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Christmas Recipes

Get in the festive spirit with these recipes perfect for all your favorite holiday parties. Make Christmas dinner favorites like Bechamel Lasagna and Short Rib Ragu.

Find the perfect appetizers for Christmas Eve and get-togethers with friends. You will love Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce and Garlic Butter Mussels.

Enjoy a Christmas Mule or Tequila Espresso Martini before or after dinner.

Appetizers

  • Baked brie topped with cranberry sauce in a green dish.
    Easy Oven Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Smoked salmon canapés on wax paper.
    Smoked Salmon Canapés
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Garlic butter mussels in a bowl.
    Garlic Butter Mussels in White Wine Sauce
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Crab spinach artichoke dip on a cutting board.
    Warm Crab and Spinach Dip (No Mayo)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Bruschetta crostinis on a platter.
    Bruschetta Caprese
    Cook Time12 Minutes
  • Jalapeño cranberry dip in a baking dish.
    Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Beef meatballs topped with sesame seeds and green onions on a white plate.
    Honey Sriracha Meatballs
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Olive tapenade in a bowl garnished with lemon wedges and with crackers.
    Green Olive Tapenade
    Cook Time7 Minutes

Salads

  • Pear and arugula salad on a plate next to wooden salad spoons.
    Arugula Pear Salad (with shaved parmesan)
  • Salad tongs in a bowl of cold quinoa salad.
    Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash
  • A spinach and sweet potato salad with salad spoons.
    Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Quinoa
  • Spinach and arugula salad topped with shaved parmesan.
    Spinach and Arugula Salad

Main Dishes

  • Cooked chuck roast in broth in a large pot.
    Dutch Oven Red Wine Braised Pot Roast
    Cook Time3 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Crispy roasted Cornish hens topped with lemon and rosemary, served with Brussels sprouts and roasted sweet potatoes.
    Roasted Cornish Hens (Spatchcocked)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Sliced steak and onion pie.
    Steak and Onion Pie (British Pub Style)
    Cook Time1 Hours 45 Minutes
  • Chicken osso buco in a white bowl in front of a glass of white wine.
    Instant Pot Chicken Osso Buco
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Spiral ham with a glaze.
    Air Fryer Ham with Bourbon Glaze (Juicy & Easy!)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Whole chicken surrounded by baby potatoes and onion in a Dutch oven.
    Oven Roasted Whole Chicken and Potatoes (using your Dutch Oven!)
    Cook Time1 Hours 45 Minutes
  • Ricotta cheese filling in chicken breasts.
    Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Chicken with cranberry sauce and brussels sprouts on a plate.
    Cranberry Orange Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes

Holiday Pasta Dishes

  • Short rib ragu pasta on a plate.
    Braised Short Rib Ragu
    Cook Time3 Hours 25 Minutes
  • Golden and bubbly lasagna with béchamel sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and fresh basil, baked to crispy perfection.
    Lasagna with Béchamel (No Ricotta)
    Cook Time2 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Seafood risotto topped with chopped basil on a plate.
    Seafood Risotto with Scallops
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Fettuccine topped with chicken and mushrooms.
    Creamy Chicken Marsala with Fettuccine
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A plate of spaghetti and shrimp scampi.
    Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta (Easy 20-Minute Dinner)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Platter of lasagna topped with basil.
    Pesto Chicken Lasagna (with Bechamel)
    Cook Time2 Hours
  • A plate of tomato sauce over spaghetti topped with basil leaves.
    Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce (from my Nonna's Kitchen)
    Cook Time1 Hours 10 Minutes
  • Pasta al forno in a casserole dish.
    Pasta Al Forno
    Cook Time1 Hours

Holiday Side Dishes

  • Mashed potatoes with melted butter on top.
    Instant Pot Garlic Red-Skinned Mashed Potatoes
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Smashed yellow potatoes topped with chopped parsley.
    Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • A spoon digging into roasted potatoes.
    Garlic Butter Potatoes
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Sheet pan full of roasted Italian veggies with fresh basil.
    Easy Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables (Oven-Baked in 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Mashed potatoes topped with butter slices and fresh thyme.
    Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Rosemary garnished potatoes and carots.
    Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Green beans garnished with lemon wedges on a white plate.
    Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Mashed sweet potatoes topped with parsley and a piece of butter.
    Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
    Cook Time40 Minutes

Cocktails

  • A cranberry drink garnished with rosemary.
    Holiday Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail
  • Cranberry moscow mule on a green table.
    Christmas Moscow Mule
  • A warm cocktail in a clear mug.
    Hot Aperol Cocktail (Winter Aperol Spritz)
  • An espresso martini topped with coffee beans.
    Tequila Espresso Martini

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