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Grandma's Favorite Christmas Menus

Grandma wants you to celebrate the season deliciously, so she’s put together three dinner menus to help with the planning. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd, looking forward to an intimate dinner with just a few friends, or want to celebrate the kid in all of us, Grandma’s got you covered!

(Looking for more holiday dinner ideas? Check out all Grandma's Christmas Recipes.)

Holiday Ham Dinner for Friends and Family
A festive feast that is fit for a crowd, this menu features a showstopping (but easy!) glazed ham for the center of your holiday table, complete with an old-fashioned favorite raisin sauce.
Serves 12 to 16

Pink Champagne Punch
Holiday Cheese Ball
with crackers
Puff Pastry Wreath

Ham with Raisin Sauce
Sesame Mashed Potatoes
double batch of Perfect Creamed Spinach
Favorite Green Bean Casserole
double batch of Orange-Glazed Carrots
Red Velvet Cake or Eggnog Cheesecake

Elegant Christmas Dinner
Get out your best china for this beautiful spread starring pastry-wrapped beef tenderloin. Your guests are sure to appreciate the sumptuous, sophisticated fare.
Serves 4

Blue Cheese Grapes
Individual Beef Wellingtons
Mushroom Risotto
1/2 recipe Baked Carrot Pudding
Decadent Petits Fours

Fun Mac-and-Cheese Feast for the Kids
Because really, Christmas is all about the children—and the young of heart! Serve up some extra holiday fun with this kid-friendly menu that grownups will love as well.
Serves 8

Pigs in Blankets
Traditional Mac & Cheese
Green Bean Bundles
Santa Star Cookies

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