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30 Main Courses for Christmas

November 26, 2015 by Tara Noland 3 Comments

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30 Main Courses for Christmas

With the holidays in full swing now I thought you might like to try something new for a main course, so I am offering 30 Main Courses for Christmas.

Are you tired of your usual turkey or ham, why not try a new recipe? Do you make something special on Christmas Eve also?

I have included some mains that might interest you for Christmas Eve too!! Something that will jazz up your holidays to a new level. Start a new tradition with one of these amazing recipes.

I have made a turkey every way possible except for deep fried and I adore trying new recipes. Check out our Roast Turkey 101 for helpful tips. Plus our new roundup of 40 Terrific Holiday Turkey Recipes!

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Sometimes we have a smaller group, sometimes larger and the menu is always designed for something new to appear, so why not it be your main course!

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White Oval Turkey Platter

Gravy Boat

Serving Forks

Slow Cooker

Fondue Pot

Turkey

Here are eight gorgeous recipes for turkey for you to get inspired to try something new!!

  • Cheesecloth Herb Butter Turkey by Noshing With The Nolands

Herb Roast Turkey by Valerie's Kitchen

  • Herb Roasted Turkey by Valerie’s Kitchen

Oven Roasted Turkey by Peas and Crayons

  • Oven Roasted Turkey by Peas and Crayons

Caramelized Onion and Cranberry Stuffed Turkey Breasts by Chocolate Moosey

  • Caramelized Onion and Cranberry Stuffed Turkey Breasts by Chocolate Moosey

Herbed Mayonnaise Roast Turkey by Nutmeg Nanny

  • Herbed Mayonnaise Roast Turkey by Nutmeg Nanny

How to Brine a Turkey by Wine and Glue

  • How to Brine a Turkey by Wine and Glue

Simple Herb and Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast by Flavor The Moments

  • Simple Herb and Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast by Flavor The Moments

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast by Rachel Cooks

  • Herb Roasted Turkey Breast by Rachel Cooks

Simple Garlic and Herb Roasted Turkey by Neighbor Food

  • Simple Garlic and Herb Roasted Turkey by Neighbor Food

HAM

Maple Glazed Spiral Ham by Valerie's Kitchen

  • Maple Glazed Spiral Ham by Valerie’s Kitchen

Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham Recipe by Wonky Wonderful

  • Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham Recipe by Wonky Wonderful

Prosecco-Brown Sugar Glazed Bone-In Ham by Poet in the Pantry

  • Prosecco-Brown Sugar Glazed Bone-In Ham by Poet in the Pantry

Crock Pot Honey Glazed Ham by Julie's Eats and Treats

  • Crock Pot Honey Glazed Ham by Julie’s Eats and Treats

Slow Cooker Honey-Glazed Ham by Back To Her Roots

  • Slow Cooker Honey-Glazed Ham by Back To Her Roots

Poultry

Five-Spiced Grilled Cornish Hens with Mongolian Barbeque Sauce by Blackberrybabe

  • Five-Spiced Grilled Cornish Hens with Mongolian Barbeque Sauce by Blackberrybabe

Roasted Duck Legs with Cherry Porter Sauce by The Beeroness

  • Roasted Duck Legs with Cherry Porter Sauce by The Beeroness

Roast Chicken by Tasting Page

  • Roast Chicken by Tasting Page

Oven Roasted Chicken with Lemon Garlic Butter by Joyful Healthy Eats

  • Oven Roasted Chicken with Lemon Garlic Butter by Joyful Healthy Eats

BEEF

I love serving beef at Christmas on Boxing Day, it is a nice change up from turkey. If it is a stew or steak here are some great recipes. 

Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon by Noshing With The Nolands

  • Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon by Noshing With The Nolands

Red Goddess Grilled Flank Steak Recipe by Cooking on the Weekends

  • Red Goddess Grilled Flank Steak Recipe by Cooking on the Weekends

 

  • Roast Beef 101 by Noshing With The Nolands

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Flank Steak by Emily Bites

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Flank Steak by Emily Bites

Coffee-Crusted Steak by Simply Sated

Coffee-Crusted Steak by Simply Sated

PORK

Pork is another great change up from the usual. The recipe below are all looking scrumptious! We also have a wonderful How to Cook a Ham 101 with an amazing glaze that is new to the site. 

Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Mint Sauce by Nutmeg Nanny

Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Mint Sauce by Nutmeg Nanny

Cherry Chipolte Glazed Pork Tenderloin by With Salt and Wit

Cherry Chipolte Glazed Pork Tenderloin by With Salt and Wit

How To Roast Pork Perfectly by Cook The Story

How To Roast Pork Perfectly by Cook The Story

MISCELLANEOUS

To give you even more suggestions we have for you fondue, lamb, salmon and white fish. With many occasions you will want to mix it up a bit. I know that we do with our dinner parties. 

Emmentaler-Gruyere Fondue with Roasted Garlic by Noshing With The Nolands

Emmentaler-Gruyere Fondue with Roasted Garlic by Noshing With The Nolands

Rack of Lamb with Pomegranate-Coffee Sauce by Floating Kitchen

Rack of Lamb with Pomegranate-Coffee Sauce by Floating Kitchen

Pan Seared Salmon with Sage Brown Butter Sauce by Joyful Healthy Eats

Pan Seared Salmon with Sage Brown Butter Sauce by Joyful Healthy Eats

5-Ingredient Veracruz-Style White Fish by The Lemon Bowl

5-Ingredient Veracruz-Style White Fish by The Lemon Bowl

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Comments

  1. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says

    November 27, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    What a mouth watering roundup! Thanks so much for including a couple of mine. Pinned!

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  2. Nicole Neverman says

    December 3, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    This collection is just perfect! I have been really stuck on what to make for Christmas this year so this is really inspiring 🙂

    Reply
  3. KalynsKitchen says

    December 3, 2016 at 6:55 am

    Thanks for the shout-out! Not sure why I just discovered it, but just pinned to one of my family dinner boards!

    Reply

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