On social media, I’ve seen this question roaming around for the last couple of months, “What should I make for Christmas dinner?” And usually, only two or three of the same dishes would come on every single comment thread. It was then that I knew I had to round up 25 of the best Christmas dinner ideas that could really wow guests, impress the in-laws and be showstoppers on the Christmas dinner table at the same time.
Best Christmas Dinner Ideas
These are recipes of all kinds, from slow cooker Christmas dishes to pressure cooker holiday meals. From mouthwatering Beef Tenderloin and Bouillabaisse, to vegan Shepherd’s Pie. From simple to super fancy—and all are seriously easy-to-make delicious family-pleasing main courses. So browse through these fantastic dinner ideas and imagine the oohs and ahhs you’ll receive when you present these gorgeous dishes this holiday season! Up next, 19 impressive Christmas desserts everyone will love. Get the Recipe: Middle Eastern Inspired Roasted Leg of Lamb Get the Recipe: Balsamic Brown Sugar Lamb Chops Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Beef Bouguignon Get the Recipe: Stuffed Flank Steak Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cornish Hens with Creamy Mushroom Bacon Gravy Get the Recipe: Cider and Chili Pork Belly Recipe Get the Recipe: Simple Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Get the Recipe: Easy Seafood Bouillabaisse Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Whole Cauliflower in Indian Masala Get the Recipe: Honey Roast Duck Recipe Get the Recipe: Southern Cornbread Dressing Get the Recipe: Honey Mustard Glazed Roasted Rack of Pork Get the Recipe: Pork Roast with Warm Persimmon Sauce Get the Recipe: Salmon en Papillote with Gremolata Get the Recipe: Garlic Fennel Crusted Roast Rack of Lamb Get the Recipe: Roasted Spatchcock Chicken with Apple Cider Gravy Get the Recipe: Roasted Beef Tenderloin Recipe Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Ham Get the Recipe: Sous Vide Duck Breasts with Quick Orange Chocolate Sauce Get the Recipe: Provolone and Prosciutto-Stuffed Pork Loin Get the Recipe: Vegan Cashew Nut Roast Get the Recipe: Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Get the Recipe: The Ultimate Vegan Wellington Get the Recipe: The Best Broiled Lobster Tails Get the Recipe: Roast Pork Shoulder Porchetta