Christmas eve recipes

The best Christmas dinner ideas! These festive holiday main dishes are so fun to make for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day dinner - there’s something for everyone!

Maybe it’s getting a head start with just the main course or something sweet for dessert, or perhaps you prefer to get the bulk of the meal done ahead of time. From the appetizers to the main course to the sides and dessert, we’re sharing more than 30 recipes for festive make-ahead Christmas dinner.

Spice up your Christmas feast with new and exciting alternative Christmas dinner recipes for a memorable holiday dinner!

What dessert do you usually serve on Christmas day?

Bring festive flavors to your holiday table with these must-try Christmas appetizer recipes. From savory bites to crowd-pleasing finger foods, these appetizers are perfect for setting the stage for a memorable feast. Get inspired with easy-to-make, delicious ideas that everyone will love. Start planning your holiday menu now with these essential Christmas appetizers that are guaranteed to impress. Make your holiday gathering unforgettable by exploring these recipes today.

I make these meatballs every single Christmas Eve...or special occasion for that matter. They are inspired by the Monday night meatballs served at one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco, A16. I love how easy and rewarding this dish is and it also freezes really well.

Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing: simple to put together, healthy, and pairs perfectly with just about any meal!

A twist on a classic sweet potato casserole, these scalloped sweet potatoes perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Easy and delicious!

Fun Christmas Eve dinner ideas! These festive holiday main dishes are so fun to make the night before Christmas - and there’s something for everyone!

Brown Sugar Dijon Glazed Pork Loin is juicy fork tender on the inside and crusty on the outside. We smothered our pork with Dijon mustard brown sugar glaze and roasted it together with carrots and