83 Christmas Dinner Ideas for a Warm and Festive Holiday

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Easy, Cheesy Sausage Lasagna
If the main goal of all of these Christmas dinner ideas is to find a dish that’ll make everyone at the table beam with happiness, this low-stress lasagna is the perfect choice. Add a loaf of garlic bread and a pile of presents. See recipe.
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Baked Ham
A baked ham is a holiday classic, perfect for your holiday dinner or as an impressive feature for any Christmas party. This version, from the authors of the classic cookbook the Joy of Cooking can be made with either a whole or half ham. Hosting a small group? If you wind up with leftover ham, all the better. See recipe.
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3/83
Roast Goose With Oranges and Madeira
You’d like your Christmas Eve or Christmas dinner main course ideas to be the kind of thing that people will really remember? Then we’ve got your goose. Here, the bird is blanched briefly and then chilled for two days before roasting to ensure a crisp skin. Offer buttered peas and carrots on the side, and pour a Pinot Noir for whoever’s drinking. A pear tart would end the evening in style. See recipe.
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4/83
The Simplest Roast Turkey
The key to this classic set-it-and-forget-it holiday dinner centerpiece is buying a bird in the Goldilocks-range of 14 to 16 pounds, which will feel at least 10 people. Cooking for more? Buy a second bird. See recipe.
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5/83
Tamales con Elote y Chile Poblano (Tamales With Corn and Poblano Chiles)
Tamales are a Christmas tradition across many communities, and this version, made with either fresh masa or masa harina, makes a great vegetarian main for the holidays. Gather a group to make them—this isn’t a one-person activity. See recipe.
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6/83
Bouillabaisse
Serving this impressive seafood stew isn’t quite a traditional way to feast on fish during Christmas, but it’s so good that it might just become your new tradition. You can add whatever seafood you like, and it comes together in one big pot. See recipe.
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7/83
Roast Bone-In Pork Loin With Potatoes
A big, bone-in roast is an impressive centerpiece, whether you’re filling your table for Christmas Eve or on the holiday itself. This pork roast is flavored with lots of fresh sage and rosemary and served over potatoes to soak up the pan juices. See recipe.
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8/83
Brioche-Crusted Salmon
Rich, flavorful salmon makes a delicious holiday main—especially when you top it with a thin layer of buttery brioche, which turns into a crisp crust as the fish cooks. See recipe.
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9/83
Roast Turkey With Country Ham Stuffing and Giblet Gravy
Of all the Christmas dinner ideas we’ve seen, this impressive centerpiece from Gourmet might just be our favorite. It combines two traditional holiday proteins—turkey and ham—into one showstopper of a main dish. See recipe.
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10/83
Porchetta-Style Roast Pork
Flavor pork shoulder with fennel seed, crushed red pepper, and garlic for an easier-to-manage version of classic Italian porchetta. Serve with a simple salad of greens and Parmesan. See recipe.
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11/83
Crisp Roast Duck
If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at cooking duck, this is the perfect recipe to start with this holiday season. Just three ingredients (and a quick pour of hot water, to tighten up the bird’s skin) give you a rich, flavorful main course for your Christmas dinner. See recipe.
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12/83
Christmas Pork Tenderloin
Rubbed with garlic, rosemary, and allspice, this bacon-wrapped roast is rich with holiday flavor. Serve it with cranberry sauce and sourdough dinner rolls, and the leftovers will also make excellent sandwiches for Boxing Day. See recipe.
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13/83
Wild Mushroom Risotto
You can serve this luscious, woodsy risotto before a meat course, or just call it your Christmas dinner—no one will complain. See recipe.
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14/83
Leg of Lamb With Garlic and Rosemary
This Gourmet lamb recipe has reviews from over 145 users, almost all of whom adore it. So take it from them: even if it’s your “first time cooking lamb,” you’ll be “hooked.” See recipe.
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15/83
Cioppino
Make the base of this deeply flavorful seafood stew a day in advance for a no-stress Christmas (or Christmas Eve) dinner. See recipe.
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16/83
Mast Biryani (Grand Vegetable Biryani)
This stunning biryani stuffed with sweet potatoes, beets, chickpeas, paneer, and spices—and topped with a cap of crackling, golden puff pastry—makes a fabulous vegetarian celebration feast. See recipe.
