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Easy Christmas Appetizers, Sides, and Starters
Appetizers, starters, and side dishes play a very important role at your holiday dinner table. We always start the dinner party with appetizers. If you are deciding on your Christmas menu and are looking for recipes to kick off your dinner party and set the mood up, you are at the perfect place. I have a Christmas-themed platter, creamy salad, interesting potato recipes, salads, bite-sized treats, and more. Most of my recipes are vegetarian here, but I also have simple appetizer recipes for meat eaters too. Let us know your favorite from our list. This is not the end. I have more recipes that you can make for your Christmas dinner.
Christmas Casseroles
This section is about some of the best casserole recipes you can make for your Christmas lunch or dinner. Also, these casseroles are savory and make the best side with your main dish or roasted meat. Some of my favorite holiday dinner casseroles include:
Green bean casserole from scratch Cheesy eggplant casserole Savory sweet potato casserole Cheesy loaded cauliflower casserole Corn cheese casserole Hashbrown potato casserole Potato au gratin with goat cheese
Christmas Bread
Holidays are all about baking bread with your dear ones. Bake one of our delicious bread this festive season. I have shared only savory bread recipes here that go well with your Christmas dinner platter. If you are looking for cake, cinnamon rolls, and sticky buns, etc., then check this amazing list of Christmas desserts.
Christmas Tree pull-apart bread Holiday cranberry pull-apart bread Dinner rolls or yeast rolls Buttermilk biscuits Vienna bread Parker house rolls Brioche bread and buns Zopf Rosemary garlic focaccia Panettone.
Christmas Main Dishes
Christmas main dish or entree should be the star showstopper at your dinner table. My main dishes are not only simple but so delicious that it will be a super hit.
Whole roasted cauliflower with garlic cream sauce Crispy roasted spatchcock chicken with vegetables Shrimp scampi pasta Black bean burgers Orange chicken with rice Butternut squash pasta (vegan) Fettuccine alfredo pasta Mac and cheese for kids
Christmas Desserts
No matter how good your dinner was and how full you are, there is always room for desserts. I have already shared 50+ easy Christmas desserts, but if you are looking for traditional classic holiday desserts, then pick one from below.
Eggless Christmas fruit and nut cake Classic holiday rum cake No-bake holiday fudge with peanut butter White chocolate fudge - festive-themed Pavlova cake dessert Persimmon apple pudding or American Christmas pudding Festive-themed strawberries and cream Cashew meringue cookies Raspberry white chocolate chip cookies Galette with berries and ice cream
I am not ending this list here. Stay tuned if you are interested to know what my next holiday recipe is. Until the end of December, I am going to post some of the best and easy to make holiday recipes on my blog.
My Christmas dinner tips
Plan your menu: plan your menu in advance. Ask for help. But if you are making everything alone, then keep your menu simple. In this way, you can make your grocery list and pick everything at once. Organize your fridge. Make ahead as much as possible: Preparing some dishes in advance will avoid the stress on the day you are going to entertain your guests. Appetizers, salads, and main dishes taste best when served fresh, but you can prep all the ingredients needed to make it. Dinner casseroles and holiday desserts can be made in advance. I have given make-ahead instructions in each recipe. Set the table: If you have purchased any fancy holiday-themed plates, dinnerware, wine glasses, or anything special to use on the big day, set the table the night before. This way at least you have one less task to worry about. I want to take this chance to thank you all for your continuous support. I wish you all Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy new year.
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