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A – Z of Christmas Foods
There are many foods and drinks associated with Christmas, some sweet and some savoury. From traditional Christmas Dinner items and indulgent favourites to unusual Christmas foods from around the world.
Here’s a comprehensive list of every festive food from A to Z…
What Christmas Foods start with A?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter A
- Abbacchio (Popular Christmas Dish of lamb in Central Italy)
- Achappam (Christmas Cookies popular in the Christian communities)
- After Eights
- Agnolini (Pasta served at special occasions such as Christmas in Italy)
- Aletria (Traditional Portuguese Christmas Dessert)
- All Butter Biscuits
- Allerheiligenstriezel (Wreath Shaped Braided Bread)
- Almonds
- Amaretto
- Aperitifs
- Appetizers
- Apple Cider
- Apple Pie
- Apple Sauce
- Arabic Rice
- Arroz con Gandules & Arroz Gordo (Rice Based Christmas Dishes from Puerto Rico)
- Ashure (Armenian Christmas pudding centrepiece)
- Asopao (Soup made with Christmas leftovers in Puerto Rico)
- Asti Spumante
What Christmas Foods start with B?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter B
- Babycham
- Bacon-wrapped Dates
- Baileys Irish Cream
- Baked Camembert
- Baked Ham
- Beef
- Beef Wellington
- Belgian Chocolate
- Berries
- Biscola (Italian Sweet Breat served at Christmas)
- Black Forest Cake/Gateau
- Blinis
- Blue Cheese
- Borscht
- Box of Biscuits
- Braised Red Cabbage
- Brandy
- Brandy Butter
- Brandy Cream
- Branston Pickle
- Bread Sauce
- Brie
- Brioche
- Broccoli
- Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
- Brussels Sprouts
- Bubble and Squeak
- Buche de Noel (French Christmas Cake)
- Bucks Fizz
- Buchty (Czech Sweet buns eaten at Christmas in Central Europe)
- Butter Cookies
- Butternut Squash
What Christmas Foods start with C?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter C
- Cabbage
- Cake
- Camembert
- Canapes
- Candy
- Candy Canes
- Canned Ham
- Capon (Alternative bird to Turkey)
- Carrots
- Cashew Nuts
- Cauliflower
- Cauliflower Cheese
- Cava
- Caviar
- Celebrations (Chocolates)
- Celery
- Champagne Cocktail
- Champagne Trifle
- Champagne
- Charcuterie Board
- Cheese
- Cheese Board
- Cheese Platter
- Cheesecake
- Cheeses
- Chestnut Stuffing
- Chestnuts
- Chicken
- Chips n Dips
- Chocolate
- Chocolate Gateau
- Chocolate Log
- Christmas Cake
- Christmas HamChristmas Pudding
- Christstollen (Austrian Christmas Bread )
- Chutney
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Cinnamon
- Clementines
- Cloves
- Colcannon (Irish Mash)
- Cold Meats
- Cookies
- Coquilles Saint-Jacques
- Cornbread
- Crab
- Crackers
- Crackling
- Cranberries
- Cranberry Sauce
- Cream
- Cream Cheese
- Crisps
- Croissants
- Croquembouche
- Crudités
- Curry
What Christmas Foods start with D?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter D
- Danish Kringle
- Dark Chocolate
- Dates
- Dauphinoise Potatoes
- Deer
- Deviled Eggs
- Devils on Horseback
- Dijon Mustard
- Dill
- Dips
- Dominostein (German/Austrian Christmas Sweets
- Doritos
- Dreidel Cookies
- Dried Fruits
- Duchess Potatoes
- Duck
- Dulce de Leche
- Danish Butter Cookies
- Duck Pâté
What Christmas Foods start with E?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter E
- Eggnog
- Éclairs
- Edam
- Eierpunsch (German Drink similar to Eggnog)
- Emmental Cheese
- English Trifle
What Christmas Foods start with F?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter F
- Feuerzangenbowle (German Christmas Punch)
- Fig Jam
- Figgy Pudding
- Figs
- Filet Mignon
- Flan
- Flæskesteg (Danish Roast pork served on Christmas Eve)
- Foie Gras
- Fondue
- French Onion Soup
- Fritule (Croatian Festive Pastry)
- Fruitcake
- Frumenty (Porridge like Christmas Spiced Soup)
- Fudge
What Christmas Foods start with G?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter G
- Gammon
- Ginger
- Gingerbread House
- Gingerbread Person (Man / Woman also)
- Glazed Ham
- Glögg (Nordic Mulled Wine)
- Goose
- Gravy
- Green Beans
What Christmas Foods start with H?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter H
- Ham
- Herb Crusted Lamb
- Heroes (Chocolates)
- Honey Ham
- Honey Roasted Parsnips /Carrots
- Hors d’oeuvres
- Hot Chocolate
- Hot Cider
What Christmas Foods start with I?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter I
- Iced Biscuits
- Irish Cream
