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Winner Winner Christmas DinnerπŸŽ„

Published 12 days agoΒ β€’Β 2 min read

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Hi Reader,

We kicked off this month by celebrating my son Joey's birthday on December 2nd, which included visiting the city of Caldwell, ID for the annual Caldwell lights display. It was super cold out, but completely worth it!

Joey graduates from Boise State this Saturday with a BA in Kinesiology, and we couldn't be more proud.

Now onto the food! While I love Thanksgiving dinner, one of the best things about Christmas dinner is that I have the freedom to change up the menu from one year to the next.

Most of the time I prepare my slow cooker glazed ham with an array of sides on Christmas eve, then on Christmas Day we do a simple skillet lasagna, but sometimes I'll change things up with roasted turkey breast or even roasted chicken.

All of the recipes I'm sharing are super simple so that you can relax and enjoy your holiday!

If you are on the lookout for new ideas for Christmas dinner, I've got plenty of inspiration for you below.

Do you have any Christmas dinner traditions? Hit reply and let me know!

Happy cooking!

Marcie

Christmas Dinner Ideas

​Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Ham​

This ham has been a family favorite for years. It has a sweet and savory maple glaze and it takes just 10 minutes of prep time. It's an easy set it and forget it holiday main!

​Roasted Turkey Breast​

This turkey breast is the fuss-free way to get roast turkey! It's tender and juicy, and rubbed with a flavorful mixture of garlic and herbs!

​Boneless Turkey Breast​

If you want roasted turkey but you're hosting a smaller crowd, this boneless turkey breast is the recipe for you! It's elegant, delicious and so easy to prepare.

​Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken​

This roasted chicken is golden brown, juicy and full of flavor. It's so easy to prepare and is perfect for smaller holiday gatherings!

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​Pork Loin Roast​

This pork loin roast is an elegant meal that's worthy of your holiday table! It's juicy, delicious and the recipe includes an optional dijon cream sauce to take it over the top!

​Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes​

These aren't your ordinary mashed potatoes! Yukon golds make them extra creamy and they have a secret ingredient that takes them over the top!

​Holiday Salad​

This holiday salad is guaranteed to add to sparkle to your meal! It's packed with sweet and savory flavor and it's tossed in a tangy, sweet citrus maple dressing!

​Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel Topping​

You won't miss the marshmallows in this sweet potato casserole! It's fluffy and delicious with the flavors of orange, maple and vanilla, with a crunchy pecan streusel to take it over the top!

​Green Bean Casserole​

Holiday sides don't get better than this green bean casserole. It's made entirely from scratch so you can taste the freshness, and it's topped with crispy fried shallots. The best part is that it can be assembled completely in advance!

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