Christmas is not only about the flickering candles, brilliant Christmas tree, and funny Santa Clause, but also the opportunity for the family members to gather together around the dining table with delicious foods that are prepared by the housewives.

I. Healthy Christmas Food Ideas – Traditional Dishes:

Here are the most popular traditional dishes for Christmas:

1. Roasted Turkey:

This is a special dish that is indispensable in every Christmas party. In many countries all over the world, in the United States in particular and North America in general, roasted turkey is a traditional food of every family’s Christmas party. Turkey is the symbol of a dream about a new year full of prosperity, wealth, and health.

Ingredients:

– 1 fresh turkey, washed, dried both in and out

– 1 onion, cut into quarters

– 2 carrots cut into large pieces

– 1 lemon cut into 8

– 2 large cloves garlic, peeled off and cut

– 3 branches of celery cut into 1.5 inch-long pieces

– Some branches of rosemary, basil

– 1 small cup of vegetable oil (preferably olive oil)

– Salt and pepper

2. Pudding:​

In Christmas, preparing the Christmas pudding is very important. The pudding is aromatic and greasy, made from plums, wine, minced veal, breadcrumbs, herbs, scallion, vegetables, dried fruit, and spices. In addition, on the surface of the cake, people also sprinkle some beans, or a coin can be “stuffed” into every pie. People believe that it will bring a lot of luck. This dish is also a healthy diet dish because it contains a lot of fruits.

Ingredients:

– 225 g seedless raisins

– 225 g of small grapes

– 225 xuntan grape

– 25 g dried pears, chopped

– 25 g dried pineapple, chopped

– A lemon shell finely milled

– 225 g white breadcrumb

– 75 g flour

– 5 g finely ground mixed spices

– 25 g of salt

– 225 g of kidney fat

– 225 g brown sugar

– A little Angostura shell

– 4 eggs

– 55 ml dark rum

– 55 ml calvados

– 75 ml milk

– A sterile penny

3. Yule Log Cake: 

In the ancient Yule festival, people will need to prepare a large piece of wood to burn in 12 nights to welcome the return of the sun god, welcoming new light, new year, and new joy. People believe that they will have bad luck if the wood has been burned out before the end of the festival, or if on Christmas day, if a Yule log has not been prepared, the family will meet with misfortune. Therefore, almost every religious family needs to prepare this special Christmas cake.

Today, every Christmas, people make a brown chocolate cream cake loaf in the shape of a piece of wood sprinkled with little white chocolate to symbolize the snow, the peace, and the brightness and placed in the center of the dining table. This cake can be also served as a delicious dessert in the Christmas Eve

Ingredients:

– Eggs: 6

– Milled sugar: 120 grams

– Flour number 8: 90 gram, 20 grams cornstarch

– Fresh milk: 60 grams

– Cooking oil: 50 grams

– Vanilla: ½ teaspoon

– Salt: ½ teaspoon

– Tartar: 1 teaspoon (can be replaced with 2 teaspoons lemon juice)

– Baking powder: 10 grams

– Cocoa powder: 15 grams

4. Christmas Ham: 

This dish comes from the tradition of Norway with the main ingredient is wild boar meat. The ancient Romans ate wild boar meat in the international events. In particular, on Christmas, this is considered a traditional dish that people will enjoy together around the dining table while singing the Christmas songs.

Ingredients:

– 1 medium-size ham

– 1 carrot

– 1 large onion

– 2 potatoes

– 100g leek

– 600g broccoli

– 3 branches thyme leaves

– Salt (not milled)

– White sugar

– Gin

– Fresh ginger

5. Christmas Pâté Cake: 

This dish is made from the heart, liver, brain… of the deer. This is one of the main dish of Christmas Eve, and the top choice of the ancient aristocracy. This cake began to be known in the 17th century.

6. Christmas Meatball: 

With the main material is minced meat mixed with sugar and spices, this is one of the most popular Christmas food ideas that you should prepare for your family’s Christmas dinner. It is also possible to add a little fruit to add flavor to this dish.

7. Mint Candy Cane: 

Initially, the mind candy cane was straight and white as a white sugar stick. Later, the mint candy cane has been changed in the shape like a cane with a little red border. This is one of the favorite Christmas food ideas for children.

