114+ Christmas Dinner Ideas

Now that we’re all stuffed with turkey from Thanksgiving, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas! From beef to pork and everything in between, these are the best Christmas dinner ideas for Christmas Day!



 

Are you tired of turkey? Because I know I am! now that Thanksgiving is over, we can start planning my Christmas menu! I usually aim for easy recipes during the holidays, but for Christmas I like to go all out.

Aside from all of the usual excitements like gift giving and the first snow, one of my favorite parts of Christmas is the food! I love making the perfect Christmas dinner menu for close family and friends. I start with some dips and a Christmas Charcuterie board and then it’s onto the main show.

Of course you have all the usual sides like green beans, sweet potatoes, roast potatoes and cranberry sauce, but this holiday season make a main course that will totally wow all of your guests. These easy Christmas dinner ideas will take your menu up a notch.

A traditional Christmas dinner in our house is usually on Christmas Eve. Our holiday menu has some sort of main protein like roast turkey, ham, beef or lamb. But I know lots of family’s like to make chicken or pasta too, so I’ve included some of those in these Christmas recipes.

These easy Christmas Main Dishes will be total showstoppers at your holiday parties! If you’re tired of turkey, these Christmas main dish dinner ideas are perfect for you!

Poultry Main Dishes

While most people think of a prime rib roast as a great option for the main event, broaden your mind things like roast goose and other poultry options!

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Garlic Herb Cornish Hens Recipe

4.15 from 35 votes
Roasted Cornish Hens are basted with a fresh herbs olive oil, roasted for browned crispy skin and finished with a zesty butter garlic sauce.
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Sweet Roasted Goose is a tried and true recipe for a succulent goose with crispy skin and tender meat seasoned with apple, orange and potato stuffing. Top with Cumberland Sauce. #howtocookgoose #roastgoose www.savoryexperiments.com

Sweet Roasted Goose Recipe

4.45 from 9 votes
Succulent and sweet, roasted goose is the perfect Christmas dinner meal. These easy to follow steps will have you roasting your goose like a pro!
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Crispy Duck A L’Orange Recipe- You won’t believe how easy this dish really is! Classic crispy duck a l'orange makes for a perfect holiday or special event dinner. Super juicy and flavorful meat with a crispy, seasoned skin.

Crispy Duck a l’Orange Recipe

4.23 from 22 votes
Classic crispy duck a l’orange makes for a perfect holiday or special event dinner. Super juicy and flavorful meat with a crispy, seasoned skin.
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Baked Chicken Thighs in Oven

4.56 from 67 votes
Flavorful and crispy baked chicken thighs basted with a garlic lemon butter sauce. An easy chicken dinner in the oven.
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Marry Me Chicken

4.84 from 53 votes
Juicy chicken breasts in a creamy sauce and ready in under an hour, this Marry Me Chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight meal!
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Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

4.74 from 15 votes
Creamy Garlic Chicken is an easy chicken recipe for dinner using a homemade cream sauce, parmesan cheese, bacon, peas and sun dried tomatoes. A chicken dinner idea ready in just 30 minutes. 
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spinach stuffed chicken with apple gravy on a white plate

Stuffed Chicken with Apple Gravy

5 from 4 votes
Award winning Stuffed Chicken with Apple Gravy uses pine nuts, spinach, currants and garlic to flavor the chicken. A savory apple gravy finishes off this easy dinner recipe!
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Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

4.91 from 11 votes
When you need to get dinner for the whole family on the table quickly, make this EASY, no fuss One Pan Chicken Tetrazzini recipe!
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Crock Pot Apple Balsamic Chicken recipe

4.51 from 61 votes
Fork tender chicken breasts in a rich sweet sauce with less than 10 minutes of prep! Serve over noodles, rice or mashed potatoes.
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Braised Chicken Thighs

4.87 from 15 votes
Chicken thighs braised in a white wine Dijon sauce and caramelized shallots, crispy bacon and tomatoes.
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French Onion Chicken Bake

4.46 from 33 votes
If you want comfort food inspired by French onion soup, this EASY French Onion Chicken Bake should be your next weeknight dinner!
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Chicken Cutlets with Roast Tomato & Garlic

