26 Holiday Main Course Recipes to Impress Everyone

When choosing the main dish for your holiday meal, you will have lots of different possibilities to consider and compare. It’s a great opportunity to make a tasty feast to impress all the family. Whether you’re planning for an Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas meal, let yourself be inspired with these delicious options. Brown sugar glazed ham, spatchcock chicken and smoked leg of lamb are just a few appealing options for the best holiday main course recipes.

Smoked Honey Glazed Ham

Smoked sweet onion honey glazed ham is juicy, flavorful, and slow-cooked on a pellet grill with a sweet and savory honey glaze.
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Holiday Roasted Chicken

This holiday roasted chicken is juicy and flavorful with garlic, lemon and rosemary. It’s a simple one‑pot roast perfect for festive meals.
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Holiday Beef Wellington

Make this elegant beef Wellington with tenderloin, prosciutto, and mushrooms—perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any special dinner!
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Sheet Pan Ham Dinner

This sheet pan ham dinner recipe is perfect for special holiday dinners and a delicious, busy weeknight meal with ham, potatoes and beans.
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Smoked Rack Of Lamb

Smoked rack of lamb is packed with flavor from garlic, herbs and hickory smoke. This recipe is elegant yet simple enough for any home cook.
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Smoked Turkey Breast

Tender smoked turkey breast with a citrus butter rub and herb seasoning is a flavorful centerpiece perfect for holidays or special dinners.
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Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket

This cranberry holiday beef brisket is juicy, tender and roasted with cranberry sauce, Guinness and herbs for a perfect holiday dinner.
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Slow Cooker Apple Cider Turkey Breast

Brined slow cooker apple cider turkey breast is juicy, spiced and easy. This is a fun and festive main dish for fall or for the holidays.
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Red Wine

Tender slow cooker pot roast with red wine, herbs, and veggies for a rich, comforting meal that practically cooks itself.
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Cranberry Cream Cheese Stuffed Flank Steak

Holiday cranberry cream cheese stuffed flank steak is butterflied, marinated and rolled with a rich, savory, cheesy cranberry filling.
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Air Fryer Turkey Legs

Learn how to make the perfectly crispy, juicy and delicious Air Fryer turkey legs for your weeknight dinner or small Thanksgiving celebration at home.
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Instant Pot Spiral Ham

If you’ve ever wondered how to cook ham in an instant pot, I have the best instant pot spiral ham recipe for you.
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Baked Garlic Balsamic Steak

Baked garlic balsamic steak is tender, juicy, and loaded with sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. It’s the perfect steak!
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Alice Springs Chicken

Alice Springs Chicken is a quick, no-marinate version with juicy chicken and a rich sauce. This reliable copycat of an Outback favorite is easy and filling.
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Herb Roasted Turkey

This Herb Roasted Turkey is juicy and full of flavor! Your thanksgiving table is not complete without this turkey!
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Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

Brown Sugar Glazed Ham slow cooked in the oven with brown sugar, pineapple slices, and cloves. Glazed Ham is perfect for holiday dinners.
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Pellet Grill Smoked Turkey

This pellet grill smoked turkey recipe is straight forward, well described and has easy to follow instructions. A delicious turkey for any celebration.
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Sous Vide Duck Breast

Learn how to sous vide duck breast, and pair it with a sweet, herbaceous blackberry sage sauce for a restaurant-worthy meal at home!
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Slow Cooked Honey Mustard Ham

Slow cooked, spiral cut, honey mustard ham with a brown sugar rub and a honey mustard glaze. Easy, stunning, scrumptious and practically mess free.
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Prime Rib

Easy recipe for delicious Prime Rib with a simple garlic rub. Step by step instructions for the grill or oven roasting for tender prime rib.
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Smoked Leg Of Lamb

This smoked leg of lamb is seasoned with a garlic and herb rub and is smoked low and slow, then finished with a quick sear for a flavorful crust.
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Spatchcock Chicken

This easy spatchcock chicken is juicy inside with perfectly crispy skin. Ready in just 40 minutes! Perfect for any family dinner or meal prep.
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Oven-Roasted Tri-Tip

This tender and juicy oven-roasted tri-tip is simple to make for a weeknight dinner and delicious to make for gatherings!
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Smoked Turkey Breast

This Smoked Turkey Breast is juicy and flavorful with the perfect amount of crust. This cooks low and slow for the best smoked turkey!
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Smoked Prime Rib

This smoked prime rib is the the best way to elevate your next holiday meal. It’s a perfect medium rare, juicy, and pink from edge to edge.
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Dr. Pepper Ham

This Dr. Pepper ham crock pot recipe is the easiest way to make a juicy, flavorful holiday ham! Perfect for Christmas dinner or Easter dinners.
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