25 Holiday Mains That Will Become New Family Traditions

These impressive recipes will be the centerpieces of your holiday table for years to come.

Updated Beef WellingtonCulinary triumph awaits: I'll guide you through wrapping beef tenderloin in eart…
Turkey Thigh Confit with Citrus Mustard SauceThe hands-off, naturally make-ahead confit technique transforms turkey thighs in…
Boneless Rib Roast with Yorkshire Pudding and JusWe wanted to bring these two classics together in one pan.
Rodney Scott's Holiday Smoked TurkeySavory smoke—plus a top-notch rub and mop—puts a delicious twist on your celebra…
Duck Breasts with Port Wine–Fig SauceMake any celebratory dinner extra-special with this easy recipe for an amazing e…
Porchetta-Style Turkey BreastTreat turkey the way Italians do pork, and you’ll be rewarded with a stunning, r…
Whole Pot-Roasted Cauliflower With Tomatoes and OlivesEaten as a hearty side or a light vegetarian main, whole braised cauliflower is …
Braised Lamb ShanksFill your kitchen with these supercomforting aromas, and fill your belly with th…
BracioleInspired by my nonna's stuffed beef rolls slow-cooked in rich tomato sauce, I se…
Prime Rib and PotatoesWe wanted potatoes with rich, beefy flavor. Would it prove to be as easy as just…
Whole Roast Ducks with Cherry SauceRich and dark inside and out, duck is—as Julia Child once said—“a bird of a diff…
Instant Mashed Potato Gnocchi Al FornoThese tender, plump dumplings are easy to make and delightful to eat.
PastitsioA triple-decker composition of tubular pasta, spiced meat sauce, and lush bécham…
Herb-Crusted Beef TenderloinWhile tender, beef tenderloin often lacks flavor. We solved this when we wrapped…
Spiral-Sliced Ham Glazed with Cider-Vinegar CaramelOur ham is moist and juicy—and every bite benefits from the flavors of the glaze…
Walkaway RatatouilleThe secret to great yet easy ratatouille? Overcook some of the vegetables, barel…
Pomegranate-Glazed Roast Bone-In Leg of LambA roast bone-in leg of lamb makes an impressive centerpiece for your dinner tabl…
Oven-Steamed Fish with Scallions and GingerClassic Chinese and French methods produce moist, flavorful steamed fish. We use…
Roasted Beef Chuck with Horseradish-Parsley SauceChristmas is a great time to splurge. But do you need to?
Beef en Cocotte with Mushroom SauceCooking beef en cocotte—or casserole roasting—ensures that the beef is tender an…
White Bean and Mushroom GratinOnce you know the building blocks that create savory depth, you won't miss the m…
Eggplant InvoltiniThe classic approach to these cheese-filled eggplant rolls—breading and frying—i…
PorchettaItaly’s rich herb-and-garlic-infused slow-cooked pork is one of the world’s best…
Roasted Whole Side of SalmonWhen it comes to serving a crowd, most cooks turn to a large roast or bird. But …
Texas Barbecue BrisketThe challenge: a whole, hulking 12-pound brisket cooked to juicy tenderness comp…