Christmas is the perfect time to gather around the table and enjoy a delicious feast with family and friends. Whether you're looking for a traditional holiday dish or something a little more creative, these main dish recipes are sure to be a hit. From roasted turkey to honey-glazed ham, there's something for everyone. Enjoy a savory beef Wellington, a comforting shepherd's pie, or a rich and creamy lasagna. With these easy-to-follow recipes, you can create a memorable Christmas dinner that is sure to become a family favorite.
Home / Recipes / Main Dish / Christmas Main Dish We returned 583 recipes... Reset Filter
Making the sauce a day ahead and using fresh pasta sheets make this easy prep! To save time and for flavor the sauce...
recipe by:
Kittencal's Lasagna
recipe by: KittenCal on 4th Dec 2011
Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hours
Advertisement
Cook the shells only for about 5-6 minutes you do not want to cook them to the package directions or they will be too...
recipe by:
Kittencal's Meat-Stuffed Pasta Shells
recipe by: KittenCal on 11th Dec 2011
Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Your guests will rave when they taste this beef tenderloin, I've made this many times and it always comes out...
recipe by:
Beef Tenderloin Roast In Mushroom-Wine Sauce
recipe by: KittenCal on 28th Dec 2011
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This roast will be as tender and juicy as any expensive cut roast you've ever had.
recipe by:
Rotisserie Sirloin Tip Beef Roast
recipe by: BillyBobJ41 on 23rd Mar 2012
Prep Time: 24 Hours
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This simple Southern version of Macaroni and Cheese is sure to please even the picky eaters in the family. Kids and...
recipe by:
Southern Macaroni And Cheese
recipe by: Luv2Kook on 27th Mar 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 55-60 Minutes
Deb told me: Every time my family has a get together where food is involved, everyone puts in their order for...
recipe by:
Deb's BBQ Beans
recipe by: Luv2Kook on 4th May 2012
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
A nice fresh way to have tuna salad as a hand salad food, as a sandwich or appetizer, either way the mix is delicous,...
recipe by:
Tuna Feta Cheese Salad
recipe by: Derf on 13th May 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
I usually double amounts and serve this as an appetizer with spicy peanut sauce, it's easy to make and always get a ton...
recipe by:
Spicy Thai Meatballs
recipe by: brandy_girl on 13th May 2012
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Advertisement
You may not ever bake another ham in the oven once you try this recipe, you need a large crock pot for this and choose a...
recipe by:
Crock Pot Ham
recipe by: KittenCal on 8th Oct 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 8-9 Hours
There's a lot of spinach filling hence the name over-stuffed, instead of the pie plate using a double crust, the...
recipe by:
Over-Stuffed Spinach & Ham Pie
recipe by: ClearWaterCoo... on 21st Oct 2012
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hours
This is one of my favorite ways to have turkey. It was really tasty with a little spice, and my son and I both loved...
recipe by:
Linda's Baked Turkey Half
recipe by: LindasBusyKit... on 13th Nov 2012
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
These are really great tasting ribs, serve over white rice with sauce.
recipe by:
Asian Pork Ribs (Slowcooker)
recipe by: DarlaMason on 8th Dec 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 4-5 Hours
A full flavored rub. I tweaked this for my spicy side. Can be used on chicken as well.
recipe by:
Sage Rubbed Roasted Turkey
recipe by: aronsinvest on 2nd Jan 2012
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Hours
If you gonna make this I would double the recipe, count 5 minutes and they'll be gone!
recipe by:
Hoisin Wings
recipe by: ChefJeff on 24th Jan 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
This is a great way to make a delicious and really tender pork roast that will please the whole family! I have...
recipe by:
Perfect Pork Roast Every Time
recipe by: LindasBusyKit... on 24th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 70-100 Minutes
Advertisement
Delicious Shrimp Casserole with farfalle pasta, butter, garlic, flour, clam juice, cocktail sauce, and parmesan cheese....
recipe by:
Shrimp Casserole
recipe by: Derf on 1st Jun 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
This is one of hubby's favorite Greek foods, but as in any ethnic family, it's tough for an outsider...
recipe by:
Vasili's Pastitsio
recipe by: JostLori on 26th Oct 2013
Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 90 Minutes
The original recipe comes from the June 2009 issue of Canadian Living and is for grilled chicken. However, we just love...
recipe by:
Spicy Orange Paprika Roasted Chicken
recipe by: JostLori on 3rd Nov 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Love sticky wings. These hit the spot.
recipe by:
Tamarind Chicken Wings
recipe by: lovinretireme... on 22nd Nov 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
With Thanksgiving, Christmas etc sneaking up on us I thought it may be helpful for new cooks to have an easy step by...
recipe by:
Roast Turkey (Easy Steps For New Cooks)
recipe by: Bergy on 23rd Nov 2013
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 1/2 Hours
Beer, brown mustard, and caraway seed blend with apples and sausage for a hearty entree. This dish can be easy peasy as...
recipe by:
German Sausage Bake
recipe by: ForeverMama on 26th Jul 2016
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
This recipe is among my faves from the realsimpledotcom site, 1 of my best resources for easy-fix & make-ahead ideas...
recipe by:
Creamy Corn & Leftover Turkey Soup
recipe by: TwisSis on 5th Nov 2016
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Advertisement
This recipe is one I had many times at The Hilltop Steakhouse, in Saugus, Mass, known far and wide for its great food...
recipe by:
Hilltop Restaurant Lobster Pie
recipe by: LindasBusyKit... on 16th Jan 2020
Prep Time: 25-30 Minutes
Cook Time: 50-55 Minutes
Make certain to baste the chicken while cooking several time and remove the foil the last half of the cooking time to...
recipe by:
Kittencal's Greek Lemony Garlic Whole Roasted Chicken
recipe by: KittenCal on 4th Aug 2011
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Hours
This makes a large amount of sauce so you can freeze for another meal, also plan ahead, the sauce must be made 1-3 days...
recipe by:
Kittencal's Pasta Sauce And Parmesan Meatballs
recipe by: KittenCal on 9th Aug 2011
Prep Time: 1 Hours
Cook Time: 3 Hours
This goes back over 40 years I still make it when I want a great moussaka, it's an easy recipe that produces...
recipe by:
Kittencal's Greek Moussaka
recipe by: KittenCal on 9th Aug 2011
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
These freeze wonderful, just drop into simmering soup from frozen state, I make these in “nurses hat” shapes but you can...
recipe by:
Kittencal's Asian Pork Dumplings
recipe by: KittenCal on 7th Sep 2011
Prep Time: 7 Hours
Cook Time: 7 Minutes
This recipe is originally from Madam Benoit's Lamb Cookbook. It was printed in the Edith Adam's cottage...
recipe by:
Crusty Rack of Lamb
recipe by: Bergy on 10th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes