I’m a big fan of handmade gifts, especially when it comes to giving Christmas presents. I am not a fan, on the other hand, of making those handmade gifts myself. That’s where websites like Etsy come in – I can choose some stunning handmade finds to give and not do any of the work myself.
Of course, finding the perfect gift still takes work – which is why I thought I’d share some of my favourite handmade finds I’ve come across recently. They’d make great holiday gifts (a few are Christmas themed) but most would be good for any time of the year too.
My Favourite Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas
I also tried to pick a range of items and a few that would be good for almost anyone so you can find something for even the hardest to shop for (or less well known) people on your list.
Farmhouse Turkish Blanket
They’re technically farmhouse style but I think these Turkish blankets would look great in almost anyone’s home. And who doesn’t need a new throw blanket at the start of winter?
Aren’t these gorgeous? I’d probably have a hard time burning them – but they’re meant to be decorative so I guess that’s kind of the point. Scoop one or a few up for a beautiful handmade gift.
You can’t go wrong with personalized stuff especially when it’s for someone who’s hard to shop for like your wife, mom, or grandma. These necklaces can be customized with birthstones from everyone in your family (think kids and grandkids). The only downside is you’ll need to know everyone’s birth months to pull it off.
You can’t have Christmas gifts without suggesting a Christmas ornament! Handmade ones are really cute gift ideas, especially for someone newly married or with a new baby.
This incense burner was too stunning to skip for this list. For anyone who enjoys burning incense this likely a major (and stylish) upgrade to their existing set up. Give it with some new incense to burn too!
These wonderful earrings were actually an Etsy design award finalist and it’s pretty easy to see why. Love that they’re bright and colourful, but also mismatched – a perfect gift for someone with a unique sense of style.
Nothing smells as good as Christmas morning but this handmade scented candle gets pretty close. Of course this is just one option, you can get any type of candle (scented or otherwise) that you think they’ll like best.
Alongside the candle give a candle snuffer too! Not just any one, though; something beautiful like this stag head snuffer. Perfect for the classy friend or loved one.
Personalized signs are lovely gifts for couples and families if they don’t already have one. I love the way they used live edge walnut to make this handcrafted one and the carving looks way nicer than stencils or vinyl writing.
These natural gemstones are all the rage right now and frankly I think they’re gorgeous. If you’re looking to surprise a loved one (maybe your wife or girlfriend?) with a fashionable ring this is a lovely option to wrap up under the tree.
This little toaster magnet really works! (Kinda.) The little toast pieces actually come out for a super cute fridge magnet that’s fun to play with too. It would be a fun stocking stuffer or gift for your quirky friend!
Inspired by the traditional Scandinavian red Christmas elf, these tiny clay elves are super cute additions to your Christmas gift giving. I love that they’re all unique since they’re handmade!
Who knew macrame was going to come back in style the way it has? Anyway, these coasters are super cute for a boho vibe. I love the muted tones and the fringes around the edge. Tip: If they like to entertain get a couple sets!
I love me a cute Christmas sign! This one has a sweet Christmas Eve theme saying but there are so many styles out there that I’m sure you’ll find the perfect fit for someone on your shopping list too.
Natural linen tablecloths are probably my favourite way to dress up a table for Christmas dinner – but they’re versatile for all kinds of intimate dining occasions too. Make the holidays brighter for someone on your list by gifting them a new stylish tablecloth like this one.
It’s the start of winter and that means slipper season! Skip the store bought options and choose something handmade like this pair. They’re made of real sheep skin for natural warmth!
The look of handmade pottery mugs is absolutely gorgeous but they’re even better when cute designs are added. Trendy and stylish – gift it on its own or with some hot chocolate, tea, or coffee.
We love an easy gift idea! filled with a variety of handmade self care items this set is ready to gift to make the holidays magic. If you’re far away you can also have it sent to someone too!
I think these handmade finds are some real treasures for the holiday season and I hope you do too! Need more ideas? Check out Etsy’s “Editor’s Pick” section for Christmas – I found so many cute things on there for the holidays already!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas! Time to bring out those decorations and start planning those festive meals. Personally, I feel no meal is really complete without some tasty Christmas themed drinks and cocktails (or mocktails).
