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20 Years of Living: The Best Christmas Entrees

September 20, 2011
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Whether glazed, stuffed, or roasted, these holiday entrees would make a stunning centerpiece on any Christmas table. Find a new favorite in our collection of festive main courses from 20 years of Martha Stewart Living.
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Maple-Syrup-Glazed Roast Turkey with Riesling Gravy

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A maple syrup glaze added during the last half hour of roasting gives this classic holiday turkey -- filled with cornbread-sourdough stuffing and served with white-wine gravy -- its subtle, sweet flavor.

Martha Stewart Living, 1998

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Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Thyme

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For this elegant holiday entree, beef tenderloin is pan seared, then cooked briefly in the oven and topped with mushrooms and a tasty shallot-brandy sauce.

Martha Stewart Living, 2006

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Glazed Ham

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Glazed ham is a beloved staple of the holiday table. In this aromatic version, mustard seeds, cardamom pods, and fennel seeds are toasted and ground, then mixed with cinnamon, ginger, mustard, brown sugar, and molasses.

Martha Stewart Living, 1996

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Roasted Rack of Venison with Red Currant and Cranberry Sauce

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A naturally lean meat, venison is especially suited to a quick, high-heat roast. This juicy rack gets its hearty flavor from a ground-spice mixture of peppercorns, juniper berries, and rosemary.

Martha Stewart Living, 1998/1999

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Harvest Galette

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Vegetarians need not be left out of the holiday feast with this savory and satisfying galette, packed full of seasonal squash and caramelized onions.

Martha Stewart Living, 2009

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Guinea Hen with Bacon, Cabbage, and Apples

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A wonderful main course for smaller holiday parties, guinea hen has a lovely flavor that is slightly gamey but very subtle. Crispy bacon and soft-cooked apples complement this classically roasted version of the lean meat.

Martha Stewart Living, 1993

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Roast Spatchcocked Turkey

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Spatchcocking is a time-saving turkey technique that involves flattening the bird by removing the backbone. With a pair of poultry shears and a bit of muscle, you can roast a juicy, evenly cooked 12-pound turkey in less than an hour.

Martha Stewart Living, 2009

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Roast Goose

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Roast goose is an old-world tradition, a central part of the Dickensian Christmas tableau. Treat your family to an elegant holiday bird flavored with fresh thyme and sage.

Martha Stewart Living, 1997/1998

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Wild Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna

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This delightfully rich mushroom-and-spinach lasagna will be a hit with vegetarians and omnivores alike. To save time, use store-bought dry lasagna noodles in place of fresh spinach lasagna sheets.

Martha Stewart Living, 2000

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Standing Rib Roast with Roasted Potatoes

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Serve roast beef with all the trimmings for an easy holiday meal rich in flavor. Tangy, spicy horseradish cream completes the course.

Martha Stewart Living, 2008

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Honeyed Ham with Pears and Cranberries

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Sweet roasted pears and apple cider perfectly balance the pleasant tang of cranberries in this subtly spiced honeyed ham dish.

Martha Stewart Living, 2005

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Roast Poussin with Prunes and Thyme

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Poussin, a very young chicken, is roasted to perfection with onions, prunes, and thyme in this holiday meal. You can also substitute Cornish game hens.

Martha Stewart Living, 1999/2000

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Beef Wellington

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Break out a vintage British dish this holiday season with beef Wellington, a preparation of beef tenderloin coated with mushrooms and pate (in this case, duck liver, chicken liver, or peppercorn mousse can be used), then wrapped in puff pastry and baked.

Martha Stewart Living, 2000

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1 of 13 Maple-Syrup-Glazed Roast Turkey with Riesling Gravy
2 of 13 Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Thyme
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