10 Festive Dishes for the Merriest of Christmas Eve Dinners
The New York Times
Ham, soups and stews, turkey and oh so many fishes — New York Times Cooking has a recipe for your holiday, no matter how you celebrate.
Christmas Eve dinner can vary depending on how you celebrate, but the meal should always satisfy and delight. Whether you abstain from meat and dairy, feast on seven fishes or roast pork to get in the Christmas spirit, New York Times Cooking has plenty of recipes to help you usher in the holiday.
On the coldest of Christmas Eves, nothing warms the body and soul quite like a bowl of borscht. A vegetarian version, like this one from David Tanis, is ideal for those who commemorate the holiday with a meatless meal. If your celebrations allow for dairy, be sure to scatter a few platters of cheese-and-potato pierogi, or varenyky, across the table, and dollop everything in sight with sour cream.
Recipes: Vegetarian Red Borscht | Pierogi Ruskie (Potato and Cheese Pierogi)
