Hosting Christmas dinner? Whether it’s your first time or your fifteenth, our collection of 50 foolproof main dishes will help you create a memorable holiday feast. From classic roasts to modern alternatives, these recipes come with clear instructions and timing guides to ensure your success. Your guests will never guess you weren’t born hosting holiday dinners.
Holiday Pork Loin That Steals The Show

This gorgeous roast gives you plenty of time to enjoy Christmas morning with your family since it practically cooks itself. The heavenly aroma of herbs and garlic will fill your home, making it feel like the perfect holiday celebration.
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Elegant Christmas Beef Tenderloin

Skip the crowded restaurants and create a luxurious Christmas dinner that’ll become your family’s new tradition. The step-by-step instructions ensure you’ll get that beautiful pink center every single time.
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Christmas Crown Pork Roast Made Easy

This show-stopping roast looks like it belongs in a holiday movie but is surprisingly simple to make. The herb crust creates an incredible flavor that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds – maybe even thirds.
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Perfect Holiday Turkey (No Stress!)

Finally, a foolproof method that delivers juicy meat and crispy skin without taking up your whole Christmas Day. Our readers keep telling us this recipe helped them actually enjoy hosting instead of stressing in the kitchen.
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Festive Cornish Game Hens

These individual-sized birds make everyone feel special and eliminate the fighting over dark vs white meat. Plus, they cook in half the time of a turkey, giving you more time to enjoy Christmas morning.
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Holiday Sous Vide Lamb (Perfect Every Time)

Get restaurant-quality results at home with this fail-proof method that lets you prep ahead and enjoy your Christmas gathering. Even lamb novices will nail this recipe – the precise temperature control means it’s impossible to overcook.
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Smoky Christmas Pork Roast

The maple and apple wood smoke adds a flavor that’ll make this your signature holiday dish. Your neighbors will start asking in November when you’re making this roast again.
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Grilled Prime Rib For A Crowd

Free up your oven and create a spectacular holiday centerpiece on your grill. The reverse-sear method ensures a perfect medium-rare center with a delicious crust that’ll make everyone fight over the end pieces.
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Garlic-Herb Prime Rib That Makes History

This recipe creates the kind of holiday meal people talk about for years to come. The garlic-herb crust forms an incredible flavor seal that keeps all the juices locked inside.
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Christmas Beef Wellington

This legendary holiday dish is easier than you’d think with our clear, stress-free guide. The buttery puff pastry and perfectly cooked beef will make your guests feel like they’re dining at a luxury restaurant.
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Spiced Holiday Duck

Break away from typical Christmas dishes with this aromatic, crispy-skinned duck that’s impossible to resist. The spice blend creates such incredible aromas that your guests will be asking what smells so good before they even walk in the door.
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Rosemary Turkey Breast For Intimate Gatherings

Perfect for smaller Christmas celebrations, this juicy turkey breast gives you all the holiday flavors without a week of leftovers. The rosemary-garlic blend creates a flavor that makes store-bought deli turkey taste bland in comparison.
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Oven Roasted Lamb Ribs For Christmas

These tender, flavorful ribs offer a delicious twist on traditional holiday roasts. The rich meat falls off the bone and pairs perfectly with festive sides – plus they cook faster than a whole roast.
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Brown Sugar Glazed Holiday Ham

This isn’t your average holiday ham – our special glaze creates sticky-sweet edges that everyone will fight over. The leftovers make the most incredible breakfast on December 26th (if there are any).
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Foolproof Holiday Prime Rib

Take the guesswork out of your Christmas centerpiece with this timing method that delivers perfect results every time. The au jus recipe included will have everyone soaking up every last drop with their Yorkshire puddings.
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Perfect Holiday Rack of Pork

This impressive cut gives you steakhouse quality results with hardly any prep – just season and let your oven do the magic. The French-trimmed bones make a stunning presentation while the meat stays incredibly juicy, giving you a show-stopping roast that’s actually easier than turkey.
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Grilled Christmas Rack of Lamb

Give your holiday dinner an elegant twist that cooks in under an hour. The Moroccan spice blend creates an irresistible aroma that’ll draw everyone to the table early.
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Make-Ahead Christmas Turkey Breast

Get all the festive flavors without being stuck in the kitchen on Christmas morning. The herb butter under the skin keeps the meat so juicy, you won’t believe it was made in advance.
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Smoked Prime Rib (No Special Equipment)

Create steakhouse-quality prime rib right on your gas grill – no fancy smoker needed. The simple wood chip method adds just enough smokiness to enhance the beef’s natural flavor without overpowering it.
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Eye of Round Roast That Tastes Like Prime Rib

This budget-friendly cut becomes holiday-worthy with our foolproof cooking method. Our readers say their families can’t tell the difference between this and expensive prime rib.
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Venison Roast With Winter Herbs

Bring the flavors of the season to your holiday table with this impressive wild game roast. The herb crust complements the natural flavors of venison while keeping the meat incredibly tender.
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Holiday Porchetta That Wows

This Italian-style roast creates the most incredible crispy skin you’ve ever tasted. The fennel and herb filling makes your whole house smell like Christmas in Tuscany.
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Smoky Holiday Game Hens

Get all the festive flavors of a turkey with half the cooking time – perfect for intimate Christmas dinners. The smoke adds a richness that makes these little birds taste like they came from a fine dining restaurant.
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Smoked Christmas Turkey (Extra Juicy)