Let’s be real Christmas can be such a stressful time! With those endless to do lists before the big day and the many shopping trips for gifts. One thing is for sure everyone could use one (or five) of these cocktails to sip on while enjoying their big feast or watching the kids tear apart the house playing with their new toys.
Never fear trying to figure out what drinks to serve, I’ve gathered a list of fantastic drink options that are sure to impress everyone who attends your Christmas this year, or for you to just enjoy after everyone has gone home.
Selecting Your Drinks
Whether you enjoy a warm, cold, or boozy drink this list has something for everyone to enjoy this Christmas season! If you are hosting a dinner, it’s always important to make sure you have a few options for your guests. I like to include a few options when having guests over, ensuring I have a mocktail on hand for those not drinking or are underaged.
Including a hot beverage to have with dessert is always nice as well, I’m personally a sucker for anything with eggnog in it and can’t wait to try a few of the boozy eggnog recipes off this list this Christmas. Check out these delicious Christmas drinks below to find some inspiration for this holiday season. Happy Sippin!
This gingerbread martini recipe is a delicious Christmas drink with Baileys, the absolute best Christmas Cocktail to enjoy with friends and family or at your next holiday party.
You could easily turn this into a funny "Santa's balls" or "jingle my balls" themed cocktail for your holiday party or girl's night. Plus I love the idea of a little tropical pick-me-up just when the weather turns cold this winter.
Get festive this holiday season with this super easy Holiday Peppermint White Russian. Made with Kahlúa, Peppermint Schnapps and, of course, Vodka, this delicious cocktail will have everyone singing.
This homemade alcohol free eggnog is perfect for the holiday season. It's easy to make, divine to drink, and because its non-alcoholic the kids can enjoy this mocktail too.
Mulled Wine is a traditional holiday drink made with red wine, brandy, and mulling spices like cloves, star anise, and cinnamon. It’s delicious, cozy, and guaranteed to warm you from the inside out.
This recipe is quick and easy to make with just 3 ingredients! You and your guests will be more than impressed. Creamy and delicious, but super easy to make, these martinis could also be your dessert because they are lightly sweet.
These Christmas cranberry champagne cocktails are sparkly to the max and the perfect cocktail to sip on while you wrap presents or do what I’m currently doing: watching the snow fall gently outside my window while a fire crackles in the fire place.
This Christmas drink with coconut rum and mint brings a taste of the tropics to any holiday celebration. Perfect for Christmas or Christmas in July, this festive drink will have you dreaming of a white Christmas on the beach.
Add a little sparkle to your holidays with this festive Sugar Plum Fairy Martini! Tart cranberry juice, rich Amaretto and a touch of spice come together to make your new favorite Christmas cocktail. This Nutcracker-themed martini is a sure hit for your next holiday party, or it's the perfect relaxing sipper for an evening in front of the fireplace.
A white chocolate candy cane martini is the perfect festive Christmas cocktail. Mix one up for your Christmas celebration or any other festive occasion. Guaranteed to make you feel like Buddy the Elf- in a good way!
Made with sweet and savory rosemary simple syrup and bright white coconut milk, this Winter Wonderland Margarita is your perfect sipper for the occasion. Serve with a candied rosemary sprig for a sparkly, wintry touch.
This Peppermint White Chocolate Martini makes the perfect holiday cocktail! Made with Torani Sugar Free Peppermint Syrup, you can enjoy all the extra flavor without worrying about the extra calories!
Looking for an amazing holiday punch that tastes as good as it looks? This Vanilla Pomegranate Holiday Punch not only looks amazing but you can create this delicious punch in a matter of minutes.
The kid’s Grinch Ice Cream Float recipe is a delicious lemon-lime ice cream float recipe with a little tang that you can enjoy while watching The Grinch on DVD. This recipe was inspired by The Grinch movie.
The recipe is super simple and needs only a few ingredients so it’s great for home bartenders. This Moscow mule is the perfect cocktail to enjoy while watching your favorite hallmark Christmas movie.
With just a few ingredients, this flavorful drink is perfect to serve at all your holiday parties. The magic is in the Spiced cranberry juice. Bottled juice is infused with seasonal spices to create the perfect base for a delicious bourbon cocktail.
