For some, Christmas dinner wouldn't be complete without beef. Here, a decadent prime rib takes center stage.
Mustard-Seed-Crusted Prime Rib Roast with Dijon Crème Fraîche and Roasted Balsamic Onions
Cabernet Sauvignon
NEXT: Stuffed Roast Pork
This spectacular rolled pork loin will impress your guests and your taste buds.
Lemon- and Prosciutto-Stuffed Pork Loin Roast with Broccolini
Pinot Grigio
NEXT: Light Herbed Salmon
A whole side of salmon makes for a light, delicious—and impressive—main course.
Rosemary-Rubbed Side of Salmon with Roasted Potatoes, Parsnips, and Mushrooms
Rainbow Chard and Radicchio Sauté
Pinot Noir
NEXT: Cozy Cocktail Party
Enjoy an intimate cocktail party, complete with savory appetizers and lots of good cheer.
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Crème Fraîche, Bacon, and Chives
Beef and Mushroom Crostini with Thyme
Endive Spears with Smoked Salmon, Horseradish Cream, and Dill
Crudités with Green Goddess Dressing
Charcuterie and Cheese Platter with Assorted Breads
Mini Gingerbread Cakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
NEXT: Tree-Trimming Party
Reward all your hard work (hanging ornaments, stringing lights) with a festive, satisfying supper.
Roasted Salt- and Spice-Packed Pork Loin
Roasted Carrot, Parsnip, and Potato Coins
Escarole and Butter Lettuce Salad with Pomegranate Seeds and Hazelnuts
Peppermint Meringue Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
NEXT: It's a Wonderful Feast
Celebrate the season with a spectacular christmas dinner that's equal parts rustic and modern.
Roasted Salt- and Spice- Packed Pork Loin
Fresh Herb, Grapefruit, and Fennel Salad
Yams with Crispy Skins and Brown-Butter Vinaigrette
Roasted Onions with Gruyère Crouton
Roasted Pear Tarte Tatin with Brown Sugar-Balsamic Swirl Ice Cream
NEXT: The 59-minute Christmas Dinner
The holidays can be stressful, but dinner doesn’t have to be. Our impressive, crowd-pleasing recipes like New York strip roast and holiday Yule logs will be ready in a flash.
New York Strip Roast with Madeira Pan Sauce
Roasted Carrot, Parsnip, and Potato Coins
Treviso, Walnut, and Gruyère Salad
NEXT: Christmas Eve Dinner
Tis the season for cocktails, cookies, and good times with good friends. This festive holiday party has all of that—and a whole lot more.
Roasted Chestnuts with Black Pepper Honey
New Mexico Chile-Glazed Chicken on Hominy Polenta
Spinach-Radish Slaw with Crispy Chiles and Pepitas
Nut brittle
NEXT: Standing Rib Menu
This sumptuous rib roast becomes all the more luxurious with a velvety porcini and bacon sauce.
Roasted Beets and Baby Greens with Coriander Vinaigrette and Cilantro Pesto
Standing Rib Roast with Porcini and Bacon Sauce
Potato gratin
Pear tart
NEXT: White Christmas for 10
Are you dreaming of the perfect holiday dinner? Then look no further than this impressive celebration menu, with a sumptuous roast beef, cheddar-chive yorkshire pudding, chocolate-coffee gingerbread, and lots more. So gather your friends and family for a feast as delicious as the ones you used to know.
Piquillo Pepper Cheese Crostini
Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad
Standing Rib Roast, Spinach-Porcini Stuffing, Irish Whiskey Gravy, and Horseradish Cream
Cheddar and Chive Yorkshire Puddings
Sherry Vinegar- and Molasses-Glazed Carrots
NEXT: Fiesta in a Flash for 16
Warm up the holidays with an open-house party featuring Mexican flavors: Make a traditional pork and hominy stew, a few simple sides, and call all the neighbors.
