Festive Christmas Dinner Menu Options That Put the "Happy" in Happy Holidays

Appetizers

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Nothing gets a holiday dinner started like hors d'oeuvres and festive tunes. Tempt guests with cheesy bites, like peppery ranch cheese balls, and crunchy snacks to munch on while they mingle, like herbed gruyère cheese straws.

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Side Dishes

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Because even the fanciest of roasts would be nothing without sides, here are several comforting dishes — from the decadent, like scalloped potatoes, to the virtuous, like brussels sprouts, kale, and kumquat salad.

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Main Dishes

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Whether your crowd likes red meat or white meat, modest or opulent, simple or super flavorful, here are 10 entrée options that will have the whole table chirping with merriment.

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Desserts

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End your meal on a high note with sweets that capture the spirit of the season. The following will satisfy any craving, from that of intense chocolate to one of Winter fruits.

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