If you’ve ever made regular jello shots for a gathering, you are going to enjoy these Santa Hat Jello Shots. These jello shots are made with strawberry jello, marshmallow vodka, real strawberries, and whipped topping. The way the jello shots are put together will make the craziness of this holiday season worth it.
This Christmas Cranberry Cocktail is made with your favorite whiskey and a rosemary simple syrup, then garnished with sugared cranberries for a quick but festive holiday cocktail!
in this recipe the simple syrup is the star. The drink is vodka and sparkling water (tonic water if you like a sweet drink), and garnishes are orange slices, more cinnamon sticks, and fresh cranberries.
Looking for a fun non-alcoholic party drink for a special occasion? This festive sparkling cranberry mocktail is fresh and fruity, and full of flavor. Everyone will love it during the holiday season!
These virgin mimosas make the perfect Christmas mocktails. With just a few simple ingredients you will have the perfect drink to serve that will please every guest of all ages.
If you're hunting for an easy, delicious non alcoholic Christmas punch, you've found it. This bubbly drink recipe is an easy way to make your holiday drinks exciting. It has a mixture of high quality juices, sparkling apple juice or cider, ginger ale and fresh fruits of your choice.
The acidity of the fresh cranberries and limes mixed with the sweetness of the candied sage and cranberry juice makes the palate pop. You can’t even tell that there in Gin in your drink!
With coconut, tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec and pomegranate seeds, this White Christmas Margarita looks like winter but tastes like summer. It will be the hit of any party.
A classic holiday beverage made vegan, gluten-free, paleo, top-8 allergy-free, and sugar-free! This Homemade Vegan Eggnog, aka "Hempnog", will be a standout drink recipe to include this season! Even the non-eggnog drinkers will fall in love!
Try this easy mulled wine recipe to add some warm cheer to a chilly day! Cozy spices simmer with a red wine mixture to create the most delicious, fragrant mulled wine. Perfect for fall, winter, and beyond!
This spiked bananas foster ice cream rum nog is just perfect. Whatever festivities you are arranging, adding in a mouth-watering banana cocktail made with black spiced rum is going to make them even more fun! This eggnog made with ice cream is a fun take on the traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas nog cocktail.
This gingerbread latte dessert rum cocktail is going to be one of the stars of your holidays! It’s a delectable mixture of spiced rum and coffee liqueur. This gingerbread rum cocktail makes a great alcoholic Christmas drink and holiday after dinner drink.
This healthy cocoa recipe is gluten-free, vegan, paleo, keto, and top 8 allergen free. This winter beverage with healing spices like turmeric will warm the body, mind, and soul!
The easiest Vegan White Hot Chocolate recipe is just 3 ingredients, sweet, creamy, and so cozy! This dairy-free white chocolate hot cocoa is gluten-free, allergy-free, and made in less than 10 minutes!
Enjoy a sweet and bubbly beverage this holiday season with this Cranberry Fizz Cocktail. It does more than taste delicious. It'll match your festive decorations, too!
Pink peppermint jello shots are such a fun idea for the holidays. These creamy candy cane shots are prepared with peppermint schnapps and whipping cream vodka. The peppermint is perfect for the holidays while the vodka will give you a festive buzz!
Watermelon rum, melon liqueur, and blue Curaçao combine to create a festive melon Grinch green cocktail. This tropical melon cocktail is a wonderful green holiday drink. The glass has a pretty lemon sugar rim and the cocktail itself boasts the distinctive flavour of melon along with tangy citrus and fruity rum. This Grinch green Christmas cocktail is also a great one to try on St. Patrick’s Day, too!
A Christmas chocolate cake cocktail is like a holiday dessert and festive beverage rolled into one. This chocolate cocktail is a rich and decadent Christmas party mixed drink with only three main ingredients as well with a couple of garnish ideas. If you are a fan of milk, Nutella and cake flavored vodka, you will love this boozy holiday drink.
Move over Starbucks! This Cookies & Cream Frappuccino is gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan! This homemade recipe has all the sweet deliciousness without the cost and is made right in your blender with minimal fuss!
