Make it a holly, jolly Christmas for family and friends by serving them with an outside-of-the-box meal they will never forget.
The most wonderful time of the year is rife with all sorts of traditions - Christmas tree decorating, Menorah lighting, ugly sweater-themed parties, and gift exchanging, among other things.
Traditions also abound when it comes to banquet spreads during family get-togethers and company holiday gatherings. Country ham, roast beef, mashed potatoes, fruitcake - these are just some of the classic items you’d find at a traditional holiday meal.
If you’re looking to do something different but equally delicious for your upcoming family Christmas dinner, why not try celebrating with a non-traditional holiday meal? Shaking up the Christmas menu is one gift that will mean a lot to your guests.
Spice Up Your Holiday Meals With These Great Non-Traditional Menu Ideas
If you are indeed feeling a little adventurous this season to serve up something fun and unique for your next holiday gathering, we suggest having these delightful spreads that are still festive and enjoyable to eat:
Pear and Pomegranate Tacos
Enjoy shredded chicken mixed with this appetizing Pear Pomegranate Salsa that’s in keeping with the Christmas colors of green and red with this healthy Pear and Pomegranate Tacos recipe that you’ll want to eat all year round.
Vegetable Lasagna
Mushrooms, zucchini, and sweet bell peppers - use both red and green bell peppers - make the ideal meatless stuffing for this hearty Vegetable Lasagna recipe that even your meat-lover guests will find themselves craving for.
Cranberry Meatballs
Tis really is the season for cranberries so go ahead and use this as a sweet and tarty glaze with this simple and quick Cranberry Meatballs recipe, and you just might not want your meatballs the same way again.
Roasted Sheet Pan Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, and Broccoli
Roasted whole chicken is a classic Christmas menu item, but this brilliant rendition of your traditional roasted chicken brings upon layers and layers of deliciousness in just a few steps. This Roasted Sheet Pan Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, and Broccoli recipe just uses 1 sheet pan but amplifies all the flavors of your 3 ingredients beautifully.
Salmon En Croute
Imagine sinking your teeth into a croissant stuffed with salmon, with the heavenly match of sumptuous salmon and the flaky crust of the croissant, then that’s probably what it’s like having this Salmon En Croute recipe. Puff pastry and warm baked salmon will surely win over lots of your holiday dinner guests.
Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup
When your holiday gathering falls on a cold, wintry night, this Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup recipe will be like a balm for the soul, a warm and comforting dish that will make your family and friends feel really good inside.
Chicken Lule Kebab
This Armenian specialty might be as exotic as it gets for a Christmas meal, but this mouthwatering Chicken Lule Kebab recipe will make a fine addition to your banquet. Tender and juicy chicken skewers will surely be a hit at your next holiday gathering.
And if you want to go to the next level with a non-traditional Christmas spread that everybody will enjoy, then consider a gourmet Mediterranean meal that will please everyone’s palates, even with guests who are picky eaters. And to give yourself a well-deserved break during this busiest holiday season, why not let the experts prepare everything for you?
We at Legacy L.A. have been serving patrons and guests of all backgrounds with the finest Mediterranean cuisine and catering services for over 30 years now. Our Full Mediterranean Package, which is set at just $400 can already heartily feed up to 10 people with 16 appetizers, 3 main courses, and some side dishes, too.
From classic Mediterranean favorites like hummus and tzatziki, to even the Chicken Lule Kebab mentioned above, we at Legacy L.A. can prepare you for a remarkable holiday dining experience while you complete all of your last-minute Christmas shopping and other tasks. We can even add more main entree barbecue options for you at just $40 per package, or to go even further, we can cook you up some lamb chops for just $60 per package.
Having catered to so many families and companies for a long time now, we understand that the holiday season is a treasured moment for all of you. That’s why we curated the menu of our Full Mediterranean Package to be something healthy, delectable, and plenty enough for you and your closest ones to share.