From Starters to Sweets: 25 Christmas Day Recipes for Every Table
By Sho @ Hungry for Thai
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Dec 22nd 2025 
🎄Whether you’re planning ahead or pulling together a last-minute menu, these 25 Christmas Day recipes are perfect for celebrating the holiday with good food and happy moments.
🎄🎅🏻Christmas Day is one of those moments where food truly becomes the heart of the celebration.
It’s not just about what’s on the table—it’s about gathering loved ones, sharing stories, and creating memories that linger long after the last bite.
Whether you’re hosting a big family dinner, planning a cozy holiday spread, or contributing a dish to a festive potluck, having a mix of show-stopping mains, fun appetizers, and irresistible desserts makes the day feel extra special.
🩷🎁 These 25 Christmas Day Recipes brings together a festive mix of sweet and savory dishes from talented food bloggers around the web.
You’ll find classics alongside playful, creative ideas—perfect for building a menu that feels both traditional and fresh.
From comforting baked treats to crowd-pleasing party foods and elegant holiday mains, these recipes are all about celebrating the season with joy, flavor, and a little holiday magic.
Whether you’re cooking everything yourself or picking a few favorites to complement your Christmas menu, this collection is designed to inspire, simplify planning, and help you enjoy the day stress-free—because Christmas should be spent making memories, not rushing around the kitchen.
Why You’ll Love These 25 Festive Christmas Day Recipes 💗
- A perfect balance of sweet and savory dishes for a complete Christmas Day menu
- Great mix of traditional holiday favorites and fun, festive twists
- Ideal for hosting, potlucks, and holiday parties
- Includes appetizers, mains, desserts, and drinks—all in one place
- Many recipes are make-ahead or easy to prep, saving you time on Christmas Day
- Family-friendly options alongside elegant dishes for entertaining
- Visually festive recipes that look beautiful on the holiday table
- Created by trusted food bloggers, so you know they’re well-tested and loved
Wishing you a Christmas filled with mouth-watering food, warm moments, and lots of happy bites 🎄✨
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Thai Coconut Balls Dessert (Khanom Tom)
Get festive with these sweet Thai coconut balls (Khanom Tom) — soft, chewy, and coated in shredded coconut, they’re a perfect Christmas dessert or holiday treat to share with friends and family!
Tags: dessert, gluten free, vegan
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Thai Son-in-Law Eggs (Kai Look Keuy)
These tangy, caramelized Thai son-in-law eggs are not only a crowd-pleasing appetizer but also a fun, flavorful addition to your Christmas table! Perfect for holiday feasts and festive gatherings.
Tags: appetizer, vegetarian
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Bacardi Rum Cake
A rich, buttery Bacardi rum cake soaked in warm rum glaze is perfectly festive and irresistible for Christmas gatherings.
Tags: dessert
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Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Appetizer With Pesto
This gorgeous Christmas tree pastry is a festive showstopper! Flaky, buttery, and decorated like a holiday tree — ideal for Christmas brunch, parties, or sweet seasonal snacking.
Tags: appetizer, vegetarian
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Grinch Spaghetti
Easy and festive fun dinner idea inspired by the Grinch. Make this spaghetti recipe for a quick Christmas dinner idea.
Tags: dinner, pasta
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M&M Holiday Cookie Bars
This M&M Holiday Cookie Bars recipe is a quick and crowd-pleasing holiday dessert featuring a buttery, chewy bar studded with chocolate chips and festive red-and-green M&Ms that comes together in one bowl and bakes in under 30 minutes.
Tags: dessert
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Holiday Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
This Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole is a family favorite in the making! It’s loaded with juicy turkey sausage, fluffy eggs, buttery crescent rolls, and finished with melty cheese. Easy to throw together and perfect for holiday brunch or make-ahead breakfasts.
Tags: breakfast, casserole, chicken
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White Chocolate Covered Oreos
These white chocolate covered Oreos make a simple and festive Christmas dessert, great for parties and holiday gifting.