A super simple 3-Ingredient DIY Vegan Instant Hot Chocolate Mix you can whip up in a flash! Sugar-free, gluten-free, paleo, keto, and allergy-free, this healthy hot cocoa mix recipe is perfect for holiday gifts or stocking the pantry with a quick a cozy drink to warm the soul!
I hope you were able to find a few drinks that suite you. Let us know what drinks you made and how they turned out by dropping a comment below! Happy Holidays everyone!
Christmas dinner is known for its turkey and tons of delicious side dishes. What you often don’t see at Christmas dinner is a nice salad, hey maybe you do serve a salad, but I can say I’ve hardly ever even thought to have one with Christmas dinner. There are surprisingly tons of different options that would work perfectly with Christmas dinner this year.
Cold salads, warm salad, all vegetable salads, and ones with nuts and cranberries! The possibilities are really endless with salad options. Check out these salads to serve with Christmas dinner recipes below for ideas!
Christmas Dinner Salads
Whether you enjoy a classic salad or something totally unique I have put together the perfect selection that is sure to have something for everyone this holiday season. Personally, I’m loving the sound of the walnut and cranberry salads!
The tartness of the cranberries and the crunchy walnuts just sound so delicious to me, not to mention how festive they look! Like I said before salads to me are not something I often do but after putting together this list I’m for sure adding one or two to my menu this Christmas. Hopefully you will find something that will inspire you to add to your menu as well!
So, get looking at these salad recipes and find the perfect one today.
This Christmas Salad with pomegranate, pear and cranberries is a stunning, light and delicious side dish that is perfect for holiday entertaining! It looks fancy, but is so quick and easy to make! The ultimate red and green themed winter salad to impress your guests this holiday season. {Gluten-free, vegetarian, & refined sugar-free}
Delight your holiday guests with this stunning Christmas salad wreath. This easy and quick recipe offers a refreshing salad in the shape of a wreath so your guests can serve themselves while they admire your artistic flair.
This Arugula Beet salad with feta, makes the BEST salad. It dresses up beets with arugula and feta cheese, two semi-sweet ingredients. It makes a great side dish for any meal. With a delicious balsamic vinaigrette, this simple salad can easily be made at home.
This Apple Brie Salad is a showstopper! Plus, it's quick, easy, sweet + savory. You and your guests will love the contrasting flavors and textures. Perfect for the fall and winter holidays.
Silken tofu creates a creamy but light base for the dressing and 9 simple ingredients like lemon juice, fresh garlic, and capers, add the unmistakable Caesar flavor.
Artichoke salad is so healthy and so good. It's made with artichokes, tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, feta, and a delicious Mediterranean dressing. You won't believe how tasty and simple to make this salad is. A nice refreshing option to go with your Christmas dinner!
Brussels sprout salad is an easy homemade salad with raw, thinly sliced brussels sprouts, pomegranates, dried cranberries, almonds, apple, feta and a sweet honey mustard dressing. The perfect side dish for holidays.
This harvest apple walnut salad is the perfect salad to make this Christmas dinner. Lots of leafy greens, candied walnuts, toasted rosemary croutons, thinly sliced apple, cranberries, feta cheese and juicy chicken- all topped with a homemade Honey Mustard Balsamic Vinaigrette. This harvest apple walnut salad is so easy and cozy.
Loaded with nuts, fruit, and other tasty goodies, Waldorf Salad is delicious. It’s perfect as a side salad, but it’s also hearty enough to be the main dish. Are you craving a bowlful of creative greens? Give this salad a try and fall in love with greens again!
Russian salad or Salad Olivier (ruska salata, insalata Russa) is a holiday staple in Balkan homes. Delicious, rich, and filling, this salad is at once an appetizer, side dish, and the main course. Can another salad say the same? We didn't think so!
This Pomegranate Mandarin Salad with Avocado and Feta is a festive salad for Christmas dinner or a holiday potluck! Serve it as a Christmas salad in a holiday wreath shape, just for fun.
This traditional 7 layer salad has been popular for generations! A staple of barbecues, potlucks and church suppers this easy to make salad features layers of tasty veggies topped off with a mayonnaise based dressing. This elegant side dish will be a hit at Christmas dinner for sure!
Caprese Christmas Wreath is the ideal addition to your festive table. Not only is it a delicious and popular salad, but it makes an attractive table centerpiece. Enjoy it as an appetizer or serve it as a side dish; it is the ideal companion to hot or cold dishes, meat, fish or poultry.
Why serve a boring salad, when you can create a beautiful, stunning Christmas Wreath Salad served with a dairy-free ranch dressing? This is a healthy, super easy and fun holiday party dish!
This fresh, bright salad is made with broccoli, cauliflower, red onion and cherry tomatoes mixed with a creamy dressing. It’s the kind of salad you want to heap on your plate. It’s so good! I love each crisp, crunchy and creamy bite.
Winter Pear, Pomegranate & Swiss Salad is a gorgeous way to use some of the best fruits of the season and perfect for any holiday dinner. The homemade Poppy Seed Dressing that goes with it is a family recipe that has been passed down and it makes a wonderful DIY Christmas gift for friends & neighbors.
Colorful Mexican Christmas Eve Salad (Ensalada de Nochebuena) is a delicious combination of lettuce, beets, and fruit served with a light orange vinaigrette. While traditionally consumed at the holidays, you'll want to enjoy this dish all year long.
This Winter Holiday Salad is loaded with baby greens, pear, pomegranate, pistachios and goat cheese which all gets topped off with a delicious, sweet and tangy pomegranate vinaigrette. The perfect salad for Christmas, Thanksgiving or a regular weeknight dinner!
The delicious flavors of these perfectly roasted beets and blanched green beans, topped with a zesty lemon dressing and crunchy pecans makes it the most perfect side dish anytime of the year, especially the Holiday season!
This red cabbage salad is a light and healthy side dish featuring seasonal produce that’s easy to find in the fall and winter. It’s full of tangy, crisp flavors and is quick and easy to throw together.
This traditional Ensalada de Nochebuena or Christmas Eve Salad is a colorful fruit salad featuring fresh pomegranates, oranges, pineapple, jicama and beets in a citrusy dressing.
Spinach and Persimmon Salad with citrus dressing combines a sweet fuyu persimmon and strawberries with salty feta cheese and pistachios in a spinach salad lightly dressed with a citrus marmalade-based dressing... perfect for your holiday table (or anytime)!
This lentil and pomegranate salad is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion (Especially Christmas dinner) and can be made entirely with store bought ingredients with virtually no prep.
How do you fancy a deliciously aromatic warm lamb salad with tricolor quinoa and bulgur wheat, mint and mixed peppers, all topped with crumbled feta and a cool tzatziki dressing? This warm salad would make the perfect addition to your next Christmas dinner!
Insalata Caprese or tomato, basil and mozzarella salad is a quintessential Italian salad that is hugely popular not only in Italy, but in the US, too. Make it for your next Christmas dinner to wow everyone!
This turkey pasta salad is packed with fresh ingredients, with a creamy maple tahini dressing. Perfect for your Christmas dinner or make good use with leftover turkey for after!
There is an explosion of flavors with this Roasted Squash and Beet Salad! Fat segments of juicy fresh grapefruit, chunks of soft, creamy blue cheese, and chopped Pistachio nuts add additional texture and flavor. A simple drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar is all that is needed for this refreshing salad.
This old-fashioned ham salad recipe is a classic throwback dish that is perfect to make use of the ham you are serving at Christmas dinner or making good use of leftovers! Simple, yet packed with flavor and a little crunch.
Roasted Vegetable Salad combines your favorite roasted veggies over a bed of fresh lettuce with a quick dressing, perfect sidedish to serve at your next Christmas dinner.
This French carrot salad recipe is healthy and fresh. This easy and raw recipe makes a great cold side dish or starter. It uses shredded carrots and apples.
This Quinoa Cranberry salad is full of fresh, feel-good flavors that everyone will love! With nutrients-rich spinach, sweet-dried cranberries and a zippy lemon dressing, it makes the perfect addition to any Christmas dinner.
