In this list, you’ll find a wide variety of simple and delicious Christmas dinner ideas to prepare for the whole family! From rice dishes to classic and creamy recipes!
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In this collection of 20 Christmas dinner ideas, you’ll find a wide variety of recipes to enjoy in Christmas eve! From easy roasted turkey legs to casseroles or delicious meatballs in tomato sauce. Easy meals that any one can prepare. Happy Cooking and Merry Christmas to all!
Some classic, simple and creamy desserts to serve on Christmas Eve: 5-Ingredient Nutella Christmas tree, Easy homemade flan, Christmas trunk, French toast and Portuguese rice pudding (Arroz doce).
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1. EASY BAKED PORK TENDERLOIN
This tender, juicy and easy baked pork tenderloin is the perfect dinner for the whole family! It’s a recipe with few ingredients that takes just 10 minutes to prepare!
2. ROASTED TURKEY LEG WITH HONEY AND SPICES
This roasted turkey leg with honey and spices is a simple, comforting meal full of delicious flavors that practically cooks itself!
3. GROUND BEEF AND POTATO CASSEROLE
This delicious, simple and creamy ground beef and potato casserole might just be the best comfort food! It’s the perfect recipe for busy weeknights.
4. TRADITIONAL ROAST VEAL
A tender and traditional roast veal recipe that promises to tantalise your taste buds. It’s a delicious and simple dinner to prepare with basic ingredients!
5. PORTUGUESE COD WITH CREAM (BACALHAU COM NATAS)
This cod with cream is a simple, comforting and creamy recipe, prepared with typical Portuguese ingredients! Bake until golden brown!
6. ROASTED TURKEY LEG WITH MUSTARD
This tender and juicy roasted turkey leg with mustard is the perfect meal for a family Sunday lunch! It’s a simple recipe full of flavors.
7. TENDER OVEN BAKED RIBS
Juicy and tender oven baked ribs seasoned with a delicious and creamy homemade sauce made with honey, yellow mustard and simple spices!
8. HOMEMADE MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE
These homemade meatballs in tomato sauce are the ultimate comfort food! Tender and juicy meatballs cooked in a delicious fresh tomato-based sauce.
9. EASY BAKED MASHED POTATOES WITH TUNA
This easy baked mashed potatoes with tuna is simply delicious! It’s a comforting and creamy recipe, perfect for every day of the week!
10. BAKED FISH WITH LEMON AND THYME
Do you like simple baked fish recipes? Want to make something tasty for dinner? Make this delicious recipe of baked fish with lemon and thyme!
11. HONEY LEMON ROAST CHICKEN
This roast chicken recipe seasoned with lemon, honey and other delicious spices is incredibly tender, juicy and super easy to make for a family lunch or dinner!
12. PORTUGUESE DUCK RICE
The most delicious and easy Portuguese duck rice recipe! Combines succulent duck with flavorful rice that only takes 25 minutes to bake!
13. EASY LASAGNA CASSEROLE
This easy lasagna casserole is a creamy, comforting recipe that’s packed with flavor and is super simple to make! It only takes 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to bake!
14. PORTUGUESE BAKED OCTOPUS WITH POTATOES (POLVO À LAGAREIRO)
Portuguese baked octopus with potatoes is a Mediterranean dish full of delicious and traditional ingredients like olive oil, garlic and parsley!
15. ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH CHESTNUTS
This delicious roasted pork loin with chestnuts is an easy and comforting meal, with simple and tasty ingredients!
16. COD FISH PIE WITH MASHED POTATO
This delicious cod fish pie with mashed potato is a simple, comforting and creamy recipe with an incredible mix of flavors! Bake until golden brown!
17. EASY ROASTED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS WITH HONEY
If you like roast recipes you must try these delicious and simple easy roasted chicken legs with honey! It’s a simple, easy and very tasty meal.
18. PORK LOIN WITH BEER SAUCE
This tender and juicy pork loin with beer sauce is a comforting meal with a delicious mix of flavors! Easy recipe with simple ingredients!
19. TRADITIONAL BAKED COD
This simple and traditional baked cod with potatoes takes just 15 minutes to prepare! It’s the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner!
20. BAKED CHICKEN BREAST WITH LEMON MUSTARD SAUCE
This tender Baked Chicken Breast with Lemon Mustard Sauce is bursting with delicious flavors! If you love juicy chicken breast recipes, I’m sure you’ll love this one.
