Christmas

Juicy Baked Pesto Meatballs (Turkey or Chicken)

20-Minute Hearty Kale Brussels Sprout Salad

Meltingly Tender Red Wine Braised Beef

Succulent Soy Braised Short Ribs

Christmas Salad with Pomegrante Bejeweled Goat Cheese “Ornaments” and Pancetta Candied Nuts

Mom’s Easy Pork Shumai Dumplings (Siu Mai)

Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

Savory Dutch Baby with Smoked Salmon & Asparagus

Baked Seafood-Stuffed Shells with Béchamel Sauce

Christmas Eve Lasagna (Festive Lasagna Bolognese!)

Braised Beef Short Rib Stroganoff

Salmon Wellington (Salmon en Croute)

Brown Butter Blondies with Chocolate Chunks & Walnuts

Quick 30-Minute Truffle Mac and Cheese

Twice Baked Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel Topping

Make Ahead Turkey Gravy (With or Without Drippings)

Classic Make Ahead Stuffing with Fresh Herbs (3 Days Ahead)

Fresh & Crispy Make Ahead Green Bean Casserole (From Scratch!)

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Autumn Caesar Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash Croutons

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Hands-Free Baked Butternut Squash Risotto (No Stirring!)

Pumpkin Pasta alla Vodka

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Chai Spiced Apple Crisp

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Christmas

Juicy Baked Pesto Meatballs (Turkey or Chicken)

20-Minute Hearty Kale Brussels Sprout Salad

Meltingly Tender Red Wine Braised Beef

Succulent Soy Braised Short Ribs

Christmas Salad with Pomegrante Bejeweled Goat Cheese “Ornaments” and Pancetta Candied Nuts

Luscious White Bolognese

Mom’s Homemade Pork Egg Rolls

Mom’s Easy Pork Shumai Dumplings (Siu Mai)

Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

Savory Dutch Baby with Smoked Salmon & Asparagus

Slowly Braised Beef Ragu

Baked Seafood-Stuffed Shells with Béchamel Sauce

Christmas Eve Lasagna (Festive Lasagna Bolognese!)

Braised Beef Short Rib Stroganoff

Salmon Wellington (Salmon en Croute)

Brown Butter Blondies with Chocolate Chunks & Walnuts

Quick 30-Minute Truffle Mac and Cheese

Crispy Roasted Mushrooms

Seafood Pot Pie

Thanksgiving Chicken & Gravy

Twice Baked Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel Topping

Make Ahead Turkey Gravy (With or Without Drippings)

Classic Make Ahead Stuffing with Fresh Herbs (3 Days Ahead)

Fresh & Crispy Make Ahead Green Bean Casserole (From Scratch!)

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