What are some alternative ideas for Christmas dinner? Tired of Turkey, and not a fan of Ham?

Answer 1

Try lasagna. It's yummy. My mom makes the best and we aways go over there for Christmas dinner. Want to come? She would be happy to have a guest, as long as you're not a serial killer. :)

Answer 2

Ah..Yes. I am tired of turkey and not a fan of Ham either. My family makes many dishes for Christmas because we are a culturally diverse family.

Try this: You could make a Pot Roast for a meat. Also, maybe you are tired of the plain old dry turkey. You could cut the turkey into peices and soak it in a marinade, cook it, and have turkey, a different style, for Christmas.

Instead of Mashed Potatoes, maybe a potato casserole. That's always yummy. You could also combine rice and some gravy, it's something different, and tasty. (with some cilantro on top to make it pretty)

No one really likes Fruit Cake, I know. But honestly, Fruit Cake is quite good if you know where to find it, and what kind to get. Try going to a hispanic food store (peruvian or whatever) and get something called "Paneton" it's delicious and soft. Not the typical American fruitcake.

Try a new Christmas style, maybe your family will enjoy it!

Answer 3

How about cornish hens? I did that for t-day. 1 per person, cooking directions are right on the package.

I highly recommend cooking these with Sandra Lee's herbed butter recipe. You will NOT believe how scrumptious they are!

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons garlic herb sauce mix (recommended: Knorr)
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed garlic

In a small bowl, combine softened butter, poultry seasoning, garlic herb sauce mix, and crushed garlic. Use a fork to mix together until well combined. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes, until firm but not hard.

Use your finger to carefully loosen the skin around the entire bird. Take the butter mixture and cut into large pieces. Place the butter pieces under the skin of the entire bird. Rub the remaining butter pieces on the outside of the skin and season with salt and pepper.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

We're going to have a pork roast with apple stuffing.

You could always try goose or duck, if you're looking for something a little different.

Of course, there's nothing that says that you have to roast anything. You could always try something that's sauteed with a rich wine sauce, like a chicken marsala. Lots of choices, depending on how much time you want to spend.

Answer 6

Try making a Prime Rib roast, it is a traditional Christmas meal as well as the others..spendy but delicious.

Answer 7

try a goose bit fatty cook it like duck v nice though

Answer 8

Whatever you like, though I especially find lasagna appealling!

Answer 9

For a change make international dinner on chrismes...means....make one Asian dish...like spicy chicken...one Chinese dish....like Chow min....one Canadian dish...like Baked potatoes and pasta....etc etc etc...

Answer 10

Leg of lamb, rack of lamb, something very different and very tasty.