4.95 from 34 votes
Breaded chicken cutlets with a roast tomato and garlic topping and balsamic sauce served over arugula.
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caprese chicken recipe

Chicken Caprese Recipe

5 from 9 votes
This Caprese Chicken is sure to be one of your favorite grilled or baked chicken recipes. Juicy & delicious, it comes together with only 6 ingredients!
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Blackened Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

4.86 from 7 votes
I am all for saving time on meals, and one pan meals are the best. This EASY Blackened Sheet Pan Chicken Thigh recipe is about to be your new favorite!
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Instant Pot Whole Chicken

4.94 from 33 votes
Instant Pot Whole Chicken is so EASY! With a simple cooked chicken, you can make yourself a main dish or cooked chicken for multiple other recipes!
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garlic parmesan chicken on a white plate with asparagus

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

4.25 from 8 votes
Garlic Parmesan Chicken is an easy weeknight meal option that kids love! Just 6 ingredients and dinner is made!
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Chicken Marsala Recipe

4.45 from 43 votes
This Chicken Marsala recipe is made in 1 pan in less than 30 minutes! Whip up this EASY dish with a rich creamy mushroom sauce on top of juicy chicken.
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Chicken Cacciatore

4.91 from 10 votes
Easy Chicken Cacciatore uses tender chicken in a tomato sauce with mushrooms, bell peppers, olives and herbs. Only takes 30 minutes from stove to plate!
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Easy Chicken Kiev

4.78 from 9 votes
Thin chicken breasts stuffed with compound butter and covered in a light Panko breading, this Chicken Kiev is an easy dinner the whole family will enjoy!
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Baked chicken with lemon and fresh herbs

Brine Recipe for Chicken

4.69 from 74 votes
This step-by-step guide will show you how to brine chicken, tips for a juicy chicken, how to get crispy chicken skin and, of course, the best chicken brine recipe!
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Creamy Asiago Chicken

4.39 from 26 votes
Creamy Asiago Chicken is a tasty and easy chicken recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Mushrooms, shallots and thyme flavor this delicious dish. 
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How to Roast Chicken

5 from 7 votes
Easy steps on how to roast chicken plus the mostly frequently asked questions about baking a whole chicken answered! Moist and flavorful chicken and vegetables in under 2 hours. 
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Chai Tea Oven Roasted Chicken

5 from 6 votes
Chai Tea Oven Roasted Chicken is a baked whole chicken rubbed with spiced herb butter, root vegetables and the earthy fall flavors of Chai tea.
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Orange Marmalade chicken with orange, tarragon and olives

French Baked Chicken

4.72 from 7 votes
Orange Marmalade with orange, tarragon and olives make this delicious, sticky crust for French Baked Chicken. Use on chicken halves or chicken breasts for a delicious French dinner recipe. 
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Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe- the best lemon chicken recipe out there. Garlic and honey make this sauce bright and tasty! Serve lemon chicken over pasta, rice or toasted couscous. www.savoryexperiments.com

Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

4.93 from 13 votes
Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken is an easy dinner recipe made with garlic and honey to make this sauce bright and tasty! Serve lemon chicken over pasta, rice or toasted couscous. 
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Walnut Crusted Chicken is a deliciously healthy, crunchy chicken with a cool dipping sauce! Made with chopped walnuts, panko bread crumbs, and fresh rosemary! #walnutcrustedchicken #rosemarychicken www.savoryexperiments.com

Walnut Crusted Chicken Recipe

4.64 from 19 votes
Walnut Crusted Chicken is a crunchy, oven-baked chicken with a zesty yogurt dipping sauce. Perfect for those craving crispy chicken cutlets, but without the fat.
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Pesto Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

5 from 6 votes
Pesto Spinach Stuffed Chicken are chicken breasts stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, sun dried tomatoes and spinach. Marinated in a yogurt and basil pesto sauce, they are moist and flavorful. 
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Chicken Piccata Recipe

