Are you ready for Christmas? If you are a planner like me, you might be
wondering what to make for Christmas dinner. I've got you covered
with 15 stunning Christmas dinners to help you get in the
mood to plan your special occasion! It's not too early to start making a
plan for Christmas dinner! 
What to make for Christmas Dinner?
Traditional Christmas dinners vary widely, but in the United States
Christmas dinner is a lot like Thanksgiving dinner, so that should give you
ideas of what to make for Christmas dinner, but I'll share several more ideas in this article to help you make your plan.
What is the most popular food at Christmas?
A traditional Christmas dinner is a special holiday meal with all the
wonderful sides such as mashed potatoes and
gravy,
vegetables,
cranberry sauce, and an elaborate entrée like
turkey, spiral ham, or a beautiful roast beef.
Roast Beef Christmas dinner ideas
In our house the most popular Christmas dinner is my Garlic Crusted Prime Rib Roast. I think my family might disown me if I ever tried to change our holiday
prime rib tradition.
A slow roasted version of my Garlic Crusted Prime rib is another family
favorite. When time isn't an issue, I always use this recipe for my
Boneless Prime rib roast.
In this article you'll find everything you need to make a slow roasted
Boneless Prime Rib Roast for your holiday dinner.
I feel like the slower cooking and reverse sear process results in a more
even cook on the prime rib.
Typically we splurge on our Christmas dinner, however, some years we just
haven't been able to swing it due to the cost.
When money is tight I turn to another family favorite. My
Garlic Roast Beef dinner is a much more budget friendly Christmas dinner.
It isn't as tender as prime rib, but it's delicious, pairs perfectly
with mashed potatoes, and it's super easy to cook too! Save your dollars
with this budget-friendly Christmas dinner!
Beef Tenderloin is another classic Christmas dinner you'll definitely want
to make. This
Garlic Herb Beef Tenderloin Roast with Creamy Horseradish Sauce
by Renee's Kitchen Adventures is melt-in-your-mouth perfection!
Beef Wellington is a classic Christmas Dinner. Beef Wellington is
an impressive entree that is a bit more challenging than most, but oh so
worth the effort.
If you are an adventurous home cook looking for something extra special
for your Christmas dinner, check out Poet in the Pantry's recipe for
Individual Beef Wellington.
Turkey Christmas dinner ideas
If you prefer turkey for Christmas, I have a few amazing recipes you'll
absolutely want to make like this stunning
roast turkey with apple cider brine
by Flavor Mosaic.
This roast turkey recipe is moist, juicy, and golden. The secret to
this turkey recipe is the apple cider brine and lots of butter.
If you're short on time or maybe don't want to heat up the oven, you'll
love this super easy Christmas dinner solution for
Slow Cooker Herbed Turkey Breast
by Renee's Kitchen Adventures. You can never have enough easy slow cooker
recipes!
Christmas dinner ideas for two
Another option for an intimate holiday dinner for two is this recipe for
Braised Short Rib Tagine with Figs & Almonds {for two}
by Snixy Kitchen
Ham Christmas dinner ideas
A stunning Honey Baked Ham is a classic holiday centerpiece that
is an easy recipe to make at home.
My
Honey Baked Ham recipe
is a real crowd pleaser with a sweet, crispy brown sugar ham glaze atop
the juicy, spiral sliced ham and a ham gravy that will have you reaching
for a straw! It is that good!
Because who doesn't need an easy holiday dinner that looks this
amazing? This
Slow Cooker Ham by Wholefully is simple enough for a weeknight meal, but impressive
for a holiday centerpiece too.
Non-traditional Christmas dinners
Short ribs are one of my most very favorite things. Short ribs are not
traditionally served for Christmas dinner, but their intense beefy
flavor and incredible tenderness make them special enough to sit at the
center of any holiday table.
My
Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs
recipe is one of my absolute favorite recipes of all time. These short
ribs are so incredibly tender and flavorful, they always take you by
surprise on that first bite. You will absolutely want to make this for
your Christmas dinner!
I know what you're thinking - another short rib recipe?! I told you I
LOVE short ribs and this recipe is sure to spice up your Christmas
dinner.
My
Chimichurri Braised Beef Short Ribs recipe is a delicious gourmet meal that practically cooks itself!
You'll love how easy these ribs are to prepare and how delightful they
are to eat!
This
Coq au Vin Blanc
by Taste Love and Nourish might just become your most favorite chicken
dish! It has wonderfully complex flavors and is pure comfort food. It
would be a deliciously unique addition to your holiday
table.
A truly unique recipe that is as beautiful as it is different, this
Rabbit and Vegetable Bake by Sweet and Savory Meals is succulent, healthy, and very
flavorful. This meal is perfect for Christmas dinner, as it makes a
beautiful plate and tastes delicious too!
Click here to see my picks for the 14 BEST Holiday Side Dishes!
Oh my, so much deliciousness! Thanks for allowing me to be a part of this amazing collection!
ReplyDeleteIt wouldn't be complete without your delicious recipes. Thanks, Renee!
DeleteWhat a great collection!! Thanks for posting!
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