Whether you are looking for a new Christmas roast recipe or a nice fish recipe or maybe you are vegan looking for the special main course and delicious side dishes for this year’s Christmas Dinner. This Ultimate Christmas Dinner list has what you need.
(Original post date Nov 12, 2018 / Links and post updated Nov. 18, 2021)
There is nothing like a holiday dinner! They are indulgent, savory, heart-warming, and satisfying, to say the least. Christmas Dinner is no exception.
There is just something about the holidays that seem to bring people together. My grandma always said there is nothing like a good meal to bring the ones you love together and make strangers open up.
I do not believe that everyone should eat one type of way. If you are a vegan cool, if you are a meat-eater that’s cool too, and if you are anything in between that’s cool too. Many families have many different dietary restrictions gathered around one table.
Whether you like to have turkey Feast with all the sides. A traditional Christmas beast, with rich mashed potatoes and creamy veggies. Or you prefer a fish or plant-based meal with all the flavors of the season. Either way, this Ultimate Christmas Dinners Recipe Collection has the recipes you need to plan a delicious holiday meal!
Christmas Dinner Main Course
"Persian flavors sing inthis tangy sweet-tart savory glazed duck. The duck is simmered, rubbed withza'atar spice paste, roasted in a hot oven, and glazed with a pomegranate, orange, honey sauce. Delicious!"
"This Rosemary & Garlic Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb is a perfect centerpiece for an elegant holiday dinner without requiring any fussy or difficult skills! Juicy, tender,
and perfectly cooked to a medium-rare with a crusty exterior made with garlic,
herbs, and lemon zest, this is one of the best cuts of lamb and makes an easy
and an impressive main dish for entertaining!"
"There are many options to choose from for a special meal to celebrate Christmas, but my favorite one is, of course, the delicious traditional roasted turkey that is
simply stuffed with herbs, lemon, and garlic."
"In just a few minutes, you can whip up this sweet and spicy marinade to make this delicious maple-chipotle grilled salmon. Cooked on the grill and bursting with fall flavors, this salmon recipe is the perfect transition from summer to fall. You’ll love this easy, quick and tasty grilled salmon!"
"This easy oven baked salmon recipe is our favorite! The salmon is cooked in a honey, Dijon and garlic glaze and takes just 10 minutes of prep time. This delicious salmon recipe is perfect for a fancy dinner or weeknight meal!"
Pan-Fried Seabass with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce and Spring Vegetables
'The flavours will instantly lift your spirits, even if the weather disappoints, and you have to make do with the kitchen instead of the garden. When you have guests over, it makes a great main course."
"This easy and fast Pan-Seared Salmon With Cucumber-Lime Salsa takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish! Fresh salmon is richly textured, highly flavorful and is a heart healthy meal!! Adding this cucumber-lime salsa on top of your salmon provides the perfect essence for your meal that everyone is guaranteed to love!"
"These Lentil Puff Pastry Pockets are perfect for a holiday or any special occasion! Filled with lentils, carrots, and fresh herbs, they can be the meatless centerpiece to any meal! "
"This is the best vegetarian and vegan meatloaf! This easy lentil loaf is stuffed with veggies and lentils, and is even better than the classic!"
"Make your festive dinner complete with this Vegan Holiday Roast. It’s filled with savory stuffing and finished with a mouth-watering glaze."
"Easy 10-minute prep, festive Cherry Balsamic Roasted Pork Loin serves a large crowd and is perfect for entertaining, special occasions, or the holidays!"
One Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Mustard, Apple & Vegetables
"Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Mustard, Apple & Vegetables makes a quick, healthy and gluten-free dinner recipe. You can have your entire dinner ready on one sheet pan!"
"This Christmas Pork Roast with Cranberry Relish Glaze is festive enough to serve your family and friends over the holidays. But, you'll never have to tell your guests just how easy it was to make. That can be our little secret!"
"This cranberry walnut bacon stuffed pork roll with brandy sauce is as delicious as it sounds and it’s also pretty!"
"Baked Pork Tenderloin Recipe will impress even the pickiest of eaters. Baking pork tenderloin is so simple and easy. Learn how to bake pork tenderloin."
"Coated in fresh herbs for maximum flavor, this beef tenderloin is roasted to tender perfection and serve with all of your favorite sides."
"These beef short ribs braised in white wine, chicken broth, and fresh herbs and aromatics are melt-in-your-mouth tender and perfect served with a decadent onion cream sauce."
