10 christmas dinner ideas that anyone can cook

Between unwrapping presents, staying in your pajamas until noon, & entertaining relatives, there's a lot to love about the holiday season – including these 10 delicious Christmas dinner ideas.

CHEATER'S WHITE WINE
COQ AU VIN

1

If you've got one hour, you've got enough time to make this elegant French dish. (We took a few shortcuts. Don't tell anyone).

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

FRENCH ONION BRISKET

2

With tons of caramelized onions and herbs, this beats roast beef any day.

MICHAEL MARQUAND/JAKE COHEN

PISTACHIO-CRUSTED
PORK TENDERLOIN

3

Pork tenderloin has a reputation for being dry and sad. This one is tender, buttery and totally festive.

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

ALISON ROMAN'S
SWORDFISH WITH OLIVES

4

This effortless, elegant dish will convert even the most stubborn anti-seafood guests. Plus it only takes 30 minutes.

NIKOLE HERRIOTT/NOTHING FANCY

POMEGRANATE-SUMAC
CHICKEN WITH ROASTED
CARROTS

5

This might be the most beautiful one-pan dinner we've ever laid eyes on. Thankfully, it tastes as good as it looks.

MICHAEL MARQUAN/COHEN

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY
BREAST WITH ORANGE
AND HERBS

6

You barely have to lift a finger to make the most stunning, succulent turkey this holiday has ever seen.

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

INA GARTEN'S UPDATED
CHICKEN MARBELLA

7

All we want for Christmas is for the Barefoot Contessa to show up at our house, but we'll settle for this updated classic.

QUENTIN BACON/COOK LIKE A PRO

WHOLE ROASTED
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

8

A juicy, spicy roast chicken is just four ingredients away. Serve it with a big green salad and dinner is handled.

A NEW WAY TO FOOD

CACIO E PEPE

9

Our Italian is rusty, but we think this is how you say "Merry Christmas."

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

BALSAMIC CRANBERRY
ROAST CHICKEN

10

We love when our dinner matches the decor.

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

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