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Easy and Elegant Christmas Eve Dinners to Fête the Family Make this meal special while saving energy for the next day. Wondering what to make for Christmas Eve dinner? You’ve likely got your big Christmas Day dinner all planned out, and you certainly don’t want to steal that meal’s thunder. What is it about getting your own personal little baked dish that feels so special? This slow cooking dinner staple keeps things simple, with plenty of hearty winter flavor. Christmas Eve is just the time for unfussy comfort food. And what could be more comforting than lasagna?
This winter stew of beef and root veggies is cooked in a rich stout-flavored sauce. Serve it with a loaf of crusty bread. This elegant French country recipe can burble away in the oven while you finish decorating and wrapping presents. If turkey isn’t your Christmas Day dish, use breasts to make this easy but beautiful dish the night before. This easy dish is full of hearty cold-weather flavors. Give the night-before dinner a bit of Southern flair. This simple winter meal is delicious and easy to make.
For a dinner that’s tasty, feels fancy, and isn’t going to take all day to make, don’t forget a simple steak-and-potatoes dinner. Thirty minutes at the stove, and you’ve got plump shrimp and herb-flecked biscuits ready to go. Here’s a one-pan steak dinner that is absolutely celebration-worthy. This hearty dish is delicious and perfect for staying warm on a cold winter night.
These delightful pork chops smothered in a buttery bourbon-molasses glaze are sure to please the whole fam. Look no further than this easy-yet-impressive dinner that’s sure to please your whole flock. Forget the classics and opt for this homemade gnocchi. Topped with a delectable meat sauce, it’s a fantastic and memorable entrée. Though it takes a little time to put together, it’s a great cooking project for the family. The sauce these chops are “smothered” in, made with white wine, crème fraîche, and a bit of Dijon, is both easy and elegant. Anjou pears add a sweetness to this savory lager-beer braised pork chop dinner.