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When it comes to holidays, food is everything! Here are our top holiday favorite dishes: from chicken and turkey to lamb and seafood, we’ve got you covered! Got a large gathering? Make the turkey! Looking for a main dish for a smaller group? Make Cornish hens or a side of salmon. Check out these delicious recipes for the holidays!

Table of Contents
Fish recipes for the holidays
Mediterranean Grilled Branzino Recipe

Mediterranean Grilled Branzino Recipe

Stuffed Fish with Pomegranates and Walnuts – Persian Style

Persian Style Branzino Recipe

Mediterranean marinated salmon

Best Salmon Marinade Mediterranean Style

Oven Baked Salmon with Olives and Capers

Oven Baked Salmon with Olives and Capers

Mediterranean Baked Dijon Salmon Recipe

Mediterranean Baked Dijon Salmon Recipe

Chicken and turkey holiday recipes
Joojeh Kabab (Persian Saffron Chicken Kebab)

Joojeh Kabab (Persian Saffron Chicken Kebab)

Pomegranate chicken – Persian style (morgh nardooni)

Pomegranate Chicken, Persian Style (Morgh Nardooni)



Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe

Persian style roasted turkey (No brine)

Persian Style Roasted Turkey (No Brine)

Cranberry orange glazed cornish hen

Cranberry Orange Glazed Cornish Hens

EASY BAKED GREEK CHICKEN RECIPE

Easy Baked Greek Chicken Recipe

Garlic lemon cheese stuffed chicken breast

Garlic Lemon Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Caprese stuffed chicken breast

Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Harissa chicken with saffron couscocus

Harissa chicken with Couscous

Holiday recipes with lamb and beef

Lamb Loin Chops Recipe with Roasted Potatoes


Best Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Steak with garlic and herb sauce

Steak with Garlic Herb Sauce

Frequently asked questions
You can do some preparation for many of these recipes, however, it’s best to make these dishes fresh so they taste their best.
If you have a lot of leftovers, you can give some away to your guests! As for the rest of the leftovers, store them in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
You can serve these dishes with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted butternut squash, sweet potatoes or oven roasted vegetables.
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Best Holiday Recipes Main Dishes
Ingredients
- Check out each recipe for a complete list of ingredients
Instructions
- Make ahead: You can prepare parts of these recipes in advance, but it's best to make the dishes fresh on the day you're going to serve them.
- Storage: Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can reheat the leftovers in the oven, in a pan or using the microwave.
Notes
- Check out each recipe for full instructions and important tips.
- The recipes are perfect for large or small gatherings. Choose the recipes according to the size of your party.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What a great combo of recipes! Can’t wait to try them out!
Terrific round up. That salmon with the olives and capers is first on my list to make. Yum!
This list has been so helpful in planning the holiday season, thank you!
I’m just about to plan our holiday dinner party menu and you have so many great recipes for inspiration!! I will definitely be using this guide to pick our main dishes for Christmas coming up!
Amazing collection of recipes here. Thanks for sharing
I love this round up. There are so many great recipes. I can’t wait to try them!!
What a fantastic collection of recipes! My only problem is trying to decide which one to try first! I’m especially intrigued by the Persian Style Pomegranate Chicken. Thanks for the ideas!