A flavour packed Winter salad made with baby spinach, red apple, creamy Gorgonzola cheese and candied walnuts that are crunchy, sweet and spicy. This is a salad that's sure to keep those winter blues far, far away with salty, streaky, smoked pancetta and little sprinkles of pomegranate.
Cranberry Walnut Salad is a seasonal salad perfect for your holiday menus. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette lightly coats assorted lettuces, cranberries, goat cheese and glazed walnuts.
This roasted beet salad with goat cheese and citrus dressing is absolutely delicious! Not only is this dish colorful and inviting but its very healthy.
This healthy Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas is so appetizing! It has it all, in terms of color, texture, and flavor. This super healthy dish would be perfect to serve at Christmas time.
The classic Waldorf Salad is a sweet, savory, and creamy dish that’s so easy to make! It’s the perfect refreshing, light lunch, or a side dish for Christmas dinner.
This Green Bean Salad with tomatoes and creamy feta is made with fresh green beans, cherry or grape tomatoes, and creamy Danish feta. With a delicious homemade dressing, this salad is perfect for holidays, potluck dinners and family gatherings!
This kale slaw with apples is so good! This kale salad has tons of crunch and the most amazing flavor. Make it in just minutes with apples, slivered almonds, kale, and a sweet and tangy homemade dressing. This is going to become your new favorite salad.
Fig Arugula Salad With Maple Vinaigrette is truly a showstopper salad. Stunning colors and delicious flavors make it perfect side dish for holiday dinners and entertaining. You will fall in love with this fresh, healthy and luscious salad.
I hope you found a couple salads that will go with your menu this season. honestly, I’m not sure how anyone could pick just one! I’m definitely going to be making a few of these this season and I’m really excited to add a healthy touch to dinner this year. Drop a comment below what salad recipes you picked and how they turned out! Happy Holidays!
Christmas will be here before we know it. Time to start planning your big Christmas dinner! We all know turkey will be on the menu but what about the side dishes for Christmas dinner? They are extremely important after all. If you are like me, you are always wanting to find the next best recipe that will be a showstopper at dinner but also ensuring you have something for everyone.
I’ve gathered many different options to help you get inspired this Christmas season. Check out these side dishes for Christmas dinner below and get cooking!
Selecting Perfect Side Dishes
Meat, salads, maybe some potatoes. The options are endless! How do you know what sides will work best this holiday season for you? I start off by thinking who is going to be there. Do I have any vegetarians coming, those who have allergies, and will there be kids (we all know kids can be super picky!). Having the right-side dishes based on who is coming will make everyone feel more welcomed at dinner time.
That’s why I tried to include every type of side dish you would need in this list of recipes. From roasted sweet potatoes to amazing vegetarian options and some fun creative ones even kids will be excited to try. Find the perfect side dishes for your Christmas dinner today! Happy cooking!
Super easy and healthy asparagus casserole that comes together in just a few steps. This is perfect for Christmas dinner. Creamy and delicious but also low carb!
This Instant Pot creamed corn is seriously so easy to make. It is a sweet and creamy side dish that will be the perfect addition to any Christmas dinner.
This sour cream green bean casserole is classic holiday comfort food at its finest! This green bean casserole uses fresh green beans and sour cream instead of cream of mushroom soup.
An easy no-fail recipe for the best Oven Roasted Carrots! These perfect roasted carrots are naturally sweet with a touch of savory from fresh herbs and spices! They'll be your go-to side dish for every Christmas dinner.
An easy and delicious dinner side dish recipe for Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes! They're gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and top-8 allergy-free; perfect for the holidays or as a simple healthy take on some good ole' comfort food!
The easiest Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe is also the best! Just 3 ingredients for these healthy, creamy, dairy-free mashed sweet potatoes! Gluten-free, paleo, and allergy-free, you can make this side dish savory or sweet! Kid-friendly and perfect for a simple weeknight meal or a holiday dinner!
Classic side dish to have at Christmas time, roasted little potatoes (baby potatoes) with a few quick spices added, this dish can easily be made and will sure to be a big hit.
Make onions the star of the show with this classic Southern onion casserole! This version uses sweet onions, has 9 ingredients, and can be made in advance for a yummy Christmas side dish.
