As the holiday season approaches, our thoughts turn to heartwarming moments spent with family and friends, and there's no better way to bring everyone together than around a spectacular Christmas feast. This year, let's reimagine the traditional Christmas dinner and dive into a multitude of ideas that go beyond the expected. From mouthwatering appetizers to decadent desserts, these Christmas dinner ideas are sure to make your holiday celebration spectacular. Join us as we explore delightful recipes and imaginative twists on traditional holiday favorites, making this Christmas dinner a feast to remember.
Appetizers
1
Perfectly Crispy Crab Cakes Recipe
The Best Crab Cakes with Panko - Seared then Baked Recipe
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2
Delectable Deep Fried Crawfish Tempura with a Spicy Aioli Recipe
Crawfish Tempura - the perfect appetizer. Delicious bite-sized morsels of tender, sweet crawfish with crunchy golden brown tempura batter.
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3
Scrumptious Lobster Tempura Recipe
Lobster tempura is a tempura lovers dream. Sweet and succulent lobster tails are deep fried in a light and airy tempura batter until they are golden brown. Try this incredible twist on deep fried seafood.
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4
Crispy Fried Artichoke Hearts Recipe
Panko and parmesan deep fried artichoke hearts with lemon aioli are easy and quick to make. What a crowd pleaser.
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5
Chicken Fried Lobster Recipe
Have you ever had chicken fried lobster? No, then this chicken fried lobster recipe is for you. Try this incredible twist on deep fried seafood.
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6
Chorizo Queso Fundido Recipe
A delicious and flavorful Chorizo Queso Fundido made with real cheese. This meaty queso dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
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7
Thyme Cheese Puffs Recipe
Delicious bite-sized delights that combine the aroma of fresh thyme with savory and nutty flavor of Grana Padano cheese in a light and fluffy pastry puff.
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Side Dishes
8
Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
This is a favorite fall vegetable and is so easy to make.
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9
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Guanciale Recipe
If Brussels sprouts are not on your favorite vegetable list, give this recipe a try. It might change your mind. The guanciale, a type of Italian cured bacon, makes all the difference. It has a rich flavor that makes this dish come alive.
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10
Smoked Stuffed Baked Potatoes Recipe
Do you like stuffed baked potatoes? Then try a smoked stuffed baked potato. The potato is first baked in the smoker until done. Then the stuffed potato went back into the smoker until the filling was hot and the cheese was melted.
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11
Grilled Sweet Potatoes With Sweet Glaze Recipe
Sweet potatoes are one of those dishes that screams for a sweet glaze. These are first grilled over charcoal for a hint of smokiness, then topped with a brown sugar and butter glaze and mini marshmallows. Grilled sweet potatoes, yum.
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12
Texas Style Creamed Corn with Roasted Poblano Peppers Recipe
If you like creamed corn, Texas-Style Creamed Corn with Roasted Poblano Peppers is a must-try. This recipe combines sweet corn with a smoky twist from the addition of roasted poblano peppers. The poblano’s mild heat and roasted flavor mix perfectly with the natural sweetness of the corn.
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13
Creamed Corn Without Cream Recipe
Great creamed corn starts with fresh corn, not a can opener. It's all about opening the kernels and "milking" the juice from the cob. That's easy to do with a neat little device I found online. Give this a try and you will never open a can of creamed corn again.
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14
Garlic Cheese Rolls Recipe
Do you like cheesy garlic rolls? Try this cheesy garlic roll recipe. These delicious rolls are easy to make. Don't worry if you don't have a wood fired oven, they are just as good in a conventional oven.
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Main Courses
15
Reverse Seared Dry-Aged Prime Rib Recipe
Prime rib is a favorite roast for many special occasions. This recipe featured a prime, 35-day dry-aged prime rib roast that was smoked low and slow. So good!For this recipe, I used a boneless prime rib roast that had been dry-aged for 35 days. It was gently smoked low and slow over lump charcoal at 250°F to an internal temperature of 125°F then reverse seared after a brief rest.
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16
Reverse Seared Beef Tenderloin Recipe
If you like filet mignon you will love this prime beef tenderloin that is reverse seared. The seasoning is simple and cooking the beef tenderloin over charcoal adds just a hint of smoky flavor.
