Ideas for Christmas Party Food
“Christmas is a season of giving and celebration, which means many parties for family and friends to get together and share a delicious meal. So we’ve compiled a list of our favorite Christmas party food ideas for you to prepare for your holiday gatherings.”
Are you looking for food ideas for your Christmas party? Look no more, as we have rounded up some of the best Christmas party food ideas you can prepare.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of setting up the Christmas tree, buying and wrapping gifts, and placing lights almost all over your house, you’ve certainly need food at your table! And Christmas season is party season! That means you won’t only have to feed yourself—you’ll almost certainly have to provide some food for others as well.
So don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are our best Christmas party food ideas that you can make for your celebration.
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Appetizer Food Ideas
Wow your guests with these easy-to-prepare party appetizers along with images, helpful reviews, and how-to instructions.
Mediterranean Salad with Prawns Recipe
Quick and easy Mediterranean salad with prawns recipe that can be easily double as a side salad or main dish.
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Mexican Chicken Quesadillas
Easy yet delicious Mexican chicken quesadillas loaded with cheese, vegetables and chicken wrapped in a tortilla plus choices of dipping sauces, makes it a great meal for sharing!
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Honey Garlic Chicken Wings Recipe
Honey garlic chicken wings are incredibly tasty. They're sweet and sticky, and they're the ideal complement to any appetizer plate. These chicken wings are crispy fried before being tossed in a honey garlic sauce.
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Baked Clams with Herb and Cheese Sauce Recipe
Baked clams that will delight your palate, this recipe makes tender clams mixed with garlic-herb butter and parmesan cheese and baked until golden brown.
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Main Course Ideas for Christmas Party Food
Check out these main course ideas to serve your guests. They’re filling and tasty that guest will come back for more.
Herb Chicken Roast with Potatoes and Gravy Recipe
This herb chicken roast with potatoes and gravy is juicy, tasty and bursting with Asian flavor! Easy to prepare and done in less time than roasting a whole chicken.
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Chicken Embutido Recipe
This chicken embutido recipe is perfect for your upcoming celebrations or simply pack it as an on-the-go lunch to office.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy Sauce Recipe
This chicken cordon bleu recipe is easy and delicious. Made with pounded chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese complemented with a creamy sauce, this chicken recipe is great for dinner or as a party casserole!
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Simple Baked Sushi Recipe
Baked Sushi is a new popular version of the traditional Japanese rolled sushi. It is baked in a pan or cup that creates a creamier taste. With a touch of sweetness that matched the saltiness of the seaweed, plus a punch of wasabi! You will surely crave for more.
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Lumpiang Bangus (Fish Lumpia)
Lumpiang bangus is a great alternative when looking for meatless meals. Golden, crunchy and filled with milk fish flakes sauteed with ginger, garlic, onion, celery, carrot, green bell pepper and parsley, they’re absolutely delightful.
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Spicy Sizzling Tofu (Tofu Sisig) ala Max’s Recipe
Sizzling tofu is an incredibly delicious dish combining creamy, spicy and savory flavor. Enjoy it with rice, as an appetizer, side dish or just by itself alongside your favorite drink.
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Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs Recipe
So juicy, melt-in-your-mouth and finger licking good oven baked baby back ribs are fall-off-the-bone delicious! With an incredible and easy to make dry rub, coated with barbecue sauce that is so addictive you will ask for more!
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Pork Sisig – Kapampangan style Recipe
Indulge your taste buds with the tangy, salty, crispy and spicy pork sisig that is perfect for celebrations! Make this authentic sisig using the original recipe.
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Lechon Kawali Recipe
Lechon kawali is a popular Filipino pork dish that is deep-fried to golden perfection. Crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside – this delicious dish is great as an appetizer or main course.
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Crispy Pata Recipe
"Tasty crispy pata recipe made of pork leg cooked until tender then deep-fried until golden and crisp. This traditional Filipino delicacy is a pork-lovers delight -savory tender juicy meat wrapped in a crunchy pork skin."
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Pasta and Noodle Ideas
Filipino celebration cannot be complete without a pasta or noodle recipes. Try out our best and delicious pasta/ noodles recipes.
Filipino Style Creamy Carbonara Recipe
Filipino style creamy carbonara using smoked beef bacon, fresh mushrooms and flavorful cream sauce that can last longer than the carbonara egg sauce style.
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Lasagna with Bechamel Sauce Recipe
This lasagna with béchamel sauce is made with layers of lasagna noodles, rich beef and tomato sauce, creamy parmesan white sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. Your whole family will enjoy it!
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Baked Macaroni Filipino Style Recipe
Try this Baked Macaroni Filipino style recipe! It's rich and flavorful, with a sweet, meaty sauce and cheesy topping, it’s the ultimate pasta meal for a large crowd.
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Pancit Bihon Recipe
Pancit bihon is a Filipino noodle dish made with rice noodles, meat and vegetables! An easy and filling meal that can be served anytime of the day and during special occasions.
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Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe
Delicious chicken macaroni salad made with macaroni and chicken breast coated in creamy, sweet and sour mayo dressing. An easy and perfect side dish or main course during celebration and festive season.
