Classic Christmas Dishes to Try This Year

Christmas is just around the corner, and it’s time to try some new recipes! This season, we’ve put together a few classic holiday recipes that are perfect for any Christmas gathering. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just looking to spice up your dinner routine, these recipes are easy, tasty, and perfect for spreading some festive cheer!

1. Beef Wellington

Ingredients:

• 1 Wilders Sirloin Tip Roast
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 lb mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh thyme (optional)

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper. In a hot skillet, sear the beef on all sides until browned. Remove from heat and let cool. Once cooled, brush with Dijon mustard.
3. In the same skillet, add butter, shallots, and garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until all the moisture is gone. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Let the mixture cool.
4. On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry. Spread the mushroom mixture in the center. Place the beef on top of the mushrooms. Wrap the pastry around the beef, sealing all edges.
5. Place the wrapped beef seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Let rest before slicing and serving

2. Glazed Brown Sugar Ham

Ingredients:

• 1 Wilders Smoked Boneless Ham
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup whole grain mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• Whole cloves (optional, for studding the ham)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4-inch deep. This helps the glaze penetrate into the meat.

3. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Heat over medium until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring continuously to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat and simmer the glaze for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened slightly.

4. Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush about one-third of the glaze over the ham. Tent the ham with aluminum foil to prevent the glaze from burning and bake for about 1.5 hours, basting with the remaining glaze every 30 minutes. If the ham is larger, adjust the cooking time accordingly (about 15 minutes per pound).

5. During the last 30 minutes of baking, remove the foil to allow the outside of the ham to caramelize and become crispy. Once done, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. 

6. Serve the ham slices with extra glaze on the side or drizzle over the top. Accompany with classic sides like roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a festive salad.

3. Christmas Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients:

• 2 Wilders Sirloin Steaks, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish
• Cooked egg noodles for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
2. Increase heat to high, add beef and brown quickly on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook until browned. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir to combine.
4. Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring constantly. Add Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat.
5. Return the beef to the skillet. Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through but still tender.
6. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve over egg noodles and garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!

These recipes offer traditional flavors and are sure to be crowd-pleasers during the holiday season! Remember to shop Wilders for all your Holiday needs this season!