A huge part of celebrating Christmas is not just opening the gifts that you and others are getting one another, but it is the fellowship that comes with having everyone gathered together. And a huge part of your Christmas gathering is the feast you serve. Whether you are looking for some great new ideas or want to do a classic Christmas feast, we have some ideas you may want to consider finding a recipe for and serving this Christmas!
Appetizer Ideas
Here are some appetizer ideas that you may want to include this year
– Roasted olives with orange and rosemary
– Bloody Mary dip with focaccia skewers
– Fried squash rings
– Kale ricotta dip
– Baked clams
– Twice baked potato bites
– Pigs in a blanket
– Crab stuffed mushrooms
– Spicy crab dip
Soup And Salad Ideas
– Chestnut, celery root and apple soup
– Miso-white bean stew
– Sweet potato and coconut soup
– Brussels sprout salad
– Kale salad with breadcrumbs
– Orzo salad
Entree Ideas
– Spiral ham with pineapple glaze
– Prime Rib roast
– Short ribs cooked in the slow cooker
– Italian seafood stew
– Lamb shanks and couscous
– Pork tenderloin with balsamic onions
– Cider roasted pork tenderloin with roasted plum chutney
– Glazed ham in the slow cooker
– Roasted turkey breast with apricot-herb butter
– Brown sugar-orange glazed ham
Side Dishes
– Potato gratin
– Mashed potatoes with gravy
– Stuffing
– Roasted broccolini
– Roasted carrots, spiced yogurt and pistachios
– Macaroni and cheese
– Goat cheese and chive biscuits
– Candied sweet potatoes with maple syrup
Desserts
– Christmas sugar cookies
– Cranberry cake
– Chocolate decadence yule log
– Pecan pie cheesecake
– Gingerbread cookies or cakes
The key to planning your festive feast is to ensure that you have something that even the pickiest of eaters is going to enjoy eating. And have an abundance of food, as well as several selections. Remember, you don’t have to go super fancy with the foods that you cook for your feast, you can go with the timeless favorites that have always been served and just introduce a new dessert or the like that you would like to see at Christmas.
Remember, when planning your feast to get an exact number so that you do not run out, and if you really want to make this something memorable, be sure to set the table in a way that matches the rest of the Christmas decor that you have throughout your home. It is often these small touches that help to make your dinner something that everyone loves. Plus, if you are pinched for time, be sure to go with foods that you can make ahead of time or order these and pick them up at the store when you are ready to start serving. Planning your feast at least two weeks in advance is advisable to ensure you can get the ingredients and if not, can find a suitable alternate to serve.