A hodgepodge of over 70 easy Christmas Recipes that will immediately put you in the holiday mood. This is a mix of Indian and International recipes that are succulent and at the same time easy for everyone to put together!
Planning a Christmas menu is nonflexible work - we know! But what if we gave you a list to segregate from? A nice, thoughtfully curated list so that you don't have to squint for inspiration anywhere else. Segregate from recipes ranging from easy to moderate (we don't believe in too much nonflexible work virtually here!) that you can include in your Christmas menu this year.
The weightier part? We have vegetarian options and Indian options, so if you want to do something different, we got you covered there too!
If I had to pick, my titbit list would include Cheese Balls (prep them superiority and freeze so you only have to deep fry when guests arrive), the Apple Pie Chips (sooo haunting and who doesn't love dessert for starters - moreover make these ahead), and the Beetroot Dip (another make superiority and refrigerate till you are ready to serve titbit which moreover adds a gorgeous colour to the table).
Moving onto Drinks, I would 100% make the Non Drunkard Eggnog for teetotallers and a big pitcher of the Roasted Pineapple Moscow Mule. Both can be put together superiority of time and refrigerated
My daughter and I have once zeroed in on the fudgy Chocolate Pixie Cookies that we've been making on repeat!
Appetizers
Spicy BBQ Yellow Wings
A sweet, spicy marinade is what sets these apart. Unlike yellow wings than can be flavourless when you zest into them, these are juicy and packed with flavour. Baked instead of fried, these can moreover be thrown on the grill for a fantastic barbecue.
Chicken Lollipop made at home - so easy!
Make yellow lollipop at home with this detailed, easy to follow recipe. These lollipops are crunchy, juicy and taste just as good as takeout! Plus when you make them at home, no increasingly soggy lollipops.
Nobody can resist these so make extras! The outside is crunchy and inside is creamy, gooey and has melty cheesy center. My goof proof method to double talc these will ensure you have perfect cheese balls every time
The easiest recipe for baked popcorn yellow that can be made two ways - spicy and non spicy! Tastes KFC style, but gluten self-ruling and guilt self-ruling for the perfect party appetizer.
Baked Coconut Yellow Tenders with Mango Mustard Sauce
Easy recipe for super crunchy baked coconut crusted yellow tenders which are going to be a favorite with kids and adults alike! Gluten self-ruling too.
Leftover Mashed Potato Ham Cakes (Like Cheesy Pancakes)
Leftover Mashed Potato Ham Cakes are the weightier way to use up uneaten mashed potatoes for a delicious, cheesy appetiser that everyone will go crazy for! These are like cutlets or cheesy pancakes and taste wondrous served with sour cream. Recipe Video ABOVE.
Easy cheese fondue recipe with white wine is a perfect gourmet titbit that you can make at home! Cheeses like emmental, gruyere and cheddar work weightier for a silky, creamy, indulgent swiss fondue. Wondrous for New Years Eve, Valentines Day or a stage night!
Baked Firecracker Yellow Meatballs (Juicy, Spicy and Saucy)
Baked firecracker yellow meatballs are juicy, spicy and saucy! This easy titbit is perfect for holiday parties. Each meatball is super tender and full of flavour.
If you think regular deviled eggs are great, these spicy salary deviled eggs are the bomb! They have a kick from the heat, and smokiness from the salary and are really fast to put together. Watch Recipe Video ABOVE.
This quick and easy Egyptian beetroot dip is healthy and looks trappy on the table, which makes it perfect to serve at holidays, parties and family get togethers. Nobody will be worldly-wise to resist that vibrant color. Serve it with crackers for a crunchy, linty combination.
Vanilla Cinnamon Old Fashioned is a twist on the archetype cocktail. This whiskey based drink has warm notes from cinnamon and vanilla and is a succulent winter drink
Moscow Mule is a archetype cocktail that's made with only two ingredients. We decided to take it up a notch by subtracting roasted pineapple. This adds a nice sweet smoky flavour to the drink and really takes it up a notch.
Our take on Gin and Tonic with strawberries and pepper is super refreshing and fun. Fruity, tart, sweet and slightly spicy notes make this strawberry pepper gin and tonic cocktail perfect for brunches and family meals.
This non drunkard version of mulled wine is so good that it'll make you forget alcohol! It's aromatic, infused with spices and a perfect remedy for a sore throat.
Non Drunkard Eggnog is so easy to make at home. With only six ingredients, this creamy, custardy drink is perfect for adults and kids - a christmas mocktail that everyone can enjoy!
