1Cabbage Salad
Antonis Achilleos
This salad is crisp and crunchy in every bite thanks to the fresh apple, cabbage, and toasted pecans. The best part? It can be prepared up to two days in advance!
Get the Cabbage Salad recipe.
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2Butternut Squash Casserole
Will Dickey
This casserole will turn anyone into a veggie lover! The powerhouse kale and butternut squash are paired with salty bacon, smoked almonds, and plenty of melty cheese for good measure.
Get the Butternut Squash Casserole recipe.
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3Christmas Crudités
Con Poulos
This cute idea turns veggies and dip into a colorful wreath! Just place your creamy herb dip in a bowl in the center then surround it with red and green vegetables on the plate.
Get Ree’s Christmas Crudités recipe.
4Roast Chicken
Antonis Achiellos
A roast chicken is surprisingly simple, yet perfectly elegant. Basically it’s the ultimate holiday meal! Not to mention, Ree says it’s “buttery, lemony, herby, and extremely tasty.”
Get Ree’s Roast Chicken recipe.
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5Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Caitlin Bensel6Stuffed Turkey Breast
Danielle Daly
Just because you’re eating healthy doesn’t mean it can’t be special. This show-stopping main course takes lean turkey breast and turns it into a beautiful centerpiece.
Get the Stuffed Turkey Breast recipe.
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7Cauliflower Steak
Caitlin Bensel
You can serve these vegetable “steaks” as a main course or a side dish. Either way, they showcase just how deeply caramelized and delicious cauliflower can be.
Get the Cauliflower Steak recipe.
8Roasted Delicata Squash
Danielle Daly
Looking for a new side dish to impress your guests? Delicata squash is the veggie you need! It’s slightly sweet, comforting, and so easy to make.
Get the Roasted Delicata Squash recipe.
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9Garlic Shrimp
Caitlin Bensel
You don’t need a full feast of the seven fishes to add this garlicky shrimp to the menu. The spiced shrimp served with buttery wine sauce is delicious way to kick off your meal.
Get the Garlic Shrimp recipe.
10Christmas Deviled Eggs
Caitlin Bensel
Party food is often associated with fried finger foods, but these deviled eggs are a great way to get protein and stay satisfied without ruining your appetite. Plus, they look like cute little Christmas trees!
Get the Christmas Deviled Eggs recipe.
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11Air Fryer Potatoes
Will Dickey
Skip the pot of oil and make your potatoes in the air fryer instead. They get just as crispy for this easy side.
Get the Air Fryer Potatoes recipe.
12Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
Caitlin Bensel
Brussels sprouts are no longer the dreaded dish of your childhood. Now, we find them prepared in all kinds of recipes, including raw Brussels sprouts salads! It’s crunchy, fresh, and perfect for kicking off the holidays.
Get the Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe.
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13Baked Salmon
Will Dickey
Not only will baked salmon be an impressive centerpiece on your holiday table, but it only takes 20 minutes to make! That means you’ll have plenty of time for Christmas sides (and even desserts).
Get the Baked Salmon recipe.
14Garlic Green Beans
Caitlin Bensel
Sometimes simple is the best—and healthiest—way to go! These green beans only need a little bit of oil and butter plus some flavorful garlic to make them shine.
Get the Garlic Green Beans recipe.
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15Roasted Cauliflower
Caitlin Bensel
Roasted cauliflower can go with any main course this Christmas, whether it’s turkey, fish, or even a vegetarian centerpiece. It’s a quick and simple vegetable side that everyone will love.
Get the Roasted Cauliflower recipe.
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16Air-Fryer Turkey Breast
Caitlin Bensel
Lean white meat turkey is easy to prepare with this recipe that uses a handy air fryer. It’ll save you both time and space in the oven.
Get the Air-Fryer Turkey Breast recipe.
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17Stuffed Acorn Squash
Will Dickey
This dish is cozy, comforting, and healthy at the same time. The seasonal squash is filled with veggies, sausage, and cooked rice (opt for brown rice or even quinoa if you prefer it).
Get the Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe.
18Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Caitlin Bensel
Hummus is a protein-packed starter that’s perfect for just about any occasion. If you want to keep things on the lighter side, simply serve it with carrot sticks, celery, and bell pepper.
Get the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe.
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19Brussels Sprouts Casserole
Hector Manuel Sanchez
This dish is like a potato gratin, but instead of starchy potatoes, it uses healthy Brussels sprouts instead. Don’t worry, it’s still comforting and delicious!
Get the Brussels Sprouts Casserole recipe.
20Shrimp Cocktail
Brian Woodcock
Looking for an elegant holiday appetizer? You can’t go wrong with shrimp cocktail! Especially when it homemade and poached in a simmering liquid that’s flavored with lemon juice, peppercorns, bay leaf, and Old Bay seasoning.
Get the Shrimp Cocktail recipe.
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