{"id":245254,"date":"2024-12-02T03:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T03:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=245254"},"modified":"2024-11-21T18:09:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T18:09:40","slug":"main-dish-ideas-for-christmas-dinner","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/245254\/main-dish-ideas-for-christmas-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Main Dish Ideas for Christmas Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hosting a holiday meal can be overwhelming. If you&#8217;re hosting Christmas, we&#8217;re here to help and alleviate some of the stress. Never made a prime rib? There&#8217;s a recipe that&#8217;s perfect every time. Not serving a crowd? How about individual Beef Wellington or a bacon-wrapped turkey breast? Love traditional ham? There are three ham recipes to suit any taste bud. Want an untraditional centerpiece? How about Cornish hens or a savory pork tenderloin? No matter what you feel like serving or your budget, these main dish ideas for Christmas dinner will work for you.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6312407810965504 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/honey-baked-ham.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/FtdUZwbpwa_x_iji2Cx1mAdtrw6Xi89E_p9Vc29IwVNYO_UpLAfY2Q-51JVmGSrLpyqQ8IUz0y5N39I_W21GgF1nz96Po8kRnVo4BB9BFVpfT-MqeojV\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">PAM MARTIN-ALLEN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MEDINA, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hI9kRHrtC8yT3vTBoeCJfQGoqXcyLP3MjfnyLAmnL_iWoaPpWFe0s82rjHYNqkaM1FTE4LvUHulWop9nZUTH6ubAGg4TUYw71Oyz8DY=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/honey-baked-ham.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Honey Baked Ham<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A delicious ham for your holiday meal.&#8221; &#8211; Pam<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/perfect-prime-rib-everytime-the-best-ever.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NMhs3n-6lYdwdFMOYllH5f8Ha7JXZsMzMX5t5_uO-ep23TRTEBVWkfptWLgT1GDfqZ-lLjZI7NWW__YSMqngGsLPsdoQYRR_Kh9Tqwl34-Txr01icc0E\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BRENDA-LEE BARAJAS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WATERTOWN, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/S5VRlTjwkyp6senX-ln6pT_rrqOxEomGRTb7N-fgYXr17vpCmPUHKrUSht7qQZ1Iw_Pc7-eFKGsW664KcJNpyejOc-A0nZagHJCnNg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/perfect-prime-rib-everytime-the-best-ever.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perfect Prime Rib Every Time (The Best Ever)<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I promise you this comes out perfect. I all so use other beef roasts; works sooooo good. I remember I was very scared to do it the first time but I went ahead and did it. OMG&#8230; What a wonderful way to cook beef.&#8221; &#8211; Brenda-Lee<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/stuffed-beef-tenderloin-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/VS0Di4Fd1hF6QiJW8r3WT5vuB9qPUOei4RdHlNzO7yHAa2t49qMDKr39REN5e8WlKHx5FTYEUJl5w7oocn8KbMMk3fCPJkN5Qx_rAVdQmScUaxK54Zfv\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DANNY MCSHARRY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BROCKTON, MA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/w1NMHWuVOll983ZwOxSO0mdMjWxJCvLtoPh37IpC1nrqhcnCxy33Q1RUgqgSvZa0HHfRH3H_u6N2S8hTcZdh3UrMlp9om-XZTrV7CdM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/stuffed-beef-tenderloin-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Recipe<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is my go-to meal for date night. This sounds complicated, but it is so easy.&#8221; &#8211; Danny<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/roasted-turkey-with-scrumptous-chestnut-stuffing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/P-ta2gqctUD6G4I16TClR2NFAFAJ7VvU1NX_jWlmyyI1sLbRnxO9RTMn84X6bZPJH70BzrPENM1KVatC0bJwzsfoFIkKGS7EIsvYI2PzepDpFuSfnw10\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KAMI ROBERTS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MOHNTON, PA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/XvKNy98JMg_BoMumnGtUvRugtM9xAqBOQrrNKVOHtU7Fkh9t-TlAVnuXJU_M9kX_67FFmUBcP0Hzo3DywZXkzFXFqlqUAbixh2-RfbM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/roasted-turkey-with-scrumptous-chestnut-stuffing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roasted Turkey With Scrumptious Chestnut Stuffing<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love chestnut stuffing for the added sweetness chestnuts bring. What I&#8217;ve always hated about stuffing the bird, though, was that it seemed that by the time the stuffing was cooked and safe to eat, the meat would be a bit dry. I could dirty another baking dish and cook the stuffing outside the bird, but I could do without the crust that formed. I came up with a few solutions this year and the result was amazing!