Christmas | Christmas Dinner | Meal Planning | Round Ups
ByJo-Anna RooneyPostedUpdated
Are you wondering what to serve for Christmas Dinner that isn’t a traditional roast turkey? Well look no further, here are some delicious Best Non Traditional Christmas Dinner Recipes for you! You can choose from beef, ham, pork, pasta and even some non-traditional turkey recipes. The menus include a main course,side dish ideas, desserts and even some festive drinks. All delicious, special and festive for the holiday season.
What can I serve instead of traditional turkey?
When most people think of a traditional Christmas dinner, they think of the classics like roast turkey as the main dish on the holiday table. But if you don’t want to make a full turkey, or just feel like something entirely different instead, there are plenty of other delicious options you can try (who knows, maybe you’ll even create some new Christmas traditions). So if you’re looking to try something different this year, I’m sharing some delicious recipes for your Christmas meal here! (These are also great options for Christmas Eve dinner.)
Non-Traditional Turkey Ideas for Christmas Dinner
If you want turkey for Christmas Day but don’t want to make a traditional turkey, here are some options that are easier, and still give you that Christmas turkey dinner flavour you love!
- Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs
- One Dish Turkey Breast and Stuffing
- Turkey Pot Pie
Beef Recipes for Christmas Dinner
Beef is always a nice option for your Christmas dinner table. Prime Rib is always a treat, and it’s especially delicious for special occasions. Or a nice Beef Pot Roast is a great option too. Serve with a salad, buns or popovers.
- Prime Rib
- Pot Roast or Roast Beef
- Beef Tenderloin
- Serve with:
- Mashed Potatoes + Gravy
- Caesar Salad
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Yorkshire Puddings/Popovers
- Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
- Winter Sangria
Ham Menu for Christmas
Another great option for your holiday menu is a baked glazed ham. This Christmas Ham is SO delicious…it’s smothered in an orange-honey-brown sugar glaze that’s always a hit and met with rave reviews! Create a festive spread with some tasty sides, dessert and a festive co*cktail!
- Best Christmas Ham
- Serve with:
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Creamy Gouda Cauliflower Bake
- Maple Syrup Sweet Potatoes
- Homemade Dinner Rolls
- Butter Rum Cake
- Cranberry Gin co*cktails
Pasta Recipes for Christmas Dinner
Another great non-traditional meal at Christmas is pasta. It’s easy, everyone loves it, and you can make many pasta dishes ahead of time. Here are some delicious recipe ideas to consider:
- Classic Homemade Lasagna
- Creamy White Lasagna
- Beef Ragu
- Italian Meatballs
- Serve with:
- Caesar Salad
- Garlic Breadsticks
- or Garlic Bread
- German Chocolate Cake
- Christmas Pavlova
Pork Recipes For Christmas Dinner
Pork roasts, tenderloins or chops are a great option for Christmas dinner too!
- Garlic + Rosemary Roasted Pork
- Roasted Pork with Butternut Squash
- Creamy Smothered Pork Chops
- Serve with:
- Whipped Mashed Potatoes w/ Truffle
- Glazed Carrots
- Steamed Green Beans
- Eggnog Sheet Cake
Fish and Seafood Ideas for Christmas Dinner
Fish and seafood are also an excellent option for Christmas dinner! Here are some simple, yet special recipes.
- Maple Macadamia Nut Salmon
- Creamy Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta
- Lobster Chowder
More Non-Turkey Christmas Dinner Ideas
- Beef Wellington (a Gordon Ramsay recipe)
- Seafood: Lobster, Lobster Chowder, Pasta with Shrimp
- Roast Duck (an epicurious recipe)
- Whole Roast Chicken with Roasted Seasonal Veggies
- Roast Lamb (a Jamie Oliver recipe)
- Red Wine Braised Short Ribs (a Food & Wine recipe)
- French Onion Soup (perfect for a vegetarian Christmas dinner)
I hope you found some delicious non-traditional Christmas dinner ideas for your holiday dinner! I bet you won’t even miss the traditional holiday fare. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Similar Posts
Meal Planning | What's For Dinner
Sloppy Joe Menu
Christmas | Christmas Decorating
A Pretty Lemon Christmas Centrepiece
Christmas | Christmas Gifts | Gift Idea
Pretty Packaging for Edible Gifts!
Christmas | Christmas Wreath | Wreath
DIY Fresh Evergreen Wreath
Christmas | Christmas Dinner | Cranberry | Recipes | Sponsored Post | Turkey | What's For Dinner
Cranberry Glazed Turkey Breast
Christmas | Christmas Crafts | Craft
