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The Christmas spirit is at an all-time high, with the holiday being a mere two days away. Mariah Carey has been fully awakened from her slumber, and we can almost taste the delicious meals that will be waiting for us at the festive dinner table. Your stomach has growled at you even at the thought of it, hasn’t it?
A juicy turkey, delicious sides, sweet pecan pies, and freshly baked gingerbread cookies—these are the foods that we usually save for Christmas and get to savor during the holidays.
But if you haven’t planned your meals or you might feel overwhelmed wondering what to serve this year, don’t worry; Bored Panda is here to help!
We’ve compiled a list of some of the most stunning Christmas dishes that creative cooks have whipped up in their kitchens. So kick back and feast your eyes on the mouth-watering meals below that might give you some inspiration for your own festive table.
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#1
Here's The Completed Snow Globe Cake. A White Chocolate Chiffon Fresh Cream Drip Cake, Butter Cookie Decorations, And A Crystal Sugar Dome That Took Years Off My Life. Merry Christmas
Annabelle 1 year ago
Sugar heated up to the perfect temperature. Then poured on cling film adhered to the top of a bowl (not to hot otherwise it will pop, not to cold otherwise it will crystallise) Than you have to push a baking ring down to create a globe. My first succes was after 30 tries. If you want to keep your sanity, don’t try this at home.
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Huddo's sister 1 year ago
I caught the end of the show dessert masters recently and one guy was trying to make this, but the blown sugar kept falling apart. He tried three times then gave up and used an immunity card to pass onto the next round.
DarkViolet 1 year ago
Now that's not fair! Who can possibly eat this divine creation without feeling guilty? This is dirty pool! 🙁
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#2
Gingerbread Imperial Star Destroyer
Lady Gypsy Rain 1 year ago
And on the opposite end of the spectrum, we used to gather at my parents place to build houses. Every year, without fail, we would wake to find that gingerbread village suffered a catastrophic earthquake. It was, honestly, one of my favorite times of the season.
#3
This Christmas Focaccia Was Definitely, Not A Waste Of Thyme, Sage Or Rosemary
SydneyGirl 1 year ago
Dammit, mine will only have rosemary. My red will be cherry tomatoes. Southern hemisphere Christmas
Lady Gypsy Rain 1 year ago
I wish we knew what the red berries are. Are they cranberries? Are they cinnamon imperials? Is it blood?
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
*bats curiously at the leaves, then curls up on soft, warm thing for a nap*
Auntriarch 1 year ago
A kitty that smells of fresh bread and herbs, why does that sound so appealing
Load More Replies...Usually, our Christmas table is full of meals that we enjoy the most, making each one of them unique. But the festive dinner isn’t the same without traditional staples like a roasted bird, Brussels sprouts, mash with gravy, or gingerbread cookies.
For example, in the UK, people eat over ten million turkeys at Christmas, and even though there’s always someone complaining about the meat being dry or bland, it’s a fan favorite across the country.
#4
My Attempt At A Cupcake Wreath For My Son's Preschool Staff
Laura Williams 1 year ago
Teacher should be very appreciative for the time you took to do this I hope you get a ton of love.
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
Your "attempt" is a first class exhibition! Sure doesn't look like what I remember from school parties at all. Yum!
Yer maw 1 year ago
This looks awesome, one question, how do you lift it without it coming apart?
#5
I Made A Van Gogh Gingerbread House
XenoMurph 1 year ago
Did something similar, ran out of time for the texturing in the bottom corner though. cake-65855...7b816a.jpg 
#6
First Attempt Ever At Royal Icing And Flooding. Not Perfect, So I Think The Melted Snowman Cookies Were The Right Choice For A First Project. They’re Authentic Looking
misfit toy 1 year ago (edited)
Are the cookies generally shortbread or sugar cookies? These look like shortbread I think… it’s been so long.
But have we ever stopped to think about the origins of the dishes we put on our tables every year? The turkey, for example, initially started as a goose. People avoided slaughtering cows for meat, as they produced milk all year round, while chickens produced eggs, which were quite expensive. Geese only lay eggs seasonally, which makes them the perfect candidates for the Christmas table.
This holiday dish quickly became a staple in many households. However, the bird wasn’t enough to feed bigger families, and eventually, imported turkeys replaced them by the mid-twentieth century.
#7
I Baked This Book Stack Chocolate Christmas Cake. It Is 100% Edible
#8
I Also Made An Apple Pie For Christmas. And Wanted Someone To See It
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
My mother had a fantastic way with pies. Couldn't bake a cake to save her life. This pie is so beautiful I'm sure she would just give kudos to the Chef and eat it.
