8 Impressive Christmas Dinner Ideas

Roast Turkey with Herb Butter

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Prime Rib Roast

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Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

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Salmon Wellington

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Beef Wellington

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Lobster Thermidor

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Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Vegetable Wellington

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