# Did You Delay Too Much to Organize a Christmas/Holiday Dinner?
You don’t need to resort to takeout or delivery; these recipes can all be prepared in just a few hours and are just as flavorful as turkey. Here are some of our finest last-minute Christmas dinner suggestions that will astonish your guests without the hassle.
## Our Finest Last-Minute Christmas Dinner Suggestions
### Beef Tenderloin
[Beef Tenderloin Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/beef-tenderloin/)
Like the most exquisite steak you’ve ever tasted: tender, buttery, incredibly juicy, and satisfyingly beefy.
### Hot Pot
[Hot Pot Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/hot-pot/)
The ultimate version of Chinese cuisine for Christmas, made even better because it’s at home—no pants required.
### Paella
[Paella Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/paella-recipe/)
The first time we experienced paella was in London at Christmas; it was such an enjoyable time. What’s more festive than gathering around a massive paella?
### Swedish Meatballs
[Swedish Meatballs Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/swedish-meatballs/)
And the same applies to Swedish meatballs; doesn’t it seem like the Nordic nations truly know how to celebrate Christmas?
### Cinnamon Rolls
[Cinnamon Rolls Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/cinnamon-rolls/)
Whatever you choose for your main dishes and sides, cinnamon rolls are the ultimate dessert for your Christmas feast.
### Gravy Varieties
[Gravy Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/gravy/)
If gravy is the highlight of your Christmas dinner, then why not six different kinds? You can prepare all these simultaneously and enjoy a full smorgasbord.
### Crock-Pot Turkey
[Crock-Pot Turkey Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/crock-pot-turkey/)
A turkey that cooks to perfection on its own feels a bit like the future, but a delightful future rather than the strange dystopia we currently inhabit.
### Roasted Potatoes
[Roasted Potatoes Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/roasted-potatoes/)
What defines these Christmas potatoes? Nothing, but they are certainly perfect, just like your Christmas will be.
### Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
[Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/my-best-salted-brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/)
The question remains, do you begin with these wonderfully soft and crispy chocolate chip cookies, or conclude with them? Why not both?
### Honey Baked Ham
[Honey Baked Ham Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/honey-baked-ham/)
Honey baked ham like you’ve never experienced before, infused with the flavors of Chinese BBQ char siu honey glaze.
### Instant Pot Turkey
[Instant Pot Turkey Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/instant-pot-turkey/)
Pressure cooking is the way to go: succulent, perfectly cooked turkey every time, in just 20 minutes.
### Shawarma
[Shawarma Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/shawarma/)
If you’re tired of turkey, this is a flavor explosion that will make you forget all about plain turkey.
### Korean BBQ
[Korean BBQ Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/korean-bbq/)
Or go all out with a smoky, flavor-packed, and cheerfully delightful DIY Christmas Korean BBQ.
### Spatchcock Roast Turkey
[Spatchcock Roast Turkey Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/spatchcock-roast-turkey-recipe/)
But if you’re determined to have a whole turkey, do yourself a favor and spatchcock it for the finest turkey ever.
### Hainanese Chicken and Rice
[Hainanese Chicken Rice Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/hainanese-chicken-rice-best-easy-one-pot-chicken-rice-recipe/)
Hainanese chicken and rice is like the ultimate Chinese interpretation of the classic turkey and mashed potatoes Christmas dinner.
### Charcuterie Board
[Charcuterie at Home Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/charcuterie-at-home/)
The most visually appealing appetizer; so extravagant you could even serve it as the main dish. A touch of luxury in a year that surely deserves it.
### Air Fryer Parmesan and Thyme Roasted Wedge Fries
[Wedge Fries Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/crispy-air-fryer-parmesan-and-thyme-roasted-wedge-fries/)
These air fryer wedge fries taste like a grown-up version of the frozen wedge fries you may have enjoyed as a child.
### Garlic Parmesan Knots
[Garlic Parmesan Knots Recipe](https://iamafoodblog.com/garlic-parmesan-knots-recipe)