4.76 from 57 votes
Classic Chicken Piccata is an easy Italian recipe that comes together in less than 30 minutes and explodes with flavors of lemon, caper and shallot.
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Chicken Dijon is an easy dinner recipe using chicken thighs, mushrooms, brussels sprouts, sweet onions, apple juice and of course, Dijon mustard! #chickendijon #mustardchicken #easychickenrecipe www.savoryexperiments.com

Chicken Dijon

4 from 2 votes
Chicken Dijon is an easy dinner recipe using chicken thighs, mushrooms, brussels sprouts, sweet onions, apple juice and of course, Dijon mustard! 
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Beer Can Chicken Recipe

5 from 4 votes
This Beer Can Chicken Recipe is made with a special blend of spices and a touch of sugar to make a zesty bark. Serve with Cola BBQ Sauce.
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Fireman Chicken

4.74 from 102 votes
Fireman Chicken, also known as Cornell Chicken BBQ, is a classic BBQ chicken marinade that originated in upstate New York, but is making its way through the states!
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Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts

5 from 7 votes
These JUICY Baked Chicken Breasts are delicious on their own with a simple seasoning, but we take it up a notch with a White Garlic Sauce!
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Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

4.67 from 6 votes
This flavorful Honey Mustard Chicken is an amazing option. Made in one pan, this recipe comes together quickly with pantry ingredients.
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Jerk Chicken Recipe

5 from 6 votes
This affordable Jerk Chicken recipe is perfect for parties as well as weeknight dinners. Make the easy rub and bake for spicy, moist chicken!
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Pork Dinner Ideas

When I think of Christmas dinner recipes, I think of ham! And while we have plenty of ham recipes, there are also plenty of other great main course recipes too.

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Thyme Honey Baked Ham

5 from 6 votes
Thyme Honey Glazed Ham is a light and flavorful ham glaze recipe the whole family will enjoy. Simple to make and delicious to eat! 
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Balsamic Cherry Ham Glaze is an easy ham glaze for your Christmas ham or any baked ham throughout the year. Tart cherries, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar lend bold flavors. #hamglaze #christmasham #hamrecipe www.savoryexperiments.com

Balsamic Cherry Ham Glaze Recipe

4.47 from 15 votes
Balsamic Cherry Ham Glaze is an easy ham glaze for your Christmas ham or any baked ham throughout the year. Tart cherries, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar lend bold flavors.
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Mustard Brown Sugar Baked Ham

4.54 from 15 votes
Mustard Brown Sugar Baked Ham is a ham glaze recipe that’s perfect for a Christmas ham or an Easter ham. One of the best easy ham recipes!
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Crown Pork Roast is the perfect special occasion or holiday meal to serve for a crowd. Tasty and impressive presentation make this a winning pork recipe!

Crown Pork Roast

4.59 from 12 votes
Crown Pork Roast is the perfect special occasion or holiday meal to serve for a crowd. Tasty and impressive presentation make this a winning pork recipe!
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Apple Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Stuffing- one of the best pork recipes out there! This pork tenderloin recipe will blow you away with aromatic spices and an apple jelly glaze, surrounding with fresh apple and ham stuffing, all cooked on the same baking sheet. www.savoryexperiments.com

Apple Spiced Pork Tenderloin and Stuffing

4.41 from 10 votes
Apple Spiced Pork Tenderloin is a pork tenderloin recipe  that will blow you away with aromatic spices and an apple jelly glaze, surrounding with fresh apple and ham stuffing, all cooked on the same baking sheet.
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Pork Roast with Cranberry Relish Glaze

This Balsamic Herbed Pork Roast with Cranberry Relish Glaze is festive enough to serve your family and friends over the holidays. But, you’ll never have to tell your guests just how easy it was to make!
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Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Recipe

4.50 from 20 votes
Brown sugar pineapple ham is a classic baked ham recipe using a mustard and brown sugar glaze with pineapples and cherries.
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Hawaiian Slow Cook Pork Loin

4.40 from 252 votes
Bring the island flavors to the table with this simple, slow cooker Hawaiian Pork loin made with pantry staples and finished with an easy to make sauce.
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slice onion pork tenderloin

French Onion Pork Loin

4.22 from 51 votes
This French Onion Pork Loin with potatoes, carrots, parsnip and onion is the perfect one-dish weeknight meal!
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Crock Pot Pork Loin Roast

