Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas and Recipes

Plan a festive meal with these Christmas dinner menu ideas and recipes. These delicious recipes include main courses, side dishes, desserts, appetizers, and beverages. Many of these recipes are either make-ahead, quick and easy, or both, so you can whip up a Christmas meal and enjoy the festivities with your family!
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30 Easy & Elegant Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas
Get ready for your Christmas dinner menu with over 30 easy and elegant Christmas dinner ideas and recipes. From appetizers to desserts, main dishes to sides, and everything in between, these incredible dishes are as special as the holidays! They are all quick and easy, and many of these foods can be made ahead for a stress-free holiday meal!
Easy & Elegant Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas
Plan your Christmas dinner menu with over 30 easy and elegant Christmas dinner ideas and recipes. From appetizers to desserts, main dishes to sides, and everything in between, these incredible dishes are as special as the holidays! They are all quick and easy, and most can be made ahead so you can spend the holiday celebrating with your family and friends!
30 Sensational Vegetarian Christmas Dinner Recipes
Time to plan a sensational vegetarian Christmas dinner that's also gluten-free! From sides to main dishes, these Christmas food ideas are hearty and filling. Complete your menu with these holiday dinner recipes!
Cornish Game Hens with Stuffing
Make an elegant Christmas meal of stuffed cornish hens, an old-fashioned holiday classic that is a great substitute for a small gathering instead of a whole turkey! It looks beautiful on your table, and it’s perfect for a dinner party, a special occasion, or even an elegant Christmas dinner! Try this special recipe for your holiday menu!
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Broccoli Cheese Casserole with Ritz Cracker Crust
This easy, make-ahead recipe for broccoli cheese casserole is incredible! It has crispy fresh broccoli smothered in a smooth and creamy sauce made with tangy sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, and sharp cheddar cheese. It is finished with a crunchy topping made with buttery, crushed Ritz crackers and even more cheese. Serve this classic as an elegant side dish on your holiday table or for a comforting and healthy weeknight dinner.
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How to Tenderize Meat
When you learn the right way to tenderize meat, you discover you can buy cheaper cuts of meat and have them taste expensive. Some easy ways to do that include using acidic fruits like pineapple, baking soda, a marinade, vinegar or a mallet. Also, cooking meat in a Crockpot automatically tenderizes it.
30 Elegant Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas
Plan your Christmas dinner menu with over 30 easy and elegant Christmas dinner ideas and recipes. From appetizers to desserts, main dishes to sides, and everything in between, these incredible dishes are as special as the holidays! They are all quick and easy, and most can be made ahead so you can spend the holiday celebrating with your family and friends!
Southern Cheesy Cornbread Pudding Recipe
This easy, southern cornbread pudding recipe only has five ingredients, including a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, a can of whole kernel corn and cream-style corn, sour cream, and butter. It's so simple to make that even a beginning cook or your kids can easily prepare it. This side dish is great for weeknight dinners or for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
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30+ Elegant Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas
Plan your Christmas dinner menu with over 30 easy and elegant Christmas dinner ideas and recipes. From appetizers to desserts, main dishes to sides, and everything in between, these incredible dishes are as special as the holidays! They are all quick and easy, and most can be made ahead so you can spend the holiday celebrating with your family and friends!
Stuffed Cornish Hens - Christmas Dinner Idea
Make an elegant Christmas meal of stuffed Cornish hens, an old-fashioned holiday classic that is a great substitute for a small gathering instead of a whole turkey! It looks beautiful on your table, and it’s perfect for a dinner party, a special occasion, or even an elegant Christmas dinner! Try this special recipe for your holiday menu!
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Apricot Cranberry Stuffed Pork Loin Roast
Apricot cranberry stuffed pork loin Roast is full of luscious apricots and tart cranberries, cornbread, applesauce, garlic, shallots, celery, sage, thyme, and rosemary. This is a delicious meal that would be perfect for a dinner party or Christmas celebration. Not only is it loaded with flavor, the presentation of this dish is impressive!
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Creamy Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Twice baked mashed potatoes have a perfectly creamy texture and mouth-watering flavor, making it a delicious side dish for your holiday dinner! This is an easy-to-make, make-ahead mashed potato recipe that will turn any meal into a feast. Add this simple mashed potato dish to your holiday menu this year!
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The Best Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas
Plan your Christmas dinner menu with over 30 easy and elegant Christmas dinner ideas and recipes. From appetizers to desserts, main dishes to sides, and everything in between, these incredible dishes are as special as the holidays! They are all quick and easy, and most can be made ahead so you can spend the holiday celebrating with your family and friends!
Baked Ham with Pineapple and Cherries - Old-Fashioned Recipe
Old-fashioned baked ham is a delicious meal to make for Christmas dinner! With pineapple and cherries, this recipe makes a tender ham that is loaded with flavor. Scored and studded with cloves and slathered in a decadent sticky-sweet, brown sugar glaze with a touch of bourbon, this glazed ham is a holiday classic! Add it to your menu this year.
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The BEST Broccoli Cheese Casserole with Ritz Cracker Crust
Broccoli cheese casserole is an incredible make-ahead side dish! It has crispy fresh broccoli smothered in a smooth and creamy sauce made with tangy sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, and sharp cheddar cheese. It is finished with a crunchy topping made with buttery, crushed Ritz crackers, and even more cheese. Serve this classic as an elegant side dish on your holiday table or for a comforting and healthy weeknight dinner.
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