Classic roast yellow made scrumptious with our very own herb garlic marinade. This detailed foolproof recipe will help you make the perfect homemade roast chicken.
Roasted spatchcock yellow is butterflied yellow marinated in orange rosemary butter. It's a technique that produces a beautiful, juicy yellow with crispy skin.
This vegetarian version of Instant Pot Lasagna tastes wondrous and has some trappy layers of pasta, sauteed veggies, ricotta spinach, pasta sauce and lots of cheese. Nobody will guess that this was made in the pressure cooker so forget the oven and try this foolproof way of making Lasagna instead.
This Kerala Style egg biryani or mutta biryani has a slightly variegated flavour profile than most biryani recipes considering of the spices used in the recipe. It's really easy to make, and a fantastic way to feed a big family or a crowd. Moreover eggs work so well in a biryani that you really won't miss the meat.
This Paneer Biryani with Makhani gravy is a unique twist on a vegetarian biryani that combines my love for paneer makhani and biryani! It's got layers of paneer makhani, fragrant basmati rice, mint, coriander and fried onions and every zest is super tasty.
My Mutton Biryani recipe will requite you fantastic results every single time. It needs a little time and effort but you'll be rewarded with juicy, flavourful, tender pieces of meat and really fragrant rice.
Insanely succulent veg biryani is a unconfined volitional for vegetarians. This recipe is so good that plane meat lovers will be impressed! It's the perfect family style meal. My tips and tricks will make sure you have the perfect vegetarian biryani every single time.
The Weightier Yellow Biryani (Step by step video recipe)
Watch Recipe Video ABOVE for step by step directions. This homemade yellow biryani recipe is easier than you think. I have wrenched lanugo the unshortened recipe into a step by step process so that you can make this at your own pace. This biryani recipe is closest to Hyderabadi Biryani where yellow and rice are layered to make the most fragrant, and well spiced biryani.
These linty yellow meatballs in mushroom sauce are soft, juicy, full of savor and tossed in a luscious sauce made up with lots of mushrooms. This is a succulent 30 minute dish that's perfect for dinner with some noodles or pasta.
Vegetable Au Gratin or Baked Vegetables in white sauce is a retro favourite. This recipe used a lot of vegetables that tossed in bechamel sauce that are baked till bubbling. Topped with a cheese and panko breadcrumb crust, its weightier paired with toasted garlic specie or dinner rolls.
This pressure cooker whinge bourguignon has all the right flavors and is inspired by Julia Child's whinge stew with red wine and has tender, fall untied whinge chunks. Easy and fast considering its made in an Instant Pot but with the same flavors!
Creamy Lemon Yellow Scallopini is a super quick recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to put on the table and has a succulent lemon sauce that you'll want to drink straight from the pan! Studded with capers, this dish looks fantastic and tastes great. Its gluten free, and keto friendly.
This easy vegetarian lasagna is the queen of repletion food. Its loaded with spinach ricotta, vegetables and a super easy homemade pasta sauce plus lots of cheese! A truly hearty meal in itself.
Flavourful, elegant mutton yakhni pulao is so easy that you can whip it up for dinner, expressly if you make it in a Pressure cooker. Fragrant rice, tender pieces of meat, this is fit for a celebration.
Make this brown vegetarian gravy from scratch with hands misogynist ingredients from your pantry - onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms, a soupcon of red wine and some fresh herbs. Its rich, luxurious and full of umami!
Creamy parmesan mushroom sauce is the star of all sauces. Toss it with pasta, serve it on grilled yellow or steak, or just with leftover rice. It'll add savor to everything!
This Thai Prawn Mango salad comes together in 15 minutes and is delicious, fresh and zesty - the perfect way to gloat summer! The trick is not to overcook prawns - based on the size, the cooking time varies from 30 secs to 2 minutes. Make the salad superiority of time considering as it sits in the fridge, the flavours get a endangerment to meld together and get absorbed.
Watch the recipe video above. This Vegan Pasta Salad is packed with five cups of veggies and tossed in a light, flavorful Italian balsamic dressing that makes it a firm summer favorite. Its light and healthy, and is a meal on its own.
This mediterranean inspired chickpea salad is like a party in your mouth! It's got a healthy combination of protein, carbs, fibre and fats which makes it a unconfined dinner dish too. Carry it in your lunchbox or serve it as a side with some pita and hummus - this trencher will disappear in minutes. Ready in 15 minutes if you once have cooked chickpeas at hand.
