On Wednesday, December 25, the celebrated TV presenter and culinary expert Rachael Ray offered fans a peek into her 2024 Christmas festivities via an Instagram post, showing off her impressive holiday dinner spread.

Known for her decades-long career in the culinary world, Ray has become a household name thanks to her hit shows like "30 Minute Meals" and "Rachael Ray," along with her many bestselling cookbooks.

With her signature blend of approachability and culinary expertise, Rachael Ray has long been admired for her ability to transform simple ingredients into mouth-watering dishes - and Christmas is no different.

In her holiday post, Ray shared a series of mouth-watering photos highlighting her family's festive feast.

The spread featured a beautifully prepared turkey garnished with fresh herbs, with a playful mock turkey as a centerpiece, crispy roasted potatoes, a vibrant salad with fresh greens and pomegranate seeds, a hearty soup, a rich gravy, and a variety of other delicious dishes.

"Christmas number 3 on our favorite vacation in Puglia," she wrote in the caption. "I wish everyone a warm, pleasant and joyful holiday."

Ray and her husband, John Cusimano, openly share their love of spending more time in Italy since her long-running daytime talk show "The Rachael Ray Show" ends in May 2023.

Ray had their mouths watering this Christmas as she gave fans a glimpse of her holiday dinner spread.

"Everything looks absolutely delicious as always!" one user commented.

"Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with Rachel Ray would be epic!" another expressed.

"That salad looks amazing," wrote a third.

While it's unclear exactly what salad Ray made this year for Christmas, she made a delicious one pear and arugula salad in the past, which combines walnut halves, arugula, pear and gorgonzola.

Earlier this year, Ray shared her family's recipes that make their holiday celebrations extra special.

“My family always wants lasagna or pasta for Christmas and some sort of prime rib or a bagel, so it's kind of a food tradition for us,” Ray said. Eating Well. "But John and I love seafood during the holidays, so recipes like my Lobster Fra Diavolo."

Although she's a famous cook, baking is another story, so it's good that her sister knows what she's doing with a hand mixer. "I'm not a baker, but my sister Maria just made a recipe for Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake with Lemon Gin Sauce that I'm excited to try this holiday season," she added.

Ray also loves to spread holiday cheer by sharing his tips for making every holiday season stress-free and delicious.

"Keep it simple and make a plan so that most of the preparation and cooking can be done before the guests arrive," she advises. Ray also stressed the importance of connecting with loved ones in the kitchen, stating, “No matter the time of year, for me it's all about connecting with friends and family.

The holiday season can quickly become overwhelmed with all the planning and preparation, but at its core, it's about appreciating the time spent celebrating with loved ones, and for Ray, “That means connecting with others and coming together to celebrate what we're thankful for. It means giving. That means paying it forward.”

Italy has great significance for Ray and her husband. The couple exchanged vows in 2005 at the stunning Castello di Velona, ​​a historic Tuscan castle.

A decade later, in 2015, they returned to the same enchanting venue to renew their vows in a celebration filled with love, laughter and incredible food. The star-studded guest list included culinary icons such as Guy Fieri, Ken Oringer and Anne Burrell, who each took turns cooking memorable dishes for the occasion.

“We've had this celebration every year for 10 years,” Ray said PEOPLE Magazine 2015. “We are very busy; I have five jobs. We don't see everyone often enough, and we probably take them and their friendship for granted. But they make us better people because we know them."