Farm To Table Christmas Menu
Farm To Table Christmas Menu- If you are looking to create a wonderful holiday meal for you and your family and guests that is from scratch and using fresh ingredients, then this collection is for you! Each recipe is easy and some of them can be made ahead! I have also included a section with all kinds of information that will help you prep and plan your dinner. This will be a Christmas dinner to remember!
How To Make Your Christmas Dinner a Farm To Table Experience
Most Farmers Markets are done for the season by the time Christmas rolls around, but don’t let that discourage you from trying to use ingredients from local producers!
If there is a grocery store near you that sells locally grown produce and meat, definitely take advantage of that!
Here are some other suggestions:
- Contact farms in your area to see if they might have any produce or meat on hand.
- Follow local farms and farmers markets on social media. They will often post to let followers know they have items for sale that you may be looking for!
- If locally grown products can’t be found, by all means use what your grocery store carries.
- Make everything from scratch, don’t use anything pre packaged or canned. The recipes in this list will help you do that!
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Farm To Table Holiday Dinner Recipes
This collection of recipes has many options to choose from to make your farm fresh Christmas Dinner truly special. You certainly don’t have to cook them all, just choose which dishes you know you and your guests will enjoy!
Farm To Table Christmas Menu
If you are looking to make your Christmas meal from scratch, and you are trying to use products that are from local farms and producers, this Farm To Table Christmas Menu has everything you need for a great dinner that you and your guests are sure to love!
Farmers Market Soups And Appetizers For Christmas Dinner
The holidays are a great time to enjoy appetizers and soups. You'll find great ideas here that are easy and can be made in advance to save you time!
This easy soup wastes nothing, even using the green part of the leek that is normally thrown away. This hearty soup is a great start to your meal!
This easy dip gets a flavor boost from fresh thyme and marinated artichokes along with fresh spinach. This is a dressed up version of a classic dip that will surely be a hit!
These Air Fryer Pita Chips go beautifully with any dip, and they are so easy to prepare.
You'll want to make a double batch of these, it is hard to eat just one! These candied pecans are spicy and sweet with a hint of fresh rosemary. The perfect addition to your appetizer platter!
Farm To Table Christmas Main Dishes
These main dishes are easy as well as delicious, and are wonderful with most any sides!
Sophisticated and elegant without being fussy, these short ribs are easy and deeply flavored.
This easy turkey recipe roasts off the bone, and cooks in a short amount of time, while bringing a maximum amount of flavor!
Let the slow cooker do all the work for you while you make your side dishes or just hang out with your guests. This easy roast will have your guests coming back for seconds!
Farm Fresh Christmas Side Dishes
From veggies to risotto to dressing, you will find it all here. These options are perfect with any main dish or dessert you choose to serve. All are homemade using the freshest of ingredients, and easy too!
This stick to your ribs risotto is full of fresh pumpkin and earthy mushrooms, and pulls double duty as a great meatless main dish!
If you plan to make the Pumpkin Risotto or the No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, you'll need this fresh pumpkin puree. Its so easy you'll never buy canned again!
One of the easiest side dish recipes you'll ever make. No need to peel the squash, and your air fryer saves you oven space for other dishes!
This classic holiday side gets an update with roasted fresh green beans, homemade mushroom gravy, and homemade crispy shallots. This dish is worth the extra effort!
What's a holiday table without dressing? This easy make ahead recipe is full of fresh herbs, savory mushrooms, and Pancetta.
Add a fresh pop of color to the table with these roasted green beans and carrots served with a lovely shallot and orange gremolata!
Leaving the skins on your mashed potatoes not only saves time, but they add great texture and flavor. Cream cheese brings acidity and unbelievable creaminess!
Buy your carrots fresh from the farm with the tops on, and make a lovely pesto to toss with the carrots. You will love this no waste recipe, it uses the whole carrot!
Salads For Christmas Dinner
Add freshness to the table with an easy salad! It is a nice way to cut through the richness of the rest of the meal while using lots of beautiful fresh produce.
Classic hazelnut and tart cranberry bring holiday flavor to this sophisticated salad. The fried goat cheese medallions and citrus vinaigrette add a beautiful acidity!
Sweet pear and salty parmesan, peppery arugula, and a maple dijon dressing make a delicious and fresh combination. You'll love this recipe!
Christmas Desserts From The Farm
The best part of the meal- dessert! There are a few less traditional choices in this list, because I happen to like changing it up, and I hope you will try a few of these suggestions!
This simple dessert has a buttery and flaky pastry, and uses Mountain Rose Apples, a late Fall and early Winter variety known for its gorgeous pink hue. Feel free to use another variety if these are not available near you.
Meyer Lemons have a beautiful floral quality and are a little sweeter than a standard lemon. This curd is wonderful on a vanilla cheesecake, or as a filling for a cake. You may have trouble not eating it out of a jar with a spoon!
This is a low stress dessert full of holiday flavor! The pumpkin cheesecake filling has a hint of Dulce De Leche, and its all supported by a zingy gingersnap crust. Yum!
If you are lucky enough to have great local honey and goat cheese, then these lovely layered brownies are the perfect recipe to showcase them. They are rich and decadent without being heavy, and an unexpected treat on a holiday dessert spread.
Warm Chai spices pair wonderfully with white chocolate for a twist on the typical brownie. They are moist and fudgy just like a brownie should be, and taste like the holidays!
Chocolate and orange are a classic pairing, made even better by putting them in a cheesecake! This easy dessert is make ahead, and it bakes without a water bath. What could be better?
How to Prep and Plan A Farm To Table Christmas Meal
Many of these recipes can be made in advance and reheated, making your Christmas dinner day of preparation relatively minimal.
Are you hoping to do some of the cooking in advance? Here are some ideas to help you get started:
- Any of the dessert recipes in this menu can be made a day or two ion advance and they can sit until you’re ready to serve. The no-bake pumpkin cheesecake bars and the dark chocolate orange cheesecake need to be made a day in advance so that they can set.
- With the exception of the Pumpkin Mushroom Risotto and the Chanterelle Mushroom Green Bean Casserole, all of the side dishes can be made ahead and reheated if necessary.
- Are you are making the green bean casserole as part of your meal? If so, you can cook the green beans a day ahead. Then, simply make the mushroom gravy and the crispy shallots the day of your dinner. Then assemble the casserole, bake and serve.
- All of the appetizers and the leek and potato soup in the menu can be made ahead as well.
- If you want some of the items to be fresh and not made ahead, I recommend doing the Pot Roast as your main dish. This way, your oven is free for cooking the vegetable sides while the roast hangs out in the slow cooker!
I hope these tips are helpful to you, and that you and your guests enjoy this Farm To Table Christmas Menu! Please share this collection with friends on social media! If you enjoyed these recipes, don’t forget to leave a comment on this post! If you’d like to receive my newsletter, you can sign up below. Have a wonderful holiday season, and Happy Cooking!
Oh my, how delightful! Thanks bunches for sharing your farm to table menu with Sweet Tea & Friends this month.
These all look delicious. That fried goat cheese would be amazing. And I absolutely love potato leek soup. So many I want to try here. Thank you for sharing this post at the Will Blog for Comments #18 linkup. Hope to see you next time, too!
Most of my vegetable garden is napping, but there are still carrots, kale, radishes and garlic performing surprisingly well. ‘Definitely trying your recipe for carrot top pesto! Thank you for sharing at You’re the Star Blog Hop! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Thank you Marci, I hope you like this recipe!
Beautiful food! What a great meal a selection of these recipes would make.
Thank you Melynda!
All of this food looks good. It was hard to pick a favorite dish.
Thank you Lanae!