The holiday season is the perfect time to gather around the table, share delicious Christmas recipes, and create lasting memories with family and friends. From cozy starters on Christmas Eve to show-stopping mains and sweet holiday treats, these festive dishes are designed to inspire your menu and make your celebrations memorable. With a little planning and these tried-and-true recipes, you can create a Christmas dinner that is both impressive and easy to prepare, letting you spend more time enjoying the season and less time in the kitchen.
Cozy Christmas Appetizers
Kick off your Christmas dinner with flavourful appetizers that bring everyone together and set the tone for a festive celebration.
Seared Scallops in Champagne Cream
These tender scallops are seared until golden and served in a rich champagne cream sauce with fresh chives. Using the Oval Baker from the Modern Heritage Collection ensures even searing and locks in their delicate flavour. This elegant appetizer adds a refined, seafood-inspired touch to your Christmas menu and is perfect for a festive first course.
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Soupe à l’oignon (French Onion Soup)
A warm and welcoming way to start your holiday meal. This classic French soup is rich with gently caramelized onions simmered in a Round Dutch Oven, which helps deepen the flavour and create a rich, savoury broth, and topped with crusty bread and melted cheese. It brings comforting, cosy flavours perfect for a chilly Christmas evening. Serve it straight from a French Onion Soup Bowl.
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Baked Camembert
A warm, creamy baked Camembert makes a simple yet elegant holiday appetizer. You can bake the cheese in a Camembert Baker for a classic presentation or use a Mini Round Cocotte for individual servings. Both ensure even heating and a melty, gooey cheese ready to share with crusty bread or crackers.
SEE THE RECIPEClassic Christmas Mains for Your Holiday Table
Bring everyone together with classic Christmas mains that are hearty, comforting, and sure to be the centerpiece of your holiday feast. These dishes will fill your Christmas dinner menu with warmth and flavour.
Maple and Spice Glazed Ham
This holiday-ready ham is glazed with sweet maple and warm spices, then slow-roasted to tender perfection. Cooking it in an Oval Dutch Oven helps the flavours develop deeply while keeping the meat juicy and evenly cooked, making it ideal for a festive dinner that feeds the whole family.
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Classic Roast Turkey & Stuffing
This classic roast turkey is tender and juicy with aromatic stuffing baked inside, creating a flavourful and festive centerpiece for your Christmas table. The stuffing is rich with herbs, onions, and bread, soaking up the turkey’s natural juices for extra depth of flavour. Prepare it in a Goose Pot or, depending on the size, in an Oval Dutch Oven or a roaster to ensure even cooking and perfectly golden skin.
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Classic Poultry Gravy
No Christmas dinner feels complete without a rich, silky gravy, the perfect finishing touch to your turkey and ham. This classic poultry gravy brings together pan drippings, stock, and seasonings into a smooth sauce that ties every dish on your menu together. Simmer and stir it in a Saucepan to control the heat and ensure smooth consistency. You can also follow our guide on how to thicken a sauce to achieve that ideal glossy texture.
SEE THE RECIPESweet Treats: Christmas Desserts & Holiday Cookies
End your holiday feast on a sweet note with Christmas desserts and cookies that are as beautiful as they are delicious. They add a perfect touch of festive cheer to finish your meal.
Chocolate Mousse with Kumquat Preserve
This silky, velvety chocolate mousse is rich, indulgent, and delightfully light, making it a perfect finish to your holiday meal. It can be prepared ahead of time and chilled until ready to serve, allowing the flavours to fully develop. Present it beautifully in an Oblong Casserole or your favourite serveware for an elegant, festive touch that will impress family and friends.
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Jam-Filled Shortbread Cookies
These classic jam filled shortbread cookies are buttery, tender and delightfully festive, perfect for the holidays. They are easy to bake and ideal for sharing, whether you are baking together with kids or enjoying a calm moment with loved ones. Bake them in Metal Bakeware to keep the cookies golden and evenly cooked, then let them cool before serving.
SEE THE RECIPEYour Guide to a Stress-Free Christmas Dinner
The holidays are all about enjoying time with family and friends, not stressing in the kitchen. Start by planning your menu in advance, gathering your Christmas dinner ideas, and organizing your ingredients. Chop vegetables, measure spices, and prepare sauces a day or two ahead so everything is ready when you need it. Using versatile enamelled cast iron cookware like Dutch ovens, saucepans, and roasters, which can braise, roast, simmer, and bake, can also simplify cooking, allowing you to multitask and focus on enjoying the season.
Perfect for guests with all dietary preferences, our vegan and vegetarian Christmas recipes are festive, flavourful, and delicious. Consider adding some plant-based dishes to your holiday table for variety and to offer lighter, fresh options alongside richer holiday mains. Batch baking desserts or cookies in advance can free up oven space for mains, and cooking sides or sauces in your Dutch oven while the turkey or ham roasts helps save time and keeps everything hot and ready to serve.
Finally, small touches can make a big difference. Set the table with your favourite dinnerware early, and involve family or friends in plating, stirring, or decorating to share the joy of the season. After the celebrations, keep your cookware in top condition easily by following our guide on how to clean your Dutch Oven. With a bit of preparation, the right tools, and some teamwork, you can enjoy a memorable, stress-free holiday that’s full of warmth and delicious food.