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12 Must Try Christmas Mains

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Every holiday feast needs a main event to take center stage on the plate! So turn on your favorite holiday tunes, get cozy with some hot chocolate, and let me help you select a showstopper from this selection of 12 of my favorite Christmas Mains!

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  • My Best Christmas Mains
  • How to Roast a Turkey
  • Bourbon Glazed Baked Ham
  • Prime Rib Roast
  • Air Fryer Turkey Breast
  • Crockpot Honey Mustard Glazed Ham
  • Roast Beef
  • Instant Pot Turkey Breast
  • Crockpot Brown Sugar Cola Glazed Ham
  • Beef Tenderloin
  • Brined Roast Turkey Breast
  • Apple Stuffed Pork Loin
  • Spatchcock Turkey
  • Other Delicious Recipes To Try
collage of christmas main recipes.

My Best Christmas Mains

Making Christmas dinner does not have to be hard. In fact, a lot of the time while the main dish is the star of the show it’s often also the easiest to prepare. How ironic is that?!? The real concern is if the turkey will fit into the oven or how much ham is too much! Yet, these are delicious concerns to have this holiday season and these recipes are sure to do just the trick!  

Whether you are looking for a simple roasted turkey recipe to serve with all the holiday sides or directions on how to perfectly air fry a turkey, I’ve got something for everyone. From juicy roast beef that pairs wonderfully well with roasted vegetables to classic glazed ham, you will not be disappointed. And don’t even get me started on my prime rib recipe that melts in your mouth. 

Now all you have to do is decide how many of these crowd pleasing mains you want to serve this holiday season! 

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How to Roast a Turkey

How to Roast a Turkey – learn easy techniques to perfectly roast a turkey. Step by step instructions from start to finish.
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bourbon glazed ham on a white platter sliced garnished with fresh thyme.

Bourbon Glazed Baked Ham

This Baked Ham is glazed with a bourbon, orange juice and brown sugar glaze and studded with cloves. It's delicious and incredibly flavorful, the perfect sweet and savory holiday dinner!
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a sliced prime rib roast on a cutting board.

Prime Rib Roast

This Prime Rib Roast is cooked to a perfect medium rare, and smothered in a compound butter spiced with chili powder, cumin, fresh herbs, and garlic. This feast is fit for any holiday or special occasion. 
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air fryer turkey breast on a white platter with mashed potatoes.

Air Fryer Turkey Breast

My Air Fryer Turkey Breast is a true time saver! Made in half the time, with only 4 ingredients, you can say goodbye to holiday stress and hello to your new favorite cooking method!
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a beautiful honey mustard glazed ham made in the crockpot on a serving platter.

Crockpot Honey Mustard Glazed Ham

This Crockpot Honey Mustard Glazed Ham is oozing with delicious flavors and a must for the holidays! A handful of ingredients and made in a crockpot, this glazed ham couldn't get any easier to prepare!
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Roast Beef

Learn how to make perfect Roast Beef with this foolproof recipe! Featuring instructions to cook your roast to any temperature you prefer, this is a guaranteed winner for any special occasion you host. Whether it's family or guests, I've got you covered for a gorgeous dinner table centrepiece.
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instant pot turkey breast cut in slices over a bed of mashed potatoes garnished with gravy, parsley and cranberries.

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

This super easy Instant Pot Turkey Breast is made in a fraction of the time and you'll end up with the juiciest turkey breast ever, plus you can make your own gravy right in the instant pot.
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Crockpot Brown Sugar Cola Glazed Ham

This Crockpot Brown Sugar Cola Glazed Ham recipe requires only 5 minutes of prep time to make this incredible brown sugar and cola glaze then pour it over the ham, set it and forget it for a few hours. You'll be rewarded with the most tender and delicious crockpot ham ever.
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a beef tenderloin with half of it cut in slices in a cast iron skillet.

Beef Tenderloin

This whole roasted melt-in-your-mouth Beef Tenderloin is such a classic once-a-year-celebratory dish! Beautifully cooked medium-rare beef from edge to center with a perfectly browned and flavorful crust!
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a brined roast turkey breast on a turkey platter garnished with veggies and fresh herbs.

Brined Roast Turkey Breast

This Turkey Breast is wet-brined overnight, for maximum flavor and moisture, basted in butter then roasted to perfection. This Brined Roast Turkey Breast is what Thanksgiving dreams are made of!
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apple stuffed pork loin in a skillet fresh out of the oven.

Apple Stuffed Pork Loin

Stuffed with sweet apples caramelized in butter and brown sugar, then seared to perfection creating a crispy crust that is then covered in an orange juice mixture to bake, this juicy Apple Stuffed Pork Loin is amazing! It’s a simple recipe and perfect for the holidays or a weekend dinner!
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closeup of carved turkey on a serving platter.

Spatchcock Turkey

Save time and oven space this holiday season with my foolproof recipe for Spatchcock Turkey! Learn how to spatchcock a turkey, cook it in half the time, and with only a handful of ingredients. This turkey is ready in less than 2 hours, freeing up precious oven space to make delicious sides or desserts for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
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Other Delicious Recipes To Try

  • 12 Must Try Christmas Appetizers
  • 12 Must Try Christmas Sides
  • 12 Must Try Christmas Desserts
  • Easy Whole Day Christmas Menu
  • My Best Collection Of Christmas Cookies
  • Peanut Butter Blossoms
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