Of all the traditions that come with the Christmas holidays (like decorating the tree, wrapping gifts, baking cookies, sipping eggnog, and theme parties), undoubtedly the most enjoyable is to sit down to a Christmas Eve dinner. While finishing a meal is a simple enough activity, planning and preparation is quite demanding. It is a very long-term activity if you break it. Before starting meals, someone has to decide on a menu and cook.
If you aren't sure what to prepare for the Christmas Eve dinner, don't worry. We are offering you truly wonderful options for appetizers, appetizers and main courses. All you have to do is mix and match the recipes that seem most appetizing to you and set yourself a nice table. Creating a feast for both your family and loved ones.
Whichever combination of the Christmas Eve dinner idea you choose, you and your guests will enjoy sitting at the table and creating new holiday memories. We share great food options with you.
Christmas Appetizers/starter Ideas
Baked Brie and Prosciutto Rolls
Mozzarella and Tomato Caprese Flatbread
Fig Spread and Cheese Crostini
Classic Creamy Hummus
Smoked Gouda and Apple Crostini
Cauliflower cheese soup with crispy sage & hazelnuts
Salmon tartare with apple, dill & gherkins
Creamed goat's cheese & roast beetroot salad
Melting cheese with poppy & apricot bread wreath
Ham hock & mustard terrine
Potted stilton
Poached & smoked salmon pâté with bagel toasts
Giant smoked salmon & beetroot blini
Baked camembert pie for sharing
Pork rillettes
Christmas Side Dish ideas
Roasted Potatoes With Arugula and Creamy Beets
Citrus Brussels Sprouts Slaw
Sun-Dried Tomato Herb Skillet Rolls
Cauliflower, Parsnip, and Roasted Garlic Mash
Maple-Dijon-Glazed Carrots
Honey roast carrots
Creamy Brussels sprouts
Best roast potatoes
Cheesy leeks
Brussels sprouts with pancetta
Christmas carrots
Christmas red cabbage
Cauliflower cheese
Gluten-free Christmas stuffing
Roast parsnips
Vegan gravy
Mary Berry's Christmas stuffing
Braised red cabbage
Yorkshire pudding
Turkey gravy
Easy bread sauce
Cranberry sauce
Winter celeriac gratin
Perfect roast potatoes
Sage, onion and sausage stuffing balls
Sticky cranberry sausages
Sprouts with crispy bacon
Celeriac remoulade
Chestnut stuffing
Thyme-roasted carrots and parsnips with orange, cardamom and almonds
Make-ahead red cabbage
Make-ahead Yorkshire pudding
Swede mash
Sage and onion stuffing
Broccoli cheese
Fondant potatoes
Christmas Main Dish Ideas
Coq au Vin
Lentil and Eggplant Lasagna
Lebanese Chicken With 7-Spice
Creamy Cauliflower Pasta With Garlic and Roasted Tomatoes
Chimichurri Steak
Christmas Pork Tenderloin
Duck Two Ways With Clementine-Fig Relish
Mustard-Crusted Boneless Prime Rib Roast with Cream Sauce
Roasted Niçoise Salad with Halibut
Porcini-Rubbed Beef Rib Roast
Roast Goose with Oranges and Madeira
Turkey for Two With Pan-Sauce Gravy
Old-Fashioned Ham with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze
Double Rack of Pork with Burnt Orange-Caramel Pan Sauce
Dry-Rubbed Roast Turkey
Crown Roast of Pork with Lady Apples and Shallots
Lamb Shoulder with Citrus-Fennel Salad
The Simplest Roast Turkey
Coq au Vin with Cocoa Powder
Spicy Tamarind-and-Honey–Glazed Spiral Ham
Reverse Sear Rib-Eye Roast With Fennel and Rosemary
Lamb Shanks With Pomegranate and Walnuts
New York Strip Roast with Rosemary-Orange Crust and Herbed Butter
Roasted Pork with Sage, Rosemary, and Garlic
Seared Duck Breasts with Blood Oranges
Set-It-and-Forget-It Roast Pork Shoulder
Rack-Roasted Chicken
Seared Scallops with Brown Butter and Lemon Pan Sauce
Porchetta-Style Roast Turkey Breast
Standing Rib Roast with Aioli
Vinegar-Braised Chicken and Onions
Pork Shoulder Al'Diavolo
Easy Lamb Tagine with Pomegranate
Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary
Brisket with Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce and Pistachio Gremolata
Rosemary-Crumb Beef Tenderloin with Pancetta-Roasted Tomatoes
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles
Balsamic Short Ribs
Aleppo Pepper-Roasted Pork with Shallot Vinaigrette
Dry-Rubbed Turkey Breast
Garlic-Aioli Roasted Turkey with Lemon-Parsley Pan Sauce
Duck Confit with Spicy Pickled Raisins
Roast Beef Tenderloin with Caesar Crust
Braised Lamb With Rosemary and Garlic
Milk-Braised Pork With Lemon and Sage
Citrus and Chile Braised Short Ribs
Beef Wellington with Roasted Potatoes and Wilted Greens
