Luxe Christmas Eve menu

Luxuriously creamy and rich, these recipes are the perfect indulgence for Christmas Eve

By Chatelaine

Updated May 22, 2024

A plate of creamy lobster crepes topped with a lobster claw and fresh dill with a gold knife and fork resting on it. the plate has an embossed cursive C on the brim, which is navy and gold-trimmed. It sits next to a bowl of holiday decorations and a glass of water

(Photo: Michael Graydon)

Arugula and hazelnut salad Our light grapefruit and greens salad makes for a refreshing, but not overly filling, pause between the appetizer and the main course.

Cocktail

Sparkling cranberry cocktail

Dessert

Classic lemon tart decorated with sugar icing on a pink plate.

(Photography: Christie Vuong. Produced by Stephanie Han Kim. Food styling: Ashley Denton. Prop styling: Cailen Speers.

Classic lemon tart Tart and tangy but still deliciously sweet, this impressive dessert is creamy, delicate and oh so easy!

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