100 Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas

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
  • Big Island Wild Pig with Cavatelli
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