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10 Non-Traditional Christmas Dinner Recipes

Transform your holiday feast with these contemporary twists on classic dishes. Perfect for hosts who want to impress while keeping their sanity intact.

Pomegranate-Maple Glazed Lamb Chops

1. Pomegranate-Maple Glazed Lamb Chops

A modern twist on holiday lamb chops with a sweet-tart pomegranate maple glaze. Cleopatra would approve!

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30 mins
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Moroccan Stuffed Cornish Hens

2. Moroccan Couscous Stuffed Cornish Hens

Tiny birds with big flavor ambitions, perfect for making your guests feel fancy.

Prep: 30 mins Cook: 50 mins
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Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

3. Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

A cozy classic gets a modern makeover with sweet potatoes standing in for the traditional topping.

Prep: 25 mins Cook: 45 mins
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Brussels Sprouts Latkes

4. Brussels Sprouts Latkes

Where Christmas meets Hanukkah in the crispiest way possible.

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 25 mins
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Hasselback Butternut Squash

5. Hasselback Butternut Squash

A Swedish technique meets fall's favorite squash for a dish that's both stunning and stumble-proof.

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 1 hour
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Thai-Inspired Spicy Sichuan Pork Noodles

6. Thai-Inspired Spicy Sichuan Pork Noodles

When East meets East and your taste buds throw a party.

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 18 mins
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Bacon and Goat Cheese Pasta

7. Bacon and Goat Cheese Pasta

Comfort food gets dressed up for the holidays but keeps its cozy soul.

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 25 mins
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Scaccia Ragusana

8. Scaccia Ragusana

The Italian answer to "What if we folded a pizza like origami?"

Prep: 2 hours Cook: 45 mins
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Cauliflower Paprikash

9. Cauliflower Paprikash

A vegetarian twist on a Hungarian classic that'll make you forget about chicken.

Prep: 25 mins Cook: 35 mins
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Pesto White Bean Lasagna

10. Lasagna With Any-Greens Pesto & White Beans

A vegetarian lasagna that'll make meat-lovers question their life choices.

Prep: 45 mins Cook: 50 mins
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