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Christmas Eve Recipes and Traditions
In my family, Christmas Eve has always been a gathering of friends and family, of amazing food, always Clam Chowder, Christmas Finger Foods, and eggnog.
And Christmas Eve services are attended throughout the day.
After delicious, holiday food is consumed, the whole brood gathers in the living room for Papa’s reading of the Christmas story.
Then, the hanging of the stockings and gathering of Santa’s cookies.
But the grand finale of Christmas Eve is always a family sing of “Carol of the Bells.” Well… and enticing the children to their beds. Which may or may not be successful!
It’s our tradition and it’s lovely.What are your Christmas Eve traditions?
I would imagine they might revolve around food!
Here are some delicious ideas to try!
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35 Easy Christmas Eve Recipes
1
Easy Clam Chowder
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"Clam chowder is easier to make than you think – and the homemade version is unbelievably creamy, flavorful and chockfull of clams!"
2
Whole Roasted Branzino with Shaved Fennel Slaw
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An easy Christmas Eve dish! "Startwith cleaned fish fromthesupermarket,then just stuffit with citrus and roast until its meat is juicy, flaky and perfectly done.Trust us, it’ll blow your dinner guests away."
3
Fish Pie with Cheesy Mash
Photo Credit:www.kitchensanctuary.com
Nothing beats a creamy fish pie when the *crust* is made of mashed taters. Here’s a meal perfectly designed for Christmas Eve.
4
Easy Slow Cooker Lasagne
This Slow Cooker Lasagna is an easy recipe, packed with Italian pasta flavors, layers of gooey cheese, and packed with vegetables. It makes plenty to enjoy today, and still enjoy leftovers tomorrow.
5
Seattle Style Cioppino
Cioppino is a fisherman stew well known in the Pacific Northwest. And with crabbing season underway, a timely, seasonal meal. It’s regional, it’s delicious and incredibly easy to make.
6
Garlic Rosemary Prime Rib Roast
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"This Garlic Rosemary Prime Rib Roast is a show-stopping meal that’s perfect for the holidays. "
7
Swordfish with Crushed Olives and Oregano Recipe
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A simple and easy Christmas Eve dish featuring "swordfish with crushed olives and oregano, for example: It requires fewer than ten ingredients and comes together in just 30 minutes of your precious time."
8
Date, blue cheese & pancetta polenta stacks recipe
Photo Credit:www.bbcgoodfood.com
"Serve these date, blue cheese and pancetta polenta stacks as canapés at a party. Try a veggie twist by using chopped toasted nuts instead of pancetta for crunch."
9
Christmas Eve Means Shrimp Scampi
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"For most Italian-Americans, Christmas Eve is all about seafood, and nothing’s easier than this shellfish classic."
10
Ham & crackling recipe
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"Cook this festive ham up to three days ahead and keep it covered in the fridge (and the crackling, in an airtight container) to save on stress when entertaining."
11
Baked Cheese Bread Flower Recipe
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"This fabulous cheesy pull-apart sharing bread is perfect for the party season. No one can resist melty camembert and golden dough balls."
12
Spinach Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
It's the festive season and this Spinach Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is savory treat you, your family, and guests will love. Simple to make with a cheesy spinach filling, store-bought puff pastry and pizza sauce for serving.
13
Holiday Cheese Board
This easy Holiday Cheese Board takes minutes to assemble, is a beautiful and delicious display of seasonal finger foods and appetizers that will keep everyone satisfied for parties and gatherings. I'm keeping it super simple with store-bought ingredients and almost zero prep.
14
Festive Guacamole Appetizers
Photo Credit:www.tasteofhome.com
This Tex-Mex spin on classic appetizer pizza is perfect for all ages on Christmas Eve!
15
Ginger Pork Noodles with Bok Choy
Inspired by ma yi shang shu, a classic Sichuan dish, these Ginger Pork Noodles with Bok Choy is an unfussy, flexible pantry friendly dish that adds a spark of flavor to Christmas Eve!
16
Zupan's Porchetta Pork Tenderloin
Porchetta Pork Tenderloin is an Italian savory and tender boneless pork with traditional spices of rosemary, fennel, thyme, and garlic. Wrapped in bacon and served over mashed potatoes, it's a feast for the eyes as well the palate.
