30 Christmas Dinners for Two That Are Easy and Delicious to Make This Holiday

This steakhouse staple is super cozy, thanks to a creamy sauce that complements the steak's signature peppercorn flavor.

Get the Steak au Poivre recipe.

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Herby pesto and thinly sliced red chiles amp up the flavor — and bring serious festive vibes — to this classic pasta dish.

Get the Pesto Linguine with Clams recipe.

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Plan on this dish and you can avoid having to make any last-minute trips to the grocery store. (Just be sure to buy a container or two of Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin!)

Get the Spinach-Artichoke Chicken recipe.

While the traditional version of this French stew typically takes at least three hours to cook from start to finish, this scaled-down variation is ready in just one. And, it gives you an excuse to crack open a really great bottle of pinot noir. (Merry Christmas, indeed!)

Get the Beef Bourguignon Meatloaf recipe.

If you're cooking for two often, we highly recommend buying an air fryer. This kitchen appliance cooks up perfectly seared proteins and caramelized roast veggies and is just the right size for making smaller batches of food. Exhibit A: These elegant prosciutto-wrapped stuffed chicken breasts.

Get the Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken recipe.

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Start with a ball of store-bought pizza dough and this cozy vegetarian main takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Oyster and shiitake mushrooms plus three types of cheeses make for a fantastic topping, but feel free to get creative and try something else. (Or divide the dough in half, so you each can top your own pie!)

Get the Cheesy Mushroom Pizza recipe.

Roast a whole chicken to enjoy for Christmas dinner, then shred leftovers to feature in meals for the next couple of days (chicken salad, anyone?). Plus, the chicken roasts on a bed of fennel and radicchio which makes for an equally shareable side.

Get the Orange-Ginger Roast Chicken with Fennel and Radicchio Salad recipe.

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Each component of this fancy steak dinner is tasty on its own, but the hasselback potatoes are the true star of the plate.

Get the New York Strip Steak and Hasselback Potatoes recipe.

Making homemade pasta doubles as a fun pre-dinner activity — and it's easy to turn out a perfect batch if you have the right tools (i.e. an electric pasta maker).

Get the Penne with Spicy Anchovy Marinara recipe.

Have a tradition of ordering Chinese takeout on Christmas? Try cooking this homemade version instead.

Get the Beef and Broccoli recipe.

Bone-in pork chops are harder to overcook than boneless cuts. And, you can never go wrong with a side of mashed potatoes.

Get the Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops with Spinach Mashed Potatoes recipe.

Chicken breasts are transformed into a celebratory-worthy dish with the addition of spinach and Parmesan. Rolling the chicken makes for a pretty presentation. Plus, it means you'll get a taste of the cheesy, garlicky spinach filling with every bite.

Get the Chicken Roulade with Marinated Tomatoes recipe.

Roasting up an entire bird for two may feel overzealous, so a succulent breast is much more manageable. Stuffing it and wrapping it in all of its bacon glory still ups the wow factor.

Get the Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast recipe.

Salmon makes for a celebratory main, especially when you add a sweet soy glaze to the equation. This recipe makes enough for four, but all you need to do is choose a smaller piece of salmon if you’re committed to avoiding leftovers.

Get the Honey Glazed Salmon recipe.

Lamb feels luxe and special for a Christmas dinner, but couples may be surprised at how easy it is to roast at home — and how many delicious leftovers they'll enjoy during the holiday week. A petite lamb top round is rubbed with garlic, rosemary, and thyme and roasted atop a bed of grape tomatoes.

Get the Roast Lamb recipe.

For a scaled-down take on the Feast of the Seven Fishes, squeeze at least seven fishes into one supercharged salad.

Get the Salad of the Seven Fishes recipe.

While this recipe only yields four servings, it also includes freezing and thawing directions, so you can have two celebratory dinners ready to go in just 30 minutes.

Get the Chicken Pot Pie recipe.

For those chilly, blustery Christmas nights where all you want is to sleep on a full, happy stomach, this gourmand take on bread pudding will hit the spot. The best part? Leftovers reheat beautifully, so you have breakfast (or dinner!) covered for the next a few days.

Get the Ham, Cheddar, and Red Onion Bread Pudding recipe.

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It's the one soup that feels like a really warm hug on a cold wintry night, but the tried-and-true process to brewing a pot of this soup means many home cooks save it for special occasions. (Good news: Christmas falls into the "special occasions" category.)

Get the French Onion Soup recipe.