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17/83
Spiced Yogurt-Marinated Cornish Hens With Sweet Onion-Roasted Potatoes
Cornish hens can be prepped in marinade up to two days ahead of time, and because of their size, they roast much more quickly than other traditional Christmas main dishes, making it easy to put the meal on the table in about an hour. This is an especially good option for a small holiday dinner. See recipe.
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18/83
Vegetarian Lasagna With Easy Roasted Tomato Sauce
Not all Christmas dinner recipes need to highlight big cuts of meat. This vegetarian lasagna makes a festive (and very family-friendly!) dinner. Bonus: You can roast the tomato sauce and assemble the dish ahead if you don’t want to spend your whole holiday in the kitchen. See recipe.
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19/83
Herb-Butter Turkey
Perfumed by the bundle of fresh herbs (rosemary, sage, tarragon, and thyme) stuffed into its cavity and more herbs mashed into the butter spread over the surface of this bird, there’s no denying its beautifully aromatic flavor. See recipe.
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20/83
Braised Chile-Marmalade Duck Legs With Brussels Sprouts
Duck is a classic holiday meal for a reason—the rich flavors make any dinner a special occasion. This slightly spicy twist on the idea of duck à l’orange makes a beautiful, burnished centerpiece, and, as a bonus, it comes with brussels sprouts cooked right in the duck fat for extra flavor. See recipe.
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21/83
Mushroom Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff is a traditional holiday meal for many families, but the original can be quite heavy (and unfriendly to folks who don’t eat red meat). Fortunately, this vegetarian version has the rich flavors of the original. All it needs is a bright salad to round out the meal. See recipe.
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22/83
Crown Roast of Pork With Lady Apples and Shallots
Want a show-stopping main dish to feed a holiday dinner crowd? A crown roast surrounded by flavorful cooked apples and shallots is the answer. See recipe.
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23/83
Garlic-Aioli Roasted Turkey with Lemon-Parsley Pan Sauce
The secret to a gloriously glistening and super-moist turkey? Mayonnaise! We’ve spiked ours with creamy roasted garlic for a juicy, flavor-packed bird. See recipe.
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24/83
Lomito de Cerdo al Tamarindo y Menta (Tamarind Braised Pork Loin With Mint)
This juicy, tender pork loin braised with rum, tamarind, and sweet panela and finished with mint will add rich Colombian flavors to your table—and fill your home with the most wonderful aromas. See recipe.
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25/83
Shrimp Scampi
This garlicky favorite makes a perfect Christmas main course, and it’s extremely easy to throw together. It’s great with a bright salad and some crusty bread (if you’re a real garlic fiend, go for garlic bread). You can easily double or triple the recipe to accommodate last-minute guests. See recipe.
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26/83
Spiced Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Ham
Who needs poinsettias or miniature trees with oranaments when you've got this gorgeous ham on the table? Covered with thinly sliced oranges in a tile-like pattern, this ham is coated in a rich sauce of brown sugar and pomegranate molasses and roasted until glistening and golden. See recipe.
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27/83
Creamy Mushroom Lasagna
Want to stick with the family lasagna tradition, but skip the red sauce? This version is creamy and cheesy, but really, the focus is on the mushrooms. See recipe.
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28/83
Portobello Mushroom Wellington
This twist on an old classic offers all the elaborate fun of a beef Wellington—the rich flavors, crisp puff pastry, and elegant slices—without the meat. It’s a glamorous-feeling main for a flexitarian holiday. See recipe.
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29/83
Peking-Style Chicken
For a fun, hands-on Christmas dinner, try this Beijing-style meal with a twist. This recipe uses a chicken to recreate many of the flavors of China’s most famous duck dish. See recipe.
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30/83
Spiral Ham in the Slow Cooker
Cooking a whole spiral-cut ham in a slow cooker is a revelation. The ham keeps its iconic shape as it cooks but is infused with rich, sweet flavor—and you end up with a delicious sauce in the bottom of the pot. Don’t forget to make rolls or biscuits, too. See recipe.
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31/83
Linguine With Clam Sauce
Head to the fish market to make this family recipe from Stanley Tucci’s grandfather. There are two methods here—one for shelling raw clams, in case you’re starting Christmas dinner with a whole raw bar, and another for steaming the clams open in the winey pasta sauce. See recipe.