These Southern style green beans and potatoes are a hearty side dish. Tender, hearty, and full of flavor. This recipe is simple and straight forward not to mention its Whole30, Paleo, grain free, gluten free, sugar free, and easily made dairy free.
This stuffing recipe has a mix of tartness, savory and sweetness! Cranberries and sourdough bring the tart flavor, while fresh rosemary brings savory flavors and lastly apple brings some sweetness to it. Mix it up with a few more ingredients and you have a winning dish for Christmas.
This white asparagus recipe features fresh ingredients like pine nuts, capers and dill as well as the savory flavor of olive oil. It’s the perfect natural, woodland dish that’s accentuated by the vibrant hue of the white asparagus.
These honey roasted vegetables with rosemary have a lovely light sweetness that works perfectly with the aroma of herbs. It's very simple to make, pairs well with meat, fish or vegetarian options, and is a gluten free and low histamine side dish.
These ginger Brussels sprouts are a fun appetizer or side, and full of flavor from a zingy ginger marinade. Perfect for any holiday meal, these easy to make vegan smashed sprouts are a world away from the dull boiled sprouts we all used to avoid!
This potato cauliflower mash is a creamy, smooth and healthy side dish that goes perfectly with so many main dishes. A slightly lower carb mash, it definitely isn't lacking in taste with delicious hints of sage and garlic.
This cranberry sauce is a really simple recipe, and perfect for your Christmas celebrations. It combines cranberries, sugar, cherries and a touch of optional cinnamon for a sweet but slightly tart side-dish. Perfect as an alcohol-free and citrus-free cranberry sauce that is vegan, gluten-free and low histamine.
Cranberry Jello Salad is a new staple for your holiday feast! Whether you serve this cranberry salad for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, it is sure to be hit with Jello lovers. Featuring canned whole cranberries, crushed pineapples and sliced grapes, this is a colorful and refreshing holiday side dish.
Olive Oil Bread Dip is amazing however you serve it! Warm up your favorite crusty bread to dip it in and soak up the flavors. Everyone will love this delicious olive oil dip for bread.
Pan sautéed brussels sprouts with bacon, pecans, garlic and maple syrup for the best side dish. Easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes, these crispy, caramelized sprouts are perfect for any Christmas dinner.
Healthy sweet potato casserolewith crunchy pecan sugar topping is melt in your mouth, delicious and comforting casserole for your Holiday table without the guilt. Bonus – you can make it ahead and even freeze.
This delicious cornbread stuffing pairs perfectly with turkey and will make a great side dish. Full of onions, celery, chicken broth and of course bread it will leave you satisfied.
This recipe for sautéed Brussels sprouts and chestnuts uses the sweet taste of roasted chestnuts, which together with the natural bitterness of the seared Brussels sprouts is the perfect combination to go with your turkey.
Creamy macaroni and cheese is super easy to make in a crock pot. Cooked pasta, Velveeta and cheddar cheese along with evaporated milk make a rich and delicious side dish for any occasion!
Creamy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food and always a welcome side dish. This simple version is made with cream, a bit of butter, and lots of caramelized roasted garlic.
Take your stuffing to the next level with this Brioche Stuffing with Rosemary and Sausage. The pillowy soft and sweet brioche is tossed in garlic herb butter then combined with ground sausage, mushrooms, and rosemary, this stuffing recipe is disappear quickly! It’s so crispy and golden on the outside and soft on the inside.
This simple and easy method of twice cooking the mushrooms is the best way to cook mushrooms because it guarantees that they're not soggy, but rather have a delicious meaty texture and a savory, concentrated umami flavor.
Sour cream mashed potatoes are creamy, buttery, and the perfect side for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family meal. They're made with sour cream, chives, and Yukon gold potatoes for a rich and creamy flavor!
For a truly no-fuss recipe for fluffy, buttery Brioche Dinner Rolls, look no further. With 7 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of your time, you can make this no-knead dough. Let it rise slowly in the refrigerator overnight rise or in a warm place to bake the same day. Either way, you'll be rewarded with delectably delicious rolls.
This delicious Apple Sausage Stuffing is perfect for the holidays. Italian sausage, crunchy apples, and tart cranberries take this classic savory side dish to the next level.
