1Christmas Pasta Salad
Gordon Sawyer
Prep this a few days before December 25! This pasta salad is a festive mix of farfalle and cheese tortellini tossed with green beans, cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, mozzarella pearls, and parsley for lots of red-and-green color. It’s dressed with a zippy homemade vinaigrette.
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2Herb Mayonnaise Roast Turkey
kate sears
Slathering your bird in mayo may sound strange, but it’s a smart move! It seals in moisture, crisps up the skin, and helps all those savory herbs cling to the meat for a juicy, flavorful feast.
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3Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Cranberries
kate sears
Want a side that’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory? Here, crispy, caramelized Brussels sprouts are tossed with a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze and chewy dried cranberries for a side that’s perfect for any roast meat.
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4Chipotle-Orange Pork Roast
kate sears
Give tender, juicy pork loin a flavorful kick! The glaze is sweet, tangy, smoky, and lightly spicy and doubles a silky pan sauce that you’ll want to drizzle over everything on your plate.
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5Holiday Pimento Cheese
kate sears
Give this Southern classic a festive twist for the holidays. Rich cheeses are blended with Dijon mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Then mix in bacon, pimentos, and a bit of dried cranberries or apricots.
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6Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
C.W. Newell
Meltingly tender, perfectly cooked beef tenderloin gets even better when stuffed with mushrooms, spinach, and parmesan. The whole roast is rubbed with rosemary butter and then the drippings are turned into an incredible pan sauce to pour over top.
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7French Onion Stuffed Potatoes
Ryan Liebe
Twice-baked potatoes are already an incredibly indulgent side, but then adding in the flavors of French onion soup? Well, that’s next-level good! They’re stuffed with caramelized onions, bacon, and lots of melty cheddar.
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8Roasted Carrots with Vinaigrette
kate sears
Roasting carrots brings out their natural sweetness. They caramelize around the edges while the middles stay tender. And tossing them in a bright, garlicky dressing that takes them to another level.
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9Broccoli Rice Casserole
Gordon Sawyer
It doesn’t matter what you serve as a main course when you serve this on the side. It’s pure comfort food in a casserole dish, a Drummond family favorite and the perfect way to sneak in some veggies.
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10White Lasagna
Will Dickey
“White Christmas” takes on an entirely new meaning with this creamy, cheesy, cozy dish. It has layers of pasta, pesto, parmesan, artichoke hearts, ricotta, mozzarella, spinach and yellow squash. Talk about flavor in every bite!
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11Melting Potatoes
C.W. Newell
These potatoes are the best of both words: golden and caramelized on the outside and tender on the inside. It’s such a versatile side dish, perfect for any main course you’re serving for the holiday season.
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12Parmesan Herb Popovers
kate sears
These light, airy rolls bake up golden brown with crispy edges on the outside and soft centers on the inside. They’re infused with sage, rosemary, thyme, and parmesan cheese for a savory bite that tastes even better slathered in garlic butter.
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13Green Beans Almondine
C.W. Newell
You can throw together this fancy sounding side in under 30 minutes. The magic lies in it’s simplicity: Tossing green beans with shallots, garlic, and crunchy toasted almonds makes an incredibly flavorful dish that goes with practically any main course.
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14Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread
Gordon Sawyer
Serve this as an appetizer before the main meal. Every bite has the perfect balance of savory and sweet featuring melty brie, tart cranberries, caramelized onions, and buttery garlic.
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15Mashed Potato Casserole
C.W. Newell
It’s hard to imagine mashed potatoes getting any better, but Ree has done it! She piles them high with bacon, cheese, crispy fried onions, and even potato chips for extra crunch. Now that’s what you want for Christmas!
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16Roast Turkey Breast
Antonis Achilleos
Instead of tackling a full turkey, make things simpler by preparing just the breast. It’s quicker, yet still incredibly juicy thanks to a flavorful butter infused with garlic, lemon, and thyme.
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17French Onion Potatoes au Gratin
David Malosh
If you love French onion soup, this layered potato dish is sure to win you over. It’s just as rich and savory, loaded with caramelized onions and plenty of melty cheese.
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18Pimento Cheese Thumbprint Crackers
C.W. Newell
Don’t be fooled—these thumbprints aren’t meant for dessert! Made with savory pimento cheese and filled with spicy pepper jelly, they make a fun and festive holiday appetizer.
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19Ham with Cherry-Pineapple Glaze
David Malosh
Bring this classic main course to your holiday table and prepare for a burst of nostalgia. And rest assured, the cherry-pineapple topping is just as dazzling today as it was when Grandma made it
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20Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole with Bacon
David Malosh
Holiday veggies are an easy win when you bake them into this comforting, cheesy casserole. Loaded with cauliflower, broccoli, cheddar, bacon, and crunchy buttery crackers, it’s sure to disappear fast.
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