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32/83
Roasted Ducklings in Orange Sauce
Roasting a duck usually takes longer than roasting a similarly sized turkey or chicken. This recipe solves the problem by swapping in two slightly smaller birds, making it easy to make this rich, sweet, fragrant dish for a crowd. See recipe.
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33/83
Creamy Parsnip, Leek, and White Bean Crumble
The rich, warm flavors of parsnips, beans, cooked alliums, and oats come together in this vegetarian main to make a cozy cold-weather meal. It’s just the right thing to eat after a day of holiday fun in the snow. See recipe.
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34/83
Apple Cider Pork Pot Roast
If you usually feed a crowd during the holidays, this sweet-savory braise—which easily feeds twelve—is a perfect Christmas main course. Serve it with potatoes or rice, and keep any leftovers for next-day sandwiches. See recipe.
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35/83
Brown Sugar–Mustard Glazed Ham
For an old-fashioned holiday meal with a Southern accent, this honey–mustard ham will hit the spot. This recipe from chef Scott Peacock comes with handy tricks to help you get perfect results every time. Serve with buttery rolls or biscuits. See recipe.
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36/83
Rack of Lamb With Garlic and Herbs
This elegant rack of lamb only requires 20 minutes of hands-on prep time, so you can whip up a Christmas cocktail before everyone arrives. See recipe.
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37/83
Mark’s Marmalade Christmas Ham
If you’re looking for a simple way to make a holiday ham, this recipe will fit the bill. Here, marmalade stands in for more complex cooked glazes—though you can, of course, opt to make your own marmalade if you want an extra challenge. See recipe.
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Baked Rigatoni With Red Peppers and Green Olives
What’s red, white, and green and makes cooking Christmas dinner simple? This big tray of pasta is done in a little over an hour (or faster, if you make the sauce ahead of time). Serve it with snappy blanched green beans, and you’ll have a stress-free time. See recipe.
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39/83
Lamb Tagine With Potatoes and Peas (L'Ham Bel B'Tata Wa Jeblana)
The spices in this tagine—ginger, cumin, paprika, and saffron—will add tons of warmth and depth to your holiday meal, and since the potatoes and peas cook with the meat, you’ll have a full meal with very little cleanup required. See recipe.
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40/83
Braised Butternut Squash in Spiced Coconut Gravy
For a vegan main, consider big, succulent slices of butternut squash bathed in a heady coconut sauce. See recipe.
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41/83
Duck Two Ways With Clementine-Fig Relish
Planning on a traditional Christmas dinner menu with duck as the star? The best way to tackle this epic recipe is to braise the legs and make the relish in advance, then cook the breasts and crisp the legs on party night. See recipe.
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Baked Turkey Wings
You could roast a whole bird, but we have other turkey-based Christmas dinner main course ideas that are, quite honestly, more fun. Like these impeccably juicy turkey wings, dipped in a quick gravy-inspired savory blender sauce. See recipe.
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43/83
Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Roast With Scalloped Potatoes and Easy Steamed Broccoli
This recipe is perfect for cooks who don’t enjoy spending their holidays in the kitchen. The pork goes into a slow cooker with just vinegar, salt, and pepper, and by the end of the day, you have a beautifully cooked main dish. It also frees you (and your oven) up to make delicious scalloped potatoes and some bright broccoli to serve it with. See recipe.
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Our Favorite Mac and Cheese
Is it really a holiday if you don’t have at least one giant casserole dish crowned with crispy breadcrumbs and bubbling with cheese? We consider this a group-meal essential, whether it’s the crowd-pleasing main course or just the most important side dish for your ham dinner. See recipe.
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45/83
Paella With Seafood
Some dishes just feel celebratory, and this seafood paella is definitely one of them, pairing saffron-hued rice with jumbo shrimp, mussels, and squid—or whatever seafood you’d like. See recipe.
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46/83
Eggplant Parmesan
This gooey, cheesy comfort food dish is great for feeding a big crowd. Amp it up by making your own marinara while you take a break from wrapping—or unwrapping—presents. See recipe.
