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 Wellington

Culinary triumph awaits: I'll guide you through wrapping beef tenderloin in eart…

Turkey Thigh Confit with Citrus Mustard Sauce

The hands-off, naturally make-ahead confit technique transforms turkey thighs in…

Boneless Rib Roast with Yorkshire Pudding and Jus

We wanted to bring these two classics together in one pan.

Rodney Scott's Holiday Smoked Turkey

Savory smoke—plus a top-notch rub and mop—puts a delicious twist on your celebra…

Duck Breasts with Port Wine–Fig Sauce

Make any celebratory dinner extra-special with this easy recipe for an amazing e…

Porchetta-Style Turkey Breast

Treat turkey the way Italians do pork, and you’ll be rewarded with a stunning, r…

Whole Pot-Roasted Cauliflower With Tomatoes and Olives

Eaten as a hearty side or a light vegetarian main, whole braised cauliflower is …

Braised Lamb Shanks

Fill your kitchen with these supercomforting aromas, and fill your belly with th…

Braciole

Inspired by my nonna's stuffed beef rolls slow-cooked in rich tomato sauce, I se…

Prime Rib and Potatoes

We wanted potatoes with rich, beefy flavor. Would it prove to be as easy as just…

Whole Roast Ducks with Cherry Sauce

Rich and dark inside and out, duck is—as Julia Child once said—“a bird of a diff…

Instant Mashed Potato Gnocchi Al Forno

These tender, plump dumplings are easy to make and delightful to eat.

Pastitsio

A triple-decker composition of tubular pasta, spiced meat sauce, and lush bécham…

Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

While tender, beef tenderloin often lacks flavor. We solved this when we wrapped…

Spiral-Sliced Ham Glazed with Cider-Vinegar Caramel

Our ham is moist and juicy—and every bite benefits from the flavors of the glaze…

Walkaway Ratatouille

The secret to great yet easy ratatouille? Overcook some of the vegetables, barel…

Pomegranate-Glazed Roast Bone-In Leg of Lamb

A roast bone-in leg of lamb makes an impressive centerpiece for your dinner tabl…

Oven-Steamed Fish with Scallions and Ginger

Classic Chinese and French methods produce moist, flavorful steamed fish. We use…

Roasted Beef Chuck with Horseradish-Parsley Sauce

Christmas is a great time to splurge. But do you need to?

Beef en Cocotte with Mushroom Sauce

Cooking beef en cocotte—or casserole roasting—ensures that the beef is tender an…

White Bean and Mushroom Gratin

Once you know the building blocks that create savory depth, you won't miss the m…

Eggplant Involtini

The classic approach to these cheese-filled eggplant rolls—breading and frying—i…

Porchetta

Italy’s rich herb-and-garlic-infused slow-cooked pork is one of the world’s best…

Roasted Whole Side of Salmon

When it comes to serving a crowd, most cooks turn to a large roast or bird. But …

Texas Barbecue Brisket

The challenge: a whole, hulking 12-pound brisket cooked to juicy tenderness comp…