#9
Snowy Chocolate Pinecones
pineapple87 1 year ago
I tried making these last year, could not get the cereal to stick to the marzipan.
Gingerbread is also a classic during the holidays, but did you know that the tradition of building and decorating it as a house began in Germany? Food historians say that this activity started with the Brothers Grimm publishing their book of fairy tales in the 1800s. The story of Hansel and Gretel, two children who found a house made of bread and sugar decorations, circulated throughout the country and inspired German bakers to create their own versions.
Today, the edible structures have become vastly bigger and more intricate, like this Downton Abbey one.
#10
I Made A Gingerbread House From Scratch. All Edible
Christine Didier 1 year ago
Umm sorry but that's a gingerbread mansion! Great job, it's beautiful.
Marjorie Macrae 1 year ago
After all that work to produce it, I wouldn't want to eat it, just look at it.
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
I'd love to live in this beautiful house just for the holiday and eat my way out!
#11
Christmas Tree Canapés. I'm So Ready For All Things Festive
Auntriarch 1 year ago
But it's simple AND stunning, people are going to be so impressed with us!
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I can't tell what they used as the base, but I think that's goat cheese with zucchini ribbons and a radish star. Absolutely delightful!
Tamsin Far 1 year ago
I would have expected Pumpernickel (very, very dark bread) but it looks like it has more lighter grains in it... Its a very nice idea, looks great and you are still able to eat it without having the feeling of destroying a piece of art like some cakes above. It probably even tasts nice!
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Vanilla Cupcake Wreaths With Chocolate Peppermint Ganache
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
My friends and I used to make gingerbread houses each year. One friend baked the gingerbread but abstained from the competition, as her skills were far above ours :) One year, while we were decorating the houses, she made gingerbread biscuits and decorated them like this.
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
Beautiful little things but where did you get the fruit dragees?! Intently done!
Besides, we also have to thank Germany for coming up with our beloved candy canes. The popular legend says that they date back to 1670 when the choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral handed out sugar sticks to the younger singers to quiet them down during the Living Creche ceremony. People complained that sweets weren’t appropriate at church, so he bent them into shepherd's hooks in honor of Christmas.
There’s also another version, a less fun one, that says that it’s possible that Germans angled candy canes to hang them from trees alongside other decorations like cookies and fruits.
#13
Happy December Everyone. I Made This Charcuterie Wreath
Awkward Momma Panda 1 year ago
Liquified dead wasp with meat and cheese, mmmm.. **does the Homer Simpson drool 🤤
#14
A Simple Definition Of Christmas
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
I love this. Would so order this for a Christmas baby shower. It's perfect?
#15
"Up" Gingerbread House
Lady Gypsy Rain 1 year ago (edited)
If they had painted the support dowel white, it would’ve enhanced the final project. But, honestly amazing as is
Additionally, it’s common that during the holidays, most avid bakers and cooks pull out spices like cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger from their cupboards. Afterward, they appear in all sorts of dishes, and it’s all because of some soldiers who fought in the Crusades (a religious war). They were the ones who brought back the spices and the style of combining them with dried fruit and meat. At first, they were so valuable that they were saved for the most important celebrations, particularly Christmas. Now they are easily accessible and can be found in pies, cookies, and chicken dishes.
#16
Ordered Some Sprinkles On Etsy And Made These Door Cookies With Wreaths
PunchinelloTX 1 year ago
That’s very cute. It’d be great as a gift, too. Make the door of the recipient’s house.
#17
Christmas Cake With Something Cute
Ms.GB 1 year ago
It's really cute. I would learn to do fondant but I like buttercream so much better. Fondant always looks immaculate though....
Auntriarch 1 year ago
Fondant is for looking at, buttercream is for eating!
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Christmas Rubik's Cube
#19
I Used Pomegranate Arils To Make Christmas Trees On The Side Of This White Chocolate Pomegranate Cake, And It Turned Out So Cute
The famous Yule log, or rolled chocolate sponge, goes all the way back to Scandinavian paganism when the ancient Norse burned round firewood to celebrate the sun's return at the winter solstice. After Christianity swept the UK, the tradition continued by scorching them in fireplaces. But as homes got smaller, it became harder to fit large logs in them. Instead, someone decided to bake a cake as a reminder of it, and the Yule log was born. In the 19th century, it became popular across Europe when Parisian bakeries started making and embellishing them to place on their displays.
