The essentials for living your best life.
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These Christmas dinner recipes pair glazed ham or prime rib with classic sides; see [Christmas side dishes](/christmas-side-dishes/) and [easy holiday desserts](/easy-holiday-desserts/). Essential Concepts: Choose one main dish, serve three or four sides, prepare casseroles ahead, and use a meat thermometer.
Create a tender, glossy pineapple ham that stays juicy from the first slice to the last. This easy method uses gentle heat, a covered roasting pan, balanced glaze, and perfectly timed pineapple for a festive centerpiece every guest will love.
Make holiday roast beef the centerpiece it deserves to be with the right cut, reliable oven technique, precise temperatures, and a proper rest. Follow these simple tips for tender, juicy slices and confident carving every time.
Not a turkey fan this year? You can still serve a festive Thanksgiving centerpiece that feels generous, seasonal, and completely satisfying with options like prime rib, glazed ham, salmon, or a showstopping vegetarian main.
Warm up your holiday table with this hearty Calabrian soup, packed with tender chicken, savory meatballs, spinach, rice, and a hint of chili. Traditionally served on Christmas Eve, it’s a comforting, flavor-filled meal perfect for sharing any time of year.
