Description
A comprehensive guide to planning a stress-free and memorable traditional Christmas dinner with essential components, tips, and timelines.
Ingredients
- Main protein (turkey, ham, beef, salmon, or plant-based roast)
- Hearty sides (mashed potatoes, stuffing, glazed carrots)
- Vegetable dish (roasted Brussels sprouts, sautéed greens)
- Bread (dinner rolls or rustic loaf)
- Dessert (make-ahead pie, pudding, or trifle)
Instructions
- Select your main protein.
- Choose two hearty sides, one vegetable, bread, and dessert.
- Build a cooking timeline that optimizes oven and stovetop use.
- Prepare make-ahead components as needed.
- On the day, start with items that take the longest to cook.
- Rest the meat before carving to retain juices.
- Present on warm platters and enjoy the meal with family.
Notes
Use pantry staples and seasonal vegetables to keep costs down. Adapt recipes according to dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg