28 Christmas Day Recipes to Feast Like a King
Dec 18, 2024
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If you are looking for decadent Christmas Day recipes to make your day a special one, these recipes cover breakfast/ brunch and a 3-course Christmas dinner. They are festive and delicious, made with simple but rich ingredients that take you down the memory lane to the Christmas of your childhood. From classic dishes to recipes with a twist, there is a bit for everyone to enjoy!
Table of Contents
- Almond Croissants with Puff Pastry
- Chocolate Crescent Rolls
- Sausage Egg and Cheese Cassserole
- Salmon Balls
- Chicken and Mushroom Vol-au-Vents
- Crab Balls
- Christmas Charcuterie Board
- Brie and Cranberry Bites
- Smoked Salmon Pate
- Roast Beef
- Gammon in Cocoa Cola
- Roast Pork with Crackling
- Salmon Wellington
- Roast Turkey Crown
- Roasted Turkey Drumsticks
- Roast Goose
- Roast Potatoes
- Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Parmesan
- Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice
- Mashed Potato with Parmesan Crust
- Braised Red Cabbage
- Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing
- Mini Christmas Cakes
- Gingerbread Man Cookies
- Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
- Mince Pie Tart
- Christmas Tree Cupcakes
- Mini Christmas Trifles
Almond Croissants with Puff Pastry
Start your Christmas day with a gourmet breakfast that everyone will love. These Almond Croissants with Puff Pastry are absolutely delicious, and fit for the occasion. They are made with a delicious homemade almond paste and dusted generously with confectioners’ sugar for an indulgent touch.
GET THE RECIPE: Almond Croissants
Chocolate Crescent Rolls
Spoil your taste buds on Christmas morning with some incredibly indulgent Chocolate Crescent Rolls that are wonderfully golden and baked to perfection. They are made from scratch with a light and fluffy dough, and a filling of chocolate – sheer pleasure!
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Sausage Egg and Cheese Cassserole
This Sausage, Egg and Cheese Casserole can be made the night before and just popped in the oven on Christmas morning to enjoy a hearty breakfast that will leave you full and happy and ready for a day of fun.
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Salmon Balls
These Salmon Balls are the perfect amuse-bouche for the big day. You only need 20 minutes to make these bites, and they are incredibly moist and beautifully baked, and so declicious!
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Chicken and Mushroom Vol-au-Vents
If you are looking for an impressive appetizer for Christmas, these Chicken and Mushroom Vol-au-Vents are absolutely delicious. Golden puff pastry cases filled with chicken and mushrooms in a white creamy sauce, it really can’t get better than that!
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Crab Balls
These fried Crab Balls are some delicious festive appetizers that are golden and crispy on the outside, but juicy and moist on the inside. They are quick and easy to make, and always a crowd pleaser.
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Christmas Charcuterie Board
Impress your guests with this Christmas Charcuterie Board packed with festive meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and other delicious edibles. It’s a great start to your Christmas meal, and such a crowd pleaser!
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Brie and Cranberry Bites
These Brie and Cranberry Bites are made with puff pastry and a touch of rosemary for some delicious canapés that are so easy to put together, but divinely delicious. Plus, they can be made either in advance or just before serving.
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Smoked Salmon Pate
No need to buy a ready-made pate, my Smoked Salmon Pâté is perfect for entertainment, so much better than the store-bought version. Delicious, yet so simple to make with minimal prep, this pate can either be spread on crackers, crostini or bagels, or served in some pretty puff pastry cups.
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Roast Beef
The perfect roast for your Christmas day menu, this Roast Beef joint is incredibly tender and cooked to an absolute perfection. There is no need for fancy ingredients to make it, my recipe is simplicity at its best.
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Gammon in Cocoa Cola
Gammon in Coca Cola, a fantastic recipe full of festive flavours. The gammon joint is first cooked in coca cola and spices, then brushed with a mustard maple glaze and roasted to perfection. No hassle, simple ingredients and maximum flavours!