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47/83
Milk-Braised Pork With Lemon and Sage
Fall-apart tender braised pork is the Christmas dinner idea that keeps on giving. When milk is the braising liquid, what results is a sauce that is reminiscent of flavorfully infused ricotta. Plus, the leftovers make a great sandwich. See recipe.
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48/83
Turkey for Two With Pan-Sauce Gravy
This easy holiday turkey breast is just the right amount to serve two with leftovers, or four for dinner. All you need is some mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce on the side. See recipe.
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49/83
Seared Duck Breasts With Blood Oranges
For an elegant but understated holiday meal, serve seared duck over a salad of frisée and citrus. Round out the meal with an equally elegant Christmas dessert like a pecan pie or a lemon curd tart. See recipe.
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50/83
Spicy Tamarind-and-Honey–Glazed Spiral Ham
A sweet, sour, and spicy take on the classic honey-glazed ham. Don’t worry if it feels like a large hunk of meat; the leftovers will taste amazing stuff into a mini potato roll. See recipe.
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51/83
Lamb Shanks With Pomegranate and Walnuts
These rich braised lamb shanks are full of flavor, thanks to pomegranate molasses and lots of spices. Like any braised dish, this lamb shanks recipe comes out even better when cooked a day ahead. See recipe.
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52/83
Shrimp Cocktail
If you’ve got Christmas main dishes covered, consider your starters. There’s pretty much no better choice than this old-school shrimp cocktail, served with a new-school Old Bay Remoulade. See recipe.
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53/83
Coq au Vin With Cocoa Powder
There’s not much more comforting on a cold night than this hearty French stew of chicken braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and a touch of enriching cocoa powder. See recipe.
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54/83
Rosemary-Bourbon Glazed Ham
This sweet, sticky, savory roast ham recipe, which includes a glaze of bourbon (or another whiskey) and fresh rosemary can be prepped up to two days in advance, so you can keep your holiday cooking as simple as possible. See recipe.
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55/83
Roasted Pork With Sage, Rosemary, and Garlic
There’s a clever move in this pork roast recipe: Make a small channel in the center of the loin with a knife, then poke in a garlic-and-herb stuffing. The meat will be flavored and basted from within while it roasts. See recipe.
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56/83
One-Pan Tartiflette
If your Christmas tradition includes a brisk walk in the cold outdoors, come in and warm up with this gooey Alpine potato-and-bacon casserole. See recipe.
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57/83
Chestnut, Bacon and Sage Stuffing Rolls
This brilliant holiday dish gives stuffing a starring role. The nostalgia-inducing mix of chestnuts, breadcrumbs, almonds, and sage gets an added hit of sweetness from dates, and then the whole mixture is rolled up in bacon. While you could serve this as a side, it’s rich and flavorful enough to enjoy all on its own. See recipe.
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58/83
Seared Scallops With Brown Butter and Lemon Pan Sauce
How easy is it to get an impressive meal on the dinner table in just a few minutes? Just juice some lemons, spoon out some capers, sear some scallops and then make a sauce in the same pan. It’s ready to serve in just 15 minutes. See recipe.
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59/83
Vinegar-Braised Chicken and Onions
For this dish, balsamic vinegar adds the sweetness needed to balance the sharp flavor of red wine vinegar. Serve the braise over creamy polenta. See recipe.
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60/83
Pork Shoulder Al'Diavolo
Letting this roast sit at room temperature will help it cook more evenly; starting it at a higher temperature jump-starts the browning process. See recipe.
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61/83
Slow-Roasted Salmon With Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles
This elegant salmon dish is great for a Christmas dinner party—just slide it into a low oven for 40 minutes and it’s flawless and ready to serve. Serve a round of eggnog or mulled wine while you wait. See recipe.
62/83
Duck Confit With Spicy Pickled Raisins
The best part of making duck confit? All the rich fat you’re left with. Use it to roast potatoes—it’s an easy way to upgrade a classic. What ever you do, don't throw it away (it freezes great). See recipe.
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63/83
Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Baked Halibut
If you’ve heard that you’re not supposed to pair fish with cheese, know this: Sometimes breaking the rules tastes great. See recipe.
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64/83
Turkey for Twenty
Christmas Eve dinner guest list got out of hand? Grab your sheet pans: This is the way to make it work. See recipe.
