Being the one responsible for making Christmas Eve dinner perfect and ensuring that all guests are comfortable and have an unforgettable time is a challenging but very rewarding task.
Preparing all the
Christmas arrangements, choosing the
drinks, canapés,
snacks, the main course, appetizers,
desserts, and some surprises takes a few days of planning.
Here, we want to leave you with some ideas that we know will be very useful to make your Christmas Eve dinner the best of all years.
Invitations
Usually, invitations are not offered for Christmas Eve or
Christmas dinners, but this time you might consider breaking the tradition and handing out a creative and simple invitation. You can design it yourself using simple materials like red cardstock, glue, markers, decorative accessories, Christmas ribbon, etc.
The delivery of the invitation should be one week before the Christmas Eve dinner so that your guests have time to schedule their time.
Atmosphere
To decorate the place where the dinner will take place, you can use traditional Christmas decorations like ribbons, the Christmas tree, ornaments, lights, some hanging decorations, and above all, music with carols and other suitable themes.
Your creativity and time are important to ensure your guests are surprised and completely satisfied.
Menu
This is a crucial part of the Christmas evening, as thinking about what to prepare, how to combine flavors, aromas, and, above all, delighting palates is important.
For this, we have made a selection of various dishes that can help you choose a perfect menu.
(It is important that you click on the recipe title for more preparation details)
Drinks
You can choose between hot drinks for those who are cold; or alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for teenagers and kids. Here are some options:
Hot Chocolate Express. A delicious hot chocolate, low in calories, and more.
Punch with Red Wine. A delicious fruit and red wine punch made with H-E-B products.
Christmas Cosmopolitan. This tasty drink is similar to the traditional cosmopolitan but with a touch of ginger and Christmas decorations.
Pineapple and Ginger Martini. This drink is refreshing and exotic due to the combination of ginger and pineapple.
Sangria Corregidores. A refreshing drink made of wine and fruits.
Apple Cider. A traditional Christmas drink based on apple juice.
To see more Christmas drink recipes, click here.
Snacks or Canapés
When the guests arrive and wait for the others, while the gathering takes place until dinner arrives, a delicious snack or canapé is the best solution. Take note of our recommendations:
Goat Cheese and Basil Dip. Enjoy this delicious snack that is tasty and ready in 10 minutes. You can get creative and add any ingredients you like to this recipe.
Smoked Salmon Pâté. This delicious recipe for smoked salmon pâté can also be made with trout. It's a very tasty snack.
Potato Tortilla Tapas. A Spanish snack/appetizer made with potato and egg. It’s very easy to prepare and delicious.
Blinis with Caviar. An excellent appetizer/snack for your elegant dinners and meals.
For more Christmas snack recipes, click here.
Soups
A warm soup can be the best choice for these cold Christmas nights.
Asparagus Soup. Asparagus is a source of fiber and antioxidants that we must not neglect in our daily life. This soup is excellent for people suffering from diabetes as it controls the amount of carbohydrates it contains.
Tomato Cream. PAM helps you control the amount of fat while cooking. By preparing this recipe with PAM, your dish will have 30% fewer calories, 55% less fat, and 60% less cholesterol than if you had prepared it with conventional liquid oil.
Mushroom Soup. PAM helps you control the amount of fat while cooking your dishes. By preparing this dish with PAM, it will have 50% fewer calories, 80% less fat, and 100% less cholesterol than if you had prepared it with conventional liquid oil.
Three Cheese Cream. This delicious Three Cheese Cream will delight you with its flavor and, above all, with how easy it is to prepare.
Potato and Corn Cream. A delicious potato and corn cream with a perfect texture.
For more soup recipes, click here.
Bacalao
Bacalao is never missing from Christmas tables, and that is why we have selected the best recipes here. Take note.
Bacalao Tacos. This version of bacalao tacos is delicious and low in calories as it uses lettuce leaves instead of tortillas and Kraft Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese. Enjoy this recipe during the Christmas season!
Mexican Bacalao. Try this delicious Mexican-style Bacalao, with H-E-B products.
Grandma's Vizcaina Bacalao. This bacalao recipe has been my family's secret every Christmas. I share it because it is truly delicious.
Mom's Traditional Bacalao. The best bacalao recipe, you must try it.
Bacalao Balls. These balls are very tasty as they have a strong bacalao flavor and are great as tapas.
Christmas Bacalao. The typical recipe for delicious Christmas bacalao.
To learn more bacalao recipes, click here.
Turkey
The turkey should never be missing, and it can be prepared in different ways. Here are several options you can choose from.
Achiote Stuffed Turkey for Christmas. This Christmas, prepare this Mexican-style stuffed turkey recipe.
Mama Grande's Turkey. Turkey and its stuffing. Delicious.
X-mas Turkey. Tasty stuffed turkey with a sweet and sour sauce made from pine nuts, pork meat, apple chunks, among other ingredients that make this recipe a delight.
Plaza Turkey. Exquisite stuffed turkey, injected with butter, milk, and white wine. The stuffing consists of sautéed vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, leeks, celery, peas, zucchini, and thick-cut ham.
Stuffed Turkey. Delicious stuffed turkey with sweet picadillo and apples.
To learn more Christmas turkey recipes, click here.
Salads
These are important for those who enjoy them and do not want to skip them on Christmas Eve. They can also be a good option as a side dish.
Pear and Cottage Salad. Perfect for any time and occasion!
Green Apple and Lettuce Salad. A delicious salad with lettuce, green apple, cheese, and walnuts. The dressing is made with olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper.
Christmas Salad. A very tasty and traditional combination of seasonal fruits.
Champagne Vinaigrette Salad. This salad showcases the taste of different types of cooking for the ingredients, as some are fresh, others roasted, and one preserved. A delicious salad to accompany a dish with pesto.
Goat Cheese and Blueberry Salad. Add variety to your salads by preparing this delicious goat cheese salad with blueberries, candied walnuts, and a Dijon dressing.
To learn more Christmas salad recipes, click here.
Desserts
Delicious desserts that must not be missing. You can prepare several options, not just one, as the intention is to offer choices and variety to guests.
Brownies with Santa Claus Hats. These brownies are delicious and very original for Christmas as they have a Santa Claus hat made with a strawberry, a simple and very original touch.
Chocolate Cake without Milk and Eggs. This cake recipe contains neither milk nor eggs. It is ideal for someone vegan or allergic to dairy and/or eggs.
Chocolate Lava Cakes. If you always thought these chocolate lava cakes were difficult to make, follow this recipe and you’ll be surprised. They are perfect for impressing all your guests.
Gluten-Free Christmas Cake. A delicious fruit and spice cake made with cornmeal, rice flour, and polenta flour to obtain a delicious gluten-free cake for Christmas.
Dark and White Chocolate Mousse. This delicious dark and white chocolate mousse is served very cold and garnished with whipped cream. It is an ideal dessert to have ready from the day before.
To learn more Christmas dessert recipes, click here.