Herbed Goat Cheese Spread with Mint
Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Spinach-Radish Slaw with Crispy Chiles and Pepitas
Red Wine Sangria and Mexican Beer
Cinnamon-Caramel Bread Puddings
Pistachio and Cherry Mexican Wedding Cakes
NEXT: Roman Holiday for 8
Shop, bake, decorate, and have friends over? Sure you can, especially with this deliciously rustic, Italian-inspired, do-ahead menu at hand. Make the glorious centerpiece roast yourself, then let everyone else bring a dish—it's the best kind of gift exchange.
Parmesan and Smoky Paprika Frico
Pinot Grigio
Cocoa and Spice Slow-Roasted Pork with Onions
Panettone Panzanella with Pancetta and Brussels Sprouts
Sangiovese
Apple-Cranberry Crisp with Polenta Streusel Topping
NEXT: A Christmas Story for 10
Keep the tradition and add some luxurious ingredients—the ultimate Christmas dinner is much easier than it seems.
Smoked Trout Rillettes with Radishes and Celery
Wild Mushroom Ragout on Crispy Polenta with Comté Cheese
Roast Beef Tenderloin with Port Sauce (pictured)
Green Beans with Sage and Pancetta
Dark Chocolate Torte with Gingersnap Crust
NEXT: Roast Heirloom Goose for 12
Seared Scallops on Spinach with Apple-Brandy Cream Sauce
Roast Heirloom Goose with Balsamic Vinegar
Prune, Apple, and Chestnut Bread Pudding
Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage
Fresh Orange Tart with Hazelnut Crust
NEXT: A Glittering Christmas Dinner for 8
Pull out all the stops with an extravagant meal starring standing rib roast. This menu makes it easy, from the first sip of Champagne to the last bite of a decadent chocolate torte.
Pancetta, Leek, and Goat Cheese Tartlets
Marinated Shrimp with Champagne Beurre Blanc
Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Standing Rib Roast with Rosemary-Thyme Crust
Mashed Potatoes with Crimini Mushrooms
Sautéed Haricots Verts, Red Bell Peppers, and Pine Nuts
Bordeaux or Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage Port
NEXT: Roasted Double Rack of Pork for 12
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage
Roasted Double Rack of Pork with Morel Mushroom Pan Sauce (pictured)
Braised Escarole
NEXT: A Midwestern Open House for 20
Bighearted foods from the heartland deserve a splendid open-house buffet, so bring on the ham with marmalade-horseradish glaze.
Deviled Eggs with Sour Cream, Chives, and Salmon Roe
Baked Ham with Marmalade-Horseradish Glaze
Brussels Sprout, Blue Cheese, and Glazed-Pecan Salad
Wild Rice and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Sherry-Thyme Vinaigrette
NEXT: Italian-Inspired Christmas for 10
Casual yet refined, chic yet wonderfully rustic, this Italian-inspired menu is packed with favorite flavors and a few luxuries, too.
Fontina Risotto Cakes with Fresh Chives
Lobster Pasta with Herbed Cream Sauce
Bacon-Wrapped Beef Tenderloin with Herb Stuffing
NEXT: Sparkle and Style for 8
Thick white linens and silver, your best china and crystal—this is a holiday dinner to dress up for.
Cumin-Roasted Potatoes with Caviar and Smoked Salmon
Bronze and Red Lettuce Salad with Serrano Ham and Goat Cheese Spirals
Muscovy Duck Breasts with Pomegranate-Wine Sauce
Toasted Israeli Couscous with Pine Nuts and Parsley
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower with Orange
Spiced Sugarplum and Caramelized Apple Tartlets with Calvados Cream
NEXT: Christmas Eve in France for 12
A lavish feast of truffle-scented roast turkey and delicious trimmings from the Burgundy countryside.
