Christmas

Finished beef ragu fills a large black skillet. The ragu pasta has been garnished with fresh thyme leaves and grated parmesan. The skillet sits atop a black textured surface and a wooden spoon rests inside of the skillet. Slowly Braised Beef Ragu
Baked seafood stuffed shells fill a large white 9x13 baking dish that sits atop a dark gray textured surface. The stuffed seafood shells have been garnished with finely chopped fresh parsley. A large gold serving spoon rests atop the baking dish and the baking dish is surrounded by a stack of plates topped with gold silverware, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, and a red and white muted linen napkin. Seafood Stuffed Shells
Christmas Eve Lasagna on a small white plate, atop a white surface surrounded by small Christmas ornaments & a glass of red wine. Christmas Eve Lasagna
An overhead shot of short rib beef stroganoff served atop buttered egg noodles inside of a brown ceramic bowl that sits atop a dark green textured surface with a cream colored linen napkin tucked alongside of it. A gold spoon rests inside of the braised beef stroganoff and the stroganoff has been garnished with fresh chopped herbs. A small ceramic pinch bowl and sprigs of fresh herbs rest alongside the bowl at center. Braised Beef Short Rib Stroganoff
A side angle shot of a baked and sliced cross-section of salmon wellington rests atop a piece of parchment paper that sits atop a natural wood platter. Two glasses of white wine, fresh herbs, and a blue and white striped linen napking surround the salmon en croute at center. Salmon Wellington (Salmon en Croute)
Cut browned butter blondies rest atop a piece of parchment paper. Brown Butter Blondies with Chocolate Chunks & Walnuts
An overhead shot of truffle mac and cheese is served inside a shallow speckled ceramic bowl. The mac and cheese is topped with toasted garlic breadcrumbs and crispy roasted mushrooms. A gold fork rests atop the bowl and the bowl sits atop a black textured surface. The bowl is surrounded by a small ceramic plateful of crispy roasted mushrooms, a small white pinch bowl filled with finely chopped fresh herbs, another bowl of mac and cheese, and a light gray linen napkin tucked underneath the bowl at center. Truffle Mac and Cheese
Finished roasted mushrooms are piled atop a black plate that sits atop a black textured surface. The mushrooms have been finished with a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese cheese and fresh herbs. A gold spoon rests atop the plate and the pate is surrounded by a small wooden pinch bowl filled with grated parmesan cheese with a small wooden spoon resting inside and a light gray linen napkin. Crispy Roasted Mushrooms
A finished seafood pot pie with a portion taken out fills a large white baking dish that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The pot pie is garnished with flaky salt and fresh chopped herbs. A gold spoon rests atop of the baking dish for serving and the baking dish is surrounded by a black and white window pane linen napkin, a gold oven mitt, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with flaky salt, a small ceramic pinch bowl filled with fresh chopped herbs, and a small ceramic plate with a serving of seafood pot pie. Seafood Pot Pie
A whole Thanksgiving chicken and potatoes are served atop of a large white platter that sits atop a muted red table cloth. A carving fork & knife rest atop the platter and the platter is surrounded by purple florals, a purple linen napkin, two amber colored drinking glasses, and a white gravy boat filled with chicken gravy. Thanksgiving Chicken & Gravy
A close up shot of five twice baked sweet potatoes with streusel topping are arranged atop a white oval serving platter. The platter sits atop a white and gray marble surface surrounded a small white scalloped pinch bowl filled with chopped pecans and walnuts, loose sprigs of fresh herbs, and a light cream colored linen napkin. Streuseled Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Make ahead turkey gravy inside of a white ceramic gravy boat is poured out overtop of a plate filled with Thanksgiving dinner plate. The plate sits atop a light peach colored textured surface with a red muted linen napkin and a small clear glass vases filled with Fall florals rest in the background. Make Ahead Turkey Gravy (With or Without Drippings)
Finished make ahead stuffing fills a large white ceramic baking dish. The thanksgiving stuffing is garnished with fresh herbs and kosher salt. A wooden serving spoon rests across the top of the baking dish and the baking dish is surrounded by two amber colored drinking glasses, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, Fall florals, a red muted linen napkin, and two white plates with a gold fork resting on top. Make Ahead Stuffing with Fresh Herbs
Finished make ahead green bean casserole made from scratch fills a large white ceramic baking dish that sits atop a light peach colored textured surface. A large wooden serving spoon rests atop the baking dish. A muted red linen napkin, red and orange Fall florals, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, two amber colored drinking glasses, and a stack of two white plates with two gold forks resting on top surround the baking dish at center. Make Ahead Green Bean Casserole
Make ahead mashed potato is served in a large white scalloped serving bowl atop a light peach colored textured surface. The mashed potatoes have been garnished with pats of butter that have begun to melt and freshly snipped chives. A wooden serving spoons rests across the top of the bowl. The serving bowl is surrounded by two amber colored drinking glasses, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, a muted red linen napkin, red and orange Fall florals, and a stack of two white plates with two gold forks resting on top. Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
A final make ahead sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving sits atop a light peach colored textured surface with streusel and maple pecan topping. A muted red linen napkin, two amber colored drinking glasses, red florals, two white plates with a gold fork resting atop surround the baking dish at center. Make Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole
A finished puff pastry breakfast pizza is served atop a piece of parchment paper and rests atop a peach colored textured surface. The pizza has been garnished with arugula lightly dressed in olive oil, lemon zest, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Quartered and halved pieces of lemon along with loose arugula leaves surround the pizza along with a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, a clear glass bowl filled with arugula, and a gold serving utensil. A slice of pizza has been cut for serving and is slightly separated from the rest of the breakfast pizza. Puff Pastry Breakfast Pizza with Everything Bagel Crust
How to Spatchcock a Chicken, step 4: Finish preparing the butterfly chicken. A whole spatchcocked chicken rests with the breast side facing upwards a top a brown piece of parchment paper that sits atop a blue gray textured surface. Lemons, fresh herbs, two pinch bowls filled with kosher salt and ground black pepper, and a bottle of olive oil surround the raw whole chicken. How to Spatchcock a Chicken (Step-by-Step Guide to Butterflied Whole Chicken)
Two servings of slow cooked lamb are served over mashed potatoes in white ceramic bowls with broccolini and extra braising liquid over top. The bowls sit atop a gray textured surface with loose sprigs of rosemary, a silver fork, a striped linen napkin and a glass of white wine surrounds the bowls. Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Balsamic, Rosemary, & Garlic
Mini Baked Brie Bites arranged on a platter with fresh cranberries and rosemary. One brie bite is split open revealing gooey melted brie cheese. The platter sits atop a dark textured surface. A black and white plaid linen napkin, a string of sparkling lights, and a glass of sparkling wine rest alongside. Mini Baked Brie