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    Christmas Main Dish Recipes

    Entertain with ease this holiday season by choosing from our endless list of Christmas main dishes like traditional glazed hams and kicked-up Cajun fried turkeys.

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    Ham Quiche

    Ham Quiche

    By Darlene Summers

    12 Reviews

    Molasses-Glazed Ham Steak

    Molasses-Glazed Ham Steak

    Roasted Turkey

    Roasted Turkey

    Skillet Spiced Cranberry Chicken

    Skillet Spiced Cranberry Chicken

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    Kittencal's Best Blasted Rapid-Roast Whole Chicken
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    Blasting with high heat will shrink the skin and seal in all the juices to create an extremely moist and tender chicken with lovely crispy skin - and it...

    Kittencal's Best Blasted Rapid-Roast Whole Chicken

    Recipe #221743

    Kittencal's Best Blasted Rapid-Roast Whole Chicken

    By Kittencalskitchen on April 9, 2007

    Recipe #221743

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    "Blasting with high heat will shrink the skin and seal in all the juices to create an extremely moist and tender chicken with lovely crispy skin - and it will be on your table in about an hour. This method will also work with a larger chicken, but cooking time will need to be increased. You may adjust all seasonings to taste. If you are not a lemon..."

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    Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, garlic powder...

    246 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins

    Uncle Bill's Method for Cooking Turkey
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    Scalding the turkey makes for a very nice moist turkey. I have been doing this method for over 25 years. Cooking time shown in the method is for a 16...

    Uncle Bill's Method for Cooking Turkey

    Recipe #46262

    Uncle Bill's Method for Cooking Turkey

    By William (Uncle Bill) Anatooskin on November 16, 2002

    Recipe #46262

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    "Scalding the turkey makes for a very nice moist turkey. I have been doing this method for over 25 years. Cooking time shown in the method is for a 16 pound stuffed turkey."

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    Ingredients: pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

    157 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins

    Good Eats Roast Turkey
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    from Alton Brown's show. Brining the bird is the key to moist meat. Made this again this year, only brined in just water instead of stock to save...

    Good Eats Roast Turkey

    Recipe #9954

    Good Eats Roast Turkey

    By Gay Gilmore on July 4, 2001

    Recipe #9954

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    "from Alton Brown's show. Brining the bird is the key to moist meat. Made this again this year, only brined in just water instead of stock to save some dough. Again, the bird turned out perfect. Growing up, I hated white meat because it was always dry and grinding on your teeth ;-), now I love white meat. Cook time includes the brining time."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, ice water...

    144 Reviews

    Prep Time:6 hrs

    Total Time: 15 hrs 20 mins

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    Ham Logs
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    This is a simple, but delicious recipe that I inherited through my wife. These are great for Christmas, Easter, or anytime you want a "fancy"...

    Ham Logs

    By Jest4Fun on April 8, 2012

    Recipe #477541

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    "This is a simple, but delicious recipe that I inherited through my wife. These are great for Christmas, Easter, or anytime you want a "fancy" mini-meatloaf. These warm up well so we usually make a double or trible recipe. This is also a great way to use over any leftover ham you have."

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    Ingredients: dry mustard, eggs, ground ham...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs

    Recipe #475751

    Harrington's Favorite Ham and Cheese Casserole
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    I used to get a Harrington's Cob-Smoked Ham from Vermont every Christmas and really looked forward to the delicious leftovers. This was one of my...

    Harrington's Favorite Ham and Cheese Casserole

    By JackieOhNo! on March 6, 2012

    Recipe #475751

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    "I used to get a Harrington's Cob-Smoked Ham from Vermont every Christmas and really looked forward to the delicious leftovers. This was one of my favorite ways to use them."

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    Ingredients: pepper, cooked rice, ham...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

    Recipe #475714

    Breakfast Anytime Casserole
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    Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: This recipe is great for our busy family because it can be made on Sunday and we are able to grab it...

    Breakfast Anytime Casserole

    By princess_carroll_jo on March 6, 2012

    Recipe #475714

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    "Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: This recipe is great for our busy family because it can be made on Sunday and we are able to grab it and go for a quick breakfast, either hot or cold. We also enjoy this dish as "breakfast for dinner" and it is always requested during holiday brunch. This casserole has all of the classic, favorite..."

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    Ingredients: cooking spray, egg substitute...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

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    Kittencal's Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs
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    Once you make these eggs you will *never* go back to your old way again, this is the way the higher end restaurants prepare their eggs ----for six eggs...

