Ina Garten's 19 Best Christmas Recipes

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OK, so at her own house, Ina Garten celebrates Hanukkah. But that doesn’t mean she can’t make your Christmas dinner dreams come true. Here, 19 of our favorite Barefoot Contessa recipes, from appetizers to dessert.

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1. Root Vegetable Gratin

Roasted root veggies are good. But smother them in gooey cheese and you’ve got a real winner.

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2. Roasted Figs and Prosciutto

Mmmm, sweet and salty.

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3. Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles

The key to delicious veggies: Wrap them in cured charcuterie.

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Blissfully Delicious

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4. Pan-Fried Onion Dip

Start off Christmas Eve with a bang.

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5. Roasted Butternut Squash

Only five ingredients, but so much deliciousness.

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The Arugula Files

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6. Baked Shrimp Scampi

If you're celebrating Italian-style with seven fishes, this seafood dish is sure to please.

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Quentin Bacon/Barefoot Contessa

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7. Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

We’ll just have a whole plate of these to ourselves, OK?

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Ezra Pound Cake

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8. Creamed Spinach Gratin

Officially the tastiest way to eat your greens.

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Quentin Bacon/Barefoot Contessa

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9. Maple Roasted Carrot Salad

So tasty, you won’t believe you’re eating vegetables.

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10. Make-Ahead Roast Turkey & Gravy

You have far too much stuff to do on Christmas. Make the main course ahead of time.

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11. Baked Virginia Ham

This main dish will feed your whole crowd.

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The Little House in the City

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12. French Green Beans

Aka haricots verts topped with pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic and lemon zest.

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Quentin Bacon/Barefoot Contessa

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13. Rack of Lamb

The meat eaters at your table will thank you.

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The Bitten Word

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14. Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

You know what? Normal mashed potatoes just aren't creamy enough.

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Quentin Bacon/Barefoot Contessa

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15. Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney

A warm apple dressing gives this seemingly simple dish a burst of flavor.

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Inquiring Chef

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16. Pecan Squares

We’re just going to help ourselves to the whole tray.

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Pass the Sushi

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17. Easy Sticky Buns

A breakfast worthy of Christmas morning.

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18. Salted Caramel Nuts

Give your guests something amazing to snack on.

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19. Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Save a few for Santa.

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Ina Garten’s 19 Best Christmas Recipes of All Time

1. Root Vegetable Gratin

2. Roasted Figs and Prosciutto

3. Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles

4. Pan-Fried Onion Dip

5. Roasted Butternut Squash

6. Baked Shrimp Scampi

7. Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

8. Creamed Spinach Gratin

9. Maple Roasted Carrot Salad

10. Make-Ahead Roast Turkey & Gravy

11. Baked Virginia Ham

12. French Green Beans

13. Rack of Lamb

14. Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

15. Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney

16. Pecan Squares

17. Easy Sticky Buns

18. Salted Caramel Nuts

19. Jam Thumbprint Cookies

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Ina Garten’s 19 Best Christmas Recipes of All Time

1. Root Vegetable Gratin

2. Roasted Figs and Prosciutto

3. Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles

4. Pan-Fried Onion Dip

5. Roasted Butternut Squash

6. Baked Shrimp Scampi

7. Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

8. Creamed Spinach Gratin

9. Maple Roasted Carrot Salad

10. Make-Ahead Roast Turkey & Gravy

11. Baked Virginia Ham

12. French Green Beans

13. Rack of Lamb

14. Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

15. Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney

16. Pecan Squares

17. Easy Sticky Buns

18. Salted Caramel Nuts

19. Jam Thumbprint Cookies

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