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17
Tender and Juicy Brined and Smoked Turkey Recipe
It's easy to make a tender and juicy brined and smoked turkey. It all begins with a brine that really helps the turkey stay moist. Add a little pecan smoke, watch the temperature closely and you will be rewarded with a wonderful roasted turkey that everyone will love.
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18
Peach-Glazed Pork Chops Recipe
Peach glazed pork chops are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. This recipe combines perfectly seared pork chops with the sweet flavor of delicious homemade peach glaze.
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19
Smoked and Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe
Beef short ribs that are smoked then braised in red wine and beef tallow. Delicious!
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20
Double Cut Pork Chops - Brined, Smoked and Then Grilled Recipe
These double cut tomahawk pork chops are brined then smoked and grilled. The are tender and juicy and easy to make. Give them a try.
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21
Reverse Seared Smoked Pork Loin Recipe
Smoked pork loin is very easy to make and full of flavor. It's actually quite easy and absolutely worth the effort.
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22
Pork Tenderloin with Chili Honey Glaze Recipe
Imagine a tender pork tenderloin finished with a sweet glaze that has a little heat and a ton of flavor. A pork tenderloin with a chili honey glaze is one of those dishes that you will remember. This recipe was adapted from a recipe by Bobby Flay on the Food Network. I modified the spices a bit for my taste, but the inspiration came from Bobby's original recipe.
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23
Filet Mignon with Bone Marrow Butter Recipe
Filet Mignon is the most tender steak available. Top it with some bone marrow butter and it is out of this world. It's easy and delicious!
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24
Cornish Hens Recipe
If you like chicken, give these Cornish hens a try. They are easy to make and taste great.
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25
Roasted Corn and Poblano Pepper Enchiladas Recipe
Fresh roasted corn and poblano peppers with melted cheese and salsa verde. Yum.
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26
Gnocchi with Short Rib Ragù Recipe
If you like pasta, try making gnocchi. These little pillows of perfection are easy to make and are a nice alternative to pasta. The beef short rib ragu is also easy to make and goes great with gnocchi. Give this a try.
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27
San Franciso Style Cioppino Recipe
If you like seafood, you will love this dish. Cioppino is an Italian seafood stew. The seasoning is simple and the choices for the seafood are many. This is an adaptation of a recipe by Giada De Laurentiis on the Food Network. I modified the spices and seafood selection for my personal preference, but the complex underlying flavors of the rich broth are all Giada's. Thanks Giada, this dish was a hit in my house.
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28
Short Rib Ravioli with a Creamy Mushroom Ragu Recipe
Short rib ravioli in a mushroom cream sauce is one of those hearty dishes that sticks to your ribs on a cold night. This is awesome! Give it a try.
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29
Smoked Tri-Tip Recipe
Have you ever smoked a tri-tip and had it turn out dry or too smoky? This recipe is easy and produces a tender and juicy tri-tip with just the right amount of smoke. The roast is smoked low and slow for about an hour and then seared over a hot fire. It's delicious! Give it a try.
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30
Poblano Pepper and Cheese Tamales Recipe
A great recipe for tamales that are on the lighter side. The poblano and cheese tamales are made with strips of roasted poblano peppers and cheese.
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31
Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe
Beef short ribs that are first seared and then braised in red wine until they fall off the bone. Braised beef short ribs, comfort food at it best.
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Desserts
32
Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding With Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe
What could possibly be more decadent than chocolate bread pudding covered with gooey salted caramel sauce? This is amazing!
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33
Smoked Blueberry Crisp on a Charcoal Grill Recipe
Do you like blueberry crisp? Try making this blueberry crisp in your Big Green Egg or Kamado Joe. The charcoal adds just a hint of smokiness. This blueberry crisp is easy to make. I finished mine in a wood-fired oven for a few minutes.
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34
Smoked Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Do you like chocolate chip cookies? (It's a dumb question, I know.) Then you have to try these amazing chocolate chip cookies gently smoked in a Kamado Joe. These smoked chocolate chip cookies have a subtle and pleasing smokiness that makes them crazy good. Give them a try.
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35
Bacon Apple Crisp Recipe
Do you like apple crisp? Try this bacon apple crisp made in a smoker. The smoky flavor is subtle if you cook over charcoal without chunks of woods. It's easy to make and delicious.
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