The brine and smoke combo creates the most flavorful turkey you’ve ever tasted – no more dry meat! Our low-and-slow method means you can sleep in on Christmas morning while your turkey cooks to perfection.
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Holiday Turkey Breast From The Smoker

The rosemary-garlic combo creates the kind of aroma that makes the whole house feel like Christmas. You get all the tender, smoky meat without having to cook a whole bird – perfect for smaller gatherings.
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Holiday Chateaubriand For Two

Perfect for intimate Christmas dinners, this classic French roast is surprisingly simple to master. The wine sauce will make you feel like you’re dining at a luxury restaurant without the holiday markup.
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Stuffed Holiday Pork Roast

The garlic-herb filling creates spirals of flavor in every slice of this impressive roast. Your guests will be asking for your secret when they see the beautiful swirls on their plates.
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Charcoal Grilled Holiday Roast Beef

The smoky flavor from real charcoal takes this roast from good to unforgettable. Your guests will taste the difference real charcoal makes – it’s like having a steakhouse in your backyard for Christmas.
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Christmas Spatchcock Turkey

Cut your cooking time in half while getting juicier meat and crispier skin – it’s a Christmas miracle! This method frees up oven space for all your sides and ensures even cooking throughout.
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Crab-Stuffed Christmas Tenderloin

Combine surf and turf for a holiday show-stopper that’ll have everyone talking. The rich crab filling takes this tenderloin from special to unforgettable.
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Pellet-Grilled Prime Rib

Free up your oven and let your pellet grill create the perfect smoke ring on your holiday roast. The precise temperature control gives you steakhouse results while you enjoy time with family.
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Veal Pocket Roast With Herbs

This elegant holiday roast brings old-world charm to your Christmas table. The herb-studded stuffing flavors every bite while keeping the meat incredibly tender.
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Osso Buco For A Cozy Christmas

Nothing says special occasion quite like this rich, slow-cooked Italian classic. The marrow-enriched sauce creates a luxurious gravy that makes everything on the plate taste better.
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Grilled Holiday Pork Roast

Give your Christmas pork the gift of real wood smoke flavor that you can’t get in the oven. The charcoal creates a perfectly crispy exterior while keeping the inside juicy and tender.
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Pork Osso Buco For Christmas Eve

This rich, tender pork dish is perfect for a cozy Christmas Eve dinner. The sous vide method means you can spend time with family while it cooks to perfection.
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Moroccan-Spiced Holiday Lamb Crown

Bring warm, festive spices to your Christmas table with this impressive crown roast. The presentation is stunning, but the real magic is in the flavors that’ll transport your guests to a holiday in Morocco.
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Classic Holiday Spiral Ham

This no-fuss recipe gives you juicy, perfectly heated ham without drying it out. The glaze creates those irresistible sticky edges that everyone fights over at holiday dinners.
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Velvet-Tender Holiday Tenderloin

The sous vide method ensures this luxurious cut comes out exactly how you want it, every single time. Our temperature guide helps you achieve that perfect edge-to-edge pink that makes everyone think you hired a professional chef.
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Herb-Crusted Christmas Top Round

This budget-friendly roast gets dressed up for the holidays with a coating of winter herbs. Your guests will never guess this cost a fraction of prime rib – the herb crust makes it taste like a million bucks.
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Stress-Free Holiday Roast Beef

The sous vide method means you can focus on family time instead of watching the oven. Wake up Christmas morning knowing your roast will be perfect – no timing stress needed.
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Holiday Beef Tenderloin On The Grill

Free up your oven and create steakhouse-quality tenderloin on the grill. The smoke from the grill adds just enough flavor to complement the beef without overpowering it.
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Smoked Turkey Tenderloin For Small Gatherings

All the holiday flavor in a perfectly-sized portion that doesn’t leave you eating leftovers until New Year’s. The smoke adds such amazing flavor that you won’t even need gravy.
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Buttery Christmas Tenderloin

The sous vide method means this luxurious cut comes out buttery-tender every time. It’s so perfectly cooked edge-to-edge that every slice looks like it belongs on a holiday magazine cover.
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Holiday Spatchcock Turkey From The Smoker

Get dinner on the table in record time while still achieving that beautiful smoke ring. The spatchcock method means every bite is perfectly smoked and juicy – even the breast meat.
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Holiday Prime Rib With A Twist

The reverse sear method means this prime rib turns out perfect every time – no pricy thermometer needed. Your guests will be amazed by the edge-to-edge rosy color and that coveted steakhouse crust.
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Traeger Turkey With Grandma’s Stuffing

Get that coveted smoke ring on your holiday turkey without sacrificing traditional stuffing. The controlled temperature of the Traeger means you can relax knowing your turkey will be perfectly cooked.
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Roasted Turkey Tenderloin With Herbs

This smaller cut gives you juicy white meat without the fuss of a whole bird. Perfect for intimate Christmas dinners where you want all the traditional flavors without overwhelming portions.
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Christmas Tenderloin From The Smoker

The gentle smoke adds a subtle flavor that makes this special cut even more memorable. It’s the perfect choice when you want to wow your holiday guests without being stuck in the kitchen.
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Holiday Butter-Poached Lobster

Make your Christmas dinner feel like a 5-star restaurant with these perfectly cooked lobster tails. The gentle butter-poaching method creates such tender meat that you won’t believe you made it at home – and it’s ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Holiday Prime Rib From Your Gas Grill

Get that coveted smoke ring without investing in a fancy smoker – your gas grill is all you need. Our wood chip method and temperature guide help you create steakhouse-worthy prime rib while keeping your oven free for sides.
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