Christmas Main Dish Recipes
Christmas dinner is the time for a showy main dish. Find recipes for prime rib, roast goose, glazed ham, seafood bisque & more.
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Tips & Tricks
Honey Glazed Ham
"Made this for Christmas dinner and my family loved it! This will be my go-to recipe for ham." – L. Hicks
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Smoked Standing Rib Roast
With such a fine cut of beef, you need to treat it right. Try this simple method.
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Holly Jolly Turkey
Here's a feast-worthy recipe for apple cider- and maple syrup-roasted turkey.
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Chef John's Pomegranate-Braised Lamb
"Wonderful Christmas dinner! Everyone loved it." – Tamara Kreiss
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Beef Tamales
These are just like the tamales my Abuelita used to make for special occasions. This recipe makes a lot, but if you're going to go to all the trouble of making tamales from scratch, you might as well have a party! You will need butchers' twine and a large pot with a steamer basket to make these. May be frozen up to 6 months in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags. To reheat, thaw in refrigerator and then steam or microwave until heated through.
Chef John's Roast Turkey and Gravy
The biggest myth in all of American cookery is the belief that a juicy, perfectly cooked turkey is difficult for the novice cook to achieve. One of the secrets to a moist, delicious, and beautiful turkey is spreading butter under the skin. You can season the butter any way you want; the possibilities are endless.
Rita's Sweet Holiday Baked Ham
This is my mom's holiday ham recipe. She would cook this easy recipe on my birthday. Made with maraschino cherries, sliced pineapples, brown sugar, honey and much more yummy ingredients. You'll love this ham dinner, and it's not just for the holidays, but great any time of year!
