Thursday, December 23, 2010

Top 10 Recipes for Christmas Dinner

Great ideas for holiday cooking...



Plan the perfect Christmas dinner with our favorite Christmas recipes including Cream of Pumpkin Soup with Cranberry Drizzle and Cider-and-Beer-Braised Pork with Chocolate Mole.

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medallions of beef tenderloin

Medallions of Beef Tenderloin

This beef medallion recipe will make you look like a hero in the kitchen--it looks beautiful and tastes incredible.
9
duck with sweet orange sauce

Duck with Sweet Orange Sauce

Want to show off this holiday season? If you can roast a chicken, why not up the ante and roast a duck! A roast duck for Christmas dinner is chic and easy. This recipe is my version of the classic French dish "Duck a l'Orange."
8
cream of pumpkin soup with cranberry drizzle

Cream of Pumpkin Soup with Cranberry Drizzle

Sometimes there is nothing like cozying up to a rich, warm bowl of soup for dinner. This recipe invokes the flavors of the season and looks just gorgeous on any Christmas dinner table.
7
collard greens and smoked turkey

Collard Greens and Smoked Turkey

Enjoy a taste of the south this Christmas. This dish is simmered with smoked turkey, collard greens and bell peppers.
6
potato cheese and mushroom pie

Potato Cheese and Mushroom Pie

Finally, a vegetarian dish to take center stage for a festive Christmas meal! This savory pie is as impressive as it is mouth-watering.
5
apple-maple country ham

Apple-Maple Country Ham

This ham is effortless to make, but is sinfully delicious. It's Christmas dinner in a crock-pot! Plus, the leftovers are fabulous for sandwiches and salads.
4
cornish hens

Cornish Hens

Cornish hens are another great choice for Christmas dinner. Whether you are cooking for a small family or hosting a big crowd.
3
spicy maple glazed lamb chops with spinach

Spicy Maple Glazed Lamb Chops with Spinach

Lamb is a holiday favorite and I love this recipe because you simply sear lamb chops and then finish them off in the oven. An upscale Christmas dinner is served in a matter of minutes! The sweet and spicy glaze works really well with the flavor of the lamb and the wilted spinach makes it a complete dish.
2
cider-and-beer-braised pork with chocolate mole

Cider-and-Beer-Braised Pork with Chocolate Mole

Chocolate is a favorite holiday ingredient that many people do not typically consider pairing with pork, but Chef Symon’s recipeshows that pork's versatility enhances almost any holiday ingredient. You will receive raves from your friends and family if you serve this dish at Christmas!
1
lobster tails

Lobster Tails

Decadent lobster is often saved for special celebrations. This recipe is so easy, you will want to make it all year long!

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