40 Best Christmas Dinner Ideas: Indulgent Recipes for Family Feasts
Discover over 40 of the best Christmas dinner ideas that will delight your family and friends with an array of indulgent recipes perfect for holiday feasts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 pound fresh cranberries
- 3 pounds beef tenderloin
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Season the beef tenderloin with olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
- Place the beef in a roasting pan and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine cranberries and sugar, and cook until the cranberries burst.
- In another pan, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Serve the beef with cranberry sauce and whipped cream as a festive topping.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables.
- For a twist, add a splash of orange juice to the cranberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Christmas dinner, holiday recipes, family meals, festive cooking