Festive & Hearty Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas for a Large Group

There are various gathering activities during Christmas. Here are several creative Christmas Eve dinner ideas suitable for large groups. Come and see if there is one you like!

Roast Turkey

This wonderful roast turkey recipe makes Christmas unforgettable. With just simple seasonings and butter, you can make an unforgettable turkey.

Main ingredients

Turkey: Select a 13 - 15 pound turkey. The amount can be adjusted flexibly according to the number of diners. If there are many people, prepare more to ensure everyone has a great time eating.

Roast turkey seasonings: Prepare butter, seasoned salt, garlic powder, paprika, ginger powder, pepper, dried basil and paprika. These seasonings blend together to give the turkey an extremely amazing unique flavor.

Lemon: Put a lemon into the cavity of the turkey. During the roasting process, the lemon will slowly evaporate and cleverly lock in the moisture of the meat, making every bite of turkey extremely tender and juicy.

Steps:

1. Prepare the soul sauce:

First preheat the oven to 325°F. This is the "golden temperature" for roasting turkey.

Pour melted butter into a small bowl. Then add salt, garlic powder, seasoned salt, paprika, ginger powder, pepper, dried basil and paprika in turn. Stir well. The secret roast seasoning is done!

2. Pretreat the turkey:

Place the turkey breast up firmly on the rack of the baking pan. Use paper towels to carefully absorb the moisture on the surface of the turkey. This step cannot be sloppy. A dry turkey can better absorb the seasoning.

3. Brush with seasoning for flavor:

Dip a pastry brush into the just-prepared roast turkey seasoning and carefully apply it all over the turkey. Don't miss any corner. If you like fresh fruity fragrance, you can put a lemon into the turkey cavity at this time.

Then tie the turkey legs tightly with string. This can not only fix the shape of the turkey but also ensure even heating. The roasted turkey will have a very high appearance.

4. Roast the turkey:

Push the turkey "naked" into the oven and roast without covering for 2 - 3/4 to 3 - 1/4 hours. During this period, keep an eye on it. Check the thermometer from time to time. When the temperature inserted into the thickest part of the thigh shows between 170° and 175°, it means it is roasted in place.

If you find that the surface of the turkey is colored too quickly, quickly cover it with aluminum foil to avoid the skin being burnt while the inside is not fully cooked.

5. Let the meat rest:

After the turkey is roasted, carefully take it out of the oven and loosely wrap it with foil. Let it "rest" for 20 minutes.

Finally, cut the turkey into appropriate pieces and the delicious roast turkey can be served perfectly!

Lasagna with Italian Meat Sauce

This lasagna with Italian meat sauce is an excellent way to make children fall in love with Christmas dinner. This dish has Italian meat sauce, cheese and milk. It has everything - and you can also choose to replace it with bacon or vegetables.

Main ingredients

Lasagna noodles: The main structure of this dish provides the main body and increases the texture of the dish.

Italian meat sauce: One of the main ingredients, providing a rich meaty texture and deep flavor for lasagna.

Butter, flour, milk: Used to make white sauce and increase the aroma of the dish.

Cheese: Sprinkle on each layer and on the top of lasagna. After being baked in the oven, the cheese will melt, giving lasagna a richer flavor and an attractive appearance.

Steps

1. Preheat the meat sauce: Take out the prepared Italian meat sauce and heat it.

2. Make white sauce: Melt butter in a pot, add flour and stir. Slowly add milk and stir until smooth.

3. Cook lasagna noodles: Cook until half cooked. Rinse and drain.

4. Assemble lasagna: Spread white sauce on the bottom of the baking pan. Put lasagna noodles, spread meat sauce and sprinkle cheese. Repeat until all materials are used up.

5. Bake lasagna: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and bake for 30 minutes until the cheese turns golden.

6. Cool and cut: Cool for 15 minutes and then slice. The delicious lasagna with Italian meat sauce is ready.

Porchetta

One of the most famous pork dishes in Italy and another iconic choice for Christmas food creativity. It is very suitable for Christmas.

Main ingredients

Roast pork belly with skin: 8 - 10 pounds

Kosher salt or sea salt: Appropriate amount

Fresh rosemary: Appropriate amount

Fennel pollen: 1 ounce

Black pepper: freshly ground, appropriate amount

Olive oil: Appropriate amount

Steps

1. Pretreatment of pork: Place the pork belly on meat paper or a clean countertop with the skin facing down. First sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of salt. Then rub it evenly with your hands. Then rub and crush the rosemary and sprinkle it evenly on the meat. Sprinkle black pepper and fennel pollen evenly on the pork and marinate for later use.

2. Skillfully roll the pork belly: After marinating the pork belly, roll up the pork belly. Be gentle when rolling. Add some salt to the unseasoned places while rolling. Roll slowly to the end and try to roll it as tightly as possible. After rolling, place the seam side down and start tying the meat. Don't worry about complicated knots. Just simply wrap and tie a double knot and then cut it. Do this every few inches. The purpose is to prevent the meat roll from spreading apart. But don't tie it too tightly.

3. Perfect baking: Place the tied meat roll with the seam side up. Sprinkle the remaining fennel pollen on the non-skin parts exposed outside, including both ends. Then place the seam side down on the rack of the baking pan or baking tray. Cover both ends with aluminum foil and fix it with toothpicks. Then pour olive oil and gently smear it on the pig skin. By the way, sprinkle some salt and crushed rosemary.

4. Bake with precise temperature control: Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C) in advance. When the temperature reaches the standard, quickly put in the meat roll and roast at high temperature for 1 hour to quickly set and color the skin. Then lower the temperature to 350°F (170°C) and continue to roast for about 2 hours. Keep an eye on it all the time. When the thermometer inserted into the center of the roast shows 170°F (76°C), take it out immediately. Carefully remove the aluminum foil at both ends and cover it on the meat roll again. Let it stand for 10 to 15 minutes to let the meat juice settle.

5. Slice and serve: Finally, pick up a sharp knife, cut off one or two sections of string. Cut the meat roll into slices. Put it on crispy Italian rolls or Italian-style bread. This deliciousness can instantly explode the taste buds. Let's eat!

Christmas Party Blessings

1. May your Christmas Eve be filled with warmth and Christmas be filled with laughter.

2. May the auspicious light shine on you and the happy smile accompany you. Merry Christmas.

3. We are willing to turn into Christmas snowflakes and send you warm blessings.

4. Let the blessings of Christmas turn into stars and decorate every beautiful night of yours.

5. May the Christmas bell bring you full happiness and warmth.

6. Under the Christmas tree, you gather and laugh. May this happiness never dissipate.

7. The jingle bells ring and warm blessings overflow.

8. Welcome the Christmas light. May your heart be happy.

9. Christmas festival is coming. May you smile and happiness follow closely.

10. The Christmas bell is melodious. May you always be happy in your heart.

11. May the warm moments surround you and your smile always be in full bloom.

12. May every Christmas wish of yours come true and happiness follow year after year.

13. Select Christmas surprises and give them to you. May you be filled with joy.

14. Endless blessings. Looking forward to beauty. Merry Christmas.

15. Christmas is coming. May you be happy. I wish you good health and everything goes as you wish.

16. Christmas snowflakes are floating all over the sky. May your smile be even brighter.

17. Christmas is here. May your life be sweet.

18. Christmas is joyous. May you smile and good luck come.

19. The red Christmas lights shine and send warmth. May you have a joyful Christmas, boundless happiness and long-lasting blessings.

20. Christmas elves give joy. Reindeer trample on snow and send health. May you have a pleasant Christmas, be filled with warmth and always smile.