16+ Best Christmas Dinner Ideas
Thyme-Pear Gravy
Whether you serve it with our Pear-Thyme Brined Turkey or just need a little something to drizzle over your mashed potatoes, this gravy is sure to delight. It's a fresh, herb-infused take on a classic.Get the recipe
Gingerbread Cheesecake with Pecan-Graham Crust
Spiced and satisfying, this creamy cheesecake is finished with graham crackers and pecans. Lemon zest adds some aesthetically-pleasing brightness.
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Skillet Cornbread
Buttery and warm, cornbread served straight from the skillet is the ultimate Southern side. It pairs beautifully with almost any meat too.
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Gingerbread Eggnog
The eggnog recipe gets a serious upgrade when it's spiced with all the flavors of gingerbread. Fair warning, though: We're not sure it's possible to drink a cup of this without whipping up a batch of gingerbread cookies to go alongside it.
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This side dish is perfectly seasoned with rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
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These juicy thighs are so much easier to make than cooking an entire turkey.
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Wild Rice-and-Cider-Cranberry Pilaf
You can't go wrong with cranberry flavors on Christmas Day. This slightly sweet, berry-packed pilaf is the ultimate festive side, and we guarantee it'll appeal to all palates.Get the recipe
Candy Cane Cake
Presenting this stunner of a cake to your guests is a glorious way to close out your Christmas dinner. And get this: It actually tastes as good as it looks.Get the recipe
Braised Greens
Who says greens have to be boring? These dark, leafy veggies not only work beautifully with any Christmas color palette, but they're also loaded with flavorful garlic and crispy bacon.Get the recipe
Roast Turkey
Never hosted Christmas before? "Even a novice cook" can make this roast turkey, promises the blogger behind the recipe.Get the recipe
Crock-Pot Honey Mustard Glazed Ham
Ham and honey mustard go together like tinsel and Christmas trees. But the best part of this delicious recipe, of course, is that you can prepare the whole thing in your slow cooker.Get the recipe
Honey Glazed Ham
Christmas just isn't complete without a nice, juicy ham. (The secret to keeping it moist and tender is to cook it at a low temperature!)Get the recipe
Gingery Sweet Potato Pie
Fresh ginger gives a classic sweet potato pie recipe a delicious upgrade.Get the recipe
Herb-Roasted Tri-Colored Carrots
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Maple Mustard Roasted Turkey Thighs
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French Onion Mashed Potatoes
Caramelized and fried onions take regular mashed potatoes to the next level.Get the recipe
Garlic Butter Herb Prime Rib
This melt-in-your-mouth prime rib will make your holiday supper unforgettable.Get the recipe
Cream Cheese and Parmesan Asparagus
Stuffed with cream cheese, rolled in puff pastry, and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, this is the tastiest way to get everyone eating their vegetables!Get the recipe