EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Turkey Thigh with Charred Brussels Sprouts & Cranberry Gastrique
Tender turkey thigh with crispy sprouts and tart berry pan sauce
747 cal · 70g protein · 30 min
Occasion · 55 recipes
Christmas Recipes
What to cook for christmas — real recipes with method, timings and per-serving macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Easy
EasyDessert
Orange Blossom Panna Cotta with Crushed Pistachio & Pomegranate Syrup
Silky custard, floral perfume, nutty crunch, tart fruit glaze
645 cal · 12g protein · 16 min
EasyBreakfast
Zaatar-Spiced Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Pita Shards
Nutty thyme blend, soft curds, charred bread shrapnel
354 cal · 15g protein · 13 min
EasySnack
Whipped Hummus & Roasted Carrot Sticks with Pomegranate Seeds
Silken chickpea dip, caramelized root vegetable, bright pomegranate jewels
384 cal · 11g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Labneh Dip with Crispy Sage & Pomegranate Molasses Oil
Strained yogurt, aromatic herb crunch, sweet-tart glaze
287 cal · 10g protein · 8 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea & Burnt Lemon Cones with Charred Tomato Jam & Feta Cream
Crunchy legume cups, caramelized citrus, savory-sweet tomato, cool cheese
493 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino Fillet with Freekeh, Charred Green Beans & Pomegranate-Walnut Oil
Crispy-skinned Mediterranean fish, nutty roasted grain, tender legume, fruity-herbaceous drizzle
869 cal · 39g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Sumac-Dusted Chicken & Charred Eggplant Sandwich with Tahini Drizzle
Tart spice rub, smoky purple layers, nutty sesame sauce
722 cal · 24g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Leberwurst Brioche with Crispy Mustard Seed Tuile & Charred Apple Gastrique
Silky pâté on toasted brioche with sharp acid and textural crunch
1056 cal · 25g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedSnack
Cheese & Herb Brötchen Crisps with Smoked Paprika Butter & Roasted Garlic Cream
Shattered breadsticks with two sophisticated spreads
709 cal · 11g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Schnitzel of Venison with Lingonberry-Black Pepper Gastrique & Charred Root Vegetable Purée
Delicate, pounded game with glossy fruit-forward sauce and umami vegetable cream
533 cal · 33g protein · 80 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Spiced Apple & Almond Financier with Burnt Sage Caramel Drizzle
A delicate, nutty cake with herbaceous sweet-salty finish
623 cal · 10g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Smoked Eel & Charred Apple Tartare with Crispy Pumpernickel Tuile & Horseradish Mousse
Luxurious cold preparation with bracing acidity and textural layers
456 cal · 17g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Arctic Char en Papillote with Sorrel Emulsion, Charred Fennel & Crispy Thyme Oil
Steamed whole fish with herbaceous sauce and burnished vegetables
694 cal · 5g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedDessert
Dark Chocolate & Spiced Pear Torte with Burnt Honey Glaze, Cocoa Nib Crackle & Candied Pear Chip
Layered elegance: bitter chocolate, poached pear, toasted spice, and burnished glaze
240 cal · 4g protein · 105 min
EasyDessert
Warm Spiced Gingerbread Cake with Caramelized Honey Cream
Fragrant, moist, and unabashedly autumn
651 cal · 9g protein · 32 min
EasyDessert
Classic Eggnog
Creamy, spiced custard drink with rum and brandy
501 cal · 8g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedDessert
Classic Christmas Pudding
Rich, boozy, dark British steamed pudding with dried fruit
447 cal · 7g protein · 510 min
SophisticatedDessert
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Crisp, spiced, and perfectly chewy in the center
91 cal · 1g protein · 215 min
SophisticatedDinner
Roast Turkey
Whole bird roasted until golden, with herb butter under the skin
643 cal · 85g protein · 270 min
IntermediateSnack
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Warm spice and molasses in every bite
116 cal · 2g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Cranberry Sauce
Tart, jewel-bright, the classic Thanksgiving condiment
116 cal · 0g protein · 20 min
EasyDinner
Mulled Wine
Red wine simmered with spices, citrus, and honey
600 cal · 38g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Caramelized edges, tender centers, deeply savory
135 cal · 6g protein · 23 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 30 minutes. The quickest is around 13 minutes and the longest about 75 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 201 and 843 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