&#8221; &#8211; Kami<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/whole-ham-glazed-with-red-wine-and.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/OHFOTnKrX5wLsO7x5r2FfPFpJhnYkBnmKfyWM-fb-nYwgf9Ky1HWwkEQRrpyfiekHiQH81XSti_WjOwh-K6fJ1aQCI0HWVJgH3UaXi4\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MIKEKEY *<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SEATTLE, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BX86-JUpksCUeQqKUQ5SgOolc-VfJn7zxwjfRf-hIru06-t2QM7UQ9NGPOrV17jzkfqU81qUcBAxKD-shbKsaIc9N43_PApJExYsjrBI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/whole-ham-glazed-with-red-wine-and.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whole Ham Glazed With Red Wine and Spices<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;We only do ham for Christmas about every 10 years or so (usually do leg of lamb) and this is a version I first made about 25 years ago.&#8221; &#8211; Mikekey<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/roasted-cornish-hens.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/p8l2TS77_w5_eLYPHmgH-OiH98mSRLAC6S60NaDohctLPC7SGLjCltA0C3nOT-1ymNFS4If3RbH77Zjgk01IlpaPGh_yJRbV0DrptKA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ROSI TORNETTO<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NY, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/4_9y2cj4h2hW2Pu3CWvBp9FpM0Yv7dqwJ_py7WKahgpFq4axkkHBCI0Lvb7eW18R1DfBWvs4Dtk-rGjtoIQprQgKmkLyrPKUGOgXX0en=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/roasted-cornish-hens.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roasted Cornish Hens<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I just made these and added the ingredients as I liked.&#8221; &#8211; Rosi<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/individual-beef-wellington-with-mushroom-pate-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zAPln_Wop_b7hAdkjLZgP6BBedrH29JVl-n5Y0zBnPcIGJfLSaBPv1vQUqSnyVQJAVCISRyBrxl8YI22EQkGs3uVBWvQjPUCb1qD8vUkxO4ccjWWyz0k\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DEB CRANE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">EAGLE, WI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/laZCiqh7IHHwr5n9TMZTa_OzrxZYlfeddVxKCgpfP1_zf4sgL7xVvbS73sniooUbL4DSeP7osLvRPfUt-I41I0eopqu0I9qAe5wrde_-=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/individual-beef-wellington-with-mushroom-pate-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Individual Beef Wellington With Mushroom Pate<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Impressive dinner! Super yummy. This is one of my go-to recipes when having a dinner party. &#8221; &#8211; Deb<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/bacon-wrapped-turkey-breast-stuffed-with-pancetta.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/d9M15zqle3amZ_Jwt9Puz2VLWxCDUqFvFI1G1-6GNibxyOtZvplu5lkauN-mcUF6gQZgcla3NGmkGa-Md27oZG7aMXtUZWcWZAncJS--cTt6qMmfJ7LSag\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SAM MELLO<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SAN CLEMENTE, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/A1rIm5Hw8vZWIJ84Z4zuuB882k6NOYsMvLYJgWPQyQR_IuQUoDCmzpouOcHkERVmGdxvBtbQTneEzwZd_Pp0A11DmxGqfClNipiiag=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/bacon-wrapped-turkey-breast-stuffed-with-pancetta.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast Stuffed With Pancetta<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I came up with this when we went with a bacon theme for our potluck at work. The bacon weave looks impressive and adds a great taste.&#8221; &#8211; Sam<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/smoked-prim-rib.