4.70 from 20 votes
Use your slow cooker to make a tender pork loin roast. Serve with onion gravy and mashed potatoes for a hearty comfort meal.
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sliced pork tenderloin with roasted veggies

Herb Garlic Pork Tenderloin

4.45 from 18 votes
One Pan Garlic Herb Pork is an easy weeknight meal that roasts juicy pork with vegetables all on one pan and in just 30 minutes!
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Pork Chops in the Crock Pot

4.32 from 22 votes
These Crock Pot Pork Chops are the perfect family dinner. Super tender, cooked in BBQ sauce and a special spice rub, then smothered with bacon and cheese!
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breaded pork chop with mushrooms

Crispy Baked Pork Chops

4.70 from 13 votes
If you've never made pork chops in the oven, this shake and bake Crispy Baked Pork Chop recipe is the best! It's even better than shake and bake!
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two halves of a grilled stuffed pork chop on a plate with green beans

Grilled Stuffed Pork Chops

4.94 from 47 votes
Grilled Stuffed Pork Chops are an easy grilled pork recipe. Herb marinated pork is stuffed with bread crumbs, herbs and Parmesan cheese and grilled to flavorful perfection in just 15 minutes!
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Creamy Apple Pork Chops are a wholesome meal your whole family will enjoy. Mushrooms, apples, juicy pork chops in a savory cream sauce.

Creamy Apple Pork Chops

4 from 5 votes
Creamy Apple Pork Chops are a wholesome meal your whole family will enjoy. Mushrooms, apples, juicy pork chops in a savory cream sauce.
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Dijon Pork Chops are a simple and zesty recipe that can be grilled, baked or pan fried. A family favorite grill recipe!

Grilled Dijon Pork Chops

4.72 from 7 votes
Grilled Dijon Pork Chops are a favorite for pork on the grill. A zesty and easy pork marinade recipes perfect for grilled or baked pork chops!
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Butter Sage Cast Iron Pork Chop Recipe

4.80 from 55 votes
Butter Sage Pork Chops are pan seared pork chops in a simple butter, garlic and sage sauce. Sear in cast iron and then finish in the oven for the best pork chop recipe ever! 
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Pineapple Balsamic Pork Chops are a quick and easy meal that combine sweet balsamic vinegar and pineapple with garlic and onions for a well-balanced and easy meal! #porkchoprecipes #balsamicporkchops www.savoryexperiments.com

Pineapple Balsamic Pork Chop Recipe

4.86 from 14 votes
Pineapple Balsamic Pork Chops are a quick and easy meal that combine sweet balsamic vinegar and pineapple with garlic and onions for a well-balanced and easy meal!
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Fruit Smothered Pork Chops are pan fried pork chops with a zesty dried fruit sauce, taking 30 minutes from start to finish! #fruitsmotheredporkchops #panfriedporkchops www.savoryexperiments.com

Fruit Smothered Pork Chop Recipe

4.34 from 9 votes
Fruit Smothered Pork Chops are pan fried pork chops with a zesty dried fruit sauce, taking 30 minutes from start to finish! 
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Onion Grilled Pork Chop Recipe

5 from 4 votes
Use Onion Soup Mix and a few other key ingredients to make a tasty marinade for pork on the grill!
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Riesling Peach Glazed Ham Recipe

4.53 from 23 votes
This Riesling Peach Glazed Ham Recipe is a beautifully caramelized baked ham with peach brown sugar glaze.
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Smothered Pork Chops

4.17 from 12 votes
These Smothered Pork Chops combine pan-seared pork chops with a rich onion gravy that's so flavorful — it's the best comfort food recipe!
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Beef Christmas Dinner Ideas

From a simple recipe like pan fried steak to something more elegant like prime rib, these Christmas mains are sure to be a winner at your house!