Kir Royale with Vanilla Cognac
Individual Terrines of Smoked Salmon and Scallops
White Root Vegetable Soup with Thyme Butter
Chablis
Truffle-Scented Roast Turkey with Shallots and Chestnuts
Potato Galette with Wild Mushrooms
Haricots Verts and Carrots with Mustard and Chervil
Red Burgundy
Country Apple Tart with Spiced Brown Butter (pictured)
NEXT: Standing Rib Roast for 12
Standing Rib Roast with Porcini and Bacon Sauce
Buttered Green Beans
Dark Chocolate-Caramel Cake with Gold-Dusted Chestnuts
NEXT: A Grand Buffet for 12
Entertain a crowd, and make a few dreams come true, with this elegant array of delectables.
Three-Olive Martinis
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Crème Fraîche and Caviar
Creamy Smoked Trout with Apple and Horseradish on Crisp Brown Bread
Brut Rosé Champagne
Pancetta- and Herb- Roasted Pork with Fig Jam
Roasted Beets with Clementine and Mint
Creamy Turnip Purée with Walnuts, Anchovies, and Parsley
Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Bananas with Pecan Streusel
Zinfandel or Bordeux
Christmas Croissant Pudding with Sour Cream and Brown Sugar Sauce
NEXT: Christmas Eve Supper in the Southwest for 8
As warming as the Santa Fe sunset, this festive menu highlights flavors of a truly enchanting region.
Cheese- and Shrimp-Stuffed Roasted Poblanos with Red Bell Pepper Sauce (pictured)
Sauvignon Blanc
Watercress, Jícama, and Orange Salad
Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloins in Corn Husks with Cranberry-Avocado Salsa
Pinot Noir
Coffee Ice Cream and Mexican Chocolate Sundaes with Cinnamon-Sugar Tortilla Crisps
NEXT: Christmas Feast for 10
Pear, Arugula, and Endive Salad with Candied Walnuts
Crown Roast of Lamb with Rosemary and Oregano (pictured)
Carrots Glazed with Balsamic Vinegar and Butter
Chunky Jerusalem Artichoke and Potato Mash
Syrah
Büche de Noël with Marzipan Mushrooms
NEXT: Christmas Dinner in New England for 8
Light the candles, stoke the fire, and cozy up to this elegant meal featuring roast beef and spiced pumpkin cake.
Champagne or Sancerre
Black Pepper-Crusted Standing Rib Roast au Jus (pictured)
Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Fried Sage Leaves
Syrah or Shiraz
Spiced Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Icing
NEXT: Romantic Christmas Eve Dinner for 2
'Tis the night before . . . and the only ones stirring are you and your spouse. Treat yourselves to this romantic dinner for two—while you've still got time alone.
Seared Scallop Salad with Haricots Verts and Truffle Oil
Champagne
Veal Rib Chops with Caramelized Fennel and Figs
Potatoes Simmered in Saffron Butter
Merlot
White Chocolate-Raspberry Crème Brûlée Tartlets
NEXT: Bourbon-Glazed Ham for 12
Bibb Lettuce with Persimmons and Candied Pecans
Ham with Bourbon, Molasses, and Pecan Glaze
Braised Collard Greens
Poached Pear Tart with Caramelized Pistachios
NEXT: Christmas Dinner in England for 8
British classics updated, with all the jolly olde trimmings.
Smoked Duck and Walnuts with Winter Greens
Roast Prime Rib with Madeira Sauce and Horseradish Sauce (pictured)
Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary
Mashed Potatoes with Jerusalem Artichokes and Chives
Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Mustard Seeds
Cabernet Sauvignon
Roasted Pear and Amaretto Trifle
NEXT: Steakhouse Meal for 10
Crispy Shrimp with Citrus Glaze
Roast New York Strip Loin with Garlic-Herb Crust (pictured)
Potato and Portobello Mushroom Gratin
Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cranberry-Orange Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust
NEXT: Latin-Inspired Feast
Spanish Style Pork Rib Roast with Pan Roasted Romesco Sauce (pictured)