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65/83
Cheesy Baked Butternut Squash Polenta
Gooey pockets of Fontina are just the kind of Christmas surprises everyone appreciates. This make-ahead dish works well with ham, turkey, or whatever else you’re serving. See recipe.
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66/83
Braised Lamb With Rosemary and Garlic
This braise is as simple as it is delicious. With a flavor-packed rub and a splash or red wine to deglaze the pan after roasting to brown the meat, you need little more than water to finish it off. See recipe.
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67/83
Manicotti
Got family in town eager to help with the cooking? Put them to work making these pasta-like crepes, which get filled with a creamy trio of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella, and covered with fresh tomato sauce before baking. See recipe.
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68/83
Foolproof Spatchcocked Turkey With Garlic-Thyme Butter
This is the easiest turkey you’ve ever set on your holiday table—especially if your butcher is willing to help out with removing the backbone and flattening the bird. Use your extra energy on the ultimate holiday side dishes: classic stuffing, candied yams, and potatoes au gratin. See recipe.
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69/83
Classic Sole Meunière
A buttery seafood dinner feels just right for Christmas, alongside a flute of Champagne or sparkling cider. See recipe.
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70/83
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Little stuffed mushrooms make delightful holiday appetizers—but this main-course version has them beat. Sautéed onions and prosciutto give the filling big flavor here. See recipe.
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71/83
Cider-Brined, Mustard-Glazed Pork Loin
The apple cider brine and maple-mustard glaze make this pork loin recipe one of the best we’ve ever tried. Serve with rolls, Dijon, and a quick-pickled cucumber relish, or a freshly baked skillet of homemade cornbread. See recipe.
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72/83
Pomegranate-and-Honey-Glazed Duck With Rice
Making this tangy-sweet glazed duck is nearly as easy as roasting a chicken—but the presentation is much more impressive. Just make sure to leave enough time for the duck to defrost if your local store only sells frozen ducks. See recipe.
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73/83
Slow-Cooker Pork Roast
If you’d rather focus on baking Christmas cookies, let your slow cooker make the pork roast for your Christmas day or Christmas Eve dinner. A few anchovy fillets add a hidden savory boost. See recipe.
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74/83
Baltimore Crab Cakes
Serve these classic crab cakes with a squeeze of lemon, perhaps on top of your favorite winter salad. See recipe.
75/83
Confit Turkey With Chiles and Garlic
Think duck confit or carnitas, but made with turkey legs and dressed in a fantastic salsa-macha-inspired sauce. See recipe.
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76/83
Classic Cheese Ball
Crank up that Bing Crosby and kick off your Christmas meal with a retro snack that everyone loves. See recipe.
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77/83
Char Siu Wellington
Cantonese sticky-sweet char siu meets British beef Wellington in this celebration-worthy main dish. For the full menu, add glutinous rice with lap cheong and a five-spice sweet potato tian. See recipe.
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78/83
Celebration Salmon
A side of salmon works great for a crowd—this one packs in the flavor with a mix of lemongrass, ginger, cherry tomatoes, soy sauce, chiles, and garlic on top. See recipe.
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79/83
Caramelized Fennel and Brie Dip
Baked Brie is always a hit for holiday dinners, but this baked fennel and Brie dip is a wonderful change of pace. See recipe.
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80/83
Party-Ready Pork Roast
Roasting two smaller bone-in pork loin roasts instead of one big one means more exposed surface areas, which decreases cooking time and helps develop more delicious golden brown crust. See recipe.
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81/83
Roast Chicken With Cognac Sauce
This Jacques Pépin recipe fancies up chicken with a creamy, buttery cognac sauce that you’ll want to lick from the plate. For veggies on the side, go with glazed carrots and Lyonnaise potatoes—or just some simple crisp greens with a tart vinaigrette. See recipe.
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82/83
Spaghetti With Lobster Pomodoro
Maybe Christmas main dishes feel like the time to go all out. This spicy pasta recipe does justice to two 1¼-pound lobsters. See recipe.
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83/83
Crispy Scallop Salad
Turns out you need gluten-free Christmas dinner ideas? This salad offers a taste of sunshine in the winter—and the crispy cornmeal-encrusted scallops have great flavor. Merry Christmas to all! See recipe.
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