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.
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I love taking this to potlucks and you can make it ahead of time and put it in the refrigerator until you want to cook...
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Puggsie's Potato and Ham Casserole
recipe by: Puggs on 27th Jan 2012
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
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These are very close to the classic French crepes but are more tender due to the large amount of butter in them, they...
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Blueberry Ricotta Blintzes
recipe by: KittenCal on 10th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 1 Hours
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
I used to make this recipe only around the holidays with leftovers. And you certainly can use the concept to make yours...
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Chicken/Turkey Shepherds Pie or Holiday Casserole
recipe by: Dissie on 28th Feb 2013
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30-40 Minutes
I love these, I made them many times.For the best results, remove the knob shaped connective muscle on the side of each...
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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Honey Scallop Kabobs
recipe by: ladybug on 12th Mar 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Makes a simple, sweet and spicy glaze for ham that will not interfere with the ham later when using leftovers in other...
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Brown Sugar Glazed Baked Ham
recipe by: Sue on 1st Apr 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 180 Minutes
The clay roaster( Romertopf is one brand) is a wonderful tool. This chicken comes out very moist.
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Roast Lemon Butter Chicken in a Clay Pot.
recipe by: natsgarden123... on 14th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 1.5 Hours
When you spend a lot of money for a quality topside roast you want it to be perfect. I have found this recipe does just...
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Perfect Roast Beef With Vegetables
recipe by: Bergy on 18th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
This is from The Frugal Gourmet Celebrates Christmas. I haven't made this one, but it sounds yummy and beautiful! I...
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Christmas Sauteed Bell Peppers
recipe by: Engrossed on 18th May 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
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WOW! what a great recipe from Splenda, loaded with flavour and so easy to put together. the recipe says it's for 4,...
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Baked Black Bean Wings
recipe by: Derf on 20th May 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
This sauce is amazing! Very spicy and goes perfectly with meatballs. Serve as an appetizer or with cooked rice as a main...
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Spicy Chinese Meatballs
recipe by: Puggs on 19th Jul 2013
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
SOOOOOO GOOOD! Beware though make this in a foil disposable pan the sauce gets thick and glues itself to the pan which...
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Glazed Honey Garlic Wings
recipe by: Silvie on 27th Jul 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Chinese roast pork is the absolute best roast, it's crispy outside and tastes like candy because of the honey. Pork...
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Chinese Red Pork Butt Roast
recipe by: JazzSTKat on 21st Sep 2013
Prep Time: 6-8 Hours
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
My friend Annette's ham is always so tender and flavourful so I asked her how she prepares it. This simple recipe...
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Simple Boiled Ham
recipe by: Bergy on 15th Oct 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hours
These are great tasting turkey meatballs that I make and freeze for future use. I make loads of these at a time, cook...
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Rosemary Mustard Turkey Meatballs
recipe by: QueenBea on 21st Nov 2013
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Juicy lamb roast with a mixture of fresh vegies. Also can use fresh asparagus spears. Add them with the zucchini. NOTE:...
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Roast Leg of Lamb With Spring Vegetables
recipe by: Mikekey on 11th Apr 2014
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 90 Minutes
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Tantalize your taste buds with this delicious seafood sauté featuring shrimp, scallops, and lobster cooked in a butter,...
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Fogarty's Seafood Saute - Healthy
recipe by: LindasBusyKit... on 18th Apr 2014
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
My partner's family is from Mississippi, and this is their recipe for Easter ham. I don't like ham at all, but...
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Mississippi Baked Ham
recipe by: rpgaymer on 6th Aug 2014
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Hours
I've always loved quiche, you can make many different kinds of quiche but this one is one of my favorites because...
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Classic Ham & Cheese Quiche
recipe by: CookerKat on 11th Aug 2014
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 Minutes
This is seasoning for the rotisserie chicken
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Rotisserie Chicken
recipe by: dienia b on 9th Sep 2014
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
From Food & Wine 1992. It was part of a Christmas menu buffet style. After taking the roast from the pan, my friend Judy...
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Rosemary Pork Roast
recipe by: MsPia on 10th Sep 2014
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
This is all prepared the day ahead so that the flavor of all the herbs penetrates in the turkey, make sure you have room...
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Herb-Rubbed Turkey
recipe by: 59chevymom on 7th Nov 2014
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 1/2 Hours
A KC favorite! I strongly suggest to prepare this soup a day in advance and chill, the flavors intensify, you may adjust...
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Italian Sausage & Bean Soup
recipe by: KittenCal on 10th Nov 2014
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 Minutes
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My father was an avid hunter and we always had a freezer full of wild meat, mostly venison and moose. My husband who is...
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Delicious Roast
recipe by: QueenBea on 28th Feb 2015
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 1/2 Hours
This is my favorite way to make a leg of lamb. It's simple, smells great, and tastes even better. From Gourmet...
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Leg of Lamb With Garlic & Rosemary
recipe by: lazyme on 9th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
This makes a store bought ham taste like a top of the line smoked ham. Only takes 3 hours in the smoker.
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Double Smoked Ham
recipe by: Shadows1 on 9th Jan 2016
Prep Time: 2.25 Hours
Cook Time: 3 Hours
This is a very quick and simple recipe for Mussels. I am not a seafood eater myself but the family do enjoy these.
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Mussels In Garlic Butter
recipe by: Tisme on 26th Feb 2016
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
An oldie but goody! Good for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Quiche Lorraine
recipe by: breezermom on 7th May 2017
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 70 Minutes
Tantalise your taste buds with this delicious garlic prawns recipe. Perfect for a dinner starter, this dish is sure to...
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Garlic Prawns
recipe by: ImPat on 30th Aug 2017
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes