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.
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
- 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
Planning Christmas Dinner
Need help planning your first holiday dinner? These guides will help you stay organized and stress-free!
Non-Turkey Main Dish Ideas
Don't feel like cooking a turkey? Here are some other delicious main dishes that will 'wow' a crowd!
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!
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)
- Spicy 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 Canapés 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
Entertaining Cocktails
My favorite cocktails to pair alongside Christmas dinner.
- 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)
All Christmas Recipes
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Brown Butter Frosted Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
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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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Gruyère & Thyme Italian Focaccia
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Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole
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Spicy Goat Cheese Deviled Eggs
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Cheddar Chive Biscuits
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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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Brussel Sprout Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette
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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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Cranberry Brie Phyllo Cup Appetizer
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Italian Style Creamed Corn With Cream Cheese
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Parmesan Creamed Kale With Toasted Breadcrumbs
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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
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Authentic Italian Lasagna
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Italian Bolognese Ragu
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Italian Béchamel For Lasagna
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Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Mash
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Graham Cracker Crumb Crust (3 Ingredients)
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Italian Butter BIGA Rolls
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Sweet Compound Butters
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Italian Honey BIGA Bread
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Chocolate Cherry Macarons
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Goat Cheese & Fig Dip (3 Ingredients)
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Crispy Rosemary Baby Potatoes
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Cavatappi White Mac & Cheese (In 9x 13 Pan)