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11 Festive Christmas Dishes To Make You Say Fa La La La La

Red and green ingredients and lots of festive shapes make these a joy to make for the holidays.

by Samantha Darby

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I mean, you can turn basically any dish into a festive one if you cut it in a holiday shape, but you can also choose items with lots of red and green ingredients for the ultimate festive Christmas dish.

Christmas Tree Pull-Apart

Is there anything more festive? This recipe from Yummly features refrigerated pizza dough filled with cheese to make a super cute Christmas tree for anyone to chow down on. A huge crowd-pleaser.

Cranberry Brie Bites

Talk about a festive dish! These cranberry brie bites from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe are so easy to put together and will look so pretty out on a Christmas plate or even displayed in the shape of a wreath.

Christmas Queso

You didn’t think queso could look this pretty, did you? This Christmas queso recipe from Yummly has only five ingredients, but with the pimentos, jalapeños, and rotel, it looks so pretty and Christmas-y.

Cocktail Meatballs

These slow cooker cocktail meatballs from Damn Delicious are covered in a sauce made with cranberries, but there’s also a garnish of fresh chives to give it some festive flair. Super easy to throw together, and these are going to be a huge hit.

Holiday Green Salad

Eventually, you need some veggies, right? This green salad from Gimme Some Oven is made with apples, pomegranates, and fresh avocado, so it looks super festive and is a light, delicious way to get some nutrients in after a day of cookies and desserts.

Christmas Wreath Antipasto

There are few things I love more than an antipasto platter, and this Christmas wreath version from Yummly is so festive and fun. It looks gorgeous, and all of the ingredients are actually on skewers so they’re easy to pick and eat.

Red & Green Christmas Rice

For an easy Christmas dish that can feed a crowd of people, try this red and green Christmas rice recipe from Yummly. With bell peppers and green onions, it looks super festive, but pine nuts and parmesan add a flavorful kick.

Whipped Ricotta Pomegranate Crostini

If you want to look like a hero, make these pomegranate and ricotta crostinis from Yummly. So pretty and Christmas-y, and also delicious.

Sparkling Christmas Tree Cocktail

I am obsessed with this gorgeous sparkling Christmas tree cocktail from Yummly. Look how pretty! It’s easy to throw together with cranberry juice and gin, but the rosemary sprigs can be covered in sugar to look like a sparkling Christmas tree.

Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls

Use store-bought cinnamon rolls and some food coloring in your icing to make these cute little Christmas tree cinnamon rolls. Great for a Christmas morning breakfast or for just a festive afternoon pick-me-up.

Cranberry Christmas Cake

This cranberry Christmas cake from Yummly seriously couldn’t be easier to pull together, and it’s bursting with flavor thanks to the fresh cranberries. It will look so pretty on display for a party or a Christmas brunch.