27 Classic Christmas Main Dishes
When it comes to the main course, Christmas calls for something special. These easy-yet-impressive dishes like juicy prime rib are sure to stand out on your holiday table.
When it comes to the main course, Christmas calls for something special. These easy-yet-impressive dishes like juicy prime rib are sure to stand out on your holiday table.
"This Bearnaise butter will be a very welcome addition to my steaks from now on. I love the tarragon and shallot flavor combination, and when it slowly melts over a steak it is wonderful!"
-LifeIsGood
"An amazing dish—perfect for an elegant dinner party, or perhaps a sophisticated holiday feast!"
-Erin101378
"I was looking for a new way to cook pork loin — this is it! We loved it. I added garlic and used rosemary instead of thyme."
-LK Devildog
"The gingersnaps add a lovely, spicy sweetness to the ham. It totally works and isn't overpowering at all!"
-anniesnomsblog
"Wonderful way to make ham! I used a smoked pork shoulder and simmered it away for the afternoon in the cola."
CarolAnne in Canada
"This recipe is very easy and delicious! I made it even easier by not cutting the hens in half, and I cooked two hens — one for now and one for later."
-sloe cooker
"This came out beautifully medium rare, and the Bearnaise sauce is the best I've ever had. I substituted cremini mushrooms for the chanterelles. We can't wait to serve this to company!"
-Just Call Me Martha
"This is a quick, tangy-sweet glaze. However, it looks (and tastes) like something that took a while!"
-Deb Wolf
"I made this for Christmas dinner and it was devoured and loved by all. The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender and I could have eaten a bowl of the sauce all by itself. This one is a keeper!"
-Brenda Morris
"This recipe is fabulous! The turkey was so flavorful and moist, and the white meat was juicy too."
-bad kitty 1116
"We love lamb! I made this with a bone-in leg, and used fresh rosemary and a mix of grainy and Dijon mustard. It was very moist and tender, and the drippings made a fantastic gravy."
-Leggy Peggy
"The flavor in this was very tasty. I used panko breadcrumbs and shredded Parmesan. It made for a delicious dinner."
-GibbyLou
"This was wonderful! I purchased a frozen goose last weekend and as it slowly defrosted, my husband asked me every day when I would be making this recipe. He was not disappointed!"
-mersaydees
"Great flavor. I used this on the Christmas ham and it was loved by everyone."
-earlybird
"I've now made this a half a dozen times. I love it. The kids love it. The family loves it."
-Marla in TX
"This was absolutely delicious. I served this at our Christmas dinner. I tripled the recipe and used rosemary instead of the dried thyme but other than that, I made as directed."
-~Nimz~
"Thanks for posting such a lovely recipe! This method is better than any other!"
-LightEra
"We find the red pepper flakes help balance the sweetness of the garlic. This was very tasty and our guests enjoyed it a lot."
-Beautiful BC
"This turned out perfectly and will be my only prime rib recipe! I couldn't find horseradish powder, so I substituted fresh ground horseradish instead."
-Barb_in_Indy
"This dish was really easy to prepare, and I liked that I didn't have to fry the meatballs. I doubled the recipe so I had enough left over for a second meal down the road!"
-Lori Mama
"This is a fabulous dish! The meat was so tender you could leave the knife in the utensil drawer."
-HokiesMom
"This is an outstanding roast with wonderful flavor. I used a 6-rib roast and just placed the roast on top of the stuffing; it turned out magnificent!"
-Derf
"This was very authentic, and I loved the addition of peas to the recipe. They brought a fresh burst of flavor to this. It was perfect."
-French Tart
"This is oh-so-good and has such a wonderful aroma. I couldn't find savory, so I substituted thyme. I'm looking forward to having leftovers tonight as it made plenty."
-BJ from BC
"This is fantastic! I made it for my first Christmas dinner at my house and it was SO GOOD. I love the bit of kick from the cayenne pepper."
-Jen's*Kitchen
"Served this with cheesy ranch potatoes, apple sauce and green beans and had nothing left!
-longearslove