Planning a quiet Christmas Dinner for two? Here's an easy Christmas Dinner Menu to pick and choose from, including tips and hacks to make the day special and stress free. These ideas are great for all cooking skill levels, so don't worry if the kitchen isn't usually your domain! You've got this!
There is generally the presumption that Christmas day is celebrated with a huge crowd but what about those of us who are choosing to celebrate quietly with our partner, parent or close friend? You certainly don't want to make a huge roast turkey or have so many leftovers it will take you six weeks just to finish it all off!
I put together an easy menu, that will come together in a few hours with relatively little effort and fuss to give you that delicious traditional Christmas roast experience for two.
Feeding a few more mouths? Don't worry! This menu is easily scaled to fit a few extra around the table so the more the merrier.
All the recipe options are listed below but I wanted to go through the order of events first and give a few tips and tricks to make things on the day even easier!
APPETISER
I don't know about you but I get hangry pretty quickly when I'm waiting for a roast dinner to come together. I suggest an Easy Bruschetta to start the meal which can be made ahead (minus the grilled bread). The red and green is very festive and fitting, plus who doesn't love bruschetta?!
Want an even easier option? Buy a cheese or two, a dip and some crackers. Done!
MAIN DISH
Let's just keep it simple here and make a Roast Chicken. It's deliciously juicy and tender with crispy skin on the outside, and you can buy a smaller bird to suit two people.
You could also grab a small Christmas ham and carve that up to serve too for a second easy option.
SIDES - PICK 2 (or more)
I've put together a few side dishes that you can choose from ranging from classic crispy roast potatoes to a roast pumpkin, spinach and feta salad for a twist.
Don't forget the classics - some fresh bread rolls, peas and gravy.
DESSERT
After a huge meal often the last thing you want is a big dessert, so why not finish things off with an Oreo Cheesecake Ball (or two... or three). Want something a little more hearty? Try some apple turnovers, made either in the oven or the air fryer.
You could also grab some mini pavlova meringues from the store and top them with whipped cream and chopped fruit!
Christmas Dinner for Two
Easy Bruschetta
Let's start with a simple appetiser to enjoy before the main event. We don't want the hangries to set in so make up a batch of this Easy Bruschetta. The red and green theme works well for Christmas! The best part is the filling can be made ahead, so all you need to do is grill some bread.
Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary
We're going to keep it simple here and just make one main dish - Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary. This classic oven roasted chicken recipe that is perfect every time and so easy to prepare! It'll take 10 minutes to get it into the oven and then the oven does the heavy lifting from there.
Crispy Roast Potatoes with Rosemary
Christmas dinner isn't complete without some classic crispy roast potatoes! These oven roasted potatoes are crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. This foolproof recipe is so easy and requires two simple steps - parboiling the potatoes then roasting in a hot pan. The result? Perfectly crispy roasted potatoes every time!
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Crispy Brussels Sprouts are so easy to prepare and can be popped in the oven once the chicken is resting to be ready in time for dinner. The bacon and balsamic glaze makes this a must-have side dish!
Roasted Dutch Carrots with Feta
Roasted Dutch Carrots are one of the easiest side dishes to make. They are so tender and sweet, and are a great addition to your Christmas table.
Roasted Lemon Garlic Asparagus
All you need is 7 everyday ingredients, a baking tray and 15 minutes to put together this restaurant quality Roasted Lemon Parmesan Asparagus. The perfect side dish for Christmas day and can easily be popped in the oven while the Roast Chicken is resting.
Cabbage and Crunchy Noodle Salad
This Cabbage and Crunchy Noodle Salad is a classic Aussie side dish that we always include in our Christmas feast. It's nice to have a side that can be made ahead, and also not fight for space in the oven!
Roast Pumpkin, Spinach and Feta Salad
This Roast Pumpkin, Spinach and Feta Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing is bright and fresh, and perfect for Christmas Day! It's really like two side dishes in one since you get your roast pumpkin fix as well as a salad. This can be made ahead, even the day before, so no need to fight for oven room!
Oreo Cheesecake Balls (Oreo Truffles)
Who ever has room for a huge dessert after a big Christmas feast? Finish off your meal with Oreo Cheesecake Balls instead.
Apple Turnovers
Want something a bit more for dessert? Try these apple turnovers! Deliciously soft cinnamon apples baked inside flaky puffed pastry. Can be made in the air fryer or the oven! Don't forget to serve with whipped cream.
I hope these simple menu ideas give you all the inspiration you need to make a delicious homemade Christmas lunch or dinner for two (or a few more). Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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