Cozy Christmas Dinner

These dishes create unexpected twists without being too fancy. Best of all, you can pull off this fabulous menu for 6 to 8 with plenty of time left to share with family and friends.

• Goat Cheese-Pesto Crostini
• Pork Loin Roast With Carolina Apple Compote (pictured)
• Bacon-Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts (pictured)
• Butternut Squash Risotto (pictured)
• Home-Style Butterbeans 
• Christmas Shortbread Cookies