Top 5 Cooking Menus for Christmas and New Year’s Eve Family Dinner
The holiday season is the perfect time to gather with loved ones, share laughter, and indulge in delicious meals. If you’re planning a memorable family dinner this Christmas or New Year’s Eve, we’ve got you covered! Here are five festive menus that will delight your family and friends. Each menu includes ingredients and step-by-step instructions to ensure your holiday feast is a success.
1. Herb-Crusted Prime Rib Roast with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Rub the roast with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Place it in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, then lower the temperature to 325°F (160°C) and cook for 2-2.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness.
- While the roast is cooking, boil the potatoes with garlic until tender. Mash them and mix in butter, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Let the roast rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potatoes.
2. Honey-Glazed Roast Ham with Maple Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients:
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Place the ham in a roasting pan and score the surface in a diamond pattern. Mix honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and cloves to make the glaze.
- Brush the glaze over the ham and bake for 2-3 hours, basting with the glaze every 30 minutes.
- Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Roast them at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve the ham alongside the Brussels sprouts.
3. Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce and Wild Rice Pilaf
Ingredients:
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For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 lemons (1 sliced, 1 for juice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
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For Wild Rice Pilaf:
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 tbsp butter
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and dill. Top with lemon slices.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is flaky.
- In a saucepan, sauté onions and mushrooms in butter. Add the wild rice and stock. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Serve the salmon with the rice pilaf and garnish with extra dill.
4. Classic Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce and Stuffing
Ingredients:
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For the Turkey:
- 1 (12-14 lbs) whole turkey
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
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For the Stuffing:
- 1 loaf of bread, cubed and toasted
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried sage
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For the Cranberry Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup orange juice
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Rub the turkey with melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours, basting every 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For the stuffing, sauté celery and onion. Mix with bread cubes, chicken broth, parsley, and sage. Bake in a casserole dish at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
- For the cranberry sauce, simmer cranberries, sugar, and orange juice until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Serve the turkey with stuffing and cranberry sauce.
5. Vegetarian Lasagna with Garden Salad
Ingredients:
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For the Lasagna:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
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For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup croutons
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- Layer marinara sauce, lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and mozzarella in a baking dish. Repeat layers and finish with mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Toss mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, and croutons with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Serve the lasagna with the salad on the side.
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