The night before Christmas is soon approaching fast and with that in mind that means that your focus has shifted away from the decorating and the presents, to think about just exactly what you are going to feed your family on this festive Christmas Eve day. Maybe you have some traditional recipes that you are considering pursuing or maybe you feel like it is time to change up the old habits and substitute them with new ones. If you are stuck on what to serve on your Christmas Eve dinner table and don’t want to fall prey to the same old food, then read on to see how you can do just that!
Traditional Christmas Eve Dinner Items with a Twist!
First off, I think it is only fair to assume that not everyone is going to be willing to venture completely out of the non-traditional territory. Sure, you would like some new recipe information, but you don’t want to offer items that may not be completely in line with the Christmas tradition. That is okay! Here are some ways that you can take the traditional pork, beef, and chicken and boost it up a notch for some delicious and quirky Christmas Eve dinner ideas.
- Parmesan sage roast turkey with gravy
- Duck with orange hazelnut stuffing
- Pomegranate short ribs
- Baked ham with a a honey chipotle glaze
- Simple shrimp scampi
- Christmas ham in a puff pastry
- Red chili pork tamales
- Bacon wrapped fillets with cowboy butter
Vegan Christmas Dinner Ideas with a Twist!
We certainly cannot forget the fact that everyone has different dietary restrictions therefore this Christmas eve list has to be inclusive of that! For all of you who may follow a vegan and vegetarian lifestyle and need some inspiration when preparing the ultimate, mouthwatering Christmas Eve dinner, don’t worry! We got you covered!
- Pot roast made of stuffed sourdough
- Lentils loaf with mushroom and cranberry sauce
- Holiday stuffed butternut squash
- Mini holiday burgers made with black bean patties
- Mushroom wellington (the vegan version of the beef wellington!)
- Vegan Lasagna
- Delicious vegan meatballs made of chickpeas
- Portobello Pot Roast (essentially all the pot roast veggies and gravy without the meat!)
Non-Traditional Christmas Eve Dinner Sides
When crafting the most perfect Christmas dinner, you also cannot forget about the sides! The sides are what complement the entree and complete the dinner as a whole. If you are feeling as if your Christmas dinner may be lacking in the sides department (and you don’t want to go for the traditional sides like everyone else, then read down the list for some instant inspiration!)
- Creamed corn or spinach
- A delicious soup such as chili with sour cream, onions, and cheese or french onion soup.
- Spinach and mushroom gnocchi casserole
- Smoked onions stuffed with chicken
- Chorizo and sweet potato salad
- Loaded sweet potatoes with lime and beans
- Cheesy Keto mashed cauliflower
Non-Traditional Christmas-Eve Vegan Dinner Sides
Once again, we have exhausted some entree options that are absolutely delicious for those following a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. Yet, we cannot expect that entrees will be the only thing that you want to consider for your Christmas dinner. There are some incredibly creative and delicious ways to cook up a wonderful and filling Christmas Eve vegan/vegetarian dinner that will have you and your family getting up to grab more!
- Vegan butternut squash mac & cheese
- Vegan shepherd’s pie with mushroom, corn, peas, carrots, and fluffy mashed potatoes
- Vegan cauliflower wings in delicious buffalo sauce
- Vegan spinach dip and hummus with pita chips
- Fried brussels sprout with tofu bacon
- Nutty vegan cheese toasts with caramelized balsamic onions
- Roasted cauliflower in tahini sauce
- Spinach and mushroom strudels
Here were some lovely Christmas Eve dinner ideas that venture a little bit off the traditional route and provide a wonderful and unique twist on some Christmas Eve dinner classics. Whether you are vegetarian, vegan, or you eat it all, there are always creative ways that you can make your Christmas Eve dinner rewarding and special!