    Kittencal's Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs

    Recipe #251220

    Kittencal's Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs

    By Kittencalskitchen on September 5, 2007

    Recipe #251220

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    "Once you make these eggs you will *never* go back to your old way again, this is the way the higher end restaurants prepare their eggs ----for six eggs you may increase the milk by 1 tablespoon, do not add in more than 1/4 teaspoon baking powder --- if you are not afraid of some extra calories for 4 eggs use 2 tablespoons whipping cream in place of..."

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    Ingredients: fresh coarse ground black pepper, eggs...

    141 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Mama's Best Macaroni and Cheese
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    My kids say this is better than 'the blues' and gobble it up, even when I toss in a handful of cooked veggies like broccoli, peas, carrots, etc.......

    Mama's Best Macaroni and Cheese

    Recipe #135662

    Mama's Best Macaroni and Cheese

    By Mama's Kitchen (Hope) on August 30, 2005

    Recipe #135662

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    "My kids say this is better than 'the blues' and gobble it up, even when I toss in a handful of cooked veggies like broccoli, peas, carrots, etc.... Make it a one dish meal with some tuna, cooked ham, etc... It is just as easy as the 'blue box' at least I think so and it is much healthier!"

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    Ingredients: pepper, milk, mustard powder...

    42 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Recipe #101391

    Turkey Brine
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    For a JUICIER and TASTIER turkey, brine before cooking! If your turkey or chicken is kosher do not brine since it has already been salted. Brining isn't...

    Turkey Brine

    By ameatlanta on October 6, 2004

    Recipe #101391

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    "For a JUICIER and TASTIER turkey, brine before cooking! If your turkey or chicken is kosher do not brine since it has already been salted. Brining isn't just for poultry but also lean cuts of meat and even fish and shrimp. But you must adjust time to their size. Example; a whole trout takes only 20 minutes and the same with shrimp, a whole chicken..."

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    Ingredients: kosher salt, sea salt, sugar...

    39 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Turkey Pot Pie With Stuffing Crust (Using Leftovers)
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    This is my favorite pot pie to use up those holiday leftovers. I tend to make more stuffing and gravy then I need for the meal so that I can use up the...

    Turkey Pot Pie With Stuffing Crust (Using Leftovers)

    Recipe #80498

    Turkey Pot Pie With Stuffing Crust (Using Leftovers)

    By Karen From Colorado on January 8, 2004

    Recipe #80498

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    "This is my favorite pot pie to use up those holiday leftovers. I tend to make more stuffing and gravy then I need for the meal so that I can use up the leftover turkey in this way. I love the crispy stuffing crust on the top. The gravy keeps the potpie from being dry."

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    Ingredients: pepper, ground sage...

    21 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    Recipe #26403

    Sweet Potato Casserole
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    Yummy, creamy sweet potatoes.

    Sweet Potato Casserole

    By MizzNezz on April 25, 2002

    Recipe #26403

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    "Yummy, creamy sweet potatoes."

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    Ingredients: eggs, miniature marshmallows...

    12 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

    Holiday Beans With Cranberries
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    Very nice Holiday side dish

    Holiday Beans With Cranberries

    Recipe #13055

    Holiday Beans With Cranberries

    By Derf on October 21, 2001

    Recipe #13055

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    "Very nice Holiday side dish"

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    Ingredients: frozen cut green beans, dried cranberries...

    11 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Holiday Ham a La Martha
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    I just couldn't resist posting this one. If your a fan of sweet glazed ham this is certainly special enough for Christmas dinner, and it's even...

    Holiday Ham a La Martha

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    Holiday Ham a La Martha

    By Annacia on December 19, 2007

    Recipe #272676

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    "I just couldn't resist posting this one. If your a fan of sweet glazed ham this is certainly special enough for Christmas dinner, and it's even easy to do! It's from Martha Stewart."

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    Ingredients: Coca-Cola, dark brown sugar...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins

    Recipe #404187

    Best Turkey in the World - Jamie Oliver.
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    This looked so fab on his Christmas TV special. I am making it for christmas lunch this year, and a few other of the recipes provided. Cannot give a guarantee...

    Best Turkey in the World - Jamie Oliver.

    By JinxTheCat on December 18, 2009

    Recipe #404187

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    "This looked so fab on his Christmas TV special. I am making it for christmas lunch this year, and a few other of the recipes provided. Cannot give a guarantee that it will be as brilliant as it seems, but fingers crossed it is. I'll post the recipe for the stuffing too, but I guess you can use any favourite recipes for stuffing you like if you want..."

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    Ingredients: clementines, onions, rosemary...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins

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