Ingredients:

– White sugar: 1 kg

– Corn Syrup: 300 ml

– Water: 70 ml

– Peppermint extracted oil: 1/2 tablespoons

– Food color pigment: red and white

8. Candy Tiny Balls: 

This is a mall type of oval candy with the sweet flavor. The main material of this dish is sugar. Sugar will be beaten up, combined with a few flavors and colors, and look like the eggs of birds. This dish was born in 1668.

9. Christmas Soup: 

For Westerners, soup is a very familiar dish in their daily life, so soup is an indispensable dish in every Christmas party. Depending on each family’s taste, people will choose and prepare the most suitable soup for Christmas. There are many types of soup, such as chicken soup, corn soup, meat soup…  Soup symbolizes to the hope that good health and success will come to each person.

10. Wine: 

As an important drink in the Christmas holidays and presented on almost every family’s dining table, grape wine is usually a popular choice among the best Christmas food ideas. Wine contains the sweetness, the closeness, and the cohesion of the family members.

II. Best Christmas Food Ideas – Delicious Dishes For Christmas Party:

Here are some of the most delicious food ideas for a delicious, beautiful, and meaningful dining table. You can make use of some of the following dishes to surprise your friends and family members.

1. Banana Crumb Muffins:

The crumb topping is the thing that makes this banana muffin stand apart from the ordinary. They are scrumptious! This is also the first out of the best Christmas food ideas I would like to introduce in this article!

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3 bananas, mashed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2. Banana Banana Bread:

Why this recipe compromises the banana flavor? This banana bread is tasty and moist with loads of banana flavor! Your family members and friends will absolutely love this dish, and it will be also one of the best healthy Christmas food ideas for you.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

3. Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Everybody will love this recipe whenever you make it. This kind of cookie can be combined with any flavor pudding. This dish is also perfect to be served on Christmas.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped walnuts(optional)
• 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 2 (3.4 ounce) packagesinstant vanilla pudding mix
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

4. Best Chocolate Chip Cookies:

They are crispy in the edge, and chewy in the middles – a wonderful and delicious dish to serve on the Christmas Eve.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened

5. Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie:

These cookies are the pinnacle of perfection! If you want big fatty and chewy cookies like the kind you see at specialty shops and bakeries, then these are the cookies for you! This recipe is also perfect for the Christmas party.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

6. The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies:

Whenever you make these cookies for anyone, make sure that you will bring along many copies of this recipe! This is because the cookies will disappear very fast! Use sugar and milk to make this dish delicious and impressive. This is also a perfect dish for the Christmas party.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 ½ cups butter, softened

7. Mom’s Zucchini Bread:

This is really a delicious treat for your kids as it is tasty and quick to make. Bread will freeze well, and you can keep this dish in the fridge for days. This is also one of the best Christmas food ideas you should try once.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour

8. Too Much Chocolate Cake:

This Christmas chocolate cake will not let you down because it is actually very beautiful and has wonderful taste. The ingredients for making this cake are also very simple to be found and bought in any local food store and supermarket.

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (5.9 ounce)
• 1 package devil’s food cake mix (18.25 ounce)

9. Chantal’s New York Cheesecake:

This cake is very simple to make, and it is also very tasty and beautiful. Everyone who has tried it has said its flavor is like the ones in a deli! You and your family will definitely love this recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 15 graham crackers, crushed

10. Carrot Cake III:

I have tried making many types of carrot cakes, and this is my most favorite recipe. If you do not like pecans, feel free to leave them out. This will be one of the best Christmas food ideas for your family’s Christmas dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• \2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 4 eggs

11. Big Soft Ginger Cookies:

This is just what they want for Christmas: soft, big gingerbread cookies. They can also stay soft for your Christmas party and your children will definitely love it! This is actually one of the best Christmas food ideas for any family.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 egg
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup margarine, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

12. Easy Sugar Cookies:

This is a quick and simple sugar cookie recipe to make at home! They are really delicious, plain or with candies in them. You can also make the top with chocolate or mint. Everything will be great at all!

