It’s often a struggle to find new Christmas dinner ideas that will please the whole family. To help you come up with something new and different we’ve put together a selection of Christmas dinner ideas with a Mexican twist that are full of flavour!
1. Chipotle Glazed Ham
Glaze and amaze this Christmas by giving your ham a Mexican twist. Slowly cook the ham and then glaze in our smoky chipotle honey. Remember to baste the ham as it roasts so the honey has a chance to really get involved. Getting it nice and crispy on the outside is an absolute must.
2. Devils On Horseback
Devils On Horseback (and pig in a blanket for that matter) have got to be up there with the most important part of Christmas dinner. Our Version is bacon soaked in Chipotle Chilli Honey. The sweet prunes cut brilliantly through the salty bacon and the almond in the middle provides a delicious little crunch.
3. Chipotle Cauliflower Cheese
Next on our list of Christmas dinner ideas is a Christmas classic with a Mexican twist thanks to a dollop of our chipotle paste. Warming and comforting, this recipe is the perfect addition to Christmas dinner and also works well as a vegetarian option by simply adding some half cooked pasta to the mix before baking.
4. Easy Shredded Brussel Sprouts
With sprouts, you either love ’em or hate ’em! We think sprucing up your brussel sprouts this Christmas by add some our delicious chipotle paste and bacon gives them flavour that is out of this world and makes a great addition to Christmas dinner. You might even find a sprout convert or two sitting around the table!
5. Chipotle Honey Sausages
Sweet and spicy in perfect measure, these are terribly moreish and a great part of Christmas dinner loved by all ages.
6. Honey Roasted Parsnips
Next on our list of Christmas dinner ideas is a recipe to some flavour to parsnips. Encrusted in parmesan and thyme then drizzled with Gran Luchito chipotle honey. Sides don’t get much better than these bad boys. Wave goodbye to average parsnips. These crunchy honey roasted parsnips are the perfect addition for any Christmas dinner.
7. Mexican Roast Chicken
We mixed our chipotle paste with butter and spread it all over a lovely chicken, and under the skin then roasted it on a bed of lovely vegetables and finished it with chunks of fresh lime and coriander leaves. Spice up your Christmas dinner with this delicious recipe idea.
8. Sausage Stuffing Onions
Stuffing can be a bit boring! If you are looking for an interesting, new way to cook and present your sausage stuffing for Christmas dinner or roast dinner for that matter then look no further.
9. Spicy Honey Roasted Carrots
Finally on our list of Christmas dinner ideas is a recipe guaranteed to jazz up your roasted carrots by adding a dollop of our chipotle honey. It gives them the perfect amount of smokiness, heat and sweetness. Stir through some fresh coriander right at the end to make the perfect little side.
Have you made any of these Christmas Dinner Ideas? If so please do let us know how you got on with #granluchito! We would love to see what you get up to in the kitchen this Christmas!