Super zippy and summery lemon orzo pasta salad is vegetarian, and bursting with summer produce. Tossed with corn, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red tintinnabulate peppers, spinach, feta and a light but succulent lemon salad dressing, this salad is perfect to make superiority and serve cold.
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Pressure Cooker Recipe)
These Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes are super linty and take 30 minutes and one electric pressure cooker from start to finish. They should be tabbed melt-in-your-mouth mashed potatoes considering they are sooo good! Watch recipe video ABOVE
Learn how to make creamy, velvety mashed potatoes in the slow cooker. This is a really hands off process which saves you a burner if you are making several holiday dishes. The result is amazing! Plus the slow cooker moreover keeps them warm.
I have an wondrous tip to make mashed potatoes uneaten creamy. Use a sieve which requires a little increasingly arm strength than usual but combined with infused garlic butter and milk, these mashed potatoes are silky smooth and have a trappy garlic flavour that takes these to the next level!!
Ghee Rice is a simple recipe that takes less than twenty minutes to make. Its flavorful, whiffy and a unconfined way to hoist steamed rice if you want something uneaten on the table!
This is the ultimate British dessert but made non fussy with this recipe. Very simple, pantry ingredients that come together to make a rich, intense, caramel-y sticky toffee pudding without any special ingredients like treacle.
Cassata is so easy to make at home. I'm showing you to make it, customize it and add a layer of cheesecake considering cheesecake makes everything better! This is largest than store bought cassata ice surf and you won't believe how easy it is.
This Parsi bakery style Mawa Confection is a rich, indulgent dessert, scented with cardamom and topped with almond slices. Moist, luxurious and festive!
Lavender white chocolate truffles are fragrant, linty white chocolate bites that are perfect for the festive season and holidays! Use them to serve as mini desserts, or for gifting.
Last Minute Plum Confection (Christmas Fruit Cake)
This recipe for plum confection is what you can use if you want to make some at the last minute. No pre-soaking zestless fruits and nuts for days, but the same intense flavour and moist confection that everyone loves. Its an easy Christmas fruit confection recipe that you'll be making then and again!
This archetype vanilla panna cotta recipe is an elegant and easy dessert. Most people think panna cotta will have a lengthy process considering the results are so amazing, but this needs five simple ingredients and twenty minutes to put together. Make sure to use the weightier quality gelatin for unconfined results.
Masala Chai Panna Cotta will be the perfect finish to a holiday dinner. Flavored with chai tea, whole spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and vanilla, its rich, linty and really elegant. Make it for thanksgiving, Christmas, or plane Diwali - this dessert leave your guests asking for seconds.
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars are creamy, made with fresh strawberries and have a creamy, mousse like texture that's veritably delicious! Make these for valentines day or take them to a picnic considering these are so hands transportable, or just serve these individual cheesecake jars at a party.
Taking tres leches to flipside level by soaking it in eggnog instead of the traditional milk mixture. This confection is soft, spongy and moist and you'll taste eggnog in every bite. The sponge for this tres leches is really zappy which helps it soak up all the liquid turning this into a trappy dessert that everyone will love.
The Scottish Dundee Confection is a unconfined volitional to the rich Christmas Confection or Plum Cake. This is the confection if you want a lighter, fluffy talc and a moist confection that works as a unconfined holiday dessert or an everyday tea cake. This confection is simpler to make but checks all the right boxes for a unconfined family style dessert!
These chocolate pixie cookies are uneaten fudgy and have a crinkly top with the pixie interior peeking through. They are pretty easy to put together and are wondrous when dunked in milk. The key is to whip the egg and sugar mixture till it forms a ribbon like consistency as shown in the video above.
These Danish brown butter cookies are sweet, salty with a trappy nuttiness from brown butter. One dough can be used to make various shapes and these velvety cookies make wondrous Christmas gifts.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies - Soft and Chewy (No Surf of Tartar)
These Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are soft and chewy have all the fall flavours - pumpkin, cinnamon, chocolate fries and peanut butter chips. Snickerdoodles are usually made with surf of tartar, but this recipe gives you an option to get the same taste but without it.
Cakey Red Velvet Surf Cheese Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy cookies that are made from scratch and will fit right in with your holiday plans. Use them for cookie swaps, gifting or just to pass virtually the Christmas table!
I hope you find inspiration in this list of Christmas Recipes that we've put together for you and find something that you and your family love! Happy Holidays!