Christmas is the perfect time to spend time with loved ones and share unforgettable moments, and what better way to do this than around a table full of delicious dishes! This month, we would like to inspire you with some easy and delicious Christmas recipes that will make your dinners a genuine feast.
1. Surprising Starters: Festive Cheese Puffs
Impress your guests from the very first bite with these cheese balls:
Ingredients:
- 200 g cream cheese
- 100 g grated cheese (cheddar or parmesan)
- Chopped walnuts
- Parsley or dried cranberries for garnish
Instructions:
- Mix the cream cheese and grated cheese until well blended.
- Form into balls and roll in chopped walnuts or parsley.
- Garnish with a sprinkling of blueberries and serve with crackers or bread rolls.
2. Star Main Course: Christmas Stuffed Chicken
A classic that never fails. Perfect for convivial meals.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken, cleaned
- 200 g minced meat
- 100 g dried fruit (almonds, sultanas, prunes)
- 1 apple, chopped
- Spices to taste (cinnamon, pepper, salt)
Instructions:
- Mix the minced meat with the nuts, apple and spices.
- Stuff the chicken with the mixture and tie it to preserve the shape.
- Cook in the oven at 180 °C for 90 minutes. Drizzle with its juice every 30 minutes.
3. A Sparkling Dessert: Chocolate Yule Log
This dessert is not only delicious but also visually stunning!
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 100 g sugar
- 75 g flour
- 25 g cocoa powder
- Chocolate cream or whipped cream for the filling
Instructions:
- Prepare a genoise sponge cake by beating the eggs with the sugar until they double in volume.
- Add the sifted flour and cocoa and mix with a gentle folding motion.
- Spread the mixture on baking paper on a rectangular baking tray and smooth it out evenly.
- Cook in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for a few minutes.
- Carefully detach the sponge cake from the oven paper. Fill with chocolate cream or whipped cream and roll it up from one end with the help of the baking paper.
- Decorate like a log with more chocolate cream or whipped cream and sprinkle icing sugar on top.
Extra Tips to Make Your Parties Extra Special
- Christmas scents: Light cinnamon-scented candles or put orange peel and cloves in hot water to create a cosy atmosphere.
- Decorate your table: Add details like pine sprigs, red candles, or small ornaments on each plate.
- Make the most of the available space: If you are hosting a dinner party in a rented or small house, use modular furniture or transform the living room into a spacious dining room by moving some furniture around.