50 Dinners Easy & Delicious Christmas Dinners

Streamline your holiday menu with these recipes of celebrations.


In addition to unpacking your gifts and watching your loved ones, tear them with pleasure, the next best thing to do for Christmas gifts is the Christmas dinner. You want to impress your family with impressive spread, but you have probably already exhausted the recipes in all your cookbooks and you simply do not have the time to searchPinterest For Christmas dinner ideas. We get it: you needeasy and delicious meals Whether you can get up quickly so you can spend more time with your family than in the kitchen.

To help you streamline your holiday menu, we gathered 50 of our favorites.Christmas dinner recipes that we think we are a success of this holiday season. There are pans that facilitate the possibility of making a great deal of accompaniment quickly, rich in the main training that goes well beyond your traditional turkey or ham and indulgent ways to enjoy vegetables. And yes, they are all so easy, they will cook practically in a succulent extent. Try these easy recipes for a happy holiday!

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1

Roasted chicken from the most tasty Sunday

Healthy sunday roast chicken
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Yes, you can do this dish any day of the week and it happens for the perfect Christmas dinner. The key to this roast chicken is the seasoning well before starting to cook so as to create a roast from the judiciary.

Get our recipe forSunday roast chicken.

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2

Mashed potatoes with garlic

Vegan roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

If in doubt, decide to make mashed potatoes is never a bad idea, because they paid well with a classic main course at Christmas. You can customize the creamy side part, but you like, that youadd garlic, freshly chopped chives, bacon, spinach skin,roasted onions, or even peppers.

Get our recipeforMashed potatoes with garlic.

3

Pot of green beans

Vegetarian green bean casserole
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

This green bean casserole remains faithful to the classic side dish recipe that you probably know and love already, but we exchange fresh ingredients that you will not find in the original soup label recipe. It is a dish of accompaniment to throw on the style.

Get our recipe for aPot of green beans.

4

South style cookies

Low-calorie flaky southern biscuits
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

A hot and perfectly flaky cookie is a necessity of your Christmas dinner table. And you will want to try ourEasy home sauce recipe next to these pillow delights too. Surmated with hot butter and salt sauce, these cookies have just steal the show this year.

Get our recipe forSouth style cookies.

5

Eggnog

sprinkled nutmeg and cinnamon on two cups of eggnog next to cookies
Kiersten Hickman / Eat this, not that!

Yes, we already have a dessert on the brain, and nothing has quite sip on a little chicken milk while sitting at the Christmas tree. In addition, this recipe is super simple to do, thanks to your secret weapon: a jumper pot!

Get our recipe forEggnog.

6

Orange cranberry savour

healthy orange cranberry relish
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Maybe it's the color of the cranberry that makes it the perfect addition to a Christmas treat, but this orange cranberry know is a must. And you could simply catch some of your family members come back for more contributions from the spoonful - we will not judge.

Get our recipeforOrange cranberry savour.

7

stuffed tomatoes

Vegetarian stuffed tomatoes
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

This course of accompaniment works well with any meat or main course because it is a juicy piece of hot tomatoes stuffed with feta cheese and crumbs of bread. Push them out of the oven and get ready for WOW your family members. In addition, they are rather hearty to be a main vegetarian dish for those who do not eat meat.

Get our recipe forstuffed tomatoes.

8

Sausage joke apple

Healthy apple-sausage stuffing
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Do not think about turning to the usual boxing mix, try this version made with delicious mixes like Apple, sausages, onions, garlic and sage. It's a salty farce that will pay well with your turkey.

Get our recipe for aSausage joke apple.

9

Turkey Roasted 90 minutes

Paleo 90 minute roasted turkey with orange cranberry relish
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Although the chicken is considered the main dish during a Christmas dinner, there is nothing wrong with having a turkey instead. You do not have to restrict the bird to only be served on Thanksgiving! And this recipe takes only 90 minutes, so you will not have to spend the whole day in the kitchen, which is great if you have last minute gifts to make you.

Get our recipeforTurkey Roasted 90 minutes.

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10

Cheese macaronis

Copycat Cracker Barrel mac and cheese in a skillet
Kiersten Hickman / Eat this, not that!

It's hard to resist Mac and Cheese and Christmas is the perfect time of the year to indulge in the dream dish and creamy. This mac and classic cheese are inspired byBarrelThe famous version, so you know that you are for a real treat with dinner. This is guaranteed to satisfy children and adults, it's a classic of comfortable food!

