A big part of the holidays, besides the giving of gifts and the gathering of loved ones, is the food on the table. Here are some holiday dishes you might choose to serve this year. 

1. Sunday Rib Roast: A crowd-pleasing favorite that can be carved at the table for a dramatic presentation,

2. Yorkshire Pudding: Yorkshire pudding and prime rib go together like cookies and milk, especially on Christmas. With just four ingredients and in only 30 minutes, you'll have a delicious side dish made.

3. Christmas Ham Wrapped in Puff Pastry: A riff on the iconic glazed ham covered with pineapple rings and cherries, this showstopping main course offers flaky pastry and salty ham topped with sweet pineapple sauce in every slice.

4. Tamales: In the Southwest and for many Mexican-American families, Christmastime means tamale-time. Tamales are a tasty package of meats, cheeses or vegetables in a corn-based shell all wrapped up in a corn husk and steamed.

5. Roast Pork Loin: Whether this is your first holiday as host or you just don't want to stress about the main course, consider this dish a meat, sauce and side all in one.

6. Peppermint bark: Peppermint bark is a must-have around the holidays, and can be used as a light dessert after a filling holiday dinner or an edible decoration to fill the bowl at a holiday party.

7. Stollen: This traditional German dessert dazzled with candied fruit and nuts can be served plain or topped with powdered sugar or icing.

8. Gingerbread loaf: Originally hailing from Holland, the sweet, spicy smells of cinnamon, nutmeg, and molasses fill family kitchens all throughout the holiday season.