Christmas Dinner Recipes

“I came up with this when we went with a bacon theme for our potluck at work. The bacon weave looks impressive and adds a great taste.” – Sam

“This is my go-to meal for date night. This sounds complicated, but it is so easy. When you buy the beef tenderloin, ask your butcher to butterfly the beef tenderloin by cutting the beef lengthwise down the center to within 1/2-inch of the other side. My butcher is great and never has a problem doing it.” – Danny

“The turkey comes out perfect every time. My family loves how I do a bird so much that we have turkey more than once a year. Juicy, tender, mouth-watering meat, white and dark meat alike. Very easy to prepare because like that old infomercial says, you set it and forget it.” – joeyjoan

“Super easy but so impressive this Brown Sugar and Pineapple Glazed Ham is a beautiful centerpiece for any meal.” – Debbie

“A quick and easy linguine pasta with succulent shrimp in a creamy alfredo sauce along with bacon and broccoli!” – Kevin

“I always enjoyed but had never made mashed potatoes. And when I went looking for a recipe… no luck. I found many fancy versions and several recipes that called for using mashed potatoes, but nothing that was just the traditional mashed potatoes. Fortunately, there was one granny-style that at least pointed me in the right direction. And using hers and the common ingredients from the fancy recipes, I was able to come up with this recipe that works quite well! If you like classic dishes but weren’t taught them by a family member, this might fill the same hole for you that it did for me.” – Kat

“My family and friends love these dinner rolls. They are slightly sweet and are so light. My kids didn’t think it was Sunday dinner without these on the table. I also use this same dough after the first rising to make cinnamon buns, sticky buns, or danishes. I know this recipe seems lengthy and complicated, but I have tried to give you the best tips and instructions that I could to help you be a successful baker. Hope you will give them a try and let me know how you like them. P.S. They freeze well too. Just pop them in a 350 F oven for 15-20 minutes to warm them back up.” – Tamera

“This is an old family recipe from my dad’s mother, Velma. It’s a Christmas/Thanksgiving cornbread dressing everyone loves, and she would be so flattered knowing. This recipe is a very moist dressing (despite during prep, it seems like it may turn out dry). Temps for cooking will vary on your sea level, so bake based on your experience. You’ll need the largest Corning Ware or disposable pan. A 9×13 is way too small. You’ll need a pan about 11 x 16 x 2.5.” – Carly

“I’m terrible about measurements!! I will have to estimate as best I can. When my husband and I married, he hated Brussels sprouts. But, like MOST men, POOF… just add bacon and it’s almost a guaranteed winner!” – Staci

“Impressive dinner! Super yummy. I make my own mushroom pate (It is good for many recipes.). This is one of my go-to recipes when having a dinner party.” – Deb

“The smell of steak seasoning reminded me of the smell of porketta, which is my favorite choice for meat. I decided to try and use the seasoning on a roast. I wanted to be hands-free all day so I chose the Crock Pot to do the cooking. Wow, my house smelled amazing all day and the taste was to die for. It fell apart in your mouth and just had this unique delicious wonderful flavor. I used the leftovers to make soup the following day and, Lord, that was one amazing beef soup. Give it a try and tell me what ya think.” – Deneece

“This chicken comes out moist and juicy thanks to the fresh lemons inside. They also add a lovely citrus flavor. Checking the internal temperature will ensure you don’t overcook and lose valuable juices.” – Heather

“This is my go-to recipe for perfect prime rib roast every.single.time! No matter what size roast you are cooking, the directions are the same. Very simple! I have never veered from this recipe and due to the cost of this roast, I prepare it this way and it has never let me down…ever! If you are wanting to try a rib roast for Christmas, try this recipe. You cannot go wrong as it is full proof! Did I mention it is super easy? I cannot remember where I got this recipe. It is typed out on paper the size of a recipe card. I think I got it at the butchers years and years ago.” – Deb

“This is the recipe I use when I make Prime Rib. I never go without Yorkshire pudding when I make Prime Rib. This uses the rendered juices from the roast. Perfect for soaking up the great Au Jus that the roast renders! This method is a do-ahead method for the batter. Then you can make them when the roast is resting after coming out of the oven.” – Deb

“This was my first attempt at baking a ham. Almost 40 years old and I never baked one before! Ha!! My fiance is a ham lover and he prompted me to cook him one just recently. I wanted it to be a memorable occasion so I thought why not cook it in some ginger ale 🙂 Hope you like it. The ham has disappeared, so I know he liked it! :-D” – Tiffany

“This is the only way to eat asparagus! Very good!!! This is asparagus tossed in a garlic butter sauce and then topped with freshly grated Parmesan.” – A

“One more recipe from that little tin box I found high on a shelf today. I only recall making these once, when I first got the recipe from a magazine – what, 20 years ago? Don’t know why I haven’t ever made them again. Maybe that’s when I lost the recipe box!” – Susan

“My family has been making this for years. We don’t have a holiday without it. It is so good even all the kids love it.” – Kari

“I came up with this recipe because I didn’t have a couple of things the original recipe asked for, so I improvised. The results were amazing and everyone raved about it!!!!” – Brooke

“This recipe was passed down to my mother from my grandmother (Nanny) who passed away 2 years ago. My mom always made Corn Pudding for the major holidays and we kids grew up with this delicious pudding on the table every year. It spoons up as sweet and creamy as custard. Guests give it rave reviews and always ask for the recipe. This recipe is very nostalgic for my whole family as I’m sure it will become a family favorite for yours too. Hope you enjoy! **This is a double recipe, so you may use half the amount of ingredients to make less, or you may double to make a larger amount.**” – Hope

“This is an old recipe that I tweaked ever so slightly. The topping is delicious. The old recipe used to call for Corn Flakes, but I modified the topping to a more caramel-like topping that comes out sweet and delicate. This has a pudding-like texture and would be great topped with some Cool Whip.” – Cecelia

“There are no better scalloped potatoes than these. I took them to a Christmas party and everyone asked for the family recipe.” – cindy