This Roasted Acorn Squash is a beautiful and delicious side dish. Sliced acorn squash is oven roasted in a sweet and spicy buttery sauce, then topped with toasted pumpkin seeds, pomegranate arils, and orange zest for a holiday table showstopper!
Caramelized Brussel sprouts with brown sugar are a wonderful simple side dish. To make Brussel sprouts even more wonderful add bacon and blue cheese for a sweet, salty, creamy, and nutty delight.
This delicious Sourdough Stuffing is a must for your next dinner party. This sourdough stuffing will make your mouth water as it is tossed with garlic herb butter before being toasted then combined with sausage, mushroom, and sage. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this easy sourdough bread stuffing is going to be your new favorite.
This Boursin Mashed Potatoes Recipe is really creamy and so delicious. It's an easy recipe that has only five simple ingredients and can be ready in less than 30 minutes! It's the perfect make-aheadside dish for a lovely family dinner.
Did you find a side dish that screamed perfect for your Christmas dinner? Honestly, reading these recipes made me hungry! I’m going to be cooking up a storm this Christmas trying out a bunch of these and I can’t wait to see everyone’s reaction to them. Please leave a comment below to let us know what side dishes you ended up selecting and how they turned out this Christmas season. Happy Holidays!
The Christmas red truck decor has become a farmhouse staple recently, and it’s easy to see why. It’s a vintage red truck that’s usually carrying a Christmas tree or two in the truck bed. It’s a cute way to add some vintage charm to your winter and holiday decorating.
Whether you want to add a few accents to existing décor or completely theme your decorating with the red Christmas truck, we’ve got you covered. There are so many cute decorations out there! They also make great gift ideas for family and friends.
String lights are a great way to add some colour and brightness to your holiday decorating. These ones are made to be used indoors and are perfect for adding to your centerpiece, hanging on the mantle, or stringing up with other Christmas decorations.
These napkin rings would be perfect for your Christmas dinner table setting! It’s a set of 4, so might want to grab a couple of packs. They’d look great with these napkins!
This set of ornaments has great variety, which I absolutely love. There’s a few red truck styles and then some other tree ornaments that compliment them. Perfect for a themed Christmas tree!
This cute Christmas tree skirt combines classic Christmas and farmhouse elements. The main part looks like burlap, and the edges are buffalo check. Of course, there’s also a stitched red truck on it too!
I like to hang banners like this on the fireplace mantle, but it would also look great over a window, or as an accent to other decorative pieces. I like that you can order custom lengths so your banner will always be the perfect size!
Inflatable outdoor Christmas decorations are a great way to add some low-effort festivity to your yard or compliment existing light displays. Of course, this one is Christmas red truck themed too!
Shelf sitters are always in style, but this one is especially cute for Christmas. I like how durable and versatile they can be for decorating! Place it tabletop, on the mantle, or on a shelf.
This one isn’t Christmas themed but you can easily make it that way. Since it’s plain, add in some mini Christmas trees or spruce trimmings. The best part is you can repurpose it for different holidays all year long.
If you use night lights in your home it’s fun to change them out for the holidays. When plugged in, this ceramic red truck lights up to give off a soft glow. This would also be a great stocking stuffer idea.
If you like to decorate with LEGO (or are shopping for a Christmas gift for someone who does), this red truck LEGO set is absolutely perfect. It comes with pieces to change it out for each season, too.
If you want a great Christmas red truck décor themed gift idea, I would recommend this one. The cute metal red trucks come customized with a family name. You can even pick the font!
This set of window clings comes with a a red truck and some accessories like trees and signs. Great for a little extra holiday fun on a window or mirror, or give it to kids to decorate their rooms.
This Christmas red truck décor piece is similar to some of the other statue-type ones, except instead of the truck or lights illumining it instead has lights on the Christmas tree.
Ceramic ornaments like this one are amazing if you’re going for a vintage vibe. This one is ready to paint, and even lights up when you’re done! It would be great on its own either for your own house or as a gift, or paint it and give it away finished.
Hopefully you enjoyed this Christmas red truck decor ideas. It’s such a cute accessory for the holidays, and looks great in any home – especially farmhouse (or modern farmhouse) styles.