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ezoENOXzb-cVp3PT-FxGgpHBdcqs54TI2B5OyzIv4rrLk3LXgMOBZ7G4KTqFGZJYoSNbydVgy5tO59JSA2gQJphTwEVhCk6oe-xHOQ0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">PAMELA RAPPAPORT<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">THE VILLAGES, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/G62yMHXFXBKjPSFlqls3eOvNFp7J6hdv7ztYb6k_HIwRt5YpzInPx0yYxhGHn_x2T-JF3MzvmF4WDKDk14ZgFbZ8HpYZoykFJfH0SAwW=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/smoked-prim-rib.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smoked Prime Rib<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My family loves this and, while it looks time-consuming, it&#8217;s very easy! You&#8217;re just waiting for it to cook. This is also how I smoke New York strip loin roasts.&#8221; &#8211; Pamela<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pork\/savory-pork-tenderloin-and-rosemary-sweet-potatos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zJ_MCiovHxYM1qFgFUbuNAQqgcS7mYhcK4QkP3ORN5pFM2_2cUShC0WrM9dM5UoXKMI9qAhgZllgaOBcenwlDvfPCFx3xAnzbH9wch2qJZwNIRwig1oy\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LISA MYRICK<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WILMINGTON, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/xmCEgD8kZhqZM5fpus8avPCct1L214eB6uREK19vWMVFQwF-bBmVOB0m76SmHt3QP_hG3678R4fg-nw36Ob37X-czpeh_Zoq_XadUpOC=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pork\/savory-pork-tenderloin-and-rosemary-sweet-potatos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Savory Pork Tenderloin and Rosemary Sweet Potatoes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;The sweetness added by the honey in the sweet potatoes balances so well with the savory herb blend on the pork. The glazed apples are also a nice addition to both the pork and sweet potatoes. It plates up beautifully but is so easy to put together.&#8221; &#8211; Lisa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/spiral-sliced-smoked-baked-ham.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/rLzfopBtOIHCbo8aysqaAd9aEBrAyHIdz0diPklNGhd9XPZcEAjEunflhAk8hC4ZWqegErT4TsxFr6JUEN19ScmVVH2XS155q8lDzec\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DIANE SPRINGS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">JEFFERSON CITY, MO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/HoUxtJ8UVuyTW05VFBRJeZbakZ3_EeoylH5DeZFXUt0_gWpSoiUrVeg9SiuydE2KOjZjQtrlcEk2LypxHO4dGexejFr9ycgTurC79g=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/spiral-sliced-smoked-baked-ham.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spiral Sliced Smoked Baked Ham<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My family loves ham. I love this ham!&#8221; &#8211; Diane<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/bacon-wrapped-filets-with-sauteed-mushrooms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BPlvShlcRnKbK7eCKVkpgbUVMCF1wQVyYkWl50oU9hVBQdAfsww_ofu_k44ZwKYz5KtLtPEeJ6me9n--THWLzuNGFmOymzyIHD7hM-SmF9dBtLsoXEiP\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ALI BRESNAHAN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">KIHEI, HI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/57ueawPedP32ZM-IRA29Exub-2ZV1EfuIbBFIeJt4232e7K1weSmsAcrzqN39Ad__nx4k_nYWjr7Jf3EvqLp9XzOmbvyIvEvYRFzmoM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/bacon-wrapped-filets-with-sauteed-mushrooms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bacon-Wrapped Filets With Sauteed Mushrooms<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is one of the three dishes I make when I&#8217;m craving meat! So easy, so good.&#8221; &#8211; Ali<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/potatoes\/standing-rib-roast-potatoes-yorkshire-pudding.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/uOlOAl14MFutwsuP1LZEyTTfi2vT4msOjfGuEKc0csHILv_6ZZaF3RNAiz-zA_3ZUTEJJElqSpmH_ECxpPJ9TnyUnzktd_6Kb7GXN9Q\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BETSY WOLFE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">FT WORTH, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/VI1h4YTTApgLTkiigHOsv6T39dAOc7GSQ_EKxuvukkSggH5KYdUcMhlY6-JWHhxLrhf6uFYEvSzKJs76LnoOmXRt2ACH9N9Cyn_KZHCDXHNJxyVKY-Va=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/potatoes\/standing-rib-roast-potatoes-yorkshire-pudding.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Standing Rib Roast, Potatoes &#038; Yorkshire Pudding<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I&#8217;ve made this for Christmas dinner for the past several years. 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