Christmas Menu Ideas (Entrees & Side Dishes)

A compilation of Christmas Day menu ideas plus a few casseroles that can be made in advance and popped in the oven for Christmas Eve festivities.   

Happy menu planning and grocery list making!

(Also, here's the Christmas Breakfast and Brunch menu idea list!)

Christmas Day Possibilities...

Baked Ham with Brown-Sugar and Apricot Glaze

Smoked Gruyere and Penne Salad with Parsley-Parmesan Dressing (Vegetarian)

Baked Apple-Pear Chutney (Vegetarian)

Classic Yeast Rolls

Garlic-Cheese Biscuits

 

Green Bean Bundles

Roasted Winter Vegetables with Balsamic Dressing (Vegan)

Cucumber Slices with White Bean Dip and Roasted Red Peppers (Vegan)

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream-Cheese Icing

Also, if you like a more Thanksgiving-ish Christmas menu, please see my Thanksgiving Menu Blitz post. 

Christmas Eve Ideas...

Kale Lasagna

Vegan Lasagna Rolls with Tofu "Ricotta" (Vegan)

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Chicken and Spinach Casserole

Chicken and Kale Stew over Quinoa