Tags: dessert
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Cranberry Onion Pork Chops
Cranberry Onion Pork ChopsThese Cranberry Onion Pork Chops were super festive and super easy to make! That cranberry onion compote and those roasted brussels, paired with that crispy pork chop!? Total chef's kiss!
Tags: pork, dinner
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Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
These Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes are the cutest, most festive treat for the holidays. They start with an easy chocolate cake mix base and get topped with fluffy homemade vanilla buttercream, then finished into adorable little trees that are almost too pretty to eat.
Tags: dessert
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Mediterranean-Style Whole Stuffed Chicken
This Mediterranean-Style whole stuffed chicken features juicy roast chicken filled with sweet prunes, nutty pine nuts, and rosemary-infused butter, roasted until tender and aromatic. It makes a memorable centerpiece for holiday meals and special occasions.
Tags: dinner, chicken
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Gnome For The Holidays
Create a festive Christmas dessert charcuterie board with a fun gnome theme, packed with sweet treats and holiday goodies.
Tags: appetizer, meat
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Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini
Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini is an easy, elegant appetizer made with a creamy feta-cream cheese spread and tangy sun-dried tomatoes.
Tags: appetizer, vegetarian
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
Sweet and tangy, these slow cooker cranberry meatballs will be the hit of any holiday potluck.
Tags: meat, dinner, slow cooking
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Christmas Cake – Traditional British Fruit Cake with Royal Icing
A classic British Christmas cake is made well in advance (months!) and soaked with brandy, then decorated just before Christmas with marzipan and Royal icing! It's a cake fit for a king (for real!)
Tags: dessert
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Christmas Tree Cheeseball
Christmas Tree Cheeseball is a fun and festive appetizer shaped like a holiday tree and packed with creamy, savory flavor.
Tags: appetizer, vegetarian
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Keto Gingerbread Cookies
Deliciously crisp and warmly spiced, these gluten-free and low-carb gingerbread cookies are nut-free, sugar-free, egg-free, and you can replace the butter with coconut oil to make them dairy-free! They are perfect healthy treats for everyone to enjoy on the holidays!
Tags: dessert
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Gingerbread Martini – Easy Christmas Cocktail
You only need a few ingredients and a quick shake to make this fun Christmas cocktail that tastes just like a freshly baked Christmas cookie
Tags: drinks, alcohol, festive
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Christmas Tree Appetizers
Festive Christmas tree-shaped appetizers that turn simple ingredients into holiday magic; perfect for parties, snacks, and joyful family bites!
Tags: appetizer, snack
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Mini Mince Pies With Marzipan
Mini version of British classic Christmas sweet, mince pies, these are tiny cases of homemade pastry, filled with mincemeat (a dried fruit mixture) and topped with seasonal marzipan cut-outs.
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Festive Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
Experience a seasonal twist on a classic favorite with these fluffy rolls, infused with the warm spices of nutmeg and the creamy richness of eggnog. Finished with a velvety eggnog glaze, they are the ultimate indulgent breakfast to enjoy while opening gifts on Christmas morning.
Tags: breakfast,
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Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Sink your teeth into the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of soft and creamy Peanut Butter Fudge.
Tags: dessert
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Christmas Chicken
This Christmas Chicken Recipe is a comforting, budget-friendly Christmas meal that uses everyday ingredients, and is perfect for your festive table along with all the sides.
Tags: dinner, chicken
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Cioppino Recipe (Seafood Stew)
This Cioppino Seafood Stew is a hearty Italian-American classic simmered in a rich tomato-wine broth and brimming with clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, and fish for a warm, restaurant-worthy dish at home.
Tags: dinner, stew, seafood
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Charcuterie Wreath
If you need a delicious appetizer for the holiday season, this Charcuterie Wreath is a great way to do it! Enjoy this festive appetizer, with flavorful meats, cheeses, fruits, fresh rosemary, and crackers shaped as an edible wreath.
Tags: appetizer
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