Christmas dinner is all about warmth, comfort, and unforgettable flavors.
These 12 main dish recipes are festive, easy to prepare, and perfect for feeding family and friends during the holiday celebration.
1. Herb-Roasted Turkey
A classic Christmas main course with crispy golden skin and juicy, tender meat seasoned with herbs and butter.
Ingredients
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Whole turkey
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Butter
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Garlic
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Rosemary, thyme, sage
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Salt & pepper
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Lemon
Instructions
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Rub turkey with butter, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Stuff cavity with lemon and herbs.
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Roast at 350°F (175°C) until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Rest before slicing.
2. Honey-Glazed Baked Ham
A sweet and savory centerpiece coated with a caramelized honey glaze and warming spices.
Ingredients
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Spiral ham
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Honey
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Brown sugar
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Dijon mustard
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Cloves
Instructions
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Mix glaze ingredients.
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Brush ham generously and bake for 1.5 hours.
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Add extra glaze during the last 20 minutes.
3. Garlic Butter Prime Rib
Rich, tender prime rib roasted with garlic butter for a melt-in-your-mouth Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
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Prime rib roast
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Butter
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Garlic
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Rosemary
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Salt & pepper
Instructions
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Spread garlic butter over roast.
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Roast at high heat for 20 minutes, then lower temperature.
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Cook to preferred doneness and rest before slicing.
4. Christmas Stuffed Chicken Rolls
Chicken breasts filled with spinach, cheese, and herbs for a festive and elegant entrée.
Ingredients
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Chicken breasts
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Spinach
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Mozzarella or feta
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Garlic
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Olive oil
Instructions
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Butterfly chicken and fill with spinach and cheese.
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Roll and secure with toothpicks.
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Bake 25–30 minutes until golden.
5. Cranberry Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Juicy pork tenderloin roasted with a sweet-tart cranberry balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
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Pork tenderloin
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Cranberries
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Balsamic vinegar
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Honey
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Garlic
Instructions
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Sear pork until browned.
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Mix glaze and pour over.
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Roast 25 minutes and rest before slicing.
6. Creamy Tuscan Salmon
Pan-seared salmon in a creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
Ingredients
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Salmon fillets
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Heavy cream
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Garlic
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Spinach
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Sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
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Sear salmon and set aside.
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Make sauce with cream, garlic, tomatoes, and spinach.
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Add salmon back into sauce to finish cooking.
7. Beef Wellington
A luxurious holiday main featuring beef tenderloin wrapped in puff pastry with mushrooms.
Ingredients
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Beef tenderloin
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Mushrooms
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Puff pastry
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Dijon mustard
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Egg wash
Instructions
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Sear beef, brush with mustard.
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Wrap with mushroom mixture and pastry.
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Bake until pastry is golden.
8. Maple Glazed Roast Duck
Crispy roasted duck coated in a sweet maple glaze—perfect for holiday dinners.
Ingredients
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Whole duck
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Maple syrup
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Garlic
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Soy sauce
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Black pepper
Instructions
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Score duck skin and season.
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Roast until fat renders.
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Brush with maple glaze and finish roasting.
9. Christmas Lasagna
Layered with beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and rich tomato sauce—comforting and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
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Lasagna noodles
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Ground beef
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Tomato sauce
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Ricotta
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Mozzarella
Instructions
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Cook beef in sauce.
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Layer sauce, noodles, and cheese.
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Bake until bubbling and golden.
10. Lemon Herb Roast Chicken
A juicy, aromatic roast chicken filled with lemon, garlic, and herbs—simple yet festive.
Ingredients
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Whole chicken
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Lemon
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Garlic
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Butter
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Rosemary
Instructions
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Rub chicken with butter and herbs.
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Stuff with lemon and garlic.
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Roast 1 hour 15 minutes.
11. Slow-Cooked Short Ribs
Tender, fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs braised in red wine and herbs.
Ingredients
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Beef short ribs
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Red wine
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Onions
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Garlic
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Thyme
Instructions
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Sear ribs until browned.
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Add wine and aromatics.
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Slow cook 6–8 hours.
12. Vegetable Pot Pie (Vegetarian Main)
A cozy Christmas main filled with vegetables, creamy sauce, and buttery puff pastry.
Ingredients
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Mixed vegetables
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Cream
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Butter
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Flour
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Puff pastry
Instructions
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Make creamy veggie filling.
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Pour into baking dish.
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Top with pastry and bake until golden.
