Christmas menu ideas

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We’ve done the planning so you know the whole meal will taste delicious. Figuring out what to make for Christmas dinner can be difficult. It’s a big feast day, but with a lot fewer must-have foods than, well, that other big holiday meal. Will you be making that for Easter?

We’re taking the worry out by providing you with 16 full-on menus, packed with 118 different recipes. Each menu is selected to make cooking and hosting easy, and to make sure the meal itself will taste delicious, from first bite of the appetizers to the final forkful of dessert. This comfort-food spread is delicious and warming — and easy to prep well ahead of time, so that you’re not fussing in the kitchen when guests start rolling up. If you’re looking to make things just a little bit fancier, this Christmas menu is what you’ve been looking for. From the beef tenderloin main course to rich Christmas side dishes infused with tons of flavor, this menu will leave your family beyond satisfied.