Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time for Easy Dinner Menu Ideas Christmas Edition. Inside you’ll find recipes for main dishes, sides, desserts, and even cocktails.
This special holiday edition does include recipes you may have seen in a previous list, as this week is technically Week 21 of the dinner plan ideas.
Christmas menu planning doesn’t have to stressful. These recipes take the stress out of the meal.
As in previous dinner menus, I’ve partnered with my friends Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks and A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures to bring you fresh ideas for your holiday table.
Cornish hens are the often forgotten about poultry. Honestly, they are readily available and easy to prepare. Plus the presentation is fun as well.
Prime rib is a favorite entree for the holidays and it’s often on sale at your local market during the season.
Some people prefer traditional sides but many of those take up coveted oven space. While a couple of the ones I included from my friends need oven time, the green beans do not.
Plus, the Cornish hens recipe includes a vegetable side built right in. See I told you these easy dinner menu ideas Christmas edition would be special.
Then there’s dessert. Snickerdoodles are a family favorite and a classic holiday cookie. My coconut cake is a recipe I got from my Mom.
She made it often and it’s one of my all time favorite cakes. Plus it starts with a cake mix that you doctor up.
It’s a showstopper for sure! When I serve it my guests are always impressed yet they have no idea just how easy it is to make.
As always, in addition to these easy dinner menu ideas Christmas Edition check out of all my dinner menu plans for more ideas.
Easy Dinner Menu Ideas - Week 21 - Christmas Edition
Rosemary roasted Cornish hens are a nice change from the same old meals.
Rosemary Garlic Rib Roast makes an impressive dinner for any holiday or family gathering.
Our usual Sunday dinner is roast chicken but this is perfect for a small family holiday gathering. I generally just season it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and brush it with melted butter. Adding lemon and herbs takes this dinner to a whole new level.
Dress up your green beans!
With the spicy kick of chorizo and traditional sage and cornbread flavors Easy Chorizo Cornbread Dressing will be a new family favorite for the holidays.
Take stuffing to the next level with sausage and chestnuts.
A quick and easy side dish, string beans with shallots is full of flavor and perfect with any entree.
Wild Rice and Sprouts Pilaf is the perfect side dish to any holiday meal. Any meal for that matter. With long grain and wild rice simmered with Brussels sprouts and thick cut bacon, it’s a side dish your family will love!
Cheddar dinner rolls are a great addition to any meal.
A classic cookie and a family favorite every holiday season.
If you want a show-stopper of a cake, look no more! This three-layer rave review coconut cake is a taste of the tropics. Jam-packed with coconut and pecans you'll be making this cake for years to come.
A wonderful signature cocktail for the holiday season