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Italian Beef Braciole Recipe (without Egg)

4.73 from 59 votes
This EASY Beef Braciole recipe is the best Italian comfort food! Juicy flank steak, tomato sauce, herbs and cheese make up this delicious Italian rolled steak!
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Pan Fried Steak

4.41 from 25 votes
How to make a Pan Fried Steak at home is easier than you think with my step-by-step instructions and easy steak seasoning!
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Best Rib Roast Recipe

4.47 from 39 votes
The best prime rib recipes using a flavorful herb crust, Dijon mustard and zesty creamy horseradish sauce. Easy instructions and images!
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Baked Eye of Round Roast

4.20 from 15 votes
This Baked Eye of Round Roast is the easiest way to make delicious roast beef in your oven! Slice your roast beef and serve with a flavorful gravy made from the drippings.
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Steak Frites

4.84 from 84 votes
A juicy seasoned steak over crispy French fried potatoes, topped with tangy maitre d’hotel butter and served with sauteed garlic mushrooms and onions.
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served beef tenderloin roast with oranges

Cranberry Glazed Beef Tenderloin

5 from 6 votes
This easy cranberry-glazed beef tenderloin is the perfect celebratory meal, coming together in a snap with fall spices and cranberry glaze.
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Garlic Butter Sirloin Steaks

4.71 from 51 votes
This Garlic Butter Sirloin Steak recipe is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Juicy sirloin with homemade garlic herb butter for ultimate flavor!
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Cranberry Glazed Tri-tip Roast- a Cranberry and orange glaze that also tastes amazing on vanilla ice cream and waffles!

Cranberry Glazed Tri-Tip Roast Recipe

4.58 from 26 votes
Cranberry Glazed Tri-Tip is a tender piece of beef that pairs perfectly with a sweet cranberry-orange glaze for a perfect roast on the grill, smoker or even in the oven. 
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oscar style steak with lemon and side salad

Oscar Style Steak (Crab oscar)

4.04 from 87 votes
Fork tender beef tenderloin filets topped with crab oscar and buttery sauce! Ready in under 30 minutes and the perfect romantic dinner idea.
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Reverse Sear Beef Tenderloin with Blueberry Sauce

4.91 from 11 votes
Stunning Reverse Sear Beef Tenderloin recipe with a savory Blueberry Sauce and toasted Hazelnuts is the perfect celebratory roast for your holiday table!
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Quick and easy meals - instant pot short ribs

Instant Pot Short Ribs

5 from 8 votes
These Instant Pot Short Ribs are fork tender, flavorful and so good you’ll make them again and again. Pressure cooker short ribs take considerably less time to make than typical braised short ribs!
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Salisbury Steak

4.42 from 24 votes
Forget what you know about salisbury steak, this Homemade Salisbury Steak recipe is out of this world! Topped with a mushroom gravy, it's moist and delicious!
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Braised Brisket

4.61 from 23 votes
A slow, red-wine Braised Brisket is the perfect EASY dinner with minimal effort. A prime cut of beef, slowly roasted and fall apart tender!
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Mini Beef Wellington

3.90 from 46 votes
Mini Beef Wellington is one of the best party appetizers out there! Mini pieces of beef tenderloin seasoned with mushrooms, thyme, Dijon and bacon, all tucked into puff pastry and topped with a creamy mustard sauce.
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Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

4.97 from 58 votes
This easy Mississippi Pot Roast recipe is super tender and so perfect if you're craving comfort food! It's the best pot roast recipe!
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White Platter with Pot Roast, Carrots and Potatoes

Pressure Cooker Italian Pot Roast

5 from 6 votes
Pressure Cooker Italian Pot Roast is an easy and quick one-dish family meal. Potatoes, onions and carrots surround tender pot roast. Top with tomato gravy!
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plate of seared beef tenderloin with tomatoes and scallions

Coffee Crusted Beef Tenderloin Recipe

4.68 from 25 votes
Coffee Crusted Beef Tenderloin will add a whole new flavor dimension to your roast! Serve with delicious whipped horseradish sauce.
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Standing rib roast sliced on a tray - Christmas main dishes

Herb Crusted Standing Rib Roast

The easiest, most fool-proof way to make a Standing Rib Roast. Herb Crusted Standing Rib Roast with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce is a show stopping, jaw dropping dinner that’s simple to make.
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Herb and Garlic Roast Beef Tenderloin Recipe

4.63 from 8 votes
If you're looking for an elegant dish for special occasions or holidays, this garlic and herb roast beef tenderloin is for you.
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Pasta Christmas Dinner Ideas

Whether you’re Italian or not, pasta recipes and comfort foods are always a good way to say “Merry Christmas!