"A delicious beef Wellington recipe with detailed notes on how to make the perfect beef wellington. Beef filet mignon coated in mustard and wrapped in a mushroom duxelles, prosciutto, and puff pastry. Served with a delicious Green peppercorn sauce. A dish to impress your friends and family!"
Christmas Dinner Side Dishes
"Spinach and Persimmon Salad with Citrus Dressing combines a sweet Fuyu persimmon and strawberries with salty feta cheese and pistachios in a spinach salad lightly dressed with a citrus marmalade-based dressing."
"We have all heard that in life there are times you just have to go with the flow and stop fighting what the universe has planned for you. This thought is also true in the kitchen. Sometimes what you have planned just can’t happen, the reason being your ingredients have gone bad, you didn’t have the spices you thought you had, or somehow the ingredients you just bought grow legs and walked away (aka your kids or husband ate them), whatever the reason you already started cooking so why not go with it and get creative. That is where the story begins for this recipe, “Cherry Peach Potato Hash.”
"Fresh and simple! Made with under 5 ingredients, there is nothing like these almond Green Beans. They take under 15 minutes to make and are perfect for holiday meals or simple weeknight meals."
"This sauteed Mushroom Sauce Recipe takes less than 15 minutes to make and is amazing served on meat, chicken or just on their own. Buttery, creamy and delicious, you might just eat them straight out of the pan!."
"A great twist on broccoli - super easy and packed with flavor"
"Swirls of fresh spinach combined in an indulgent Parmesan cream sauce. This is a perfect side dish on its own or as a topping on chicken and fish. It even makes a delicious addition to casseroles!"
"This lusciously cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower BrusselsSprout Gratin isn't your average casserole. Ditch the canned cream-of-craziness, grab some veggies, and meet me in the kitchen!"
21 Day Fix Crispy Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Parmesan, and Balsamic
"The flavors of fall are absolutely comforting! These Honey Balsamic Brussel Sprouts are just that absolute comfort. A little sweet, slightly tangy and paired with toasted pecans for crunch make these more of a treat than a side dish!"
"Get out of that boring mashed potato rut and add some flavor and texture to those splendid spuds!! This Onion and Chive Whipped Potatoes will give you a whole new perspective on what a simple side dish of potatoes is all about!"
"A simple recipe for perfect rosemary roasted potatoes."
"Mashed Red Potatoes make an ideal side dish for your holiday table and are easy enough to make any time!"
"Creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes are taken to the next level
of delicious with the addition of sharp cheddar cheese."
"Is there anything better than a side dish that can win over a crowd? I think not! That is what this kale bacon baked mashed potatoes are all about. Smokey, fluffy, smooth, with a slight crisp from the colorful kale!"
"Naturally creamy and delicious Japanese sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and garlic are steamed and then mashed with butter, sour cream, and milk to create these dreamy mashed potatoes that is the perfect side dish for any holiday gathering."
"Creamy Puréed Parsnips bring silky smooth texture to this naturally sweet, earthy root vegetable with rosemary-infused oil for a pop of piney herbaceous flavor."
"This riced cauliflower stuffing is a hit for those trying to make healthier choices. This recipe is similar to trader joes riced cauliflower stuffing and makes a great keto side dish for those eating low carb or whole30for Christmas and thanksgiving."
Instant Pot Stuffing with Brown Rice and Sausage (21 Day Fix)
"This Instant Pot Brown Rice Stuffing is the perfect easy and delicious Thanksgiving side! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and 21 Day Fix approved! (This post may contain affiliate links for products I am obsessed with)"
"An easy recipe for the best, fluffy, homemade yeast rolls, with simple ingredients
like all-purpose flour and sweetened with honey!"
"Thissweet potato biscuit recipe is delicate and flavorful, with the perfect levelof sweetness that works well alongside a variety of dishes."
"Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread is a perfect Christmas Appetizer. Shaped in a tree, this pull-apart bread is not only beautiful but delicious. Incredibly easy to make,
you cannot go wrong with the creamy texture and slightly crunchy peppers.
Perfect for a Christmas Party!"
Thank you to all the bloggers who submitted recipes and participated in the Christmas Dinner Recipe collection and a special thank you for letting me use their photos to make this round-up that much yummier!!
Now that you are all set for the holidays! I wish you and yours the happiest of seasons!!
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