Get our recipe forCopycat Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese.

11

Yukon potato gratin recipe and sweet potato

Vegetarian yukon gold & sweet potato gratin
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

The gratin potatoes are often a bad representative, but here the dish receives a relooking. This version is made with the potatoes in the Yukon Gold andSweet potatoes For a dish that brings a ton of flavor thanks to the two types of potatoes.

Get our recipe forGratin of the Yukon potato and sweet potato.

12

Pumpkin-Potato Mash

Pumpkin potato mash in a large bowl with chives, oil, and salt.
Blank

If you want to spice up the traditional potato housing, is the pumpkin road. This mashed potato is a creative and tasty dish that you can do with canned pumpkin remains that you have in your pantry, the remover probably early in the holiday season.

Get our recipeforPumpkin-Potato Mash.

13

CRANBERRY MUSTARD MINI TUNA MELT

Cranberry mustard mini tuna melts
Waterbury Publicatons, Inc.

These tuna mixtures rise the show to your Christmas dinner. Not only are they beautiful and unique, but they also incorporate salty flavors as different in a dish that is a fun way to use the rest of your cranberries!

Get our recipe forCranberry Mustard Mini Tuna Fond.

14

Flakious apple turnover and more cruel

Low-calorie crispy apple turnover
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

An apple turnover is a light, yet oh so delicious treat that will serve as a lovely home after dinner that is something different than the usual mounds of cookies that you are accustomed during the holiday season.

Get our recipe forApple pies.

15

Salad of the Tomato Tower Caprese

Vegetarian caprese tomato towers
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Need something fast to chop for an aperitif? This Caprese salad takes a minimal work and tastes absolutely delicious. In addition, rendering them in a tower is an easy way to impress your family with holiday aperitifs that occur with the color palette of the night.

Get our recipe forSalad of the Tomato Tower Caprese.

16

Cakes with chocolate chips

Low-calorie chocolate chip cookies
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Is there something more classic than a chocolate cookie? This classic recipe searches conventional cookies Santa approve completely.

Get our recipeforCakes with chocolate chips.

17

Sweet potato toast

sweet potato toasts on blue plate with butter
Waterbury Publications, Inc.

Say goodbye to sweet base potatoes here! By doing this toast, your family members can customize the garnishes they want to dress their toast for an idea of ​​creative aperitif to make up them before dinner.

Get our recipe forSweet potato toast.

18

Lime tart

Key lime pie
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

When you have little time, you dropped a dessert, this user-friendly pie will be your Go-To. All you have to do is mix, pour, cook and serve. If in doubt, turn to the tart of lime!

Get our recipe for aLime tart.

19

Roasted chicken of classic herbs with root vegetables

Paleo her roast chicken with root veggies
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

This roast chicken recipe produces such a humid bird, no other main course will do it. In addition, it's pretty simple to make a night day but pretty impressive to prepare holidays.

Get our recipe forRoasted chicken of classic herbs with root vegetables.

20

Crispy rosemary potatoes

Gluten-free crispy rosemary potatoes
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

The great thing about a roasted potato recipe is that it is really one of the easiest ways to prepare spuds. You just have to cut some potatoes, throw them with olive oil, rosemary and a little salt and pepper, then cook on a pastry plate. You will not have to spend too much time doing this dish!

Get our recipeforCrispy rosemary potatoes.

21

Triple Coconut Coconut Cream Tart

triple coconut cream pie on a white table with a slice missing
Waterbury Publications, Inc.

This dessert recipe will satisfy all the sweet teeth and it will have allcoconut Fan savoring every delicious bite.

Get our recipe forTriple Coconut Coconut Cream Tart.

22

Butternut squash soup

Healthy butternut squash soup
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

The Squash Butternut soup is the hot, delicious and tasty dish that serves as an ideal way to launch a large meal.

Get our recipe for aButternut squash soup.

23

Meatloaf

Spreading ketchup on the cooked meatloaf.
Kiersten Hickman / Eat this, not that!

Meatloaf is only one of these comfortable staple foods that people want the coldest months and some at Christmas will make an instant classic. And our version could have a familiar taste because it is inspired byBarrelThe legendary recipe.

Get our recipe forCopycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf.

24

Brownies Fudgy

Low-calorie fudgy brownies
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

In our recipe, we still use all the classic Brownie ingredients less than between them-if you find yourself with Fudgier treats. You will always end up with the tastiest, perfectly fudge brownie, well! We think they are going well with the timidity of Santa Claus of choice: a glass of milk.

