Discover a festive way to serve roast meat with rich fillings, bright flavors, and beautiful presentation. These recipes bring warmth, color, and elegance to any holiday table while keeping the steps simple and kitchen-friendly.
Rolled Roast with Swiss Chard & Mushrooms
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients:
- 2.2 lb beef or pork top round
- 10 oz Swiss chard
- 7 oz smoked ham
- 9 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 oz butter (+ extra for pan)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp brandy
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions:
Blanch the Swiss chard, drain well, and chop. Sauté in butter until moisture evaporates. Butterfly and pound the meat to an even thickness. Layer ham, chard, and mushrooms over the meat. Roll tightly, season, and place in a greased pan. Splash with brandy.
Roast at 390°F for about 1 hour 15 minutes, basting occasionally. Cool slightly, then wrap in puff pastry. Brush with water and decorate with dough scraps. Bake again at 390°F for 30 minutes until golden. Stir cream into the pan drippings and serve as sauce.
Roast with Sauerkraut & Bacon
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients:
- 2.6 lb beef or pork roast
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 onions, sliced
- 3 oz smoked bacon, diced
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 9 oz carrots, sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- Black pepper
Instructions:
Rub the roast with garlic, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Sauté onions in oil, add bacon and cook until fragrant. Place the meat in a roasting pan, cover with the onion-bacon mixture, and pour in broth.
Roast at 390°F for 1 hour, baste, then roast 20 more minutes until browned. Turn once during cooking so all sides are golden. Let rest before slicing.
Citrus-Glazed Holiday Roast
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients:
- 4 lb beef or pork roast
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt and pepper
- Zest of 3 oranges
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup broth
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Simmer the orange zest with sugar and a little water until soft. Season the meat and roast at 375°F for about 90 minutes, basting with broth.
Thicken the pan juices with cornstarch and stir in the orange zest. Spoon over sliced meat before serving.
Turkey Breast with Spiced Butter
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1½ lb turkey breast
- 6 oz butter, softened
- ¼ cup dried cranberries or cherries
- 4 tomatoes, halved
- 2 lb potatoes, peeled
- 2 onions, sliced
- ¼ cup black olives
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, chopped parsley
Instructions:
Mix butter with dried fruit and parsley. Spread under the skin of the turkey and on top. Wrap loosely in foil and bake at 375°F for 60 minutes. Uncover and roast another 10–15 minutes until golden.
Roast potatoes and tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Serve everything together.