#20
My Grandma's Christmas Cookies
Mia Black 1 year ago
Looks like the cookies we make in Germany for Christmas for the "bunter Teller - colorful plate" - traditionally a plate with various cookies, nuts, chocolate, apples and oranges. At least in my family. Every kid got one and often times there was one for all - but you never ate all at once. Instead you take one or two pieces a day so it lasts for a while
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
Your Grandma looks like an old school baker who has the touch to make everything delicious.
#21
Christmas-Themed Macarons. Hope Santa Likes It
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
Macarons are time consuming and difficult to bake. And to have so many colors and flavors. . . I'll bet there's a huge, delicious macaron feast at your house at Christmas time!
#22
Christmas Cake With Festive Decor
#23
Festive Salmon In Puff Pastry
Armando Cury Filho 11 months ago
A magnificent work! Imagine how come a wet fish into bake pastry does not mess with the pastry itself, that even continues to be soft and wet and the pastry remains perfect!
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
Probably spinach. This is the recipe I use. 403641094_...123b12.jpg 
Eggnog, as we know it today, is a concoction of eggs, milk, and sugar spiked with rum or bourbon. While its lineage can’t be accurately traced back, most historians agree that it originated from the medieval British drink “posset.” It was made with hot milk that was curdled with wine or ale and flavored with spices. The ingredients were the food of the wealthy, so eggnog was often used in toasts for prosperity and good health. It was tied to the holiday when the drink reached America. In fact, George Washington shared his own eggnog recipe that was very alcohol-heavy, with four different types of booze included in it. What a fun guy!
#24
A Cheese & Olive Christmas Tree
k1ddkanuck 1 year ago
I can only imagine the amount of time and tedium that took to create. Bravo. I honestly wish I had that sort of patience!
#25
I've Been Thinking What To Cook For Christmas This Year
k1ddkanuck 1 year ago
You forgot the sauerkraut sandwich... with or without... arsenic saaaauuuuuuuce!!!
Brenda Lobb 1 year ago
swap out the gerkins for green peppers and you've got yourself some very festive pizza toppings
Robert Cummings 1 year ago
This is unfortunately photoshopped. You can tell because each shoe and leg is made up of the exact same image as each shoe and leg. Just look at the light reflections, dimples in veggies, etc. Even the grinch hands reuse the same piece of green leaf. It's a shame because had it been real, it would have been super cool.
#26
I Made Santa Macarons Today. Filled With Nutella Buttercream
#27
We Have A Running Joke With My Friends That I Only Cook Hotdogs. I Hope They Enjoy Their Christmas Cookies
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
Clever! And a lot of work! I hope that your friends do appreciate your efforts. Looks delicious, especially the ones with the slaw.
As we can see, we've come a long way before we ended up with unique dishes like the ones on the list. If you lack the confidence to try the creative Christmas foods you see in the pictures, maybe you can try returning to the traditional ones; no one will judge you for it!
And those of you who have planned your Christmas menu in advance, let us know in the comments what whimsical treats you’ll be surprising your loved ones with.
For more holiday-inspired foods, make sure to check out our earlier publications here and here.
Lastly, we wish you delicious upcoming holidays and happy cooking!
#28
Santa's Bag
#29
When Your Santa Sugar Cookies Come Out Looking Like Southpark
Gen X Feral 1 year ago
Omg hahahaha! I just died! Oh great now I have that song about Kyle's mom stuck in my head... she's a King Kamehameha b!!!! 😂
k1ddkanuck 1 year ago (edited)
I, Santa, now proclaim that from this day forward Christmas shall be held in memory of a brave man who gave up his life for us all... Jesus!
#30
Since You Guys Loved The Wreaths, Here's Another Simple Royal Icing Technique
#31
Got A Mandolin For Christmas So I Made Ratatouille
#32
Speculaas Is A Biscuit Full Of Herbs And Spices. Traditionally Baked On Or Just Before St Nicholas' Day In The Nederlands (5th December) And Around Christmas In Germany And Austria
Timbob 1 year ago
Bravo ! Finally, someone who completely and intelligently explains what’s pictured in a Bored Panda post! Dank U wel.
Oskar vanZandt 1 year ago
Love traditional Spekulaas! There's a soft version with marzipan-like (amandel spijs) filling... All are delicious!
#33
Couldn't Make My Pumpkin Pie For Thanksgiving So I Gave It A Christmas Glow Up
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
I love this! Almost too pretty to eat. But, of course, I'd find a way.