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Skillet Lasagna

4.50 from 10 votes
If you want an Italian-style meal that comes together quickly and requires nearly no clean up on busy weeknights, try this Skillet Lasagna!
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Gnocchi Carbonara

5 from 5 votes
This Gnocchi Carbonara recipe takes fluffy gnocchi and coats it with a creamy sauce of butter and parmesan, dotted with crispy pancetta!
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Meatball Casserole

4.27 from 42 votes
Cheesy Meatball Casserole comes together w/ frozen meatballs, marinara sauce, and pasta. Minimal prep makes it the perfect weeknight dinner! 
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Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe

4.91 from 10 votes
This Cajun Shrimp Alfredo features shrimp and andouille sausage, and comes together in 30 minutes or less. The perfect spicy comfort food.
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Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is perfect for nights when you need dinner fast. You won't need to know how to make spaghetti and meatballs any other way! #howtomakespaghettiandmeatballs #instantpotrecipes #spaghettiandmeatballs  www.savoryexperiments.com

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

4.31 from 23 votes
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is perfect for nights when you need dinner fast. You won’t need to know how to make spaghetti and meatballs any other way!
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Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe

4.82 from 50 votes
This easy Beef Stroganoff recipe uses yogurt instead of sour cream for a creamy tang that adds to the gravy along with peas and spinach.
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Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Shells and Creamy Brie Sauce is a rich and savory easy dinner you'll want to make again and again! #chickenstuffedshells #stuffedshellsrecipe www.savoryexperiments.com

Chicken Stuffed Shells with Creamy Brie Sauce

5 from 3 votes
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Shells and Creamy Brie Sauce is a rich and savory easy dinner you’ll want to make again and again! 
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Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

5 from 11 votes
Garlicky alfredo sauce paired with pasta, shrimp, plump peas, juicy roasted red pepper stripes and nutty parmesan cheese.
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Honeycomb Pasta Recipe

4.60 from 15 votes
Honeycomb Pasta is a new twist on an old classic. Ziti smothered in marinara and cheese, but in cake form! Serve with a side of Italian sausage or meatballs.
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Spinach Sausage Pasta

4.88 from 8 votes
Spinach Sausage Pasta is an easy pasta recipe packed with spinach, fennel seeds, sausage, garlic and onion.
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Seafood Mac and Cheese

4.43 from 14 votes
This Seafood Mac and Cheese is super creamy with two types of cheese, seasonings, your favorite seafood and crunchy topping.
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Pesto Tortellini with Asiago

4.97 from 31 votes
With only 5 ingredients, Pesto Tortellini with Asiago is perfect for busy nights. Ready in only 15 minutes, it still packs huge flavor!
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Squid Ink Pasta with White Wine Cream Sauce

4.63 from 179 votes
Squid Ink Pasta with White Wine Cream Sauce Recipe is an elegant dish that is easy to prepare. Wow, your diners with this striking dish.
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Spinach Pan Fried Gnocchi

4.78 from 9 votes
Easy to make and tossed in a creamy mascarpone sauce, this Spinach Pan Fried Gnocchi recipe will be your new favorite dinner recipe!
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Lobster Mac and Cheese

4.61 from 23 votes
Sweet lobster, creamy cheese & a crunchy panko topping come together to make the BEST Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe! Perfect for any elegant or casual meal!
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Truffle Mac n Cheese

4.62 from 50 votes
Delicious mac and cheese using smoked gouda, white cheddar and truffle oil. The perfect side dish.
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Spinach Stuffed Shells

5 from 4 votes
Pasta night just got SO much more delicious! This easy Spinach Stuffed Shells recipe is full of cheesy goodness and makes a great weeknight meal.
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These Sausage and Peppers Stuffed Shells are a mashup of two fan favorites and are a fun way to spice up any weekday meal. They are guaranteed to wow! #sausageandpeppersstuffedshells #sausageandpeppers #stuffedshells www.savoryexperiments.com

