Christmas
Your helpful guide to planning the perfect Christmas dinner! Each of these recipes is easy to follow and delicious, so you know it'll be a hit on the holiday table.
Be sure to check out the recipe cards for make-ahead and reheating instructions.
Ultimate Turkey Guide
Everything you need to make a flavorful and juicy turkey.
Christmas Main Dish Ideas
Don't feel like cooking a turkey? Here are some other delicious main dishes that will 'wow' a crowd!
Side Dishes
What's a holiday dinner without all of your favorite side dishes? You'll find a mix of "the classics" and some new ideas!
- Green Bean Casserole (With Frozen Green Beans)
- Chunky Mashed Potatoes with Boursin Cheese
- Creamy Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes
- Stovetop Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
- Parmesan Creamed Kale With Toasted Breadcrumbs
- Italian Style Creamed Corn With Cream Cheese
- Crispy Rosemary Baby Potatoes
- Cavatappi White Mac & Cheese (In 9x 13 Pan)
- Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce (3 Ingredients)
- Brussel Sprouts With Balsamic Glaze (4 Ingredients)
- Cast Iron Skillet Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnuts & Pecans
- Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Mash
- Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole
- Brussel Sprout Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Sweet Maple Pan Roasted Carrots
- Baked White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
- Crispy Twice Baked Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
- Fall Cobb Salad
- Almond and Blue Cheese Green Beans
- Shaved Fennel & Citrus Salad
- Fall Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing
Planning Christmas Dinner
Need help planning your first holiday dinner? These guides will help you stay organized and stress-free!
Homemade Bread
There's nothing quite like homemade bread on your holiday table. You can make bread weeks ahead of time, then freeze and reheat before you're ready to serve!
- Cheddar Chive Biscuits
- Italian Butter BIGA Rolls
- Cheddar Cheese Cornbread Muffins
- Sweet Compound Butters
- Italian Honey BIGA Bread
- Italian Rosemary Focaccia Bread
- Gruyรจre & Thyme Italian Focaccia
- Italian Garlic Focaccia Bread
- Knotted Challah Rolls
- Italian Ciabatta Sandwich Bread
- Whole Wheat Sourdough Batard (2 Loaves)
Christmas Appetizers
My favorite quick and easy appetizers to whip up before dinner!
- Baked Brie with Apricot Jam (5 Ingredients)
- Cranberry Brie Phyllo Cup Appetizer
- Goat Cheese & Fig Dip (3 Ingredients)
- Chive Goat Cheese Deviled Eggs
- Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip
- Apple Pecan Crostini
- Bacon & White Cheddar Cheese Ball
- Marinated Feta Cheese Appetizer
- 25 Minute Smoked Salmon Canapรฉs With Cucumber
- 10 Minute Balsamic Dipping Olive Oil For Bread
- Hummus Platter
- Whipped Spicy Feta Dip
Pies & Desserts
You can't forget about the dessert! Here are some of my favorite ideas:
Christmas Cookies
Check out some fun and delicious holiday cookies to spice up the season.
- Espresso Shortbread Cookies
- Thumbprint Chocolate Filled Cookies
- Caramelized White Chocolate Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (In 9 x 13 Pan)
- Chewy Caramel Blondies
- Salted Caramel Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
- Soft & Thick M&M Sugar Cookies
- White Chocolate Chip Cookies with Macadamia Nuts
- Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Rugelach Recipe
- Gluten Free Snickerdoodles
- Hot Fudge Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Entertaining Cocktails
My favorite cocktails to pair with Christmas dinner, or as an after dinner treat.
- Cabernet Sauvignon Winter Sangria Pitcher
- Sparkling Cranberry Champagne and Tequila Cocktail
- Sparkling Lambrusco Sangria
- Baileys White Russian (3 Ingredients)
- Baileys Espresso Martini (4 Ingredients)
- Lambrusco Spritz (4 Ingredients)
- Godiva Chocolate Martini (5 Ingredients)
- Pomegranate & Blood Orange Gin Martini (3 Ingredients)
- Venetian Select Spritz (3 Ingredients)
- Frozen Alcoholic Apple Cider Whiskey Slushie
All Christmas Recipes
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Cheddar Chive Biscuits
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Parmesan Creamed Kale With Toasted Breadcrumbs
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Chocolate Lava Cakes For Two
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Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls
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Chive Goat Cheese Deviled Eggs
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Brown Butter Frosted Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
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Cranberry Jam (Without Pectin)
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Pork and Beef Italian Meatballs
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Brussel Sprout Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette
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Italian Style Creamed Corn With Cream Cheese
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Cranberry Brie Phyllo Cup Appetizer
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Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole
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Sweet Compound Butters
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Italian Honey BIGA Bread
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Goat Cheese & Fig Dip (3 Ingredients)
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Italian Red Wine Pork Scallopini
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Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Creamy Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes
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Fall Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing
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Cranberry Hand Pies
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Chocolate Teddy Grahams Pie Crust
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Homemade Gravy With Turkey Drippings
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Homemade Herb Gravy (Without Drippings)
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3 Compound Butters for Turkey
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Homemade Turkey Stock
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Dry Brine For Turkey
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Gruyรจre & Thyme Italian Focaccia
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Wet Brine For Turkey
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How To Cook A Turkey For Beginners
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Chunky Mashed Potatoes with Boursin Cheese
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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars
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Pumpkin Sage Italian Risotto
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Cheddar Cheese Cornbread Muffins
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Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
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Almond and Blue Cheese Green Beans
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Glazed Apple Hand Pies
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Stovetop Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
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Green Bean Casserole (With Frozen Green Beans)
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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Ganache Pie (No Bake)
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Apple Pecan Crostini


























































