#34
Homemade Chocolate And Raspberry Christmas Trunk Cake
#35
Christmas Strawberry Santas
#36
Christmas Pound Cake
Annik Perrot 1 year ago
Is there any other way? In French it's called quatre quarts (four quarters) 1 quarter flour, 1 quarter eggs, 1 quarter sugar and 1 quarter butter.
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#37
Christmas Recipes: Rabanada (Brazilian French Toast) Stuffed With Salted Caramel
#38
Cinnamon Rolls, Made By My Brother For Christmas
#39
Some Santa Hat Whipped Cream Cupcakes I Made Today
Lady Gypsy Rain 1 year ago
Oh dear. You are going to wreck all of that work just by removing them from the pan.
#41
Homemade Christmas Beef Wellington
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You cant get filet like this from a regular grocery store. That's high-end butcher quality filet.
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k1ddkanuck 1 year ago (edited)
*In the voice of Gordon Ramsay* Well f*ck me. This is f*cking perfection. Excellent work chef. Now to all the other contestants, you f*cking doughnuts, this is how it's done. Take notes and do a better f*cking job next time, yeah? Un-f*cking-believable.
quirkygirl 1 year ago
Beautifully cooked. Well done OP. Beef Wellington is a deceptively complicated dish.
#42
If You're Anything Like Me, The Lead-Up To Christmas Is Already Too Busy, But As A Parent, You Want To Add As Much Magic To The Season As You Can, Am I Right?
#43
Get Ready To Be The Talk Of The Party When You Bring This Board To Your Grinchmas Celebrations. If It Weren't Filled With So Many Delicious Treats You Might Feel Naughty Eating It
k1ddkanuck 1 year ago (edited)
The only thing left on the plate for me would be the black liquorice. To my taste buds, it is a culinary abomination worthy of the netherworlds of an Eldritch horror realm ruled over by our dark lord C'thulu. I do however understand its utility in this context.
#44
Vegetable Quiche With Chestnut Mushrooms, Spinach And Cheese. Isn't This A Really Nice Christmas Dish?
You can use it as a vegetable course with a good piece of meat, but it is also super delicious as a main meal.
misfit toy 1 year ago
What cheese do you use with it? I guess any would be a winner but I'm curious. Goat would be awesome
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#45
Every Christmas Eve, I Make Julia Child's Queen Of Sheba Cake With Chocolate Almond Pine Cones
Philenzortia 1 year ago
I'm so exited! I'm giving to my mom Mastering the Art of French Cooking as a christmas present. She's been wanting it for a long time!! I hope this recipe is in that book. 🎄
#46
Who's Doing A Ham On Christmas Day? Here's My Jam And Whiskey Glazed Ham
Ingrid Mackay 1 year ago
two children, one likes ham, one likes turkey, so yes, both are being roasted lol
Tyranamar Seuss 1 year ago
Ham is acceptable for Christmas. Not Thanksgiving. But for Christmas it's appropriate. This one looks yummy.
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
That is the most beautiful ham that I've ever seen. Looks absolutely delicious. I'll be expecting mine by at least December 24th. Thank you. I don't see an order form.
#47
Santa Bread
#48
Homemade Christmas Charcuterie Board
April Pickett 1 year ago
O.k., I'll ask. How do you get a slice of salami? It's pretty when it's done like this, but how do you get it apart?
Auntriarch 12 months ago
You pinch the outer petal and roll it gently away from the flower, it should detach one petal without destroying the flower
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Here Are 2 Festive Edible Tips To Make For Christmas. I Made The Sausage Tray A Few Years Ago For The Sit-In Night And The Fruit Tray As A Snack For The Kids
Auntriarch 1 year ago
Is anyone else starting at the bottom singing "12 rolls of ham, 11 cheeses smoking, 10 grapes a-bunching," etc. ok just me...
Ollie’s Mom 1 year ago
I wouldn't have even thought of to make something like this. So simple yet so beautiful!
Oskar vanZandt 1 year ago
Lovely presentation... Like the idea of mixing healthy with less healthy treats.
#50
Reindeer Bento Stuffed With Green Pepper Meat It's Great For Christmas, And It's Fun To Make
#51
Homemade Christmas Stained Glass Window Cookies
#52
Christmas Tree Potato
#54
Mille-Feuille With Matcha, White Chocolate And Gold Pearls. Merry Christmas
Hey! 1 year ago
I'm not sure what you are referring to but everything in the title is in English.