Get our recipefor theBest Fudgy Brownies.

25

quinoa pilaf

vegan quinoa salad in ceramic bowl
Refuge

In this vegan-friendlyquinoa Recipe Pilaf, salty, sweet and tangy all unite their strength for a side that will serve as a nice contrast with the rest of your Christmas party dishes. It could also be a big exchange for the farce if you want to try something different, too!

Get our recipefor aquinoa pilaf.

26

Crispy shrimp coconut nuts

Healthy coconut shrimp
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

In our coconut shrimp recipe, you will not find a frying pan in sight. Breaded crustaceans are baked for a dish that works very well as a fast and easy appetizer.

Get our recipe forCrispy shrimp coconut nuts.

27

Cookies with oats and chocolate chips

Healthy oatmeal–chocolate chip cookies
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

The chocolate chocolate chip cookie is an underestimated jewel: a perfectly fluffy biscuit composed of oats cooked in the oven and a surprising jerk of chocolate goodness. Santa Claus would not bother me if you nibble some of them before it happens.

Get our recipeforCookies with oats and chocolate chips.

28

Bacon and blue cheese stuffed dates

healthy stuffed dates
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Sweet, salty, smoked, cream: In one bite, these little delights give you a ton of flavor and to make for a stellar aperitif for your family to enjoy before the time for the main course.

Get our recipeforBacon and blue cheese stuffed dates.

29

Fra diavolo shrimp

Healthy shrimp fra diavolo
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

The mix of pasta and seafood does not stand out, and there, you just need crushed tomatoes, white wine, and a pinch of red pepper flakes to add flavor to this large pasta dish. He will surely wow your family at your Christmas party.

Get our recipe forFra diavolo shrimp.

30

Brussels sprouts with bacon and garnished almonds

Healthy brussels and bacon
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

There is no secret bacon, done all the better, and here it is associated with Brussels sprouts and almonds for a green-based accompaniment dish with a tasty kick. In addition, it is a versatile lateral dish that will complete a main course.

Get our recipe forBrussels sprouts with bacon and garnished almonds.

31

MISO icy scallops

Clean lean miso marinated scallops
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

The Miso is a great way to improve flavors in all dishes, and once you try this icing on a few scallops, there is a good chance to your family members will want to put things on everything.

Get our recipe forMISO icy scallops.

32

Spaghetti with spicy tomato sauce and bacon

Healthy spaghetti with spicy tomato sauce
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Pasta as a main dish at Christmas? Yes please! And our spaghetti dish is anything but ordinary, because it has a spicy tomato sauce and bacon. It's all you've ever wished in a pasta dish.

Get our recipeforSpaghetti with spicy tomato sauce and bacon.

33

Banana bread

Banana bread
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

What better way to finish a hearty meal than a hot slice ofBanana bread, To the right of the oven? Serve after dinner while sipping coffee and tea all the little ones to your meeting unpack their donations.

Get our recipeforBanana bread.

34

Crispy stuffed chicken

Paleo stuffed chicken
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Now this is a way for your family members to feel like they are in a restaurant. Here, crisp stuffy chicken breast is filled with vegetables and pine nuts for a high-end meal that is surprisingly easy to improve.

Get our recipe for theCrispy stuffed chicken.

35

Hot cheese goat salad

Vegetarian warm goat cheese salad
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

It's a salad that will talk about everyone, and for all the right reasons! With goat cheese croutons cooked in oven and soft, crunchy pears, this salad will be a really refreshing dish of having beside your dishes.

Get our recipefor aHot cheese goat salad.

36

Ratatouille grilled salad

Healthy grilled ratatouille salad
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

This recipe is not a traditional ratatouille, but it draws its inspiration in the variety of vegetables that make up the popular dish of France. You can customize this and serve vegetables you have on hand, and it will make a dish that brings a touch of color to the festive evening.

Get our recipefor aRatatouille grilled salad.

37

Chicken and dumplings

Healthy chicken and dumplings
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Nothing cries of comfort quite like chicken and dumplings. This recipe includes root, tasty vegetablesbroth, Shredded chicken, aRed To thicken the base of soup, and you will have guessed, fluffyDumplings. Everyone coming cold will be so happy that you have decided to make this dish this Christmas.

Get our recipe forChicken and dumplings.

38

Spicy Grilled Calamari salad

Healthy grilled calamari salad
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Calamari is often breaded and deep, but here we leave the squid have his time to shine in his more natural state. This salad is packaged with peanuts, tomatoes and some spices for a clearer salad appetizer.

