The 7 Most Savory and Delicious Recipes for Your Christmas Dinner

Thanksgiving dinner has past. Now, we're onto the next (and final) grand meal of 2o24: Christmas! To shake things up, we often opt for a mix of traditional and innovative food.

Below, discover some of the most savory, delicious and creative recipes you can incorporate into your holiday dinner, too.

Garlic Rosemary Chicken With Cranberries by The Mediterranean Dish

You can never go wrong with a Christmas turkey or ham. Better yet, you can make chicken as your centerpiece. Rather than a plain rotisserie chicken, this recipe from The Mediterranean Dish offers even more flavor. Alongside this baked meat, you'll get a bright mix of garlic, lemon, rosemary and paprika. Meanwhile, cranberries offer an aesthetically pleasing pop of color and a touch of sweetness to balance things out.

(via The Mediterranean Dish)

 

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Mashed Butternut Squash by Downshiftology With Lisa Bryan

Potatoes are great and all, but there are even more innovative items you can replace them with—for example, this Mashed Butternut Squash by Lisa Bryan of Downshiftology. This recipe provides the smooth, palate-cleansing texture you love with unique flavors from earthy squash. It's also super simple to make, only requiring five simple ingredients: squash, olive oil, butter, salt and pepper.

(via Downshiftology)

 

Deviled Egg Christmas Trees by The Food in My Beard

You can convince us that anything is good when it is Instagram-worthy. Thankfully, these deviled eggs from The Food in My Beard are as fun as they are tasty. This recipe transforms the standard filling into a savory Christmas tree. It's easy to make but will turn heads and impress your entire dinner table.

(via The Food in My Beard)

 

Lobster Mac and Cheese by The Pioneer Woman

Sometimes, classic dishes just need an extra push. This mac and cheese from The Pioneer Woman adds flavor into the iconic pasta with seasoned lobster. It only takes 20 minutes to make to have a side that everyone will write home about.

You can also alter this recipe for a batch that doesn't include the lobster to suit any dietary restrictions. Nifty!

(via The Pioneer Woman)

 

Italian Stuffed Peppers by Well Plated

Stuffed peppers are one of those foods we often forget exist, but they never disappoint. Whether you're new to them or have been a longtime fan, you will appreciate this foolproof take on them from Well Plated. It stuffs them with ground chicken, enhanced by Italian herbs and cheeses.

(via Well Plated)

 

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Rainbow Savory Veggie Cupcakes by Alpha Foodie

If savory is your favorite flavor profile, forgo the sugary cupcakes for these veggie muffins. These bite-side delights combine all the best, from broccoli to carrots and purple cauliflower. It even includes its own version of frosting using avocados, lime juice and crushed red pepper.

(via Alpha Foodie)

 

Merry Christmas Mocktail by Dash of Jazz

Of course, we couldn't complete this list without including a drink. While its nearly impossible to find a truly savory drink, you can get close with this earthy mocktail from Dash of Jazz. The star of this treat is its spicy ginger beer, blended with nutmeg and rosemary.

(via Dash of Jazz)

 

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