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I Made Some Traditional German Christmas Cookies With My Mum. Look At This Perfect Little Heart
Ingredients: 300g All-purpose flour; 150g sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar (I am using some self-made here); 1 egg; 200g butter; A pinch of salt; 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons of cream.
Mix the flour, sugar, and vanilla sugar in a bowl, then add the egg, butter, and salt (I strongly recommend adding the butter in little pieces, as it will be much easier to knead). Then knead the dough with your hands until you have a nice firm ball. In the next step, you part the dough in half, take one of the halves, and knead in the cocoa powder and cream. The dough itself is now completed and then you come to the fun part: designing your cookies.
#57
My Daughter Asked Santa Claus For A Giant Cherry Pop Tart
#58
Ricotta Pancakes With Strawberry Santa And His Butter & Candy Cane Sleigh
#59
Second Year Making This Cake. Starting My Own Christmas Tradition With It
#60
Christmas Wreath Sugar Cookies With Buttercream Icing
#61
Try Out These Dreamy Chocolate Orange Moose Cups. Your Guests And Crew Will Fall In Love With Them
#62
After A Beautiful Day Spent Outside, My Girls Always Need Hot Chocolate. Literally, Can't Live Without It. And What Is Hot Cocoa Without Mini Marshmallows?
#64
My Fiance And I Enjoyed Baking A Christmas (Eve) Cranberry Orange Cake
#65
Christmas Tree Cupcakes
#68
Whoever Invented This, I Hate You. Every Christmas I Have To Put The Ears, Eyes, And Nose On
#69
Dark Chocolate Christmas Bundt Cake
#71
Winter And Christmas Holidays Also Mean The Beginning Of The Brussels Sprout Season For Many Canadians. Homemade Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Shallot
#72
It's That Time Of The Year Again. Baked Some Christmas Cookies With My Wife
#74
Vegan Gingerbread Loaf With Cream Cheese Frosting
PrettyJoyBird 1 year ago
Is cream cheese dairy free (DF)?if not then loaf is no longer vegan. Did they mean gluten free, GF...
#76
Christmas Sugar Cookies
#77
Fondant Potatoes For Christmas Dinner
#79
Candy Cane Breakfast Bowl Made With Mango Yogurt, Topped With Candy Cane Christmas Sprinkles, Strawberries, And Banana
Auntriarch 1 year ago
I don't think I would have put the pointed end of the strawberry there. But I would happily steal the pengling tray
#80
This Little Reindeer Snack Has All The Good Stuff - Nutella Toast, Fresh Grapes, And Candy Canes To Give It A Festive Feel
#81
For Christmas, I Attempted A Kransekake. It Wasn't As High As I Wanted It To Be, But It Was Crazy Delicious
#83
Impress Your Party Guests With This Festive Olive And Cheese Appetizer. It's So Easy To Throw Together At The Last Minute, And The Rosemary Smells Amazing
#84
Mushroom Cube With Fresh Marjoram And Lemon Peel. "Mushrooms Kuba" Is Probably The Easiest And Typical Czech Winter Dish
Lyone Fein 1 year ago
So....... cooked barley. Then fry up mushrooms and garlic till brown, and stir in barley, and top with fresh marjoram?
#85
Beef Tenderloin With Chimichurri I Made For Christmas Dinner
HangryHangryHippo 1 year ago
I don't know what that is, but it's not chimichurri. looks good though!
#86
Homemade Lemon Cream And Strawberry Panettone My Sister Made For Christmas Day
Auntriarch 1 year ago (edited)
Oh my goodness, I didn't know anyone made pannetone at home! I'm in awe
#88
Blazed Salmon For Christmas
#90
Tasty Fish Soup (Inspired By Hungarian Fisherman's Stew). This Bright Red Folk Soup Brings Warmth To Hungarians During The Wintertime
#91
Made This McNugget Tree For A Christmas Party. It Was A Hit
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Virgin Panda 1 year ago
How do people find the time to do all off this before Christmas? It's Saturday 23rd I still haven't wrapped presents, the house is a mess, 8 pets to clean and sort out and I've got work tomorrow!! Arrrggghhhh......
Randy Sanders 1 year ago
Normally, people taking pics of food strikes me as dumb, BUT, everything here would seem to be the exception to that.
Virgin Panda 1 year ago
How do people find the time to do all off this before Christmas? It's Saturday 23rd I still haven't wrapped presents, the house is a mess, 8 pets to clean and sort out and I've got work tomorrow!! Arrrggghhhh......
Randy Sanders 1 year ago
Normally, people taking pics of food strikes me as dumb, BUT, everything here would seem to be the exception to that.
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