1Puerto Rican Pernil
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE
Boasting a combination of succulent, flavorful meat and shatteringly crisp skin, this impressive bone-in, skin-on roast pork dish has earned its place as the centerpiece of any Christmas dinner spread (but is good enough to make all winter long too).
Get the Puerto Rican Pernil recipe.
2Sheet-Pan Roasted Red Onion Chicken
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
The real magic in this sheet-pan dinner is in the savory-sweet, spoonable sauce that the onions transform into. Blending the chicken fat-roasted, charred onions with butter, sweet white vinegar, and crushed red pepper yields a creamy, umami-rich sauce that makes the chicken even more succulent.
Get the Sheet-Pan Roasted Red Onion Chicken recipe.
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3Salmon En Croute
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
A cheesy, garlicky, spinach mixture is the perfect balance to a tender salmon fillet. Everything is nestled together in the puff pastry dough, and after 20 minutes in the oven, you’ll have a buttery, flaky crust with perfectly tender salmon inside.
Get the Salmon En Croute recipe.
4Copycat Honey Baked Ham
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
Honey Baked ham is grand, deliciously smoky, and has a signature caramelized crust all over. Sadly, it’s something you have to plan to order in advance and can be a little pricey. If you didn’t have time to order ahead, want to save some money, or just try a homemade version of this classic centerpiece, this copycat recipe is for you.
Get the Copycat Honey Baked Ham recipe.
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5Perfect Prime Rib
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS
Prime rib, also referred to as standing rib roast, is a beautiful piece of meat. Whenever we need a truly showstopping holiday roast, we turn to it. A well-cooked prime rib is juicy, full of flavor, and not at all difficult to make.
Get the Perfect Prime Rib recipe.
6Brown Sugar BBQ Whole Roasted Cauliflower
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
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7Roasted Pork Tenderloin
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
When you’re craving an easy, yet holiday-friendly protein but are tired of old standbys like chicken or turkey, look no further than pork tenderloin. It’s quick-cooking, takes extremely well to countless flavors, and is easy enough for a family meal but remarkable enough for holidays and special occasions.
Get the Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe.
8Tomato-Butter Roast Chicken
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Tomato butter works wonders on chicken. Not only does it keep the bird moist, but the healthy dose of tomato paste brings a slightly sweet, umami acidity, which chicken could often use.
Get the Tomato-Butter Roast Chicken recipe.
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9Pot Roast
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
When it comes to stick-to-your-ribs comfort food, it’s difficult to beat tender, flavorful pot roast. The shredded beef meal comes complete with tender potatoes and carrots and a sauce you’ll want to spoon over everything.
Get the Pot Roast recipe.
10Cabbage Schnitzel
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
A breaded fried cutlet is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and these cabbage schnitzels are no exception. Coated in crispy golden brown bread crumbs and drizzled with a luscious mushroom gravy, this vegetarian spin on a meaty classic will delight meat lovers and vegetarians alike.
Get the Cabbage Schnitzel recipe.
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11Whole Roasted Cauliflower
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: BEN WEINER12Whole Roasted Cabbage
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This gorgeous, whole-roasted stunner is the perfect holiday substitute for vegans. It’s savory, sweet, and salty on the outside and super-tender on the inside. Topped with lots of silky mushroom gravy, we doubt anyone at your table will be missing meat.
Get the Whole Roasted Cabbage recipe.
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13Classic Roast Chicken
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
What can we say? A classic is a classic. Intimidated by a whole chicken? Don’t be! It’s surprisingly easy, and our step-by-step recipe will guide you through the entire process—no prob. Plus, there’s nothing better than roast chicken leftovers. 😍
Get the Classic Roast Chicken recipe.
14Braised Short Ribs With 40 Cloves of Garlic
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15Sauerbraten
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Now famous for being the national dish of Germany, this “sour roast” usually consists of a large cut of beef, which is marinated for several days in a combination of red wine, vinegar, and spices. Our advice? Start marinating it midweek so it’s ready to be cooked on the weekend.
Get the Sauerbraten recipe.
16Brick Chicken
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE
Roasted, deep-fried, stuffed, we’ve done it all; however, brick chicken, or chicken under a brick, is one of our most simple and reliable ways to get tender, perfectly cooked chicken and that crispy skin we all crave.
Get the Brick Chicken recipe.
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17Mushroom, Spinach & Gruyère Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON18London Broil
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLIST: BROOKE CAISON
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19Beef Wellington
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS
Now this is a holiday winner. Some people like to make their own puff pastry for their beef Wellington. But we’ve found that not only is store-bought puff pastry much more convenient, it’s also incredibly delicious.
Get the Beef Wellington recipe.
20Turkey Tenderloin
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI
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