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

13. Taco Seasoning I:

Depending on how spicy you and your family’s members like your dishes are, use as little or as much as pepper you want. This taco is among the best dishes for Christmas.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder

14. Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:

These cookies are actually chewy, spicy with oatmeal and raisins. While they are baking, they make your kitchen smell wonderful. These cookies remind me of Christmas because of their wonderful fragrance. You can try making this dish at home to surprise your friends and family members, especially your kids!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raisins
• 3 cups rolled oats
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup butter flavored shortening
• ½ cup butter, softened

15. Banana Sour Cream Bread:

I know that you might feel bored with banana as I listed more than 2 recipes made with banana in this list. But this one is a little different: the sour cream will make this bread very moist as it will melt in your mouth. The flavor is just wonderful! In fact, banana sour cream bread is great for gift giving and holidays. This is also one of the best Christmas food ideas you should try once.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped walnuts(optional)
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 6 very ripe bananas, mashed
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup white sugar

16. Amish White Bread:

I got this recipe from a friend. It is a very simple recipe for Christmas, and does not take long to make. It is perfect for people who are busy and do not have much time spending on cooking at home.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups bread flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 cups warm water (45 degrees C/110 degrees F)

17. Annie’s Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips:

This is a super simple to make and delicious cinnamon tortilla chips and fruit salsa. It is great to be served as a snack or an appetizer and great for anytime on Christmas.

Ingredients: 

• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 pound strawberries
• 8 ounces raspberries
• Peel, core, and dice 2 Golden Delicious apples
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced

18. Janet’s Rich Banana Bread:

This is the moistest banana bread that I have ever tasted. It is also very simple to make at home with easy to find and buy ingredients which are availably sold in any local food store of supermarket.

Ingredients:  

• 2 medium bananas, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

19. Iced Pumpkin Cookies:

These wonderful spicy iced pumpkin cookies will make your family members, especially your kids love in the Christmas party. They are very fragrant, tasty, and also very beautiful.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

20. Brooke’s Best Bombshell Brownies:

This is also one of the best Christmas food ideas you should try once. These brownies are the bomb! I have found the wonderful combination of the following ingredients to make the fudgiest brownies yet. To make this Christmas dish, you will need:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter, melted

21. White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake:

This recipe will give you an excellent cheesecake, similar to what you want to serve in a prestigious restaurant. In fact, white chocolate raspberry cheesecake is great for any special occasion, especially Christmas! Garnish with white chocolate curls if you want.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 packages cream cheese, softened (8 ounce)
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs

22. Roasted Brussels Sprouts:

This recipe may sound strange, but these are really delicious and very simple to make. The Brussels sprouts need to be brown with the black on the outside when it is done. You can reheat the leftovers to serve or keep them in the fridge for days. This dish actually tastes sweet and salty at the same time!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, remove yellow leaves and trim ends

23. Banana Pudding IV:

This is a quick and easy banana pudding recipe so that you will not need to spend much time making this yet still have a wonderful dish for the family’s Christmas party. This is also one of the best healthy Christmas food ideas you should try once.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 (12 ounce) packagevanilla wafers
• 4 bananas, sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups cold milk
• 1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

24. Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake:

This is a great alternative to pumpkin pie, especially for people who are huge fans of cheesecake. You can top this dish with whipped cream and enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

25. Key Lime Pie VII:

This recipe uses sour cream and condensed milk to make. It is very simple to make and perfect for both summertime and occasions like Christmas! If you have time, a homemade graham cracker crust will be better! You can garnish this dish with thin slices of lime and whipped cream if you desire. This is actually one of the best healthy Christmas food ideas for every family.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
• 3/4 cup key lime juice
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 cups sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

26. Peanut Butter Bars I:

These peanut butter bars taste just like peanut butter cups. They are perfect for your kids’ Christmas party so make them at home for good!

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup butter or margarine, melted

27. Broccoli Cheese Soup:

This is a great delicious and flavorful soup. It is very great to be served for lunches or any special family’s gathering a quiche. To make this soup a little fancier, add 1 cup white wine and 1 cup sliced mushrooms with the onions.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 2/3 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed
• 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup butter

28. Perfect Pumpkin Pie:

This one and only recipe makes this traditional dessert the perfect ending to a Christmas or Thanksgiving feast.

 Ingredients:

• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin

This is the list which covers 38 simple yet delicious and healthy Christmas food ideas that I personally think would be useful for you and other readers of VKool.com who are confused about the dishes to serve in the Christmas party.

If you think that the healthy Christmas food ideas I mentioned in this article are really what you are looking for and if you want to share the dishes with other people, feel free to do what you want. Do not forget to let me see your feedbacks and comments!

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