Sausage and Pepper Stuffed Shell Recipe

4.86 from 7 votes
These Sausage and Peppers Stuffed Shells are a mashup of two fan favorites and are a fun way to spice up any weekday meal.
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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells Recipe

4.05 from 110 votes
Pasta shells stuffed with a mixed seafood filling and topped with a sherry spiked cream sauce. Perfect for a fancy dinner, the holidays or just a random weeknight.
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Baked Mostaccioli

4.72 from 21 votes
A delicious one-dish meal with baked pasta, tomato sauce, cheese and sausage. Great for potlucks and as a freezer meal!
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Shrimp Scampi

4.79 from 19 votes
Shrimp Scampi is a traditional Italian dish made with a garlic butter sauce and shrimp with al dente pasta and fresh lemon juice.
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Creamy Lemon Pasta

4.31 from 13 votes
Creamy Lemon Pasta is an easy 20-minute dish using lemon, asparagus and one secret ingredient to give the cream sauce pizzazz.
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Broccoli Chicken Alfredo

4.88 from 8 votes
Broccoli Chicken Alfredo is a quick and easy weeknight meal using pasta, a creamy parmesan alfredo sauce and tender marinated chicken. 
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Easy Authentic Carbonara Recipe

4.16 from 40 votes
Authentic Carbonara is an easy Italian pasta recipe using eggs, cheese and bacon. This is an easy carbonara recipe that any home cook can feel confident in making! 
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This delicious One-Pan Sausage Alfredo Pasta is an easy weeknight meal with instructions on how to make homemade alfredo sauce. So simple and good! #alfredosauce #alfredopasta www.savoryexperiments.com

One Pan Sausage Alfredo

5 from 7 votes
One-Pan Sausage Alfredo Pasta is an easy, filling one-pan meal the entire family will enjoy. Homemade alfredo sauce included!
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Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta is an easy and healthy shrimp pasta recipe. It's great for busy weeknights but full of flavor and sure to impress guests! #shrimppasta #shrimpmeals #shrimppastarecipe www.savoryexperiments.com

Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta

4.50 from 16 votes
Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta is a deliciously easy and healthy shrimp pasta recipe. It’s full of flavor but quick and simple to make!
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Bolognese Sauce

4.85 from 13 votes
Bolognese Sauce is a classic Italian sauce. Ground meat and coarsely chopped vegetables give this Bolognese recipe a rich and hearty taste that serves well over pasta and in lasagna.
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Pesto Sausage Pasta Bake

4.91 from 41 votes
Pesto Pasta Bake is the perfect easy pasta dish for busy weeknights. Creamy pesto sauce, pasta, smoked sausage and Italian cheese make this the perfect meal.
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Veal Ragù Recipe- Veal, Capers and White Wine make a rich ragù, pair with your favorite pasta. Not into veal? Use another ground meat!

Veal Ragù Recipe

4.32 from 44 votes
Veal Ragù Recipe- Veal, Capers and White Wine make a rich ragù, pair with your favorite pasta. Not into veal? Use another ground meat!
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One Pot Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Recipe

4.93 from 38 votes
One Pot Chicken Bruschetta Pasta is uses only one dish and a handful of ingredients to make dinner for the whole family. Tomatoes, fennel, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese make this a winning dish! 
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Slow Cooker Ragu uses a blend of 7 vegetables with shredded pork and flavorful spices to make a hearty and delicious ragu sauce. Serve over pasta. Also freezer friendly! #slowcookerragu #slowcookerrecipes www.savoryexperiments.com

Slow Cooker Pork Ragu Recipe

5 from 2 votes
Slow Cooker Ragu uses a blend of 7 vegetables with shredded pork and flavorful spices to make a hearty and delicious ragu sauce. Serve over pasta. 
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Creamy Cajun Pasta Recipe