17
Easy Chicken Tamale Casserole
Easy Chicken Tamale Casserole: When you crave a tamale but can't set aside hours to make them by scratch, this recipe goes a long way toward satisfying that craving. In mere minutes.
18
Christmas Eve Confetti Pasta
Photo Credit:www.tasteofhome.com
"This easy Christmas dinner has become a holiday tradition in our home. All the prep is done before we attend Christmas Eve service. On returning, I just boil water and saute. It's so colorful with a tossed salad and garlic bread — and always gets raves!"
19
Festive Slow-Cooked Beef Tips
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A festive, simple, and hearty dish, perfect for Christmas Eve.
20
Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
This quick and easy Orecchiette Pasta recipe is made with delicious sausage, savory mushrooms, broccolini, and jarred marinara sauce. Packed with tremendous flavor, it's wonderful for quick, easy, and filling pasta dinners.
21
Stuffed Mushrooms: a Festive and Easy Appetizer
Inspired by our favorite restaurant at Oregon's Timberline Lodge, these delicious stuffed mushrooms are a favorite every year!
22
Hungarian Mushroom Soup with Dill
This Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a creamy, warm and satisfying meal that for many is a tradition at Christmas.
23
Easy Mini Quiche Recipe
Homemade Mini Quiche is so incredibly easy to make, you'll find yourself skipping the freezer section of your market. Delicious party food, teatime snack (or coffee break too), this recipe shows you how simple it is to make 3 different mini quiche varieties in one mini muffin tin.
24
How to Make Christmas Party Crudites
Photo Credit:www.thepioneerwoman.com
"This is no ordinary crudités plate—it includes a flavorful, creamy dip made with fresh herbs that'll wow your guests."
25
Sweetly Spiced Candied Nuts
Sweetly Spiced Candied Nuts are a perfect combination of savory and sweet. They make fabulous holiday gifts and are always a crowd pleaser. Easy to make with less than 5 minutes of prep and a few minutes in the oven.
26
Mini Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Balls Appetizer
Mini Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Balls, a festive, delicious appetizer or snack for the holidays, that's so simple and easy it will become your go-to recipe. Packed with cranberries, pecans, fresh parsley and seasoned with cinnamon and honey. It's incredibly delicious.
27
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Toasted Pecans
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Toasted Pecans is one of my all-time favorite sides for the holidays. The flavors are everything you love about the season. Sweet and savory… and crunchy too.
28
Best Honey-Glazed Ham and Checkerboard Rolls Recipe
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The perfect way to serve Christmas ham on Christmas Eve!
29
Best Turkey Roulade 3 Ways
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Three simple ways to prepare turkey for Christmas.
31
Easy Crockpot Meatballs
Juicy, tender Crockpot Meatballs are a super easy, quick prep, and delicious meal cooked slowly in an equally simple pasta sauce. The flavors mingle and create utterly delicious meatballs.
32
Simple, Lighter Ragu Sauce Recipe
This simple, lighter Ragu sauce recipe is based on a classic Ragu but is made lighter with ground turkey instead of beef. Yet retains the ultimate flavor we love in this simple, classic Italian pasta sauce.
33
10 Minute Peppermint No Bake Cheesecake
This Peppermint No Bake Cheesecake is a 10-minute prep (plus chilling time), no-bake, foolproof way to make cheesecake for the holidays. It's easy, utterly delicious, and simple. And invokes all things Christmas... and festive!
34
Chocolate Bundt Cake: Deliciously Simple Christmas Cake
Rich and utterly divine, this Chocolate Bundt Cake is an easy-to-make, super moist, dense, chocolate pound cake recipe you won't forget anytime soon. Rich but simple with a hint of espresso.
35
Simple Christmas Raspberry Trifle Recipe
This simple Raspberry Christmas Trifle Recipe is an easy to make layered dessert of fresh raspberries, ladyfingers, and a heavenly pastry cream. It's a festive, traditional style British Christmas dessert that takes minutes to make, plus chilling time.
