The holidays are the best time to pull out all the stops and make a show-stopping main dish to grace your holiday table. If you need a little inspiration about what to make this year, look no further than this roundup of our favorite recipes that are easy to make but still elegant enough to impress family and friends. From a whole roasted goose to a citrus ham with biscuits, and even vegetarian stuffed portabella mushrooms, these holiday main dishes will shine as the star centerpiece of your celebrations.
Roasted Goose with Pears and Parsnips
If you are looking to be the hosting hero at the holidays this year, look no further than this recipe for roasted goose – it’s the ultimate show-stopping centerpiece, especially when served in the ultimate colorful cooking vessel. The 15.5 qt. Oval Dutch Oven is the largest Dutch Oven made by Le Creuset and is called the Goose Pot for a reason. In this take on the traditional recipe, the combination of wet and dry heat produces a bird with tender, juicy meat and a crispy, golden-brown skin.
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White Bean and Goat Cheese Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
For a meatless alternative this year, look no further than this hearty, flavorful casserole. Portabella mushrooms are stuffed with a rich mixture of white beans, spinach and goat cheese for an elegant entrée. Baked in the Heritage Rectangular Casserole baking dish, the meaty mushrooms emerge tender and juicy, with a filling savory enough to make this dish the centerpiece of the meal. Bring the dish straight from the oven to the table and drizzle the portabellas with a bit of balsamic glaze - the slightly sweet finish brings all the flavors together.
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Maple Citrus Glazed Ham with Rosemary Biscuits and Mustard Aioli
Redolent with citrus and spice, this bone-in glazed ham will be the star at any holiday table. The slow-roasted meat is served with fluffy rosemary biscuits and a rich mustard aioli for a decadent in-home carving station experience. By cooking the roast in the enameled cast iron Signature Roaster and the biscuits in a Braiser or Sheet Pan, you can go straight from the kitchen to the table while keeping everything warm and stylishly colorful.
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Sherry, Pancetta and Duck Pot Pie
With just a few luxurious twists, this pot pie becomes a sophisticated version of the classic comfort food that is both easy and elegant. Instead of trying to find and wrangle a whole duck, more accessible duck breasts are simmered with smoky pancetta in a fragrant sherry and cream sauce. Then instead of a pastry crust, the pot pie is topped with light and flaky squares of puff pastry and served at the table in the Signature Oval Baker. It’s a perfect meal for special occasions, a fall or winter dinner party, or as an alternative to typical holiday main dishes that is still sure to impress your guests.
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