4.75 from 8 votes
Creamy Cajun Pasta is seriously AH-MAZING and only takes 20 minutes! Rotini covered in a cream sauce with Cajun seasoning, smoky andouille sausage, sautéed peppers, red onion and grape tomatoes.
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Giant No Boil Lasagna is made up of layers of spinach, tomato, turkey sausage, and lots of CHEESE! This is the best homemade lasagna for a crowd! #howtomakelasagna #homemadelasagnaforacrowd www.savoryexperiments.com

No Boil Lasagna

4.33 from 40 votes
Giant No Boil Lasagna is made up of layers of spinach, tomato, turkey sausage, and lots of CHEESE! This is the best homemade lasagna for a crowd!
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Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

4.91 from 11 votes
When you need to get dinner for the whole family on the table quickly, make this EASY, no fuss One Pan Chicken Tetrazzini recipe!
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Lamb Main Dishes

Really venture out and try something new this Christmas season with lamb on the dinner menu! 

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Pomegranate Lamb Loin Chops

4.72 from 7 votes
Warm, comforting undertones of fall flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg and coriander create a lamb crust that pairs perfectly with sweet, tart burgundy pomegranate sauce. Aroma alone will get you in the holiday spirit.
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Pan Fried Lamb Chop Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Pan Fried Lamb Chops (Lamb Lollipops) take only 10 minutes from start to finish. Top with smoky romesco, lemon herb aioli or tzatziki sauce.
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Parmesan Garlic Lamb Chop Recipe

4.91 from 10 votes
Parmesan Garlic Lamb Chops are an easy and tasty Easter dinner recipe made with just bread crumbs, lemon zest and pecorino romano. 
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Leg of Lamb is an easy lamb recipe using a layer of fresh herbs and seasonings and high temperatures sear to form a nice crust leaving the instead nice and juicy. #legoflamb #roastlamb #easterlamb www.savoryexperiments.com

Herb Roast Leg of Lamb Recipe

4.29 from 35 votes
Herb Roast Leg of Lamb is an easy lamb recipe using fresh herbs, seasonings and high temperatures sear a nice crust leaving the instead nice & juicy.
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Lamb Meatballs with Romesco Sauce

5 from 4 votes
Lamb meatballs with romesco sauce pairs tender and flavorful mini meatballs with smoky homemade romesco sauce, feta cheese and crunchy almonds.
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Easy Lamb Stew

4.39 from 52 votes
Lamb Stew using ground lamb is made in just 30 minutes! Flavorful broth, crispy veggies and lentils make this fall stew recipe an easy weeknight meal.Lamb Stew using ground lamb is made in just 30 minutes! Flavorful broth, crispy veggies and lentils make this fall stew recipe an easy weeknight meal.
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Christmas Desserts

Now that your holiday dinner table is all set, it’s time to talk dessert! Think beyond your regular Christmas cookies and consider some of my favorite recipes to make for your Christmas party. They’re festive, fun and oh so delicious.

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Cherry Poke Cake

4.40 from 41 votes
Poke cakes are so fun, and this Cherry Poke Cake is no exception. Easier to make than just a white cake with cherry filling, and more delicious too!
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Christmas Puppy Chow transforms a traditional muddy buddy recipe into a festive Reindeer Chow mix! The perfect no-bake dessert for any party or event. #puppychow #reindeerchow #muddybuddy www.savoryexperiments.com

Christmas Puppy Chow

4.75 from 4 votes
Christmas Puppy Chow transforms a traditional muddy buddy recipe into a festive Reindeer Chow mix! The perfect no-bake dessert for any party or event.
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Holiday Meringue Wreath Recipe

4.29 from 7 votes
If you're looking for the perfect showstopping holiday dessert, look no further than this Meringue Wreath! A beautiful holiday pavlova with whipped cream and fresh berries.
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Jessica Formicola

Jessica the mom, wife and food lover behind Savory Experiments. She is obsessed with butter, salt and bacon and spends all her time in the kitchen and behind a camera. Jessica is a contributor to PopKitchen by Parade, Better Homes & Gardens, The Daily Meal Food + Travel and more!

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  1. Boy, I’d be hard pressed to choose a favorite out of these delicious options! We tend to love a Rib Roast for Christmas or Christmas Eve but love the sound of that roast pork and crispy duck. Just might have to change it up this year.