15 Festive Christmas Menu Ideas
There’s nothing quite like the magic of Christmas dinner — the aroma of roasted meats, freshly baked sides, and sweet holiday desserts filling the air. Whether you’re hosting a cozy family gathering or a grand holiday feast, these 15 Festive Christmas Menu Ideas will help you create a spread that’s merry, memorable, and full of flavor.
From classic roasted turkey and glazed ham to creamy mashed potatoes, vibrant vegetable sides, and decadent Christmas desserts, this collection has something for everyone at the table. These dishes combine traditional favorites and modern twists, making your holiday meal both comforting and impressive.
So light the candles, pour some mulled wine, and get ready to serve a Christmas menu that captures the warmth and joy of the season — one delicious bite at a time.
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Charcuterie Wreath
If you need a delicious appetizer for the holiday season, this Charcuterie Wreath is a
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Christmas Deviled Eggs
These Christmas deviled eggs are the perfect holiday appetizer, and with my easy-peel trick, you’ll never make hard-boiled eggs another way again. These serve a crowd and are great for other holidays as well–just leave them plain or garnish with your favorite toppings.
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Easy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip – Joyful Balance
This Easy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip is perfect for game day, potlucks, or as a party snack. Creamy & flavorful without any of the dairy!
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Apple Cranberry Chutney
With a rich, sweet and savory flavor, apple cranberry chutney is ready in minutes and is the perfect make-ahead holiday dish.
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Smoky Vegan Ham with Maple Mustard Glaze | Ooh La La It’s Vegan
This Vegan Ham recipe is a delicious plant-based, high-protein centerpiece perfect for holidays or hearty sandwiches.
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Individual Salmon Wellington Recipe
Individual Salmon Wellingtons are baked puff pastry wrapped salmon filets inspired by the beef wellington. With easy progress photo + video.
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Greek Stuffed Eggplant with Chickpeas – Chef’s Pencil
Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering Greek vegan delight – stuffed eggplants with chickpeas. This recipe takes the humble eggplant to new heights, as
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Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
Rich and oh-so-creamy, these Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes are made with buttery Yukon gold potatoes, roasted garlic, thyme, and milk!
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Brussels Sprout Panzanella [vegan]
This delicious Brussels sprout panzanella makes a wonderful winter salad. Tossed in a cider vinegar dressing, it is topped with crunchy homemade rosemary
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Rosemary & Cinnamon Balsamic Glazed Beets | Beet of the Wild
Boasting an earthy and herbaceous flavour with a touch of warmth, These Rosemary and Cinnamon Balsamic Glazed Beets are a delectable winter side that’s
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Roasted Squash with Salsa Verde & White Bean Puree
This recipe for Roasted Squash with Pickled Walnut Salsa Verde & White Bean Puree is the perfect centrepiece for a vegan Christmas feast!
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Festive Christmas Focaccia Bread
Celebrate the holidays with homemade Christmas focaccia bread, soft, fluffy, and easily decorated with festive herbs and veggies.
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Snowman Cheesy Pull Apart Bread – Christmas Cheesy Pull Apart Bread
This festive easy to make mozzarella-stuffed pull-apart dinner roll snowman is cheesy, herby, and scrumptiously savory. Served as centerpiece or starter, it will disappear before you know it.
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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
This Christmas pinwheel cookies recipe may be my favorite I’ve made all holiday season. With festive green swirls and crunchy red sugary edges, the fun holiday cookies are show-stopping and secretly quite easy to make (if you have a little patience.)
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Sweet N Salty Santa’s Trash Cookies: Festive Kitchen Sink Cookie
Santa’s trash cookies are a Christmas version of kitchen sink cookies with M&Ms, pretzels, potato chips + white choc chips for a sweet n salty treat
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