Seasonal & Holidays

Christmas 2017: Recipe 911

Recipe 911: If you've had no time to plan Christmas dinner, this guide can help

HOUSTON, TX— If you've had no time toplan your Christmas dinner, you might be a little behind, but only a little.

If you have wrapped all the presents and the shopping is done, then you'd better make your grocery list and head out to the store, but before you head you, you have to know what's on your menu.

Maybe it’s a traditional turkey, ham, or maybe an English roast.

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Whatever you decide is on the menu, there’s always room for a few more culinary ideas, and these receipe ideas are sure to please anyone at your table.

Here are a few recipes that are both traditional and non-traditional from Taste of Home:

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Bacon and Broccoli Salad: You'll want to serve this family-friendly side dish year-round. The broccoli gets a big-time flavor boost from bacon, toasted pecans, dried berries and a mayo dressing

Herb Crusted Prime Rib: A holiday favorite for a lot of families, and it doesn’t take long to prepare.

Holiday Crown Pork Roast: This beats ham and turkey hands down.

Christmas Cauliflower Casserole: This creamy casserole is filled with tender cauliflower and topped with a sprinkling of crispy herb stuffing.

Christmas Tortellini Soup: Who doesn’t love tortellini, with spinach and that creamy broth. Where’s my nap?

Traditional Holiday Stuffing: If you don’t have a family recipe, this one here will do the trick.

Pomegranate Glazed Green Beans: You know this just sounds good.

Cranberry Salad: This is similar to the recipe passed down over six generations in my family.

Eggnog Sweet Potato Bake: This is one we gotta try.

Pecan Pie: If you’re in Texas, you cannot go wrong with pecan pie (pronounced puh-con), like ever.

If you need more holiday recipe ideas, click the link and get started.

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