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31 Recipes for Christmas Dinner

Build your own holiday feast by choosing one (or more) delicious dishes for each course, from appetizers through dessert.

By Lisa Chernick

Published November 12, 2015

'Tis the season to enjoy the company of family and friends (whether in-person or virtual!) around a delicious meal. These traditional recipes are sure to bring Christmas cheer to your holiday feast.

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Peperonata crostini with capers and anchovies

Filet mignon with garlic toasts

Mini spanakopita tarts

Umami Bombs (Savory Stuffed Mushrooms)

White bean bruschetta bites

Merry Mains

Cider-glazed pork chops with cabbage and apples

Pastrami-style slow-roasted beef tenderloin

Sautéed chicken with lemon-caper sauce

Spiced lamb chops with gremolata

Rosemary lamb chops with balsamic tomatoes

Apple-braised chicken

Turkey breast roulade with apple, corn bread and sausage

Sides

Brussels sprouts with raisins and pecans

Roasted sweet potato and pears

Broccoli rabe with cannellini beans

Roasted baby potatoes with mushrooms and herbs

Roasted carrots and parsnips

Candied Sweet Potato with Pineapple

Roasted green beans with red pepper sauce

Spiralized apple and fennel salad

Desserts

Spiced pear and pomegranate tart

Pizzelle Cookie Cannolis

Mini pumpkin-pecan tartlets

Apricot and pistachio rugelach

No-Cook Peanut Buttery Cookie Dough Bites

Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake

Cinnamon pecan quick bread

Snow-capped chocolate yule log

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