Get our recipe forSpicy Grilled Calamari salad.

39

cheesecake

Biting into a slice of pumpkin cheesecake with whipped cream
Kiersten Hickman / Eat this, not that!

Cheesecake is often a decade and Christmas dessert option is the perfect time to indulge in what your heart desires. Our recipe is not only fast and easy to do, but it is also pumpkin too! Think about it as a cross between traditional cheese and fresh pumpkin pie.

Get our recipefor aPumpkin cheesecake.

40

Ginger biscuits

Kiersten Hickman / Eat this. Not that!

It's Christmas and we can not think of a better time to engage in traditional gingerbread cookies. Leave it too for Santa, too!

Get our recipe forGinger biscuits.

41

Pie Veggie Pie with an asiagalian crust with garlic

veggie pot pie with garlic asiago crust
Courtesy of Brazi bites

Your center ham centerpiece can fly the show, but this Veggie cheese pie is your family members will want seconds. Brèsi mords, a separate Brazilian cheese bread, constitutes the pottart-The filling, while filling is full of a mixture of mushrooms, celery, carrots and thyme.

Get the recipe forBrèsi Mord.

42

Wellington mushroom with Rosemary and Pecans

vegan mushroom wellington
Courtesy of the House Régie

If you want a vegan entrance this year, look no further than this hearty Wellington mushroom. The tender veggie is installed in a golden and flaky crust and illuminated with fresh rosemary and grilled pecans. We can not wait to dig!

Get the recipe forFeasting at home.

43

Pan of French onion noodles

french onion noodle casserole
Courtesy of the comfortable cook

We could not think of a better idea than transforming our favorite soup into a thick and copious casserole. This deep French onion dish is brighter with tasty egg noodles, caramelized onions, crisp fried onion trim and mozzarella cheese, of course!

Get the recipe forThe comfortable cook.

44

Corn stuffing balls

corn stuffing balls
Courtesy of the girl who has eaten everything

Rather than recreate your famous plush turkey for Christmas Day, opt to serve the stuffing on the side. These rounded pieces are packed with flake crowds, cream-style corn and celery, while butter and egg yolks add richness and help keep the spheres intact.

Get the recipe forThe girl who has eaten everything.

45

Easy lemon chicken pot pot

lemon chicken potato casserole
Graceful gimme of the oven

Scoop out a perfect bite of this pan and you will find layers of tender potatoes and lemoned chicken all mixed with a cream sauce you want all year round. Not only does it require a minimum preparation period, but you probably have all the ingredients of your kitchen to prepare this recipe in a flash.

Get the recipe forOven gimme.

46

Glass salmon with cranberry honey

cranberry honey glazed salmon
Courtesy of the kitchen at the house of mom

Add a little heartomega-3s At your Christmas table with this Zesty salmon entry. The glaze is made with tapped cranberries, soy sauce and bourbon for a vacation touch unexpectedly on your favorite fish.

Get the recipe forThe kitchen at the house of mom.

47

Instant cut of chicken soup

instant pot cream of chicken soup
Courtesy to paint red kitchen

Start your holiday meal with this chicken soup cream that is prepared quickly in your snapshot. All you have to do is launch poultry, vegetables, liquids, spices and butter in the machine and let it rug. The soup meets in about 30 minutes!

Get the recipe forPaint red kitchen.

48

Cabbage gratin with garlic and sage

cauliflower gratin with garlic and sage
Courtesy of the House Régie

This cauliflower gratin is ringard and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with everything you choose for your main course. Cruciferous cruciferous carbohydrate vegetables were indulgent with a wise rich Bechamel sauce and a crunchy chapel trim.

Get the recipe forFeasting at home.

49

Roasted bread apple soup with grilled hazelnuts

parsnip soup with hazelnuts
Courtesy of the House Régie

For a succulent side that is as simple as the impressive, try your hand with this soup of winter vegetables. It is packed with parsnips, hazelnuts and apples for a small and delicious sip. In addition, it is versatile enough to associate with all the proteins you choose to get up for dinner.

Get the recipe forFeasting at home.

50

Fenouil, celery and grenade salad

fennel, celery and pomegranate salad
Graceful inspiralized

With regard to a light side to flow with all these indulgent dishes? Why not opt ​​for a salad jetty of fennel, celery and juicy grenade? It's a red and green festive salad the whole family will love.

Get the recipe forInspiralized.

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