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Holiday Dinner Recipes Worth Gathering For.

From Thanksgiving favorites and Christmas dinner ideas to New Year’s Eve celebrations, find memorable mains, comforting sides and desserts for your holiday table. Cook in the oven, on the stovetop, on the grill or in the smoker, and follow along with recipes, tips and videos from the Wise Guys.

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THE HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE

A main dish worth making room for.

Planning a Christmas dinner or a New Year’s celebration? Start with a roast that can anchor the entire menu. Pair a main dish with a few dependable sides, then choose a dessert guests will remember.

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Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Recipes

Looking for Thanksgiving side dishes, Christmas dinner recipes or New Year’s Eve menu ideas? Choose a holiday or browse by main dishes, sides and desserts. Every recipe opens its own instructions and cooking guide.

HOLIDAY MENU INSPIRATION

Not sure what to cook? Start here.

Three celebrations, three easy ways to plan your menu. Start with a favorite recipe and build the rest of the meal around it.

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Plan an Easy Holiday Dinner, Start to Finish

A great Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s meal begins with a realistic plan. Choose recipes your guests will actually enjoy, check which dishes need oven space, and leave room in the schedule for resting, reheating and dessert.

Mix familiar favorites with something unexpected. Italian stuffing muffins and loaded twice-baked potatoes work beautifully beside a roast, while osso buco with saffron risotto offers a different kind of holiday centerpiece.

Every recipe has its own method. Read the full instructions before shopping, use a reliable thermometer for meat and follow the recipe’s make-ahead, storage and reheating guidance rather than guessing.

A SIMPLE HOLIDAY DINNER CHECKLIST

Make room for the good part.

1. Choose a centerpiece. Prime rib, lamb or an Italian-inspired braise.
2. Pick two complementary sides. Consider something creamy and something with texture.
3. Plan dessert early. Apple crisp and crème brûlée are celebration-worthy finishes.
4. Make a prep timeline. Note what needs the oven, what can be prepared ahead and what must be finished just before serving.

HOLIDAY COOKING TIPS FROM THE WISE GUYS

Less scrambling. More time around the table.

A few simple habits make hosting easier, whether you’re preparing a full Thanksgiving dinner or a smaller New Year’s Eve meal.

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Check the Cooking Schedule

Write down oven temperatures, cook times and resting periods before you start. You’ll know when dishes can share space and when they need to go in separately.

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Finish the Roast Well

A thermometer and a well-planned rest are useful tools when preparing a special-occasion roast. Follow the complete recipe for its cooking and finishing steps.

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Prep Smart, Serve Fresh

Handle prep work in stages when the recipe allows it. Keep foods stored safely, and follow the individual instructions for final baking or reheating.

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HOLIDAY DINNER QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

A Few Things to Know Before You Cook

Answers to common questions about planning a Thanksgiving menu, serving Christmas dinner and putting together a New Year’s Eve celebration.

Reverse-seared prime rib, roasted leg of lamb and osso buco with saffron risotto all make satisfying Christmas dinner centerpieces. Choose the one that fits your guest list, available equipment and cooking schedule.
A holiday roast such as prime rib can anchor Thanksgiving dinner if you want a different main dish. For sides, try Italian stuffing muffins, loaded twice-baked potatoes and an apple crisp to finish.
For a sit-down New Year’s Eve dinner, consider prime rib or osso buco with saffron risotto. Individual bourbon crème brûlée makes a special dessert, and a savory Bloody Mary can be an option for New Year’s Day brunch.
Stuffing muffins and loaded twice-baked potatoes are good candidates for preparing in stages. Read each complete recipe for safe storage, final baking and reheating directions before deciding what to make in advance.
No. The collection includes oven- and stovetop-friendly dishes as well as recipes made on grills and smokers. Our reverse-seared prime rib, osso buco and apple crisp are among the options to explore without a dedicated smoker.
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Make the Next Holiday Meal One to Remember.

There’s always room for one more good recipe at the table. Explore our full cookbook for cooking guides, appetizers, weeknight dinners, sides and desserts from the Wise Guys.

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