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Roast Pork with Crackling
My Roast Pork with Crackling is the only roast pork recipe you will ever need to impress your guests this Christmas. Succulent pork and amazingly crisp crackling without any effort and very little prep. The best roast for the festive season!
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Salmon Wellington
This Salmon Wellington is an impressive dish for the Christmas table. Flaky golden puff pastry, salmon fillets and a filling of spinach, cream cheese and caramelized onions, plus and a handful of samphire, what a feast!
GET THE RECIPE: Salmon Wellington
Roast Turkey Crown
My Roast Turkey Crown is an excellent roast for your Christmas dinner. Juicy, almost melting in your mouth turkey with a nice crispy skin, such a treat! Plus, it’s so easy to make, and ready in about 2 hours.
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Roasted Turkey Drumsticks
My Roasted Turkey Drumsticks are very moist and juicy, and a great alternative to the whole roast turkey or turket breast. Plus they are a lot quicker to cook, and as delicious, and ideal if you hav a small gathering at Christmas.
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Roast Goose
This showstopping Christmas Roast Goose is a wonderful alternative to the classic roast turkey, but as delicious. Moist and rich, this spatchcock goose is a lot easier to cook than you’d think.
GET THE RECIPE: Christmas Roast Goose
Roast Potatoes
This really is the best side dish for any roast! My Crispy Roast Potatoes with a touch of garlic and rosemary are golden and roasted to perfection, nice and crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside.
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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Parmesan
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Parmesan, cooked in a pan for the best texture and taste you can get. They are a quick, easy and so delicious way of cooking brussels sprouts in under 10 minutes.
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Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice
You can’t have a Christmas feast without this delicious Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice. It goes wonderfully well with that roasted turkey and it’s way better than the store-bought stuff you get in a jar.
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Mashed Potato with Parmesan Crust
Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Crust, a delicious side dish with a Southern touch. It is creamy and rich and heart-warming, perfect for that succulent roast on Christmas day.
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Braised Red Cabbage
A traditional side dish for your Christmas menu, this Braised Red Cabbage packed with dried cranberries, apples and warm spices is incredibly easy to make, and a hit with everyone at the festive table.
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Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing
Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing with sage, thyme, onion and celery, and cooked in chicken broth, a traditional turkey stuffing for your Christmas dinner It’s a very simple recipe that can be cooked either in a casserole dish, or it can be used to stuff the turkey.
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Mini Christmas Cakes
30-Minute Mini Christmas Cakes made in a muffin tin with brandy-soaked mixed dried fruit and topped with a smooth orange icing, a decadent festive dessert for the Christmas menu. The fruit cakes are a lot quicker to bake than the traditional Christmas cake, and are very easy to make.
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Gingerbread Man Cookies
These Gingerbread Man Cookies are soft and spiced and perfect for baking with kids. They are one of the most popular festive bakes and are extremely popular with kids and grown ups of all ages.
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Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
Some delicious Christmas bakes, these Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti are very popular at this time of the year. They are twice-baked cookies, crunchy and sweetly flavored and can be enjoyed plain or with chocolate.
GET THE RECIPE: Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
Mince Pie Tart
A twist on the classic mince pie recipe, this Mince Pie Tart is made with a homemade sweet shortcrust pastry and shop-bought mincemeat. It’s a family-favourite christmassy dessert that is so easy to make with a handful of ingredients.
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Christmas Tree Cupcakes
An indulgent festive treat, these Christmas Tree Cupcakes are made with a chocolate sponge base, green vanilla buttercream frosting and sprinkles. It’s a quick and easy to make treat that is family-friendly and utterly delicious.
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Mini Christmas Trifles
Mini Christmas Trifles made with cranberry jelly, vanilla custard, madeira cake, cream and pomegranate seeds, a delicious no-bake Christmas dessert packed with festive flavours. It’s really easy to ut together and a big hit with everyone.
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