Christmas Eve Dinner Recipes – If you’re still in “research mode” for great festive foods, here’s an epic list of all the main course recipes you should consider making for your table this Christmas Eve. These easy recipes will ensure you’ll have something spectacular to serve for your Christmas Eve dinner, without being too much time consuming – so you can keep your energy for the big Christmas dinner the day after.


Garlic Herb Butter Steak in Oven
This melt in your mouth roasted
steak recipe is just what you need to celebrate the holidays this year! Juicy oven-roasted steak with buttery potatoes is ideal for your festive gatherings!

Mayonnaise Roasted Whole Chicken
Crisp and juicy, roasted to perfection with an incredible mayonnaise rub everyone will love.

Juicy and Tender Pork Tenderloin Roast
This roasted pork tenderloin is rich with holiday flavor - Incredibly tender, juicy and delicious. The best baked pork tenderloin recipe ever!

Roasted Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter
This oven-roasted chicken has crispy skin and is so juicy! The whole chicken is roasted in garlic and herbs-infused butter. Worthy of an elegant holiday dinner or any party!

Garlic Butter Herb Roast Beef
Tender and juicy Roast Beef - Your guests will go crazy for this garlic butter herb roast sirloin!

Roasted Lemon Garlic Butter SpatchCock Chicken
This roasted spatchcock chicken is crisp and juicy at the same time.

Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Zucchini Noodles
Light, low carbs and ready in 15 minutes - Dinner perfection!

Garlic Roasted Rack of Lamb with Butter Sauce
Easy Rack of Lamb Recipe - This Garlic Roasted Rack of Lamb is the most elegant family holiday dinner ever!

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Butter Sauce
This Instant Pot pork loin has a special cranberry butter sauce that gives it incredible flavor!

Rosemary Orange Roasted Turkey
Our easy Rosemary Orange Roasted Turkey recipe will Impress your Thanksgiving guests! This mouth-watering roasted turkey is sure to be the star of your holiday dinner with its fragrant rosemary and zesty orange flavors.

Baked Pork Tenderloin with Vegetables and Spiced Butter
Our baked pork tenderloin is a flavorful and nourishing dish made with simple ingredients, fresh herbs, and vegetables. This pork tenderloin recipe is easy to make and will have everyone asking for seconds!

Perfect Roast Beef & Potatoes with Herb Garlic Butter
A tender roast beef on top of rich fingerling potatoes with incredible flavors. This roast beef recipe is a perfect weekend or Holiday dinner!

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie
These individual chicken pot pies are the best comfort food ever. They're ideal for both a cozy evening or a larger dinner party!

Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
How to make pork tenderloin cooked with the most incredible honey garlic sauce! The best easy pork tenderloin recipe for an easy dinner idea.

Baked Teriyaki Chicken
An easy chicken dinner baked in the oven with a sticky homemade teriyaki sauce.

Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter
These roasted turkey breasts with herb butter make an epic Thanksgiving holiday meal loaded with flavor.

Pan-Seared Scallops with Creamed Corn
These pan-seared scallops make for a restaurant-quality dish for a festive holiday dinner. Plus, scallops and corn are a perfect meat-free alternative to traditional main courses!

Oven-Roasted Cornish Hens with Grapes
This oven roasted cornish hens recipe packs a maximum of flavors with only few ingredients. The baked cornish hens will be your new favorite recipe for holiday dinners or to impress your dinner party guests.

Roasted Turkey Thighs with Garlic Herb Butter
A no-fuss easy roasted turkey recipe filled with the most succulent garlic herb butter flavors!

Pork Stew
The rich flavor of this braised pork stew recipe is going to become a new family favorite!

Easy Crockpot Lamb Shank
Slow-cooker lamb shank is simmered with apricots, cinnamon and raisins and topped with cilantro just before serving. This lamb shank in the Crockpot results in a main dish dish brimming with rich flavors, textures and colors.!

Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Herb Butter Sauce
Baked lobster tails with garlic herb butter sauce is an elegant recipe for a holiday dinner. There's no need to go to a restaurant for these chef-tasting oven bake lobster tails!

Roasted Duck a l’Orange
Roasted duck a l'orange has the crispiest skin and best flavor, with an incredible savory-sweet orange sauce. This orange duck recipe is perfect for a memorable Holiday dinner!

Puff Pastry Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin puff pastry is the perfect main dish for a festive dinner with family and friends.

Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter
Instant Pot Turkey Breast recipe
with garlic Herbed butter is the best way to save time preparing Thanksgiving dinner! Yum!

Baked Ham with Honey Garlic Glaze
This baked ham is dripping with flavor and perfect for the holidays or a Sunday supper!

Roasted Pork Loin with Green Beans
This roasted pork loin with green beans is easy enough for a weeknight meal and fancy enough for your holiday dinner parties!

Tuscan Baked Chicken
Crisp and juicy, these Tuscan baked chickens make for a marvelous main course that is sure to impress on your holiday table.

Creamy Pesto Chicken Meatballs
These creamy chicken meatballs are comfort food at its tastiest!

Juicy Lobster Tails Recipe with Spicy Butter Sauce
Wing it up this holiday season with our broiled lobster tails with spicy butter sauce! Impress your family and friends and make them rave about this lobster tail recipe!

Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder
This slow cooker pork shoulder recipe is a crowd pleasing dinner with very little effort that will yield leftovers for days.

Juicy and Tender Roast Turkey
This is the best roasted turkey recipe you'll ever need for the perfect Thanksgiving dinner!

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Glaze
This roasted pork tenderloin recipe has superb flavor and is very easy to cook – A must for your Holiday menu.

Honey Mustard Roasted Pork Loin Sheet Pan Dinner
Effortless yet impressive—This pork loin recipe is perfect for a dinner party or a weeknight special.

Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe
This Tuscan salmon recipe is so creamy and delicious - Ready in 20 minutes or less, this easy salmon recipe is a winner!

Spicy Sriracha-Glazed Salmon with Yogurt Sauce
A sweet and spicy dish, perfect for a quick dinner after a long day at work.

Carrot Mushroom Turkey Hand Pies
Portable for lunch and quick to reheat, these turkey hand pies are also a great way to remix your Thanksgiving leftovers!

Baked Pork Tenderloin with Fall Veggies
Juicy and tender baked pork tenderloin with Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. A spot-on family dinner on the table in 35 minutes.

Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters
Crisp and tender, this roasted chicken leg recipe is packed with spicy flavors.

Slow Cooker Pork Belly with Honey Balsamic Glaze
This slow cooker pork belly is incredibly tender - A future hit for your Sunday lunch and dinner parties.

Cilantro Salt Crusted Salmon
A fast, healthy salmon ready in 15-minute for an elegant dinner.

Orange Roasted Chicken
This orange roasted chicken recipe is another healthy, beautiful, vibrant dis, perfect to prepare on Holidays for a family dinner.

Sage Butternut Squash Gratin
Our easy butternut squash gratin layers tender squash with a creamy sage, garlic, and shallot sauce and parmesan for a simple and elegant fall or holiday side dish.
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