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From apps to dessert, we've got you covered.

By Dora Villarosa

Dec 10, 2021

Kat Wirsing

With this irresistible list of family-approved classics, we've got Christmas dinner covered. Here are our top picks to round out your holiday spread — drinks, apps, sides, entrees, and desserts included. Need more entertaining ideas? Check out our favorite Christmas cocktails, homemade candy recipes, and best ever Christmas cookies.

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Roast beef, Brisket, Rinderbraten, Flat iron steak, Ingredient, Meat, Veal,

Parker Feierbach

Perfect Prime Rib

It's the rib roast recipe you'll go back to again and again.

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Kat Wirsing

Cranberry Brie Bites

Is there anything brie can't fix?

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Parker Feierbach

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

This is the only recipe you need for creamy, dreamy mashed spuds.

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Ethan Calabrese

Pull-Apart Christmas Tree

Oh cheesy tree, oh cheesy tree!

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Ethan Calabrese

Beef Tenderloin

Don't be intimidated by its beauty (and size)!

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Dish, Food, Cuisine, Swiss roll, Yule log, Dessert, Buttercream, Roulade, Baked goods, Ingredient,

Parker Feierbach

Bûche de Noël

We'll let you in on a secret: This gorgeous classic is actually SO easy to make.

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Parker Feierbach

Roasted Red Potatoes

Golden and crisp potatoes are possible with this recipe.

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Emily Hlavac Green

Classic Eggnog

THIS will sleigh your holiday party.

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Lindsay Hunt

Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad

The tastier way to do a holiday salad.

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Parker Feierbach

Peppermint Bark

Peppermint bark is a candy we cannot wait to get our hands on every holiday season. Luckily for you, you can make a batch in 10 minutes flat.

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Joel Goldberg

Baked Feta Bites

If you’re a fan of our Cranberry Brie Bites, we’ve got news for you: there’s a new holiday app in town, and it’s inspired by another fan fave, Baked Feta Pasta.

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Ethan Calabrese

Beef Short Ribs

Is there anything better than a sticky sauce?

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Parker Feierbach

Gingerbread Cookies

You can't let the holidays pass by without making gingerbread cookies at least once.

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Parker Feierbach

Best-Ever Glazed Spiral Ham

An absolute staple at any holiday table.

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Dish, Food, Cuisine, Sweet Rolls, Ingredient, Oyaki, Baked goods, Dessert, Bun, Finger food,

Parker Feierbach

Sweet Potato Bites

It's Christmas...start your meal off with something sweet.

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Kat Wirsing

Roast Beef

This will wow your dinner guests.

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Parker Feierbach

Perfect Sugar Cookies

You can't not make these come Christmastime.

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Emily Hlavac Green

Boozy Grinch Punch

If the holidays stress you out a little too much then Grinch Punch was made for you. It's an easy, no-fuss Christmas punch perfect for your next party!

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Parker Feierbach

Holiday Roasted Vegetables

Holidays mean no basic veggies allowed.

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Ethan Calabrese

Beef Wellington

Looking to impress someone?

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Parker Feierbach

Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad

Have you ever seen a more gorgeous salad?!

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EMILY HLAVAC GREEN

Sugar Cookie Martinis

Sipping a martini while decorating Sugar Cookies sounds like the ideal kind of Christmas party.

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Parker Feierbach

Easy Stuffed Mushrooms

Christmas is *prime* stuffed mushroom time.

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Parker Feierbach

Air Fryer Pork Chops

These get coated in Parmesan and plenty of spices for the perfect crust, and the quick cooking time in the air fryer ensures they don't dry out. It's holiday-ready dinner in an instant.

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