Christmas is around the corner and to host the perfect party is the biggest talk of the town. So this Christmas, bring your party outside. Celebrate a picnic style Christmas party with some delicious barbeque and grilled dishes, with some effortless sides and drool-worthy desserts. Nothing makes a better holiday statement than a smoky barbeque setup in your lawn or garden or backyard decorated with Christmas garlands and shiny trinkets.
You can decorate the garden with colorful Christmas lights and a glittering snowman with some fancy wooden reindeers around. Play a relaxing and sprightly Christmas tune and you are set for an outdoor party. Here is hikendip’s list of some interesting ideas for best barbeque dishes which you can serve for your Christmas party and take everyone by surprise this season.
Best barbeque & grill dishes for a delicious Xmas cheer
- Smoked citrus goose breast: Goose breast tastes delicious. It’s simple and can make everyone happy with its succulent flavors. The use of orange juice and honey along with Dijon mustard brings out the overwhelming sweet flavors of the goose with a hint of sour and spice. The main hero of the dish is the use of hickory wood to smoke the goose, which lends in the unusual holiday flavors, which you cannot find in regular dishes.
- Turkey smoked in Applewood: Turkey is a superhero of the holiday season and made very commonly by everyone. The secret for this turkey roast is the use of nectar sweet maple syrup with piquant apple cider. Smoked in applewood this delicious turkey dish is definitely a sure shot way to melt all hearts gathered for the Christmas party.
- Honey glazed smoked ham: To indulge in the ultimate festive spirits of the season make a honey glazed ham. The caramel glaze when smoked brings in a sweet smoked flavor that’s totally drooling worthy. The secret flavors of this dish are the use of the spicy mixture of dry mustard and cloves powder, which makes the dish an unforgettable one.
- Middle Eastern Chicken Skewers: Take your guests for a tour to the middle east with these yummy Chicken skewers. This is an absolute must make a dish for a Christmas party. The chicken kebabs marinated in Greek yogurt, lemon juices, garlic powder and other spices brings out the juicy flavors of the chicken with the roasted spicy coating firing up your taste buds with every bite. This is eaten straight out of the grill or with middle eastern pilaf( sweet fried rice garnished with roasted nuts and some spices)
- Grilled Lobster tail with herb butter: Lobster tails grilled with herbed butter is a delicious option for a scrumptious Christmas party. The crispy tails smoked with a spicy rub and luscious loads of herb butter tastes godly. Making this dish will make your party a definite talk of the town, I am sure.
- Moroccan style spicy grilled Lamb rack: Moroccan style cooking known for their balanced and earthy flavors is a wonderful option for a simple yet sophisticated dish for a Christmas party. The lamb rack rubbed in some unusual spices like cayenne pepper and cumin when smoked develop into wonderful flavors, which makes the dish so popular.
- Baby back ribs grilled: The best dish for any barbeque party, these juicy ribs are an absolute treat for anyone. When cooked for Christmas, these juicy and scrumptious ribs dressed in spicy barbeque sauce are an instant hit.
- Slow roast beef ribs: The flavorful rib rubbed in a spicy mix when slowly grilled develops into a flavorful meat with juicy spice dripping from a golden glazed beef rib. Definitely, give them a thought when planning your Christmas wish list this year.
- Lamb loin grilled with herbs: the delicious and soft lamb loins when grilled with an interesting mix of herbs and garlic rub, fills in the room with festive aroma. Lamb chops is a sure shot mood uplifter and the best party starter you can have.
- Ham glazed with apple butter and bourbon: The best party ingredient ham when cooked in apple butter and bourbon warms your heart with its aromatic flavors and succulent bites. The sweetness of apples hinted with bourbon and ginger mix makes this dish an outstanding one.
These were some interesting barbeque dishes you can make this season and have a wonderful outdoor Christmas party.
Happy grilling and Merry Christmas!!
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