Create the perfect holiday feast with recipes from metro Atlanta restaurants

Christmas is nearly upon us, which means gifts, quality time with family -- and food. Lots of it. If you're putting together the menu for your Christmas feast, look to recipes from some of your favorite Atlanta restaurants to help you out for the holidays (and beyond).

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Credit: Yvonne Zusel

Salads

ExploreCilantro salad dressing from Rreal Tacos

ExploreSalmon and squash salad from Canoe

ExploreKale salad from Nature’s Table Bistro

ExploreGreen apple cole slaw from Alon’s

ExploreHouse salad with miso vinaigrette from Union Hill Grill

ExploreKale slaw from Farm Burger

ExploreChickpea salad from Star Provisions

ExploreKale salad from Ted’s Montana Grill

ExploreGinger dressing from Taki

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Soups

ExploreChicken and wild rice soup from Cantaberry’s Restaurant

ExploreLentil soup from Petite Auberge

ExploreLemon chicken soup from Cosmopolitan Live

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Sides

ExploreSauteed spinach from KR Steakbar

ExploreRoasted cauliflower from Steinbeck’s

ExploreButternut squash and Brussels sprouts hash from The Wrecking Bar

ExploreBiscuits from JCT Kitchen

ExploreBrussels sprouts and cauliflower from Seed Kitchen & Bar

ExploreCauliflower from Good Measure Meals

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Desserts

ExploreCarrot cake from The General Muir

ExploreTres Leches Cake from Seed Kitchen & Bar

ExploreCracked Pie from Dovetail

ExploreCinnamon buns from The General Muir

ExploreSticky buns from Canoe

ExploreGrand Marnier Cake with chocolate ganache from Café Lapin

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Entrees

ExploreStuffed peppers from The Hil

ExploreChicken pad thai from Top Spice

ExploreVegetable Plate from JCT Kitchen

ExploreLobster spaghetti from Common Quarter

ExploreCoconut curry mussels from Sprig

ExploreChicken marsala from Carrabba’s

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Cocktails

ExploreGinger Rogers from Watershed

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