What Christmas Foods start with J?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter J
- Jam
- Jordan Almonds
- Julekake (Norwegian Christmas Bread)
- Julienne Vegetables
- Juniper Berries
What Christmas Foods start with K?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter K
- Kahlua (Coffee Liquer)
- Kale
- King Cake
- King Crab Legs
- Kourabiedes (Greek Christmas Cookies)
- Kulich (Russian Sweet Bread served at Christmas)
What Christmas Foods start with L?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter L
- Lamb
- Langoustines
- Lebkuchen (Germn Gingerbread Cookie)
- Lemons & Limes
- Lettuce
- Limoncello
- Linzer Cookies
- Linzertorte (Austrian tart with a lattice design)
- Lobster
- Loin of Pork
What Christmas Foods start with M?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter M
- Macadamia Nuts
- Mandarins
- Maple Glazed Ham
- Marzipan
- Mashed Potatoes
- Meringue
- Milk (for Santa)
- Mimosa
- Mince Pies
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- Mincemeat
- Mint Sauce
- Mixed Nuts
- Mulled Cider
- Mulled Wine
- Mulling Spices
- Mussels
- Mustard
- Macarons
What Christmas Foods start with N?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter N
- Neula
- Nougat
- Nut Roast
- Nutmeg
- Nuts
What Christmas Foods start with O?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter O
- Oranges
- Olive Tapenade
- Onion Chutney
- Oysters
- OXO
What Christmas Foods start with P?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter P
- Panettone
- Panna Cotta
- Parsnips
- Partridge
- Party Mix
- Pate
- Pavlova
- Peanuts
- Peas
- Pecan pie
- Peppermint
- Pfeffernüsse (German Christmas Cookies)
- Piccalilli
- Pickled Beetroot
- Pickled Onions
- Pickles
- Pie
- Pigs in Blankets
- Pine Nut Stuffing
- Pine Needle Soup
- Pistachio Nuts
- Plum Pudding
- Popcorn (Strings)
- Pork Crackling
- Pork Roast
- Pot Roast
- Potatoes
- Potatoes au gratin
- Prawn Cocktail
- Prawn Ring
- Prawns
- Pretzels
- Prime Rib
- Pringles
- Pudding
- Pumpkin Pie
- Punch
What Christmas Foods start with Q?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter Q
- Quail
- Quail Eggs
- Quality Street
- Quiche
- Quince Pie
- Quince Jam
What Christmas Foods start with R?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter R
- Radish
- Red Cabbage
- Red Onion
- Red Wine
- Reindeer
- Ribbon Salad
- Risalamande (Danish Christmas Dessert)
- Ritz Crackers
- Roast Beef /Turkey /Chicken/Ham/Lamb
- Roast Dinner
- Roast Potatoes
- Roasted Nuts
- Root Vegetable Gratin
- Roquefort Cheese
- Rose Wine
- Rosemary
- Roulade
- Rum Balls (Truffles)
What Christmas Foods start with S?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter S
- Salad
- Salami
- Salmon
- Salsa
- Sausage Meat Stuffing
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Scallops
- Seafood
- Seafood Sauce
- Selection Box
- Shallots
- Shortbread
- Shrimp
- Sliced Meats
- Sliders
- Smoked Salmon
- Soup
- Sour Cream
- Spices
- Spring Onions
- Sprouts
- Stollen
- Stuffing
- Sugar Cookies
- Sugarplum
- Swede
- Sweetcorn
- Sweet Potato
- Sweets
- Swiss Cheese
What Christmas Foods start with T?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter T
- Tapenade
- Taro
- Tart
- Thumbprint Cookies
- Thyme
- Tiger Prawns
- Tiramisu
- Toffee
- Tofu
- Tomato Soup
- Tomatoes
- Tortilla Chips
- Trail Mix
- Trifle
- Truffles
- Turkey
- Turnip
What Christmas Foods start with U?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter U
- Upside-down Cake
- Unsalted Nuts
What Christmas Foods start with V?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter V
- Veal
- Vegan Roast
- Vegetable Soup
- Vegetables
- Venison
- Vol-au-vents
What Christmas Foods start with W?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter W
- Walnuts
- Wassail
- Whipped Cream
- White Chocolate Gateu
- Wine
- Wreath Bread
What Christmas Foods start with X?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter X
- Xnipec (Salsa)
What Christmas Foods start with Y?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter Y
- Yam
- Yorkshire Pudding
- Yule Bread
- Yule Log
What Christmas Foods start with Z?
Here are all the festive foods and Drinks that begin with the letter Z
- Zelnik (Serbian Pastry popular at Christmas)
- Zelten (Fruit Cake popular at Christmas in Italy)
- Zest
- Zephyr (Popular Sweet at Christmas in Russia)
- Zimtsterne (German Christmas cookies)
- Zuccherini (Italian Christmas Cookies)
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