart flavor. This festive holiday tofu dish has great visual appeal as well which makes it a perfect candidate for your table centerpiece.