Forget long hours in the kitchen with complicated recipes. Make this Christmas dinner a no-fuss, unforgettable evening with these easy, elegant menus.
Spread the joy with our classic holiday menu, a feast that's sure to dazzle. It's impressive and easy to achieve at the same time. In fact, you can start preparing the meal up to two days ahead.
Main
Brandied Ham
Side
Leek Gratin
Roasted Winter Vegetables
Spinach and Gruyere Souffle
Dessert
Glazed Chocolate Layer Cake
This scrumptious pork roast is the highlight of any meal and is so simple to make, you'll spend more time with your family than in the kitchen.
Main
Bay-Leaf-Crusted Pork Roast
Side
Green Bean and Fennel Salad with Pecans, Butternut Squash, and Apple Puree
Dessert
Sticky Toffee Pudding
This easy holiday dinner features a tender, moist roast beef and ends with a peppermint-flavored treat.
Main
Roast Beef with Caramelized Shallots
Salad
Salad with Cranberries and Almonds
Side
Mashed-Potato Gratin
dessert
Chocolate-Peppermint Cake
Holidays are a time for tradition -- and a few surprises, too. Here, we take classic french cocktails, popcorn, goose, and stuffing, and add a few flavorful twists.
Appetizer
Rosemary-Caramel Popcorn
Main
Crisp Goose
Side
Dried Cherry-Sourdough Stuffing
cocktail
Manhattan Kir Royal
There's a reason why some dishes never go out of style: Everybody loves them. A delicious roast of surprising simplicity is the star of this feast, and roasts in the oven with the squash at the same temperature, so they can be cooked simultaneously to hit the table in less than an hour.
Appetizer
Smoked Trout and Garlic Cream on Rye Toasts
Main
Pepper-Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Cocktail
Manhattan Kir Royale
Skip seasonal stress with our step-by-step plan for a fabulously easy Christmas extravaganza. A juicy rib roast and seasoned potatoes cook at the same temperature to help you get this elegant meal on the table faster.
Main
Rib Roast with Rosemary-Garlic Potatoes
Side
Sauteed Peas and Red Onion
Frisee Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
No-Knead Dinner Rolls
Dessert
Chocolate and Nut Yule Log
A seasonal meal can be effortlessly festive: Try pork stuffed with fruit, plus tasteful accents. With layers of sweetened cranberries, buttery pound cake, and fluffy whipped cream, an easy trifle makes for a merry ending to a dazzling meal.
Main
Pork Loin with Dried-Fruit and Chestnut Stuffing
Side
Herbed Mushroom Custards
Celery Root and Potato Puree
Lemony Shredded Brussels Sprouts
Dessert
Cranberry Trifle
A meal featuring a one-hour beef tenderloin is a delicious (and effortless) indulgence for a celebratory occasion.
Main
Beef Tenderloin
Side
Potatoes Anna
Sauteed Swiss Chard
Dessert
Grand Raspberry Trifle
Two French classics -- a beef stew cooked in wine and mini cream puffs -- play starring roles in this scrumptious feast.
Main
Boeuf Bourguignon
Salad
Watercress, Frisee, and Pear Salad
Dessert
Cream Puffs
This Christmas, toast to a flavorful holiday dinner with an Italian accent.
Appetizer
Pancetta-Wrapped Figs
Main
Turkey Breast
Side
Kale-and Sausage Stuffing
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Cocktail
Campari, Gin, and Orange
A seasonal celebration can hit all the appropriate notes and still feel sparkly instead of staid. Here, the classic vodka tonic gets a jolt of herbal intrigue, puff pastries are folded around artichoke hearts and cheese, and slender chops from a rack of lamb are dressed with a vibrant orange-juice sauce and surrounded by a passel of fingerling potatoes.
Appetizer
Artichoke Turnovers
Main
Oregano and Orange Rack of Lamb with Caramelized Fingerling Potatoes
Cocktail
Rosemary Vodka Tonics
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