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
Stuffed Fish with Pomegranates and Walnuts - Persian Style
Mediterranean marinated salmon
Oven Baked Salmon with Olives and Capers
Mediterranean Baked Dijon Salmon Recipe
Chicken and turkey holiday recipes
Joojeh Kabab (Persian Saffron Chicken Kebab)
Pomegranate chicken - Persian style (morgh nardooni)
Persian style roasted turkey (No brine)
Cranberry orange glazed cornish hen
EASY BAKED GREEK CHICKEN RECIPE
Garlic lemon cheese stuffed chicken breast
Caprese stuffed chicken breast
Harissa chicken with saffron couscocus
Holiday recipes with lamb and beef
Steak with garlic and 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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Step-by-Step Recipe
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.
Ned
What a great combo of recipes! Can't wait to try them out!
Jill
Terrific round up. That salmon with the olives and capers is first on my list to make. Yum!
Caitlin
This list has been so helpful in planning the holiday season, thank you!
Anjali
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!
kushigalu
Amazing collection of recipes here. Thanks for sharing
Luci Petlack
I love this round up. There are so many great recipes. I can't wait to try them!!
Nathan
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!