The Christmas Dinner Recipes That Make The Holiday Delicious

Christmas is right around the corner and that means it's time to start planning the big dinner. We all tend to put a lot of time thinking about sweets around the holidays, but the actual meal we share to celebrate Christmas is just as important.

The feast for Christmas is not as labor intensive as Thanksgiving -- thank goodness -- but with the right recipes it can be just as memorable. And the best part is, anything goes. While prime rib is a natural choice for the main course, it's not the only one. We've got duck, turkey and scallop recipes to consider. Plus, delicious apps and savory sides to complete the meal too. And once you get that all planned out, don't forget to think about dessert.

Warm Honey Fig Dip With Blue Cheese

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Persimmon Bruschetta

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Oysters Rockefeller

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Croque Monsieur Crostini

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Pear And Plum Puff Pastry Tart With Blue Cheese

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Buttered Mushroom, Sage Pesto And Goat Cheese Sourdough Toast

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Cheddar Gougères

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Greek Feta, Sun-Dried Tomato And Pistachio Truffles

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Artichoke & Roasted Garlic Dip

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Winter Salad With Maple Candied Walnuts And Balsamic Fig Dressing

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Mussels With Shallots And Beer

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Thyme White Bean Pot Pie

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Brown Sugar Roasted Pork Tenderloin

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Roasted Plum Duck With Cider Maple Glaze

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Pan-Roasted Sea Scallops with Scallop Jus

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Stuffed Pork Chops With Roasted Grapes

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Rosemary Garlic Beef Roast With Wild Mushrooms

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Tuscan Roast Pork

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Duck A L'Orange

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Brined And Grilled Pork Loin Roast With Balsamic Raspberry Chili Glaze

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Sage Crusted Standing Rib Roast With Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

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Salt-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Grilled In Cloth

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Torrisi's Turkey

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Roasted Sweet Potato Risotto

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Garlic Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

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Sweet Potato Gratin

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower And Whipped Goat Cheese

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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

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Spinach Gratin

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Cranberry And Brie Cinnamon Sugar Puff Pastry Swirls

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