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Side dish Ideas for Christmas Party Food
A little side dish can make a big difference. Check out our popular side dish recipes that will freshens up your guests taste buds.
Easy Kimchi Recipe (Mak Kimchi)
Easy Kimchi recipe mainly consist of napa cabbage – soaked in a salty brine, rice paste and Kimchi paste then fermented to create a healthy side dish.
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Atchara (Pickled Green Papaya) Recipe
Sweet, sour and salty atchara made with green papaya and other healthy vegetables. A perfect side dish for your grilled and fried fish or meat.
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Desserts/ Delicacies
Sweet and yummy, desserts are a must have in any party. They are the perfect end to any dishes. Browse through our collection of desserts you could try to serve to your guests.
Cheesy and Buttery Puto Recipe
This cheesy and buttery puto uses all-purpose flour and is easy to make at home! Best as an after-work/school snack that you and your family will definitely enjoy!
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Easy Bibingka Recipe
A delicious and easy bibingka recipe that you can enjoy at home! Made with rice flour and topped with salted egg, melted butter, grated cheese and grated coconut, this popular Filipino rice cake is an all-time favorite Christmas treat!
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Creamy Maja Blanca Recipe
Maja blanca is a popular Filipino coconut pudding dessert made with coconut milk, cornstarch and whole kernel corn. Made extra creamy with evaporated and condensed milk with latik on top, it’s perfect for dessert or snack.
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Pichi Pichi Recipe
Pichi pichi is a popular Filipino dessert made of grated cassava, water and sugar. Steamed until translucent, these soft and chewy glutinous cakes are then rolled in grated coconut for additional flavor and topped with cheese. Perfect for snack or dessert.
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Ube Halaya (Halayang Ube) with Latik Recipe
Ube halaya (halayang ube) is a popular Filipino delicacy that uses ube (purple yam), milk (coconut, condensed and evaporated) and butter. It’s creamy, slightly sweet and topped with latik, great as a dessert or snack.
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Leche Flan Recipe
Leche flan is a popular Filipino delicacy made with eggs and milk with a sweet caramel sauce toppings. This ultra-rich and creamy custard dessert is perfect to serve at parties.
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Tiramisu Recipe
This rich and creamy tiramisu is a classic Italian no-bake dessert made with coffee-dipped ladyfingers, delicious mascarpone cream and cocoa powder sprinkled on top. Best as a make-ahead dessert!
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Mango Graham Float in a Cup Recipe
Easy mango graham float in a cup made with layered whipped sweetened cream, crushed graham cracker and mango fruit then chilled; it’s an easy no-bake dessert that your family and friends can easily grab and share.
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Cakes, Cupcakes and Cookies
Try out our cakes, cupcakes and cookies recipes that are crowd pleaser because they are delicious and moist.
Ube Cake Ala Red Ribbon Recipe
This gorgeously looking ube cake is as delicious as it looks, with rich ube flavor inside and out, frosted with Swiss meringue buttercream, you will definitely love it. The perfect cake for all occasions!
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Simple Cassava Cake with Custard Topping Recipe
Cassava cake made with grated cassava, coconut milk and condensed milk layered with creamy custard topping to make an ultimate snack or dessert.
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Moist and Smooth Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
The most irresistible red velvet cake generously spread with cream cheese frosting. Moist and smooth with velvety texture; perfect complement in your afternoon tea.
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Yema Cake Recipe (Baked and No-Bake)
This soft yema cake either baked or steamed with overflowing yema and grated cheese toppings is simply delicious; great as a snack or dessert.
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Bundt Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe
This delicious bundt pineapple upside down cake is really simple to make from scratch and comes fully decorated right out of the pan! The brilliant yellow and red layer is so beautiful, with moist and fruity cake makes this dessert a lovely treat!
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Coconut Macaroons Recipe
“The nutty flavor of the coconut and the creaminess of milk make this coconut macaroons recipe a superb snack and they’re great for giveaways too.”
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Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe
Moist, soft and fluffy carrot cupcakes made with freshly grated carrots and topped with cream cheese icing and nuts; an absolute hit as grab-and-go snack.
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Chocolate Crinkles Cookies Recipe
Chocolaty and fudgy chocolate crinkles cookies that has an amazing brownie texture in the inside and a crunchy cookie on the outside! Enjoy these yummy Christmas treats with family and friends this festive season!
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Bars
These desserts can be a great addition to any dessert platter and can be great as a gift or giveaway. Just grab a nice little box or container then put some ribbon in it, then whola! a homemade goodies for your guests to enjoy at home!
Food for the gods Recipe
“This food for the gods recipe uses the highly nutritious dates and fiber-rich walnuts that make this dessert heavenly; they are also great giveaways on any occasion.”
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Chocolate Cashew Toffee Bars Recipe
These chocolate cashew toffee bars are good as an after meal dessert as well as an amazing gift for any occasions. Not too sweet and full of crunchy cashew and almonds nuts, it will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Moist Ube Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Moist ube cheesecake bars that tastes so delicious and not too sweet, a perfect combination of ube and cheesecake that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
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Fudgy and Chewy Brownies Recipe
These chewy and fudgy brownies have crispy edges, crackly tops and has rich chocolate flavor. Irresistibly delicious, they’ll disappear in no time!
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